When styling a bonsai tree, branches and twigs are cut leaving the live tissue exposed. Kiyonal tree sealant is applied to the wound to prevent infection as well as cracking due to drying out. Preventing the cut from drying out will ensure that the live cambium/tissue of the tree will be able to heal the scar quickly and as smoothly as possible.
Selection of a high quality sealant that adheres well to the wound is very important and Kiyonal tree sealer does just that. It is packaged in a toothpaste like tube which makes it easy to handle and to apply the required amount of sealer at the required spot on the tree without having to get one's hands "dirty." Once the wound has healed the sealer can be scraped away gently or peeled off.
As an alternative to the Kiyonal tree sealer you may wish to consider using the cut paste, this is especially effective at promoting fast, smooth healing of larger cuts such as when an entire branch is removed.
I just used it this weekend. It worked really well. I will definitely recommend it. There were no instructions in English on the package but bonsai tree had exactly what to do on the website so that really helped me
I discovered that you can actually just use regular wood glue as a sealant. This stuff is basically just green wood glue. :) Therefore waste of money and carbon emissions.
Thanks Carys, ha ha ha ha. OK I'll be sure to let the entire nurseryman industry and agricultural sectors know too.
EXCELLENT!! The advise, ease of order and very fast completion of order and delivery was extraordinary. I would recommend Bonsai Tree online services without any reservations. Thank you very much Terry.
High quality product and easy to use. Very happy with my purchase.
Excellent product - I obtain quick results after sealing pruning cuts and even from sealing cuts when making cuttings