Defoliation is the complete or partial removal of the leaves of a bonsai tree. The technique is used to reduce the leaf size thus making the replacement leaves smaller and in better scale to the tree's size. Defoliation is often done 3 weeks prior to exhibiting or photographing the tree. Another benefit of defoliation is the increase in branch ramification that occurs with defoliation.
Read MoreFigs are generally evergreen, mostly with large glossy leaves. Some do shed leaves if it is hot and dry. There is another group of figs that have hairy rough leaves and are known as Sandpaper Figs.
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