Xavier's Bonsai Retreat
Xavier's Bonsai Retreat
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WINTER IS COMING to the Bonsai Retreat! (Hornbeams & Mugo)
Snow & Sun as I enjoy the contrast in my Bonsai Garden. Lots of Updates including: Mugo Pine, Korean Hornbeam and European Hornbeam + YOUR Pictures 😊
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God Bless & Happy Bonsaiing
Xavier
-- TIMESTAMPS --
00:00 Snow, Sun and Lots of Bonsai to see.
01:14 Start my Bonsai Tour.
04:17 Pruning my Hornbeam Bonsai Development.
07:49 Update on my Mugo Pine Bonsai Development.
10:41 Next Years Pine Buds (Up Close).
13:00 Continuing the Bonsai Tour.
15:09 Update on my Korean Hornbeam Bonsai.
16:45 Subscriber Bonsai Pictures.
18:08 Back to my Hornbeam.
20:21 A Special Request.
21:02 A last peek at more snow Bonsai.
22:12 Cleaning the Daisy Bush Bonsai.
Equipment & Acknowledgements:
I use a Panasonic Lumix DMC 330 Bridge Camera
All video production using AVC Video Editor Software
Sound equipment courtesy of: johnaronphotography.co.uk
Handmade Ceramics by: Dawn Isaac of deiceramics.com
Please be aware that all details of products used are given for your benefit only - I do not receive any financial recompense. I just think they are good value and you should know where to buy them if interested.
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  • @TJ-kc8vr
    @TJ-kc8vr ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    👍

  • @fletcherlewis
    @fletcherlewis 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Loads of potential, lovely shape on that trunk good luck with that beauty 👍🏻

  • @user-OMF
    @user-OMF 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Good video again xav ❤️👍

  • @oachkatzlsmum
    @oachkatzlsmum 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Congratulations on 6110 subscribers 🥳 Excellent 🤩👍🙋‍♀️

  • @oachkatzlsmum
    @oachkatzlsmum 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Tremendous tree 😍 Thanks for sharing, Xavier 👍🙋‍♀️

  • @greasylimpet3323
    @greasylimpet3323 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Xavier, I love your Hornbeam (and the others!). It looks like winter has come early for you with the snow. Summer's early here; we had 40°c yesterday, not very comfortable 🥵 Thanks for the video 😊

  • @brucedeacon28
    @brucedeacon28 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    👍👌🙂

  • @rodschroeder1048
    @rodschroeder1048 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    It’s Vance wood lord mugo on bonsai nut. A guy on bonsai nut gathered all of his advice and put it in one article and I copied it off bonsai nut to have it for personal reference and it works great loads of back buds within two years more than I need. But if you want a copy I can send one to you.

  • @kubawojciechowski6212
    @kubawojciechowski6212 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Found your ash video! :) the 1st one is a real banger, can't wait to see it develop further

  • @andrewbeattie5245
    @andrewbeattie5245 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Love the Korean hornbeam just as it is.

  • @augustine778
    @augustine778 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Xavier, another great video! Liking the close up shots and the Korean Hornbeam even made an appearance! I dont know why im drawn to them so much but ive seen some great specimens across various channels. Ill be starting off some from seed next year as a long term project, so wish me luck! Would love to see more of yours. All the best and God bless on todays solemnity!

  • @scheers100
    @scheers100 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @maryweber4176
    @maryweber4176 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I think the mugo pine looks great, as does the hornbeam.

  • @ScottTheExperimentalist
    @ScottTheExperimentalist 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Lovely tribute to your wife. How is the tree doing?

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Slow but strong. It has really suffered from the wooly aphids. I might have a look at a general update before the year ends :)

  • @PBwarfare
    @PBwarfare 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Sorry Xav but I can’t help but think you remind me of Lez off the big lez show 😂😂😂

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Now that has made me curious - Big Lez???

    • @PBwarfare
      @PBwarfare 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @ very immature aus cartoon you just need the pink vest 😂

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@PBwarfare gotcha. I shall see iff i can find it ;)

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@PBwarfare I think you are right - he looks like me. made ne laugh as well :)

  • @brucedeacon28
    @brucedeacon28 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    👍👌

  • @RocamboleMan
    @RocamboleMan 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    stoked to see the mugo's again! it's some real progress on them. I'm always surprised by how much they grow. And what is your winter wash? thanks again for your excellent videos

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Those Mugo's have hug in and demonstrated a strong will to survive! The winter wash is just some local organic mix - purchased from a superstore.

  • @randysmith1723
    @randysmith1723 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great video as usual, and I appreciate the recommendation for the apple tree tribute to your wife. Very touching! I hope the apple tree is doing well, will have to see if there are updates. Also, thinking about getting a Mugo or a Larch for my next tree. 🌲

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      You won't regret getting yourself a Larch. We shall see more on the apple in 2025 - along with some crab apples as well

  • @randysmith1723
    @randysmith1723 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Very nice tribute Xavier! I’m sure she appreciates your dedication, and still supports all you do! Thank you for sharing this! ❤

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      It is such a long time ago since that video - she remains in my life :)

  • @garrybourke1089
    @garrybourke1089 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    By the way I'm from the Land Down Under , have a great day and great info on the Raffia.

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I was brought up in Hampton and then Upwey in Melbourne. :)

  • @garrybourke1089
    @garrybourke1089 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hi mate is there any way you can get the bottom part of the TRUNK WITH MORE OF A BEND in it just looks a little to straight , just a suggestion , not being critical.

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Th eonly way I can see is to split it a little as I did with one a few years ago. That may still be something I consider once it has put on some more vigour. I don't mind different suggestions :)

  • @Chris-oq6kn
    @Chris-oq6kn 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    The subs corner the first tree the hinoki said before branch removed and after branch back on😂😂😂. Good laugh though. I had to do a double take on that one

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Oops - sometimes my storage sytem fails me and I lose track of what was the message for each tree.

  • @malsrfun2956
    @malsrfun2956 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    What a beautiful tribute. So sorry for your loss, which I'm sure hurts just as much now as then. ❤❤❤ Excited to see an apple tree, because I want to grow one myself. Looks like your remaining branch could be your new leader.

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you and that is how it has worked out. It is growing slowly but with purpose :)

  • @crazyblonde1695
    @crazyblonde1695 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Nice bit of bonsai asmr there with those crunchy leaves - maybe you should ‘branch’ out 🫣🤣🤣

  • @GrowingBonsai
    @GrowingBonsai 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    so they have started to aproach you now too huh for add campains. SO far I have turned down over 15 offers. If you ever do accept one, would be greatfull to learn what the deal is, as I just ignore hem to date.

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      The Raycon deal worked really well and the product fits in with doing bonsai so i took it up. The ad is on Monday at lunchtime. I shall tell more privately.

  • @thegreenmanalishiyamadori371
    @thegreenmanalishiyamadori371 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Metasequoia cuttings are easy to get rooted so Airlayering must be easy either,I suppose🤷‍♂️

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I definitely know of a few people who have airlayered redwoods so I think you are right on that :)

    • @thegreenmanalishiyamadori371
      @thegreenmanalishiyamadori371 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat my rule of thumb: if cuttings will root,airlayer is easy🤷‍♂️

  • @sylviahardy4568
    @sylviahardy4568 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hello Xavier, British weather eh...can't rely on any of it 🤷‍♀️ Larch Mountain appeals to me, and the Mugo look good. Wow a 50 yr bonsai too 😮. My trees in pots are maybe 5 🤔 No matter, at least the Japanese Azalea were are undercover. Do other Azalea need winter protection? Those and the chinese Elm are still outside. Keep warm, Sylvia 🙂

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      The local dwarf azaleas and mame bonsai go undercover for me and anything that has a lot of fine twiggy ramification. BUT...there ahve beeen many years where I haven't protected anything and they all appeared fine the next spring. I think the real issue occurs with big temperature fluctuations over a short period of time

  • @KennetDeBondt
    @KennetDeBondt วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love the mugo´s! The hornbeam, I do not like: too straight and a 90° angle branche. The Korean one is nice. Some rootgrafts might even make it better. Thanks for the video! Grts Kennet

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Cheers Kennet - you know I keep challenging myself with material that problem should go on the bonfire :)

  • @Tore1972Wisdom
    @Tore1972Wisdom วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hornbeam drop there leaves. It´s beech where they stay on.

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      My Hornbeam keep their leaves through the winter, as do my oaks and beech. Funny how trees act differently in different climates :)

  • @andysbonsai
    @andysbonsai วันที่ผ่านมา

    Another great video. I'm sure it's in a video somewhere, could you let us know what goes into the winter wash please?

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      It is definitely in my seasonal guide from last year. The label has come away but it was a commercially produced organic mix.

    • @andysbonsai
      @andysbonsai 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@XaviersBonsaiRetreat thanks 👍

  • @derekgillan7314
    @derekgillan7314 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A very nice garden, thx for sharing.

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      It is definitely looking a little miserable now with all the rain and mud :)

  • @oachkatzlsmum
    @oachkatzlsmum วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Xavier, I wonder if your trees with exposed roots are going to stay outside in winter? Lovely trees showed, as always enjoyed. 😍👍 Cheers 🙋‍♀️ Martina

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      They will stay out Martina - never seems to be much of a problem. :)

  • @sharonbuckley4591
    @sharonbuckley4591 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your Mugos are doing 100% better than mine. I have yet to keep one alive.

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I am hoping to see some real growth in 2025. Fingers crossed

  • @TheBonsaiGarden
    @TheBonsaiGarden วันที่ผ่านมา

    Those mugo pines will probably benefit from those wire scars as the bark grows over them, adding to the character of the bark. And you have reminded me to get a first winter wash application on my trees (once the snow has gone).

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I actually edited out me talking about Peter Chan and his method of leaving wire on the branches to aid thickening and character. Too mcuh background noise

  • @Bonsaicrazy
    @Bonsaicrazy วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video xav mate at least the snow went quickly. 👊👊

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      The last vestiges of it are just melting now

  • @robstanley559
    @robstanley559 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lovely tribute Xavier. I found this from your latest video, I must look though you’re other older videos to see how this has progressed. I also suffer terribly with the woolly aphids (i think that’s what they are) on my crab apple, I’m hoping next year to try and keep on top of it much more than I did this year. Did you have much success with that treatment or have you found a better solution since?

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Truthfully - I spray every year, during the growing season eveyr 3 to 4 weeks. Doesn't really prevent them - lots of time spent scraping them off :(

  • @pauletheridge7594
    @pauletheridge7594 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Another lovely and informative Video your trees are beautiful especially your Korean hornbeam my dream tree hope one day I have one in my small collection 🫶

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      It is one of the few trees that has stayed pretty close to how it looked when I purchased it.

  • @pauletheridge7594
    @pauletheridge7594 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Xavier I have just watched you beautiful tribute to your wife 😢I know sometimes words can’t express keep doing what you do and remember you bring joy and smiles with your broadcasts and I for one appreciate your guidance god bless you 🫶

  • @markjagger7139
    @markjagger7139 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Peter Chan is always saying that the wire on pines is no problem biting in as it helps thicken them up, in fact he says it’s a famous tip that everyone is now employing to help fatten them so the bit of bite you have on yours is not a problem as I can tell, some great trees in the viewer’s section. Will look forward to your videos as you slow down in winter even more then i do now. Stay warm.

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I actually cut that little piece of information out of the video - load of background noise during the filming :)

  • @joegarland4885
    @joegarland4885 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Xav. First snow twice and now a days rain, I managed to put a few vulnerable trees into the open greenhouse, just to be safe, why take the leaves off the that tree ? . The couple of pines are looking good, the one on the stand has a lot going for it, pity about the wire but I think it not as important as it can make the trees look older, some Chinese white pines from China have the wire ,eft in permanently as you know, the first one I ad did have the wire left in and it did look older, I know one thing my friend I am fed up not being able to get out todo some work. Nice to see some other peoples trees, the Greenwoods tree willbecome a great tree in your hands I have no doubt. Jelle as you know has a great video on setting up trees to get through the winter. Stay warm my friend and enjoy a well earned rest.

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks Joe - I did my winter prep videos last year and didn't really fancy repeating. truthfully I am in a video slowdown cycle right now. I'm less bothered about wire on the pines and I definitely have a few elms with wire in branches :)

  • @kubawojciechowski6212
    @kubawojciechowski6212 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Xavier please make a video on ash tree! when i started i heard they're one of the most "prized" bonsai along with oaks and evergreens, but i rarely see any videos on them. Myself i have just starting saplings of fraxsinus exelsior (insert Stan Lee meme here) and fraxinus ornus. would love to hear about ash specifics, as they seem to be a little odd trees to me

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I have done a couple of videos on the Ash and find them a brilliant tree to work with. My updates tend to be within a mixed species video.

  • @andrewbeattie5245
    @andrewbeattie5245 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cheers Xavier. You said that you should never wire in mid winter but you didn't give any horticultural reason for this statement? Is it just that as the tree is dormant you won't get any benefits till regrowth in the spring? If you wire after leaf drop i assume you are leaving the wire on all through winter so i don't see why you could/should not wire later in winter.

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      The period straight after leaf drop the tree is still redistributing resources and can set the next years dominant buds - there is still vascular growth and hence the opportunity for branches to set in their new place makes any psosible risks worthwhile. The longer you wait the less effect any wire placement will have on setting a branch before spring. By the middle of winter everything is fully dormant so wiring at that time will produce no different results than wiring prior to bud burst. You gain no benefit but can risk serious damage to the branch through tissue damage due to poor technique. The bigger aim of asking this question was to demonsrate you can do both times - but each has disadvantages.

  • @maryweber4176
    @maryweber4176 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow, what a different landscape, SNOW. We have just had a little bit here in Minnesota, US, but I don't mind the snow, it's the cold that takes getting use to every fall.

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat วันที่ผ่านมา

      Waking up at 4am and feeling the ice on your toes :(

  • @sueb1317
    @sueb1317 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was asking myself these same questions this year - Thanks!. Also great comments and advice. My wiring has been minimal so now's the time to learn!

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's never too late to practice your skills :)

  • @oachkatzlsmum
    @oachkatzlsmum วันที่ผ่านมา

    Up and down. Same here. What happened with Bonsai for Breakfast? Miss it. Cheers 🙋‍♀️

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat วันที่ผ่านมา

      When I have a lot of bonsai to work on then I have the scope for the extra episode but as the season draws to an end I really haven't got much to fill the Breakfast spot. It also wasn't as popular believe it or not :)

  • @thetreestyler
    @thetreestyler วันที่ผ่านมา

    Radical - I was waiting for super radical cutting back to the first fork on each trunk. Good stuff mate

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat วันที่ผ่านมา

      I have held off for a few years because of the great flowers but it is time to get serious with a couple of these azalea

  • @nerinat8371
    @nerinat8371 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Oh l love winter, sweltering here in Melbourne 37 today 😅 thx Xavier

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat วันที่ผ่านมา

      Far too hot for me. All though the rain is pretty heavy right now here :(

  • @dreamingofbonsai
    @dreamingofbonsai 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a winter wonderland! Look beautiful.

  • @randysmith1723
    @randysmith1723 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very nice Xavier! Coincidentally, we just woke up to our 1st snow of the season. Just the ground and trees are white, pavement is just wet. Put most of my trees in my poly greenhouse, did well for me last year. BTW, I really like the pot bellied Ent.

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat วันที่ผ่านมา

      The ents have definitely shown promise thi s year so we shall see how they progress in year 2.

  • @Bonsaicrazy
    @Bonsaicrazy 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice 👌 👊