Restyling a Deshojo Maple Bonsai

[@MEGAxMonkeyCheese]

Up at 3:00am watching Bonsai videos again...

[@diderkamal1]

Yup

[@ezekieltorres3030]

Look at how bright Peter’s hat is and the Deshojo maples are nearly as vibrant as the synthetic! Incredible. Thank you for sharing your life’s work with us all

[@margaretsims4344]

The Deshojo colours are amazing! Thank you for yet another great tour and demo.

[@paullill5604]

Yes breakfast time. Part 18 of Sunday breakfast with Peter.
Stay well
Stay safe

[@dickmcshan9778]

Thank you for another shared visit with you, Peter. Inspite of having been involved with this art for about three decades, I always pick up a hint or three from your presentations. One thing I noticed is that, inspite of yourself, you did elevate the tree into a slightly more upright position.
I, always, enjoy your videos and very talented demonstrations.
Cheers, Dick from Vancouver.

[@johnc6228]

Thank You. I absolutely love the maples in all their seasons.

[@almac2598]

Thanks again Peter. Some more golden nuggets of knowledge.

[@vietpimp999]

I like how your hat matches the color of the Desohojo's foliage.

[@peterchan3100]

I look like a tramp wearing that hat, but it keeps me warm.

[@kosmozova]

It really works! And a pot suits the tree very well I think. These maples are beauty. Thank you Peter for a nice tour.

[@dmg1866]

Love that pot you chose for the customer's tree. Will look out for one for my jacaranda.

[@darren-garden]

You are like Edward Scissorhands with those sheers. I love to watch you at your work. :-)

[@steveanacorteswa3979]

I love that maple because it doesn't look like all the other maples, many of my maple sprouts that I dig from the mother tree I wire to give some shape, I won't be around when they are fully grown but the shape makes the babies much more interesting. Thanks for another informative video Peter, working a lot on my sailboat and needed a nice green break and your videos always give me that.

[@mn4169]

I have one which stands in a big pot and does so for 7 years or so. I am really pleased with it. Thanks for your great tips Mr Chan.

[@kimberlizard]

as soon as he showed us the title desojo, I thought "oh, I'd love to see that worked on"
ty for this!

[@angie3504]

There’s always much to learn with all your videos Peter. That is a stunning maple even more so because it is unusual.

[@peterchan3100]

I am glad you like this unusual style. I dont like too much convention

[@seancurran1938]

Mr. Chan, I love your videos. They're always interesting, educational and upbeat. You're love of what you do is amazing, Bonsai is lucky to have you!

[@iandownes3130]

I wish i could find these in the USA, I have asked 3 local nurseries and looked all over Google... Nothing. They're so pretty!

[@bgertsma]

I am incredibly late to see this comment, but I know where deshojo maples can be stocked here in the US as I bought one not to long ago. Go to bonsaioutlet.com and contact them. They have amazing customer service and will help you out if they have any on hand. They don't post all of their stock online, maybe they could put you on a contact list too if they don't have any at the moment. It's worth asking

[@kalayne6713]

I AM learning! I noticed a small branch on the tree Peter was working on that I thought maybe should be removed, and he came back and did so at the end! Maybe I am starting to 'see' through Mr Chan's eyes... excited!

[@peterchan3100]

You are an artist too.

[@jyothilavigne2263]

I had exactly the same thought!

[@kalayne6713]

@@peterchan3100 Thank you so much for taking the time to give me some encouragement.Its been a difficult week personally,I am not sleeping so I often watch you,and your timely reminder today has opened up my world just a little bit.Maybe I will find my stunning Japanese bamboo brushes and try being an artist, again.Best wishes from Kaye in Australia.

[@JustForFunAndMore1]

I could only imagine how fresh the air must be over there

[@leslieblackshear802]

So gorgeous yet natural looking after you were done. Love all the videos Thankyou for sharing

[@alvarolupinacci641]

It is impossible not to learn something from your videos. I shall say that Deshojo are also my favorite tree. Nevertheless, it might be harder to grow them here in Brazil. But this makes them even more desirable. Interesting enough, mine Deshojo has the younger parts of trunk and branches a light green, instead of that beautiful red of yours. But the leaves are as beautiful as you have shown. Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@keysBW]

Reading your Book Mr. Chan on iBooks the The Bonsai Bible, love all your Japanese maples videos wish I can grown like you

[@GraeMatterz]

Lovely unique Maple. Thanks Peter. Also thanks for showing how to take a cutting. I'd be interested in seeing how to do a graft if you have the chance to show it. Be well.

[@nickr2687]

It's almost heart shaped! I love it

[@asiansaint905]

On Today’s episode of “Breakfast and Bonsai”... :)

[@wood-youknowit]

Learning all the time. Thanks!

[@dodorik7114]

i love the shape of this tree! the red leaves went really nicely with the teal pot shame it was not big enough.

[@peterchan3100]

I was going to use it.

[@MidniteSan]

Beautiful yet rather unusual leaning style indeed, was itching to see what it would be like without the branch on the right side,.well done Peter and can't wait to see the next one. Stay safe to all and Cheers 😄

[@danfernando8092]

I am in the Philippines and it's summer time here really hot i miss swimming in the beach. I love that deshojo but cannot be in this tropical temperature. Hello Sir Peter enjoy your cold weather there i hope i visit you someday.

[@andyt704]

The spinning table sounds like chewbacca from star wars 😂

[@MariaSpooon]

That tree is lovely.

[@StephenTurnerVlogs]

They're lovely trees. We recently bought two in Lidl of all places. They're going to get looked after for a year or two before I try anything with them.

[@mangeshthawre416]

So vibrant red Deshojo👍, absolute pleasure to watch , thanks

[@tizianor9454]

Deshojos and Arakawas are so elegant

[@rook5503]

You should do a livestream event where the viewers pick how the tree is styled

[@greglongenecker1772]

actually, I didn't care much for that tree at first...but after you were finished with it , I realized that it is a rather nice tree. Great video Peter :)

[@Tore1972Wisdom]

Very beautiful Deshojo. I would love to own that. Peter make some in that still. It´s amazing with something different.

[@russsherwood5978]

what a beautiful tree that is, must be because i,m quite informal my self, just love that red color,, thank you for the video,,, be strong, be safe, be free, be blessed

[@russmaleartist]

Beautiful! So much enjoy your very educational videos!

[@patrykwerner1414]

Thank for your videos Master. They are the best. Could you do some video guide how to grow Mame and Shohin trees on some rocky landscape? I have no idea how it stays on these rocks, yet it is truly beautiful and I want to make some. I know these are more penjing than bonsai but as you say Art has to evolve.

[@peterchan3100]

I will do that just for you.

[@patrykwerner1414]

I feel delighted. Thank you again

[@caydenhoward273]

We definitely need some landscaping videos! they always look amazing

[@michaelrutledge3750]

I have two maples that I’m trying to grow in a semi-cascade style. This was enjoyable.

[@stuartbaines2843]

Nicely reshaped 👍
Thank for explaining cuttings 😀

[@PatriciaAnnGriggs]

So Very Very creative

[@Bellg]

What a glorious maple

[@redghost5705]

All your content is amazing and those deshojo's are beautiful

[@dirtwoodfire2643]

This tree though beautiful, just looks like a bush..

[@Katos0]

Beautiful. I also received my 10 juniper stock plants from you last week and I have already made my "forest"

[@peterchan3100]

Good for you.

[@MF-fc5vk]

Stunning tree. Thanks Peter. 😊

[@kenzimmerer6772]

That's a AWESOME tree!! Love that leaning style. Can you make cutting from most Japanese maples like that? Is it fairly good success?

[@lukejones3069]

Peter would you mind explaining the difference between a grafted maple vs non grafted?

[@tobor412]

Hello Peter,
you do such a great job and your charisma is so lovely and gives so much inspiration. Thanks for that! As I am a Bonsai Newstarter, could you please tell me the name from the three coloured mapel on 7:00? I would love to get such a Maple.
Have a nice day and stay healthy.
Best reguards from Berlin
Sebastian Luig

[@maryshoemaker7593]

I think it works too!! I like natural beauty ... thanks

[@my_bonsai_and_koi]

Love this style!

[@farmert9679]

Too bad you could not sell the current years growth cuttings that you rooted to us in the U.S.. Would make an interesting plant to work with from a cuttings. Trying to get a seedling here is about $40/seedling. Great Maples. Great Colors.

[@peterchan3100]

What a shame.

[@Chris-oq6kn]

Few questions for some knowledge why are most of these deshojo grafted ? What are they grafted onto? And its very hard to find these trees where im from in the usa any reason y ? but i must have gotten really lucky to find one of these and bought one. Love them

[@matthewpicklesimer293]

You have some beautiful trees sir! Thank you for sharing with us the Gift you have! God Bless You Peter..Jesus Loves You...it would be nice to have a person as yourself to give some on hands learning! One can always dream.

[@onibi7387]

Hi Peter! Why most of Deshojo are grafted? are their roots that bad? Many thanks for your videos!

[@jimbersmcimbers]

Deshojo hat too! Buyer beware - turns green.

[@peterchan3100]

Nice one JP !

[@mralabbad7]

It looks gorgeous🍁

[@calllllllllllllllolol]

Nice hat Peter!

[@marcstoneslade]

Hello! I love your videos and was wondering if you would be able to do a video on kusamono and shitakusa? Thank you!

[@Buttbuttbutttt]

Oh Peter I hope someday you ship to the US 🥰, thanks for the great vids

[@FIFII]

Can’t wait to visit after lockdown!!

[@andrewdouglas3409]

Hi peter, I received a deshojo maple from you today. Any care tips woukd be greatly appreciated. It's in the small round bonsai pot you sent it in, but I woukd like to maybe put it in a bigger pot. Would this hurt the tree just now?

[@cathyhaller2784]

Hi if you air-layered from a tree that was grafted what would you get ? The bottom grafted part of the tree or the top graft tree or a hybrid of a tree ?

[@DM-jr9qp]

The red leaves are hypnotizing.

[@mamanbear1]

So beautiful

[@davidtakaev9642]

HELP Hi Peter I have a small spruce 10 cm some of the new shoots have been looking a little sad. The end tips have went a bit dry. Could it be wind or maybe to much sun. I live in Ireland. Thank you.

[@peterchan3100]

Could be frost or you could have let it dry out. Never mind - it will be OK

[@davidtakaev9642]

@@peterchan3100 Thank you very much Mr Chan.

[@jimmyc9611]

Too good Maple bonsai.

[@janadarnold2500]

Wish I had that tree. It’s beautiful

[@susansands1]

In so many of his videos, he is in the direct line of the camera and I cannot see what exactly he's pruning.

[@reddy969]

Very useful episode 🙏

[@clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957]

I wish I could grow Deshojo in florida

[@denisemac118]

Lovely trees. It was an interesting tree you worked on and difficult to figure out how to trim it. Is this type of tree able to live on it's own without the graft?

[@peterchan3100]

Yes we produce ours from Air layering

[@aarondlancaster]

Do you do grafting too? Would love some instruction on that.

[@charlesmurray1220]

Before I ask, I did watch your video where you speak of pots, but I don't recall hearing the terms cascading, semi-cascading, upright pots. Please, what are the differences and may we see some examples?

[@brianreynolds9446]

Namaste Mr Chan San.
I am in a dry winter zone/wet summer zone on the highveld of South Africa.
Taking into consideration the fact that it is easier to grow softwood cuttings than hardwood cuttings - on a scale of 1 to 10:
1) How easy(1) or difficult(10) is it to air-layer the Deshojo Maple ?
2) How easy(1) or difficult(10) is it to air-layer other Acer Palmatum variants ?
Which red-leafed maple would be the easiest to grow from air-layering or cuttings ?

[@peterchan3100]

10 ie the easiest to root from air layering,

[@tomekkrawcu]

On what kind of maple are the deshojos grafted?

[@lonnieatk9120]

I was guessing it would be styled into a twin trunk.

[@wolfcaptainsav1656]

@herons bonsai Hi Peter, I am trying root over rock for the first time at a gift for my wife. I am going to be placing the tree/rock on top of the center of a large flagstone instead of a pot. Should I use water retaining potting soil or stick with a good drainage bonsai soil with moss?
Thank you!

[@epicname1549]

Bonsai for everyone... Ratatuille... Anyone can bonsai!

[@darellgeorge9714]

Do you guys deliver to the United States?

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Lovely deshojo maples. Make my heart sing.
Not sure why but the sound has deteriorated a bit recently.

[@peterchan3100]

It was a cold windy day when I started filming, hence the noise. The planes were also flying as this was shot before the local airport closed. So please excuse the noise.

[@shadowsilverlight1651]

i am having to learn the hard way that not everything will root. i am like mr chan, i dont like wasting things. i am learning, which is what i need, but i want to root everything 😂😂😂.

[@bonsaitherapy1468]

Ahahah...same here!

[@philrich3914]

Hi peter, I love the maple videos
I am a huge maple fan as well. What bypass cutters do you always use I am begining to regret buying cheep ones all the time.

[@BrockCombs]

I believe they are these www.amazon.com/Felco-F-2-Classic-Manual-Pruner/dp/B00023RYS6. I have a pair and love them.

[@robertlinek3807]

Felco’s are the best. Can’t go wrong with F2 but you need to be a bit careful because Felco makes so many models. For example my hands are small so I use F6. I would do a bit of research before you decide on a particular model.

[@santishila1]

Hello good afternoon.
I am Santiago from Madrid-Spain.
I do not speak english very well.
Could you see the possibility of putting subtitles on your videos for the followers of Spain?
Thank you so much.

[@HarmonicaMarco]

TH-cam automatically generates subtitles. Click "CC" in the bottom right-hand corner of the video

[@stephanr8507]

Hello Peter!
I want to ask you if you are willing to make a video about making and the shaping of (weeping) willow bonsai. I have a few cuttings that rooted well and are growing, i like to learn hoe the best wat of shaping those.
Many thanks from Holland.

[@pansepot1490]

Peter posted a video about willow bonsai a month ago.
th-cam.com/video/fg7B_hoyDfQ/w-d-xo.html
Willows are a good beginner tree because they grow quickly and have pliable branches to practice wiring on, but they are short lived trees, prone to dieback and have soft, easy to rot wood that doesn’t last as driftwood feature. so they they are not much appreciated by bonsai professionals.
PS by short lived I mean decades instead of hundreds of years other trees can age to.

[@MikeWilliams-yp9kl]

Hi is it possible to grow maple's from dried seeds and if so how would I go about doing it. ? Mike

[@jasonleegrantz8017]

wonderful!

[@headingnorth5701]

I would appreciate a video about why you like cycads.

[@peterchan3100]

Most of my pics of Cycads are stills and not on video, so I dont have enough material to do a video about them

[@Varga5]

I want this tree 😍

[@aivarpetrov7447]

Hi Peter! Do you have any advice for freshly collected sphagnum from a bog? I know you should clean it from weeds and bugs but should I dry it out first or boil it or sth? Or is live sphagnum OK to use?
And thank you for another great video! Stay safe!

[@peterchan3100]

Moss is a living 'plant' and so long as you keep it damp it will live. We have sphagnum moss in our pond too and there is no need to clean it.

[@aivarpetrov7447]

@@peterchan3100 thank you for the quick answer! I collected it from a local bog and got some small blueberry plants with long roots and loads of pine needles aga insects with it :) I thought I will collect most of them out.

[@yopage]

The Deshojo cuttings must later be grafted onto...?

[@peterchan3100]

Cuttings are just put in compost to root.

[@Ben7x26]

@@peterchan3100 you are a beautiful person.

[@alancunningham4274]

bacon and bonsai for breakfast,does for me

[@nathanaelsmith3553]

Oh that's lovely

[@jamesmoore9870]

Does it matter at what time of year to repot maple?

[@peterchan3100]

Spring is the best time from Jan to end March but if you dont cut roots off, you can do it at anytime

[@Najaxyutara]

;) Merci !

[@WiihawkPL]

you might want to invest in a lavalier microphone with all that wind

[@fxrsniper1]

Is this the real Deshojo or the Shindeshojo