I just discovered this splendid collection of Bonsai and the brilliant, soft spoken gentleman responsible for it. My lucky day! I look forward to exploring the wealth of style and beauty contained within. Cheers, Nigel!
Hi Nigel, and greetings from Durban, South Africa ....again. I have just finished your video on re-potting this tree in 2015, and going through the comments section, saw that it had contracted rust. At one stage you mentioned that you were not so sure that it would survive at all. It really pleases my heart that five years later, I am able to see the recovered tree with all that vigour and new growth ---- nature is indeed wondrous, and proves that we should never give give up on an ailing tree or plant. With loving care and attention, they will surely survive........
That bittersweet nightshade brings back memories from my teens (12-14y?) when I started my interest for plants and trees in general. I brought one into our home and placed it with a climbing aid against a wall. It grew fantastic and even my mother thought the purple flowers and red berries were quite decorative. Usually it died back after the winter in Sweden but not always, so gradually it had a more permanent branching. I pruned it but just to keep it clean. I look forward to follow that plant with a special interest and also with a bit of nostalgia :D
Wow, that's great to see your apple bonsai come back so well ! 👍😀👍 The updates look really well and Laura's screen house looks great ! What a job she did 👌
Love this apple tree trunk...Looks like one of those nice old tree struggling to "survive" quite exposed to a rude weather :) Much love from French brittany Nigel ;)
hehe love the blooper bits.....and Yes!! The apple tree rewarded your love, looking great! plus nice updates on the now Bald Cypress and Princess Earrings...looking forward the blooms. Way to go Laura! that's some great graft you made...hope your greens stay off of the buffet from now on. Thanks for the video and see ya next time! 💖😊👍💖
Hi Nigel!! 👋😎👋 Great video, always such good trees that you are bringing along nicely! And such a variety. Regarding your ant problem on your apple tree, you might want to use a mixture of cinnamon in water. It works great to disrupt ant trails, and if you can find where they are entering, it can stop them from coming in. I figure if the cinnamon water can do that in the house, it would also work to get rid of the ants in your tree. I always love watching and listening to you, I love how you explain what you are doing and the why of it also. Thank you so much!!! 👍🙃👍 God bless Nigel and have a great week!!
Nigel Sir,this apple tree is one of my favourite trees in your bonsai collection.Was really sad when in one winter you updated about the tree that it wasn’t able to survive the cold season.But now it’s having some vigourous growth and m really happy about it 🙂.
Hi Nigel, first of al i am a big fan and i al Binckwatching all of it video's in this quarantaine. I was asking myself when, where and how do i make my first cut on a Seedling. I know that i should let it grow the first year, then rootprune and repot when the buds are swollen. So when where and how do i make my first "trunk Chop" to make an interesting trunk and not just a straight seedling. Greetings from Belgium
I'm just out in New Hamburg and back onto an old abandoned apple orchard. I've been looking for something similar to this for my collection, no luck yet, but tons of old apple trees for inspiration.
J's birch forest looks a beauty! I was wondering if you was showing an update on it. Cool! Also, the apple tree looks very good, considering it almost dying.
in the most hetero way possible, i find your videos very relaxing and easy to fall asleep to. and i gain knowledge for my bonsai. i think my plott hound likes your work too lol. question: in boston MA, 10 hrs from you, do i need a greenhouse for hibiscus, bourganvillea, crown of thorns, azalea, etc. or in the winter time can i use south facing window and get them through to summer?? i dont want to waste my time or money if not, it gets confusing when you have the tropicals outside, in greenhouse, different times of year, etc. thanks. - tom
So glad to see that you were able to save this apple tree. It is looking good. Yes, you definitely have a bald cypress tree. Those are flowers on the Princess Earrings. They are such pretty trees. Fond of the smaller leaf structure. Your wife is doing a fantastic job on the screen house. Is she building it herself?
With the rust spots on the leaves of the apple tree, what about defoliating the tree, making sure that the leaves do not hit the soil to hide the spores of the disease. That way it is still early in the season and the leaves have a chance have to re-grow. No spores in the soil then that would spread from watering that would cause the spores splashing back up on the leaves.
It's not the white cedar or the western redcedar but the eastern red cedar also commonly referred to as Virginia Juniper. This actually makes sense since it is likely that the original host was Juniperus sinensis which is a verry common tree in China where apples oriniated. It is likely that the fungus responsible for this desease came over to America on that tree it's also posible that it did come over on apples but was able to use the native juniper as a host as it it closely related.
Beautiful video and updates, as usual. Sir, l would like to know what you spray on the branch cutter before using it. I it a disinfectant? If yes, which one? And l have been waiting for a long time for a video on daily maintainanc of the garden tools, if you did post it somewhere, l have missed it.
Quick question do you think that the clip and grow style is better or easier than wiring and what are the benefits of clip and grow vs the benefits of wiring.
Hey Nigel, i'm a big fan of your work and watching your videos since already 5 years! is this apple tree not even repotted since 5 years? Greetings from Germany!
It hasn't been re potted as it was growing very slowly at first. I've checked and there is lots of room in the pot for roots to grow for a couple more years at least.
beautiful as always...it seems that your tree suffers from a fungus and should be taken care of it fast...the leaves are turning black and brown and there is a spider infecting the trunk
@@TheBonsaiZone i really respect your work and your personality, I think its a very little butterfly that even survives in winter and they crawl under the trunk to survive and they feed from the leaves and leave round black and brown little circles on them , if you use permethrin insecticide, dimilin pesticide it would cure it. Thank you, from iran
Nigel, my bonsai brother, I have a question I thought about during my drive to or from work: How did you determine that Safe-T-Sorb is the same as Turface? Do you just consider it the equivalent, or did you reaserch he materials, or what? Thanks!
TSC used to carry another brand of oil dry and it had a much finer particle size. Much of it was sifted away and used as garden soil additive. They switched brands and the new SafetySorb was much better, less waste and a more grey colour than brown. Both were 100 percent fullers earth. I am just lucky they carry this brand and it works well!
Aquarists have a similar problem of transferring disease on their tools. They solve it by keeping a container of disinfectant solution, usually diluted bleach, near their tanks and dip their tools in it after using them in one tank and before using them in the next.
To sterilize my tools for bonsai I use Rubbing Alcohol. Dip tools into it an then let them air dry. If needed right away, dip and wipe dry. If worried, then after the Alcohol dip, rinse with water and wipe dry. Works for me. Just a suggestion.
You should use CU collaidal for Venturia inaequalis disease sir. For scissors cleaning, soap and water are not enough pure alcohol or 10% bleach solution will be better.
When you replay the video look at the color difference when he removes the stones. The soil underneath is white, the soil next to it has a slight green tint from the alge growing on it =) It's normal for soil that's not drying out completely and is exposed to sunlight to grow some alge
I think Nigel mentions it in previous video, but it's because it has roots, grow rapidly, and competes with the tree for nutrients. I think he says it makes watering more difficult as well.
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How lovely that you were able to give your charming old apple tree a new lease of life !!!
I just discovered this splendid collection of Bonsai and the brilliant, soft spoken gentleman responsible for it. My lucky day! I look forward to exploring the wealth of style and beauty contained within. Cheers, Nigel!
A rare few TH-cam channels have a calming effect on me, but The Bonzai Zone is one of the rare few. Well done, Nigel!
Thanks R man!
Share your list, bro
Hi Nigel, and greetings from Durban, South Africa ....again. I have just finished your video on re-potting this tree in 2015, and going through the comments section, saw that it had contracted rust. At one stage you mentioned that you were not so sure that it would survive at all. It really pleases my heart that five years later, I am able to see the recovered tree with all that vigour and new growth ---- nature is indeed wondrous, and proves that we should never give give up on an ailing tree or plant. With loving care and attention, they will surely survive........
That Apple tree is absolutely wicked!!
Thanks, I hope it does well!
Love this tree. It has so much character to it. I’m so glad it’s recovering well.
That bittersweet nightshade brings back memories from my teens (12-14y?) when I started my interest for plants and trees in general.
I brought one into our home and placed it with a climbing aid against a wall. It grew fantastic and even my mother thought the purple flowers and red berries were quite decorative.
Usually it died back after the winter in Sweden but not always, so gradually it had a more permanent branching. I pruned it but just to keep it clean.
I look forward to follow that plant with a special interest and also with a bit of nostalgia :D
Thanks Tybold63, great story!
Wow, that's great to see your apple bonsai come back so well ! 👍😀👍 The updates look really well and Laura's screen house looks great ! What a job she did 👌
I have been keen to see this tree again. It has so much character, I love watching it develop.
Thanks, I hope it does well this year!
These videos r so meditative and calming ) smth for the soul
Love this apple tree trunk...Looks like one of those nice old tree struggling to "survive" quite exposed to a rude weather :) Much love from French brittany Nigel ;)
Fantastic Apple tree!
in Italy we have very beautiful trees, olives are very old and unique :) love this little apple tree
As ever another fantastic video. Thank you that Apple looks fantastic.
You guys are doing an amazing job! I love you channel and your work on the Bonsais 💗💗💗
Thanks so much!
hehe love the blooper bits.....and Yes!! The apple tree rewarded your love, looking great! plus nice updates on the now Bald Cypress and Princess Earrings...looking forward the blooms. Way to go Laura! that's some great graft you made...hope your greens stay off of the buffet from now on. Thanks for the video and see ya next time! 💖😊👍💖
woww ... just found out an apple tree can be made into a beautiful bonsai. can't imagine when they bear fruit😍
Apple bonsai look fantastic when in flower! I would use a crab apple if you can, many are resistant to disease.
Really great content Nigel. Thanks
Hi Nigel!! 👋😎👋 Great video, always such good trees that you are bringing along nicely! And such a variety.
Regarding your ant problem on your apple tree, you might want to use a mixture of cinnamon in water. It works great to disrupt ant trails, and if you can find where they are entering, it can stop them from coming in. I figure if the cinnamon water can do that in the house, it would also work to get rid of the ants in your tree.
I always love watching and listening to you, I love how you explain what you are doing and the why of it also. Thank you so much!!! 👍🙃👍
God bless Nigel and have a great week!!
Nigel, always love seeing that apple tree. It inspired me to get an apple tree to style.
Nigel Sir,this apple tree is one of my favourite trees in your bonsai collection.Was really sad when in one winter you updated about the tree that it wasn’t able to survive the cold season.But now it’s having some vigourous growth and m really happy about it 🙂.
I was waiting the apple tree styling for a really long time
Lovely screen house!!!
I'm jealous, hopefully I'll be able to keep some seed trays in it!
Great video, high quality as always!
Much appreciated!
Its nice to see this tree doing well, I like it. I remember you briefly mentioned this tree in a video quite some time ago.
I hope I can get the tree looking good again!
Hi Nigel, first of al i am a big fan and i al Binckwatching all of it video's in this quarantaine. I was asking myself when, where and how do i make my first cut on a Seedling. I know that i should let it grow the first year, then rootprune and repot when the buds are swollen. So when where and how do i make my first "trunk Chop" to make an interesting trunk and not just a straight seedling. Greetings from Belgium
Nice work sir. From Philippines 🇵🇭
I'm just out in New Hamburg and back onto an old abandoned apple orchard. I've been looking for something similar to this for my collection, no luck yet, but tons of old apple trees for inspiration.
Sir, nice work
Thanks!
The bald cypress grows like crazy, and responds well to heavy root pruning! They don't miss a beat after root pruning in the spring!
J's birch forest looks a beauty! I was wondering if you was showing an update on it. Cool!
Also, the apple tree looks very good, considering it almost dying.
Thanks Aija!
in the most hetero way possible, i find your videos very relaxing and easy to fall asleep to. and i gain knowledge for my bonsai. i think my plott hound likes your work too lol. question: in boston MA, 10 hrs from you, do i need a greenhouse for hibiscus, bourganvillea, crown of thorns, azalea, etc. or in the winter time can i use south facing window and get them through to summer?? i dont want to waste my time or money if not, it gets confusing when you have the tropicals outside, in greenhouse, different times of year, etc. thanks. - tom
Your hair looks great
I like the blooper reel.
So glad to see that you were able to save this apple tree. It is looking good. Yes, you definitely have a bald cypress tree. Those are flowers on the Princess Earrings. They are such pretty trees. Fond of the smaller leaf structure. Your wife is doing a fantastic job on the screen house. Is she building it herself?
With the rust spots on the leaves of the apple tree, what about defoliating the tree, making sure that the leaves do not hit the soil to hide the spores of the disease. That way it is still early in the season and the leaves have a chance have to re-grow. No spores in the soil then that would spread from watering that would cause the spores splashing back up on the leaves.
It's not the white cedar or the western redcedar but the eastern red cedar also commonly referred to as Virginia Juniper. This actually makes sense since it is likely that the original host was Juniperus sinensis which is a verry common tree in China where apples oriniated. It is likely that the fungus responsible for this desease came over to America on that tree it's also posible that it did come over on apples but was able to use the native juniper as a host as it it closely related.
Much like the chestnut blight
What issues does Irish moss cause? I don't know about IRL, but on camera it looks quite nice - like a miniature overgrown meadow.
I think because the roots go so deep
Have you thought about using a systemic for this tree? App!e trees can be so delicate.
I try not to use pesticides, fruit trees can be tough to keep healthy!
the birch forrest needs a more in depth update. i watched all the creation procss and now all i get is a 3 second photo.^^
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice 👌👍
Thanks 😊
Beautiful video and updates, as usual. Sir, l would like to know what you spray on the branch cutter before using it. I it a disinfectant? If yes, which one? And l have been waiting for a long time for a video on daily maintainanc of the garden tools, if you did post it somewhere, l have missed it.
Speaking of green houses , when are you going to put yours up?
THERE IS THE BIRCH FOREST ?
Hello, sir! Another great video. I know I have heard you explain before, but can you remind us what your usual bonsai soil mix consists of?
It is 1/2 perlite and 1/2 turface. I sift it to remove the dust and fine particles. I get a final particle size of 3 to 4 mm or 1/8"
Quick question do you think that the clip and grow style is better or easier than wiring and what are the benefits of clip and grow vs the benefits of wiring.
He actually made a video about this a 2 or 3 years ago.
Here is the video on this topic!
th-cam.com/video/YGhQjOma8gQ/w-d-xo.html
Hi Nigel, I have a 9 months old apple little trees, when is the right time to repot them?
Hey Nigel, i'm a big fan of your work and watching your videos since already 5 years! is this apple tree not even repotted since 5 years?
Greetings from Germany!
It hasn't been re potted as it was growing very slowly at first. I've checked and there is lots of room in the pot for roots to grow for a couple more years at least.
Love your videos Nigel, very relaxing. Your like a mad tree scientist with your unruly hair 😄🌱
The hair gets worse! Thanks 666!
Salam satu hobi boos..nyimak bonseinya
beautiful as always...it seems that your tree suffers from a fungus and should be taken care of it fast...the leaves are turning black and brown and there is a spider infecting the trunk
Thanks, good advice!
@@TheBonsaiZone i really respect your work and your personality,
I think its a very little butterfly that even survives in winter and they crawl under the trunk to survive and they feed from the leaves and leave round black and brown little circles on them , if you use permethrin insecticide, dimilin pesticide it would cure it.
Thank you, from iran
Hi Nigel, I'm wondering if you have ever grown a plum bonsai. And if you have what advice would you give to a new to bonsai enthusiast?
I have tried, but we get black knot disease in this area, all my attempts have failed. They do make really good bonsai!
Pls share how to preserve Deadwood, its painting n lime paint etc
Nigel, my bonsai brother, I have a question I thought about during my drive to or from work: How did you determine that Safe-T-Sorb is the same as Turface? Do you just consider it the equivalent, or did you reaserch he materials, or what? Thanks!
TSC used to carry another brand of oil dry and it had a much finer particle size. Much of it was sifted away and used as garden soil additive. They switched brands and the new SafetySorb was much better, less waste and a more grey colour than brown. Both were 100 percent fullers earth. I am just lucky they carry this brand and it works well!
Aquarists have a similar problem of transferring disease on their tools. They solve it by keeping a container of disinfectant solution, usually diluted bleach, near their tanks and dip their tools in it after using them in one tank and before using them in the next.
How old and how tall should my apple tree be before I attempt to turn it into a bonsai?
To sterilize my tools for bonsai I use Rubbing Alcohol. Dip tools into it an then let them air dry. If needed right away, dip and wipe dry. If worried, then after the Alcohol dip, rinse with water and wipe dry. Works for me. Just a suggestion.
👌👌👌...!!!
Do you ever wire your branches?
Good day Nigel! Off topic, can I use a soil mixture of lava and pumice? I live in the tropics (Philippines). Thank you!
Yes, that should work fine!
@@TheBonsaiZone Thank you for that Nigel, helps alot! Now I can start my bonsai journey. 💚🍃
Forgive my inexperience, but what is so bad about having Irish moss in your bonsai pot?
Hi Nigel!
Also, BTW, the Eastern Red Cedar: Juniperus Virginiana, is an alternate host to "Cedar-Apple Rust"
Thanks David!
I noticed you made a video on your apple tree 5 years ago is it the same tree or a different one
It is the same tree!
TY ♡
You should use CU collaidal for Venturia inaequalis disease sir. For scissors cleaning, soap and water are not enough pure alcohol or 10% bleach solution will be better.
I would divide this tree into two trees. Or i would keep only one side.
Nigel, I forgot a question..
I was asking myself ? does your perlite turn green in the pots after a while or does it remain just white ? Thanks !! :)
When you replay the video look at the color difference when he removes the stones. The soil underneath is white, the soil next to it has a slight green tint from the alge growing on it =)
It's normal for soil that's not drying out completely and is exposed to sunlight to grow some alge
Can you air layer Japanese Yew Taxus cuspidata ?
''survived everything...mother nature aahblasbkbjlabba'' Hahaha It's happened to everyone who's ever recorded anything
Just bought a Crab apple tree any tips?
I'd work on the roots in spring, they are very important in creating a nice bonsai, the top can wait!
Are you cleaning the tools because it is a fruit tree? I haven't seen you do that before, but have wondered about it.
I wondered the same thing.
Yes, Nigel has advised that our tools should be clean, but I’ve never seen him as keen as this. Is there a special reason?
Your hair is due for a pruning, come on man 😂. I hope you are doing okay! We love your videos! Keep them coming.
Just a little note. Agrigento is not a village but a city making its own province. A region, like Sicily, is made up of provinces.
Thanks Andrea!
@@TheBonsaiZone No problem Nigel! :-)
I don't think I've ever seen you clean tools while working on any other trees. Why this one?
you have got a fungi problems on leaves.
why is irish moss no good for bonsai?
I think Nigel mentions it in previous video, but it's because it has roots, grow rapidly, and competes with the tree for nutrients. I think he says it makes watering more difficult as well.
After cleaning dead and soft tissue, you need to protect it with limesulphure. otherwise it will continue to decay.
He knows. You must have not watched all the way through. 19:46
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Thanks Elijah!