Leaf pruning (also known as defoliation) in bonsai is used for several deciduous and tropical plants such as ficus or maples to reduce leaf size, remove unsightly leaves and speed-up growth by causing two seasons' growth in one.
(Leaf; pruning; L:in bonsai) (pruning; known; as defoliation) (Leaf; is used; for several deciduous and tropical plants such as ficus)
Leaf pruning Leaf
pruning known is used
L:in bonsai
as defoliation
for several deciduous and tropical plants such as ficus