How to Thicken Your Bonsai Trunk: Sacrificial Branch

What is a sacrificial branch used for? A sacrificial branch is a branch that is not part of the final design, but is used to thicken the trunk. Today, I'll show you how to use one to enhance the look of your bonsai. 0:00 Introduction 1:25 What is a sacrificial branch 5:21 Examples of sacrificial branches 8:56 Process of doing bonsai 9:46 How to force branch growth 12:05 How to anchor wire branches 13:45 Where to cut branches to encourage growth 15:25 Cut off redundant branches and growth 16:16 About Zelkova 19:30 Before & after comparison My bonsai are now available for purchase! Shop now at bonsaiheirloom.com. Be a part of my bonsai community! You can also find me here: - https://www.instagram.com/bonsaiheirloom/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@bonsaiheirloom - https://www.facebook.com/bonsaiheirloom/ Questions about your bonsai? Leave a comment below or you can reach out to me at hello@bonsaiheirloom.com. I'll do my best to help! #bonsai #plants #gardening #bonsaitree #bonsaitreesforbeginners #plantcare #gardeningtips #howtobonsai #tutorial #howto #tipsforbeginners #bonsaitechniques #mapletree #nurserytrees #tree #seedlings #bonsaiforbeginners #bonsaitreecare #bonsaitreemaking #bonsaigarden #bonsaiheirloom #bonsaiplant #bonsaicollection #miltonchang #entrepreneur #bonsaimaster