Q&A: How to build a big Elm? Spruce care. Ash as bonsai. Growing in boxes vs. field ground growing.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ส.ค. 2024
- First Q&A where I respond to a couple of more complex questions from viewers' comments.
Question no.1 regarding a rather large Elm bonsai which was presented in my first episode. I elaborate on how I started this tree, from collected yamadori material from the wild in 2013. A few pictures are inserted to demonstrate the development of the bonsai from 2015 until the present day.
Link to the episode: • Collecting Bonsai Tree...
Link to my Facebook where you can find all used pictures and more:
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Question no.2
Spruce bonsai after styling in not back budding. Few words on how spruces react to styling and how to pace your work on spruce bonsai.
Link to the episode: • Styling the Yamadori S...
Question no.3
Under my Fraxinus ornus video, I received the question if Fraxinus excelsior is a good candidate for bonsai. My thoughts on the subjects and little ash are presented.
Link to the episode: • Final Spring Repotting...
Question no.4
"You will never thicken the trunk in the box. You have to plant them into the ground for 5-10 years to achieve the desired result." True or not? Is there more than one way to skin a cat?
Links to the episodes:
• The Four ESSENTIAL Too...
• The Maple Forest Project
If you would like to discuss any related bonsai, deciduous yamadori or horticultural topic feel free to contact me in the comments section of this video or any published video on my channel.
In case you want to send pictures or a short video to talk about bonsai design issues you can contact me at this email address: maros.bonsai@gmail.com
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00:00 Introduction
01:20 Elm bonsai creation
15:00 Spruce back budding
19:09 Fraxinus Excelsior
24:05 Field growing vs. boxes/pots - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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I really enjoy your Q&A format Maros. I find that the questions truly cross into what I’ve pondered in the very beginnings of my bonsai journey. Very well explained as to the pros and cons, the amount of effort gained or those somewhat compromised. Scalability and factors to assist our plants whether it be in branch or trunk volume and your references to positive and negative space relative to the composition as an art form (to me) speaks a lot of the artist in you Maros - your approach very much parallels just as a sculptor and a painter would.! Again thank you for helping me understand alternative techniques and concepts Maros…Phil
Phill, I'm humbled by your elaborate responses to my videos. I'm glad you can find some pieces of advice or motivation to your work. Thanks for your kind words. Have a nice weekend. Greetings 👍
I really like the styling of your Elm, it has a very Elm look to it!!!!
Hi Nigel. If it resembles an elm tree to You then it is good, It should look like it. I try to style my trees like trees in nature. I'm glad you found my channel. Let me use this opportunity to thank you for all you have done to promote bonsai to a wide audience and spread positive energy. Greetings.
Really interesting Q&A Maros. My experience is pretty limited so always enjoy learning from others' wisdom and experience. I admire the natural effortless styles your trees take on. Styling is by far, the hardest part of bonsai for me, so have appreciated your discussions in this area. I look forward to your next video!
Hi Sue. It seems that I could talk about styling and ways to make decisions even more. Maybe it will be useful to more folks. I will think about how to arrange it so it makes sense for viewers and try to bring new stuff. Thanks for your support 🙏 👍😉
Excellent video Maros and you have some great trees in your collection. I think you've raised some good points
Glad you enjoyed the video Gavin!
Many, many thanks for this Maros!
Although a work in progress,( isn’t all bonsai?)
this, as I said before, has to be the best bonsai representation of a mature elm in nature.
A truly majestic tree.
So many questions answered here.
Totally inspiring stuff!
Ian 😎
Im happy it didn't disappoint you. As you said, work in progress and many years will pass until it will reach the peak. The tree was repotted after long period of time this spring, so it slowed down a bit. Now it went to national exhibition, even if not perfect because it was collected in the hills over the city where exhibition was held. So it was symbolical return to honor the friend who was on collecting trip in 2013 with me, and is not with us anymore. For the purpose of the exhibition all bottom branches had to be shortened to fit the profile. Now it will not go anywhere for many years and new ugly sacrifice branches will be grown again.
Greetings.
@@marosbonsai Great resolution to honour your friend.
Would love to see a picture of your elm in the exhibition.
I will continue to follow your channel with interest and look forward to your new posts.
Thanks again
Ian
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I don't know how to add a picture here. There is a link to the FB album with the tree. One picture is from the 2024 exhibition
Hi Mario
I wanted to say thank you for taking the time to share your experience much appreciated
With Love and Respect Bill W.
i also got his name wrong once cause i thought the s is a possessive one, but mario is another level
Thanks a lot, Bill. I greatly appreciate your support. Your donation is absolutely the first I ever got. I hope I will be able to provide new interesting content. Write to me about what would be of particular interest to you personally, and if it will be in my ability, I will dedicate a special episode to your chosen topic. 😉👍
I'm possessive or another one😉😅?
@@marosbonsai at first i thought its maro´s bonsai .... i think u call that possessive s in english....but apparently your name is maros right? hahah
Got it. My name is Maroš/ I use Maros it makes it easier to get. I'm used to confusion with the name, it is not big deal. Sometimes it is confused for polish version Mariusz, I get a lot of Marco, etc. It is normal, many people, many languages, bad pronunciation, it is a Babylon sometimes. Thanks God for AI, Google and auto translate functionalities. It connects us much more.
Great video Maros, thank you !
Thanks, buddy, for your continuous support 👍
Pekná práca , len tak ďalej Maroško
Ďakujem 🙏
Dalsie super video, diky že si si našiel čas na podrobné vysvetlenie
Ďakujem Mišo, som rád že sa páčilo a dúfam že si tam našiel zrnko múdrosti pre svoju tvorbu. Pozdravujem
@@marosbonsai jasná vec, páči sa mi že sa venuješ vo svojich videách hlavne yamadori tematike
I understand very well the advice I received from your email. I was surprised because you were so enthusiastic and fast. I like Japanese plants but I have a hard time deciding whether to choose them or yours. Sincerely thank you
If you want to go to exhibitions and win awards and get applause from the crowds, do it japanese way. If you want to make an art, don't care what anyone will like or not and do it the way You like it, how You want to have it.
Really great video Maros. Very interesting and some good tips. Thank you
Thanks, Alex
Thank you, Maros ❤
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That is an impressive bonsai Sir. I will look now for your other videos and possibly subscribe.
Thanks, mate. Definitely watch all episodes and then subscribe. A lot of interesting stuff is coming, I hope.
Thanks!
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Very useful information, thank you
Thanks, I'm glad it helps 😉
Dobre si to povedal s tými veľkými ranami - aj keď ma to bolí.
Ďakujem. 👍
Again, great video! How long after digging the tree you start shaping scars from old cut branches? In some of the future videos, can you say something more about carving deciduous trees, in which time of the year to do it, what tools do you use etc.? Thank you
Hi Matej, I am waiting for at least one year after collecting. To avoid damage to fresh branches. It is a good question, adding it to Q&A no.2
Thanks for watching
Очень интересное и полезное видео! Спасибо за вашу работу! У вас красивые деревья
@@germansnezhkov9819 thanks👍
Excellent video- and I totally agree- everyone will say "plant in the ground". But where? I live in an apartment, with a balcony. I think the best many of us can do is a decent sized box- and as you say, you can also control a lot of elements.
Question Maros- do you think that young material, which has not yet got roots which extend to the edges of the box or pot- has any benefit being "in the ground". I can't really see why it would, but I'm not sure if, e.g., the fact it is already in a pot of some kind, with the conditions there, already means that the roots are in some way "constricted" before they even start to fill the pot? Sounds silly, but it is quite important to me if I am missing something!
Thanks, buddy. You get the point. You are an example. Not everyone is able to field grow trees for trunks.
Regarding your question, it requires a wider explanation, but I think certain benefits of ground growing we are not aware of exist. I will try to cover it in the next Q&A. Agreed?😉👍
Great colection, will you make garden tour vidio?
I will definitely think about that. Thanks 👍
Hi Maros. Where did you buy the pot for bonsai?
This particular one, it is YXING Chinese pot, bought years ago at ISABELIA Bonsai in Czech republic.
I’m glad you asked… You do have gorgeous pots Maros! ❤
Excellent video Maros and you have some great trees in your collection. I think you've raised some good points