I have bonsai over 30 years old grown from seed stock material, cuttings and air layers. I have never heard of double air layering. I have never seen it on any other TH-cam channel either so it's a complete first for me. What a great instructional video from someone so young and passionate about bonsai. I will try this on a Shishigashira that I am air layering at the moment (I have had excellent success with this species in the past). Thanks for the information. Stay safe Adam.
Aw nice! I hope you have great success with it! 🤗 Shishigashira double layer really well! When rooting for longer than a year, protect it in winter and plant it into bonsai soil the second time you cover up the roots as spaghnum will make it too wet for too long and can sometimes rot the trunk!
Thanks for showing us something new that is not so scary after you have walked us through the process. AGAIN! 🍀💚 You rock dude. 😎🤘🔥 also loving the groovy tiedye 😉 ✌️🥰
Brilliant bud. Really enjoyed that video. I think somebody could make a television program using you. Or a regular feature on a gardening programe using a young trendy chap like you could really increase the profile of bonsai. Well done. You've cornered the market on videos.
Awesome work. I had a similar project recently. When i first planted it i put it in a larger training pot and put the bottom of the trunk through the centre of a cd. Then i buried it a little deeper than usual. The cd forced the roots to grow out wards and then down. After two seasons i removed the cd and then repotted. It gave me a tremendous horizontal nabari Worth a try !
I have read many books and watched lots of beginner type videos ( I’m not keen most of the “advanced” bonsai videos) and I have never seen or read a good description of that before. What a excellent way to get a head start on the faster rooting air layerings.
Wow, what an exceptional instructional TH-cam video! 🌟 I must say, the editing was top-notch, making the whole experience incredibly engaging and easy to follow. The content was well-researched and comprehensive, leaving no stone unturned. It's evident that a lot of effort and thought went into crafting this video, and it truly paid off!
You are a good man! I like the style you have.. In my travels I have planted near330 Pine.,180 Maple I am getting old now . Dont hurt yourself. , I did . .. Then the pills. My sap fell, vigor is nearly gone.. i will never hear the whisper of the wind, ofthe grown trees. Be good and thank you! Farmer brown
Thank you for your kind words, Farmer Brown. It sounds like you've had quite the journey with planting so many pines and maples. I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing now. Take care of yourself, and remember to cherish the memories of your trees and the whispers of the wind through their branches. Your dedication to nature is truly admirable. Wishing you all the best on your journey ahead ❤
Awesome work with the double layer, have seen this done with shishigashira maple to encourage vigour of the layerings. Nice application on the apple tree! That old tree has a lot of character.
Adam, I want to sincerely thank you for your content and detailed and informative videos. I am just starting to learn the art of Bonsai and your explanations help me with not only being a better grower but also planning ahead for the future.
I can only add to the compliments here, Adam. I'm pretty new to Bonsai, but this is the first I've heard of double air layering, and you made it make complete sense. I have some trees all set to try that on next year! Inspiring!
Very interesting Adam, and nice to see your grandmother's tree in progression towards lots of different bonsai. I like the shape of the air layer. Keep growing.xx
This is the second of your videos I’ve watched and I’ve liked them both. I do agree that your method is a bit risky since most of those new roots are still a little fragile. You’ve proven it’s possible and I just want to recommend to everyone else is to take your time removing the moss around the roots. I’ve broken many roots of my own air layers just by pushing the soil down too hard. It is a nice little apple tree and I think that pot fits it well.
I am trying this double layer technique on a juniper ground layer. Just to have good roots before I separate it from the original root bal. Very clear explanation you give here. Very nice edited video 👍
I’m just trying to get into bonsai and have been devouring as much knowledge as possible. Your video was so straight forward, and seemed to cover every little question one might have. In fact my parents have an apple tree (not quite as old) but the idea of attempting to propagate from the method you described at the end video is now firmly planted. Pun intended. Thank you for the sharing!
Never stop learning!! 🤗🤗 Air layering is a brilliant technique to get almost an instant Bonsai with a good Nebari! If you can double layer then the Nebari will be even better!
@@notionbonsai Fala português?? Que bom! Vem a Portugal!! 👋🙏Que pena eu já não viver em Albufeira..! Eu já não vivo em Albufeira! Vivo perto de Lisboa!! Boa viagem!
I have been doing air layerings insering a disc below the upper edge of the cutting in the sphagnum ball to encourage horizontal root development, a bit tricky but it works most of the time, this double method is probably a better solution, thanks, very interesting!
That looks like a great result in quite a short period of time. I need to check how my big trident maple air layer is doing. As soon as damn the rain stops… 😮 ☔️ 🌧
extraordinary knowledge, we here in Indonesia have used it. And we didn't immediately plant it in the bonsai pot but we planted it in the ground first to create a dimensional balance between the roots and the stem. You can see it on the Indonesian bonsai channel, Thankyou
Roots don’t really care about light as long as conditions are correct they will grow look at aerial roots for one example. I do understand the logic but the foil will more likely keep in a bit more heat and that will help more than the lack of light. ❤ the vid by the way and keep it up. Great root development 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 hope this helps.
It should work for the majority of trees. Though there are some trees that it may not work on so I recommend researching the species before doing it 😀🌳
Oh my goodness. Love your videos , is there a certain type of sphagnum moss your using? I have been using moss from the local garden store or nursery. Not near as successful as your self. Any advice would be appreciated.
As you plan on air layering all the way down on this apple, why do you not put it in a large pot to encourage the growth of the roots as if it were in the ground? What is the advantage of the pond basket in this case? Thank you.
I think its not wobbling which will stop new roots to form, actually trees in nature define through their apex and wind if it needs more hold and grow more and deeper roots, but the wiring is done to stop the wobbling because too much wobbling can damage new and sensitive root tips, anyway great video! Love that you took your time and even showed the results after your first root pruning!! Wish you would live in Switzerland, i dont have a lot of young friends doing bonsai too!
Do you happen to have any info on what to do with a new tree with no training? I just ordered a 1 gallon kiyohime, but everything i find starts way after.
Absolutely great work adam ...can I ask where do you buy your soil mix from ,I used to use mola clay but can not get it from anywhere so I need to think of a new mix ..
That was an impressive amount of roots for three months. I’m guessing maybe you had the tree in a greenhouse or a nice warm spring. I think most people think of double air layers as two section done at the same time rather than a second air layer. Late fall will work for east to root trees but may not get to the point of safe separation before dormancy. I generally would not do two simultaneous air layers but I think most growers have done two layers on one season. You did not mention anything about the flowers on the tree and if it flowers and makes fruit. Seed grown apples can take a long time to start flowering. I would think 50 years would be enough but perhaps size has a lot to do with triggering a tree to start getting sexy. Apples are great beginner trees. Easy to root easy to graft and easy to grow. I’m not sure why more people don’t include crabapples in their collections. Happy growing
You've brought up some really insightful points! The speed of root growth can indeed vary based on conditions like greenhouse warmth or a favorable spring. And you're spot on about the perceptions of double air layering; sometimes, it's seen as two layers done simultaneously rather than a second layer on the same tree. The year that I did this one I did have a pretty warm spring! This one was kept outdoors. Seed-grown apples can indeed take quite a while to start flowering; size might indeed play a part in triggering that transition. Absolutely, apples make for fantastic beginner trees! They're forgiving, easy to root, graft, and nurture. Happy growing to you too! 🍎🌳 If you have any more tips or thoughts, I'm all ears!
The minimal tree thickness/age for air layering can vary depending on the species of tree you're working with. In general, air layering is most successful on trees that have reached a certain level of maturity, typically with a trunk thickness of at least 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in diameter. For deciduous trees, this might mean waiting until the trunk is a few years old and has developed some girth. For conifers, which tend to grow slower, you might need to wait longer until the trunk has reached a similar thickness. Age alone isn't always the best indicator; it's more about the thickness and maturity of the trunk. Air layering works best on trees that have developed enough vascular tissue to support the formation of roots above the layering site. 😁
Now that's how you make a video!!!
Thanks Nigel 😄
I know right?! Nicely done Adam!
@@notionbonsai❤❤
OK, lad, I dont know if I have ever seen such a video with this amount of detail on this subject; well done.
Hey! Thanks 😊 If you want to know how it works horticulturally check the description 🌱
Boy, it's a good thing that your grandmother has plants! You have gotten tons from her yard! Thanks, Grandma!
I have bonsai over 30 years old grown from seed stock material, cuttings and air layers. I have never heard of double air layering. I have never seen it on any other TH-cam channel either so it's a complete first for me. What a great instructional video from someone so young and passionate about bonsai. I will try this on a Shishigashira that I am air layering at the moment (I have had excellent success with this species in the past). Thanks for the information. Stay safe Adam.
Aw nice! I hope you have great success with it! 🤗 Shishigashira double layer really well! When rooting for longer than a year, protect it in winter and plant it into bonsai soil the second time you cover up the roots as spaghnum will make it too wet for too long and can sometimes rot the trunk!
Breath of fresh air when we watch your vids Thank you. Nice lad
Thanks so much!! 😊
Thanks for showing us something new that is not so scary after you have walked us through the process. AGAIN! 🍀💚 You rock dude. 😎🤘🔥 also loving the groovy tiedye 😉 ✌️🥰
Now that’s how you do a proper air-layering. Excellent job Adam!
Thanks very much Raymond 🙂
Brilliant bud. Really enjoyed that video. I think somebody could make a television program using you. Or a regular feature on a gardening programe using a young trendy chap like you could really increase the profile of bonsai. Well done. You've cornered the market on videos.
Awe thank you 🙂
Nice work Adam! That's going to be a sweet little tree, what a great story it has as well. Thanks!!
Thanks very much Ryan! 🤗
Awesome work. I had a similar project recently. When i first planted it i put it in a larger training pot and put the bottom of the trunk through the centre of a cd. Then i buried it a little deeper than usual. The cd forced the roots to grow out wards and then down. After two seasons i removed the cd and then repotted. It gave me a tremendous horizontal nabari Worth a try !
I have read many books and watched lots of beginner type videos ( I’m not keen most of the “advanced” bonsai videos) and I have never seen or read a good description of that before. What a excellent way to get a head start on the faster rooting air layerings.
🤗 I hope it is useful to you!
Wow, what an exceptional instructional TH-cam video! 🌟 I must say, the editing was top-notch, making the whole experience incredibly engaging and easy to follow. The content was well-researched and comprehensive, leaving no stone unturned. It's evident that a lot of effort and thought went into crafting this video, and it truly paid off!
Thanks very much! ♥🤗🌳
What an amazing video 🙏🏼 thank you Adam 😊
Thanks Robert! 🤗
Love learning new things. Thank you. You are a great teacher. I ran out to cover two air layerings with aluminum foil. Lol
You are a good man! I like the style you have.. In my travels I have planted near330 Pine.,180 Maple I am getting old now . Dont hurt yourself.
, I did . .. Then the pills. My sap fell, vigor is nearly gone.. i will never hear the whisper of the wind, ofthe grown trees. Be good and thank you! Farmer brown
Thank you for your kind words, Farmer Brown. It sounds like you've had quite the journey with planting so many pines and maples. I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing now. Take care of yourself, and remember to cherish the memories of your trees and the whispers of the wind through their branches. Your dedication to nature is truly admirable. Wishing you all the best on your journey ahead ❤
Absolutely fantastic episode Adam
Thank you Xavier!
Awesome work with the double layer, have seen this done with shishigashira maple to encourage vigour of the layerings. Nice application on the apple tree! That old tree has a lot of character.
Ah nice Daniel! I've seen that one too! It's a super useful technique! 😄
Adam, I want to sincerely thank you for your content and detailed and informative videos. I am just starting to learn the art of Bonsai and your explanations help me with not only being a better grower but also planning ahead for the future.
Awe no problem! Thank you for watching my videos! 🤗
What a great, informative video (as usual). Really like the way you explain so well, why you do certain things.
Thank you! 🤗
great video, this gives me another motivation to try to airlayer my apple trees again. Who knows, I might get lucky this time. Thanks for sharing.
You should!!
I can only add to the compliments here, Adam. I'm pretty new to Bonsai, but this is the first I've heard of double air layering, and you made it make complete sense. I have some trees all set to try that on next year! Inspiring!
Nice example of double air layer. The cutoff tree is quite lovely.
Thanks very much Steve! 🙂
Very interesting Adam, and nice to see your grandmother's tree in progression towards lots of different bonsai. I like the shape of the air layer. Keep growing.xx
Hey Mandy! 😀 Im looking forward to seeing how this tree progresses!
Super, i really must try that. Thanks a lot for yet another great video 🙂
Thanks! Its a really good technique for getting a good Nebari from the get go!
You got a perfect baby bonsai out of that very well done👏
I'm super happy with it! 🤗
nice video on air layer! Keep up the great work 👍👍
Thanks Bonsai Den Haag!
This is the second of your videos I’ve watched and I’ve liked them both. I do agree that your method is a bit risky since most of those new roots are still a little fragile. You’ve proven it’s possible and I just want to recommend to everyone else is to take your time removing the moss around the roots. I’ve broken many roots of my own air layers just by pushing the soil down too hard. It is a nice little apple tree and I think that pot fits it well.
Great Video! I am working on my first air layers and hoping that they take. Thanks for all the helpful tips!
I am trying this double layer technique on a juniper ground layer. Just to have good roots before I separate it from the original root bal. Very clear explanation you give here. Very nice edited video 👍
Ooh nice! Juniper air layer well! 🙂
loved it❤ Thank You!☘️🌳✂️🌱🥢❤️
Thanks for watching Susan! 😀🤗There will be lots more Bonsai videos to come! 🌳🌳🌱🌱🌲🌲
I'm starting to be addicted to this Channel ..❤❤
Just a beautiful video start to finish!
Hey thank you very much!
Loving your content Adam, it gets better and better over time 👍
Thank you so much 🤗🌳
Great video. It was super informative! I can’t wait to see what you do with this parent apple tree in the future!
Thanks! I will be posting more about this little tree in the future!! 🙂
Great video! So much helpful info. 🔥
Thanks! 🙂
Super helpful bro: appreciate your channel!
Great video Adam, very successful airlayering and techniques used. I will be looking out for updates on these Apple tree's. Thanks
Thanks Scott! 🙂 I'll post updates every time I work on this litte one! 🙂
Mate, it looks amazing!
Hey thanks!!
You are genius man ,what a master piece 👏🙌👌
Hey thanks!!
Lovely production. Very professional.
Thanks Marty!
This is great! Love this channel! Keep up the great content.
Thank you so much!!
I’m just trying to get into bonsai and have been devouring as much knowledge as possible. Your video was so straight forward, and seemed to cover every little question one might have. In fact my parents have an apple tree (not quite as old) but the idea of attempting to propagate from the method you described at the end video is now firmly planted. Pun intended. Thank you for the sharing!
Never stop learning!! 🤗🤗 Air layering is a brilliant technique to get almost an instant Bonsai with a good Nebari! If you can double layer then the Nebari will be even better!
Wow awesome thanks for taking the time explaining everything
Hey! Thank you for watching 😊
So great!! 👋👋👋Thanks!! Greetings from Portugal!!
ei! estou indo para albuferia para um feriado amanhã!
@@notionbonsai Fala português?? Que bom! Vem a Portugal!! 👋🙏Que pena eu já não viver em Albufeira..! Eu já não vivo em Albufeira! Vivo perto de Lisboa!! Boa viagem!
Thanks for such an elaborate talk.
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I have been doing air layerings insering a disc below the upper edge of the cutting in the sphagnum ball to encourage horizontal root development, a bit tricky but it works most of the time, this double method is probably a better solution, thanks, very interesting!
Wow impressive, really nice!
Thank you! 😄 There will be lots more Bonsai videos to come!
Thanks
Hi Rikki! Thank you so much for your support 😀❤️
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you so much! 🙂 Its a super useful technique!
Great video. As always. Have you ever heard of anyone using pine bark fines for air layering medium m. Thanks Karl
That was absolutely awesome thank you for the information I have a apple tree bonsai iv been working on I wish there was a way I could show it to you.
I'm glad you found the information helpful! If you have Instagram DM me on there! Would love to see it!
WOW I learnt something....thank you. Nice video.
I'm trying shredded sphagnum and akadama fines mix this spring. It should remove easier.
Ohh nice thats a neat idea! Might try that myself next time! 🙂
That looks like a great result in quite a short period of time. I need to check how my big trident maple air layer is doing. As soon as damn the rain stops… 😮 ☔️ 🌧
It always surprises me how quickly apple air layers root! There surely should be some roots by now!! 🌳🍁
Great video. I learned something new. ❤
Thanks 🙂
Wow! Great result, enjoy your videos. Thanks so much
Hey thank you! 😄
extraordinary knowledge, we here in Indonesia have used it. And we didn't immediately plant it in the bonsai pot but we planted it in the ground first to create a dimensional balance between the roots and the stem. You can see it on the Indonesian bonsai channel, Thankyou
Aw nice! Thank you 🤗 Can you send me a link to see it? 🌲
th-cam.com/video/jjKQlMcKaVs/w-d-xo.html
Roots don’t really care about light as long as conditions are correct they will grow look at aerial roots for one example. I do understand the logic but the foil will more likely keep in a bit more heat and that will help more than the lack of light. ❤ the vid by the way and keep it up. Great root development 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 hope this helps.
Ahh fair enough 🙂 I've seen others use bubble wrap to keep them warm too! Thanks very much William!
Good stuff. Well done.
Thanks so much Jelle!
I never thought about doing something like this.
It might be useful for my next hawthorn layers. I struggled with the last one.
Ohh nice! I hope it works for you too man!! Let me know how you get on with it! 😊🌱
Wow so nice sir ...new subscriber
Thank you for pronouncing roots correctly. (rhymes with book, took, look, crook.)
Y'all talk funny. LOL
Excellent!!!
Any chance you have a link for the scoop used? 😬🙂
Hi, great video. What’s the ratio you use for your soil mix? thanks
Great job!
Thanks! 🙂
Really good video
What a great way to get beautiful root program. I will try it on my Bonsai later. Is it possible for any kind of trees?
It should work for the majority of trees. Though there are some trees that it may not work on so I recommend researching the species before doing it 😀🌳
Oh my goodness. Love your videos , is there a certain type of sphagnum moss your using? I have been using moss from the local garden store or nursery. Not near as successful as your self. Any advice would be appreciated.
Very refreshing
Hey thank you!
Great content!
Thanks! 🤗
wow thank you so much!😍😍🥰
Hey thanks for watching Renato!
As you plan on air layering all the way down on this apple, why do you not put it in a large pot to encourage the growth of the roots as if it were in the ground? What is the advantage of the pond basket in this case? Thank you.
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There it is!
Hey! Thank you for watching this air layering video!!
great video
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Great video, thank you. Killer hair dude.
I think its not wobbling which will stop new roots to form, actually trees in nature define through their apex and wind if it needs more hold and grow more and deeper roots, but the wiring is done to stop the wobbling because too much wobbling can damage new and sensitive root tips, anyway great video! Love that you took your time and even showed the results after your first root pruning!! Wish you would live in Switzerland, i dont have a lot of young friends doing bonsai too!
For sure! 🙂
VERY NICE
Mate your awesome 👍👍👍
Thanks very much Andy!
Thank you, awesome
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Do you happen to have any info on what to do with a new tree with no training? I just ordered a 1 gallon kiyohime, but everything i find starts way after.
Super👍👍
Thank you😍
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Good idea😊
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Like your proces... 18:48
Awesome 🤘
Hey thanks!!
@@notionbonsai no problemo 🤘y'all have a badass day🤘
i wonder if you could cut the bottom down like a foot lower than you want the roots or more and have a tree that grows from the bottom and the top.
Absolutely great work adam ...can I ask where do you buy your soil mix from ,I used to use mola clay but can not get it from anywhere so I need to think of a new mix ..
Hey Michael! I order mine from IBUKI Bonsai in Poland. It comes pre-mixed 🙂
@notionbonsai thanks Adam just had a look at there website....there a lot cheaper than the uk
Cool, thx!
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Welcome be fine thanks for the information I want your opinion on this. What should I cut and what should I leave out Thanks
Send me a picture of your tree on Instagram and I'll check it out! 🤗
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Thank you 🙂
That was an impressive amount of roots for three months. I’m guessing maybe you had the tree in a greenhouse or a nice warm spring. I think most people think of double air layers as two section done at the same time rather than a second air layer. Late fall will work for east to root trees but may not get to the point of safe separation before dormancy. I generally would not do two simultaneous air layers but I think most growers have done two layers on one season. You did not mention anything about the flowers on the tree and if it flowers and makes fruit. Seed grown apples can take a long time to start flowering. I would think 50 years would be enough but perhaps size has a lot to do with triggering a tree to start getting sexy.
Apples are great beginner trees. Easy to root easy to graft and easy to grow. I’m not sure why more people don’t include crabapples in their collections.
Happy growing
You've brought up some really insightful points! The speed of root growth can indeed vary based on conditions like greenhouse warmth or a favorable spring. And you're spot on about the perceptions of double air layering; sometimes, it's seen as two layers done simultaneously rather than a second layer on the same tree. The year that I did this one I did have a pretty warm spring! This one was kept outdoors. Seed-grown apples can indeed take quite a while to start flowering; size might indeed play a part in triggering that transition.
Absolutely, apples make for fantastic beginner trees! They're forgiving, easy to root, graft, and nurture. Happy growing to you too! 🍎🌳 If you have any more tips or thoughts, I'm all ears!
Great
Thanks! 🙂
❤thank! ❤
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Dude, where did you get that awesome shirt?
Thanks Matt! It's made by people here in my city by hand!
Very informative
What is the minimal tree thickness/age for airlayering?
The minimal tree thickness/age for air layering can vary depending on the species of tree you're working with. In general, air layering is most successful on trees that have reached a certain level of maturity, typically with a trunk thickness of at least 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in diameter.
For deciduous trees, this might mean waiting until the trunk is a few years old and has developed some girth. For conifers, which tend to grow slower, you might need to wait longer until the trunk has reached a similar thickness.
Age alone isn't always the best indicator; it's more about the thickness and maturity of the trunk. Air layering works best on trees that have developed enough vascular tissue to support the formation of roots above the layering site. 😁
@@notionbonsai thank you! I was thinking of prunning 3yr maples and saving the top )) but looks like I'll have to wait or try to do cutlings
@@AntonKoba DM me on instagram and I can have a look at them for you! I have successfully air layered Maple that was less than 1cm!
@@notionbonsai thanks, will do. I'm going gently repot and wait for the first good leaves anyways.
I just notice how beautifully blue his eyes are
What if you made a thick cardboard donut to push up under the roots to encourage them to grow flat although they would be flexible at this point
I just notice how beautifully blue his eyes are 0:04