Hey there, I live in the south of england, is there a particular species of tree i could tree and grow from seed to create this affect or will any maple sapling work?
I absolutely love this kind of content: taking cheap, pre-bonsaï or young material and showing the steps to progressively make it into a living piece of art. I find this much more informative and satisfying to watch rather that taking already very old and advanced bonsaï and making mantanance work or working on yamadori that are quite hard to come by (not that I don't enjoy watching this content as well!). Thank you so much for these two episodes, really great work!
I would really enjoy a bonsai for total beginners series. It's easy to find videos about the artistic side of the bonsai, but it's much harder to find easy-to-understand information on the horticultural side. How do you care for it in its first few months? Its first few years? What kinds of soil and pots to use early on? When to start maintenance vs. when to just let nature take its course?
There is sooooo much presented in this video set that is missing from others. The emphasis that building bonsai is thought in terms of decades, not months or years. The work involved in creating the nebari that looks as good as that maple. And the thoughts that you aim for a design 10 years down the line instead of right now. I recently saw the use of defoliation which is interesting, but you briefly mention doing so only with certain species. It would be nice to have a video on that top. What can and cannot be defoliated for smaller leaves and better branch structure.
I made one of these a long time ago, watched it develop for 14 years until someone stole it. Broke my heart.....finally have the seedlings to do it again.
I really like the level of detail you explain how you would do this project and how you don’t go into unimportant tangents. Also the camera angles are great and show the action so I can follow along easily. You speak very well unlike some other tutorial youtubers.
Created my first clump style yesterday. In-fact, I created 10 different ones. Numbers of 12 to 20 in each bundle. I will thin it out later picking the trees I like best.
I really loved the commentary all the way through the video. It was a beautiful setup and the backdrop is stunning with the green against the white wall. Your videos keep getting better, music selection, the volume of music, and length of commentary plus insightful knowledge. A lot of us are beginner bonsai artists and it's nice to see the inner and more detailed thoughts of what's currently going on even if it's common knowledge or the basics of bonsai in your mind. I would love a detailed commentary about how and why you are stylizing a tree a certain way and an in-depth look into the different styles and why a tree should be stylized in a particular way based on its growth (especially on how you stylize the leafage so well). You are blowing me away with how well done these videos are becoming and there is no one more prevalent in the bonsai community than you currently. Keep it going!
You are an artist, but time is too slow to show us what you are capable of. I wish I could travel in time just to see the output of your efforts. I love them.
What a wonderful adventure to follow. What a fabulous thing that you found your life passion at such a young age, and beautiful early success! I look forward to learning from you. I purchased a book many years ago (I'm 53...book copyright 1976.) I have always yearned to try the art of these trees. I just might try to create some masterpieces of my own. I currently am having success with yearly food crop gardens. I think now I could get the hang of this style propagation, too. Thanks! I "hit the bell". I can't wait for more ideas and tips to inspire me to try this out.
Much appreciation and great respect for someone who can work with as much concern to the plant as he would with another person. People tend to forget they are living and breathing and react to your influence on it. I enjoyed these 2 videos and have subscribed to check out any future content you create.
Wow.. Just watched part 1 an hour or 2 ago and subscribed and then boom Part 2! Really inspiring and helpful. My first attempt at bonsai died within a year due to a pre-mature wiring, trimming, root trimming, and repotting.. So I have been hesitant to try again, but with how well you explain everything I'm getting the courage I needed! Your maple is incredible, can't wait to see it progress through time :D Thanks man, keep it up!
Your tree is beautiful.I’d like to see it in full form but since I just discovered you, I can go through your videos from the past year or two. It’s easier to understand you, the teacher without an accent I may not understand. So I’m thankful for that . I plan to live till I’m 100 so I I’ll have a good 50 years to propagate and grow. I understand you have to take care of them religiously like everyday so maybe I shouldn’t start until after my weeklong trip coming up soon ☝🏽🙏🏽🙋🏻♀️Mia
Learning about bonsai has helped me to prune my outdoor laceleaf maples and other trees. I really want to try this clump style, it's amazing! Thank you to everyone at Bonsai-U!
Thank you very much Bjorn for your vídeos. The y are very inspiring. It’s great to be Abel to follow you also during the confinement in Madrid (Spain). Big hug and keep healthy
Amazing video!! Thank you for the up potting process. Please please please continue to make videos like this. I really enjoy seeing this wide spectrum covered by you. Thank you!
Yes, the content for some of us is refreshing and helps us to keep moving forward, opening new doors and doing new things, because we are curious and curiosity leads us in new ways. Keep the great work.
I am very appreciative of you showing this style material. As impressive as some of the trees are you show. Having a teacher like yourself showing what he has done, at a stage where it seems more real for people like myself. Really motivates me to want to strive harder to push myself on improving. I am 34. Will ben35. Started my first bonsai from seed when I was 12. I had a horrible car accident age 18 and I didnt get back into this art until about 5years ago. I still feel like a beginner. Thank you for all your shared wisdom
I loved this video! I'd would love to see more videos on deciduous trees, especially on the development of Japanese maples from cuttings at different stages. Being from Canada we don't have the same natives as you, so I prefer when you discuss classic material that we can all get our hands on like trident & Japanese maples, Japanese white & black pines, shimpaku (includes itoigawa) and hinoki.
Hello Bjorn enjoyed ur both videos, we don’t have Maples here in Kenya, but am thinking of doing a clump style with Croton seedlings, ur videos very inspiring
My friend. This is one of the best, if not the best video i have watched on maples and maple fusion. I love it. Your knowledge is second to non and regarding refinement i think you are amoungst the best
Thanks for checking out this episode! Please consider donating to Bonsai-U at bjornbjorholm.com/donate
Have you ever seen a shagbark Hickory tree done in Bonsai?
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Hey there, I live in the south of england, is there a particular species of tree i could tree and grow from seed to create this affect or will any maple sapling work?
The original pot actually had soil in it though right, not ¾ size pebbley soil, but brown peaty dirt soil??
Bro what time of year did you do this?
damn, youtube recommendations are trying to find me new hobbies
I think it succeeded
in my case
Yeah, I'm thinking the same thing. It looks very relaxing, which is something I am in great need of.
I absolutely love this kind of content: taking cheap, pre-bonsaï or young material and showing the steps to progressively make it into a living piece of art. I find this much more informative and satisfying to watch rather that taking already very old and advanced bonsaï and making mantanance work or working on yamadori that are quite hard to come by (not that I don't enjoy watching this content as well!). Thank you so much for these two episodes, really great work!
I would really enjoy a bonsai for total beginners series. It's easy to find videos about the artistic side of the bonsai, but it's much harder to find easy-to-understand information on the horticultural side. How do you care for it in its first few months? Its first few years? What kinds of soil and pots to use early on? When to start maintenance vs. when to just let nature take its course?
This is a man who did not have a misspent youth. Fascinating.
You should start a TH-cam membership, I would immediately opt in. The membership makes it easy to support favorite creators
I would love to see more of the tutorial style videos, like for a beginner first time starting a bonzai to annual upkeep etc, the do's and don'ts etc.
What a paradise earth would be if we took this effort into our forests. Very informative, thank you for sharing.
i like this kind of content ....would love to see more like this!!
I'm pretty sure everyone wants to see both your father's one and this one together
Thanks for sharing
I just watched the first video, so I’ll come back to this video in 15 years.
There is sooooo much presented in this video set that is missing from others. The emphasis that building bonsai is thought in terms of decades, not months or years. The work involved in creating the nebari that looks as good as that maple. And the thoughts that you aim for a design 10 years down the line instead of right now. I recently saw the use of defoliation which is interesting, but you briefly mention doing so only with certain species. It would be nice to have a video on that top. What can and cannot be defoliated for smaller leaves and better branch structure.
The metallic green of the pot complements the trunks which would beautifully contrast the red of the leaves such a great composition
Soooo young with all that knowledge! Congrats 🏆🏆🏆and thank you!
This tree looks amazing.
Can we get an update on this tree? Would love to see its progress!
I made one of these a long time ago, watched it develop for 14 years until someone stole it. Broke my heart.....finally have the seedlings to do it again.
plan on working on a maple clump during the weekend. thanks for sharing!👍
So useful. Love to see your dad's bonsai collection and you doing a video with him.
Your first video inspired me to make a clump, and I fixed a second existing clump today. Thanks Bjorn.
So nice please more
so nice to watch you working and explaining in a quiet but detailed manner. Very appreciated Bjorn, thank you and do more like this. Stay safe!
I am a huge fan of the production value on these
Never knew bonsai was so therapeutic! Love this guy!
I really like the level of detail you explain how you would do this project and how you don’t go into unimportant tangents. Also the camera angles are great and show the action so I can follow along easily. You speak very well unlike some other tutorial youtubers.
Created my first clump style yesterday. In-fact, I created 10 different ones. Numbers of 12 to 20 in each bundle. I will thin it out later picking the trees I like best.
Absolutely love watching you working on deciduous! Especially Japanese Maples! Beautiful Tree sir!
I really loved the commentary all the way through the video. It was a beautiful setup and the backdrop is stunning with the green against the white wall. Your videos keep getting better, music selection, the volume of music, and length of commentary plus insightful knowledge. A lot of us are beginner bonsai artists and it's nice to see the inner and more detailed thoughts of what's currently going on even if it's common knowledge or the basics of bonsai in your mind. I would love a detailed commentary about how and why you are stylizing a tree a certain way and an in-depth look into the different styles and why a tree should be stylized in a particular way based on its growth (especially on how you stylize the leafage so well). You are blowing me away with how well done these videos are becoming and there is no one more prevalent in the bonsai community than you currently. Keep it going!
You are an artist, but time is too slow to show us what you are capable of. I wish I could travel in time just to see the output of your efforts. I love them.
Great detailed explanation on how to treat the roots while repotting! THX Bjorn!
What a wonderful adventure to follow. What a fabulous thing that you found your life passion at such a young age, and beautiful early success! I look forward to learning from you. I purchased a book many years ago (I'm 53...book copyright 1976.) I have always yearned to try the art of these trees. I just might try to create some masterpieces of my own. I currently am having success with yearly food crop gardens. I think now I could get the hang of this style propagation, too. Thanks! I "hit the bell". I can't wait for more ideas and tips to inspire me to try this out.
I´m new in the making of bonsai and you make so fantastic informative videos. Thanks for that.
That’s one of the most beautiful bonsai trees I have ever seen.
Great content! More please!
Brilliant presentation for a novice like me. Love the end result so you have inspired me to have a go. Thanks.
Much appreciation and great respect for someone who can work with as much concern to the plant as he would with another person. People tend to forget they are living and breathing and react to your influence on it. I enjoyed these 2 videos and have subscribed to check out any future content you create.
I think the like/dislike ratio is probably the best ive ever seen on a TH-cam video, great job and great content.
yes please, more videos like this
this is pure art
Wow.. Just watched part 1 an hour or 2 ago and subscribed and then boom Part 2! Really inspiring and helpful. My first attempt at bonsai died within a year due to a pre-mature wiring, trimming, root trimming, and repotting.. So I have been hesitant to try again, but with how well you explain everything I'm getting the courage I needed! Your maple is incredible, can't wait to see it progress through time :D Thanks man, keep it up!
Awesome Bjorn! Great explanation.
Thank you . Had pleasant experience.
I want to see more maples!
that bonsai looks so beautiful. Absolutely love the shape
Your tree is beautiful.I’d like to see it in full form but since I just discovered you, I can go through your videos from the past year or two. It’s easier to understand you, the teacher without an accent I may not understand. So I’m thankful for that . I plan to live till I’m 100 so I I’ll have a good 50 years to propagate and grow. I understand you have to take care of them religiously like everyday so maybe I shouldn’t start until after my weeklong trip coming up soon ☝🏽🙏🏽🙋🏻♀️Mia
Love the story of the clumps origins,more.xx
Think I'm going to try this with my Brazilian raintree, they grow quickly and should be fun to do
Learning about bonsai has helped me to prune my outdoor laceleaf maples and other trees. I really want to try this clump style, it's amazing! Thank you to everyone at Bonsai-U!
Bjorn, your content is phenomenal. Please consider putting some more videos with deciduous trees.
Your content is always one of the best un TH-cam, please keep going the same way, thanks!!
You are the best! We need more videos like this! Thank you for share it
Possibly the most informative bonsai youtube channel, some great information here, thank you very much
Many Thanks very enjoyed. I like to see more on development of deciduous trees bonsai. Great work
Thank you very much Bjorn for your vídeos. The y are very inspiring. It’s great to be Abel to follow you also during the confinement in Madrid (Spain). Big hug and keep healthy
This tree looks amazing. I feel inspired. Great job man 👏
Very delighted to see you upload videos more frequently!!
amber barthwal listen to his podcasts and watch his older videos and he talks about each of those subjects exactly in deptv
Definitely more content like this episode please. Really great and nicely done. Thank you.
Amazing video!! Thank you for the up potting process. Please please please continue to make videos like this. I really enjoy seeing this wide spectrum covered by you. Thank you!
Yes, the content for some of us is refreshing and helps us to keep moving forward, opening new doors and doing new things, because we are curious and curiosity leads us in new ways.
Keep the great work.
Loving the in depth Bonsai-U content Bjorn! Beautiful tree as well!
I’ve always loved the turtle island root look
Great content as always Bjorn.
Loving this type and size of bonsai. More please.....
Really great content and really well presented. I like the much slower delivery.
I have a tree I started from a seedling almost 20 years ago. I probably enjoy that tree the most.
Your videos always an inspiration to me
LOVE the deciduous work!!!
BOTH episodes were great. I learned so much!! thanks for taking the time.
Amazing info! Please continue with this format. Thx a lot from Portugal!
This is the first video or any content I've seen on bonsai & I'm really inspired. Thank you Bjornsan. Please keep it coming. ❤🙏🏽❤
Thank you very much for your explanations on Nebari World when repoting.
Absolutely lovely! Great job.
I love the pot 😍 nice work Bjorn
I am very appreciative of you showing this style material. As impressive as some of the trees are you show. Having a teacher like yourself showing what he has done, at a stage where it seems more real for people like myself. Really motivates me to want to strive harder to push myself on improving. I am 34. Will ben35. Started my first bonsai from seed when I was 12. I had a horrible car accident age 18 and I didnt get back into this art until about 5years ago. I still feel like a beginner. Thank you for all your shared wisdom
I really like this style.
I loved this video! I'd would love to see more videos on deciduous trees, especially on the development of Japanese maples from cuttings at different stages. Being from Canada we don't have the same natives as you, so I prefer when you discuss classic material that we can all get our hands on like trident & Japanese maples, Japanese white & black pines, shimpaku (includes itoigawa) and hinoki.
Hello Bjorn enjoyed ur both videos, we don’t have Maples here in Kenya, but am thinking of doing a clump style with Croton seedlings, ur videos very inspiring
My mind right away thought to put a little swing on that lower branch.
Wonderful idea for a realistic setting!
My friend. This is one of the best, if not the best video i have watched on maples and maple fusion. I love it. Your knowledge is second to non and regarding refinement i think you are amoungst the best
That is a great video! Thank you! And that tree is magnificent!
what a fantastic video, i definitely want to see more
i like this kind of content, i do want more
Thank you so much for doing video like this for us...
Your videos are very inspiring! I've been wanting to do bonsai for years and this is motivating me to do it again.
A bit late to the lesson but yes, I like the content and appreciate the instruction. You're very good,
Thank you,
Bjorn very well explained from repotting, root pruning and soil mix, many thanks. Cool tree by the way
definitely would love to see more
This inspired me to start my first bonsai. I'd be interested in any content about how to work with young trees. Thanks so much!!
Hello Brjorn, great content with loads of information. I have watched several of you videos now and keep on learning. Thank you!
This rocks. Inspiring, thorough, and educational. Thank you so much for making this available to all.
I think you did a great job with your lesson ,I really learn more from you than some of the other teachers Thanks again Jim Brandt
Thanks this was pretty cool to watch.
Love it! I really like learning about deciduous material, especially maples
I like a lot your energy and the way you work and how you are.
I found out today that I love bonsai trees. They're beautiful and live even a more beautiful life 🖤
Totally love to see your videos! I love to see development of each of your bonzai!
Thanks, I can follow your process nicely. Trying to learn a lot. I just subscribed.
Great job. Thank you. Very inspiring and well articulated!
The Bob Ross Bonsai Show👍A modern classic. Its sooo easy.
Looks beautiful! You always deliver such detailed and informative content in your videos. Totally inspiring!