Cut or Grow? The secrets of successful bonsai pruning for beginners

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  • @TheBonsaiGarden
    @TheBonsaiGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Please hit that Like button 👍 if you enjoyed this video and would like to see more.

  • @swimminwitdafishes8059
    @swimminwitdafishes8059 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Excellent to the point explanations for a beginner as myself. Thank you

  • @carlmcclain6934
    @carlmcclain6934 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the best instructional videos ever! I’m so glad I’ve found you!

  • @daletaylor8372
    @daletaylor8372 หลายเดือนก่อน

    By far the best video I've seen on pruning/trimming bonsais - thank you!

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks 🙏 I appreciate that.

  • @barbarap5574
    @barbarap5574 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very helpful and easy to understand, thank you. 😊

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s great. Glad it was helpful.

  • @jonathanquintao3565
    @jonathanquintao3565 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for a great video! Keep up the great work

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, will do Jonathan 👍

  • @paintedwings74
    @paintedwings74 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the explanations, Jason! I'm working on growing Gambel's oaks from seed, and one thing I'd really like to replicate is the vision of the environment from which I harvested the seeds; the Rocky Mountains, up in the aspen forests near Sundance, Utah. There was an oak hanging over open space, having been planted in a fissure in the cliff face by a bluejay. The fissure was created when a layer of slate fell out from beneath its overhanging layer, so this tree had to grow straight out sideways for about 2 feet just to reach the sunlight, but it managed to do so. At the same time, the root system pried its way in-between the two rock layers, providing enough anchorage to hold itself in place with a completely horizontal trunk.
    I'm growing three of the Gambels in grow-pots, with the intention of creating an initial trunk curve by slowly tilting the pots as they grow thicker. Then they'll be in what are essentially horizontal soil tubes, like that tree with its roots back into the fissure, watered and fertilized through the cloth sides. These trees should be uniquely adapted to shift from normal vertical growth at the trunk, to coping with horizontal positioning, because in nature, that's what happens: soil slowly erodes down the mountainsides, and the trees hang on and adapt by growing strong roots that can provide the leverage to maintain their grip. They end up with a sharp bend at the base of the trunk.
    The challenge at that point should be to create the right rock arrangement in a bonsai pot, that will replicate the cliff-face appearance and allow the roots to hang on tight, and still being able to fertilize and water. I'll probably have to commission a potter to create something for me from a gray clay, to replicate the limestone of the mountains.
    Any thoughts, Jason?

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The usual practice is to attach to the rock and then bury it, slowly revealing more and more of the rock over time.
      Good luck, sounds like an interesting project. 👍

  • @ThatDudeConnor
    @ThatDudeConnor 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is an amazing video thankyou, this helped me understand what pruning js and how to use it to your advantage in various ways. Well said Doc 👍🏼

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the kind words, and glad to help.

  • @andrewcarney3926
    @andrewcarney3926 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a former teacher and know a good job giving clear information when I hear ir.. Thank you. You are very good!

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the kind words Andrew. 🙏

  • @lisawagner6076
    @lisawagner6076 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video Jason. I was hoping to save this video in my Bonsai folder, but there is no button for that. A lot of things clicked for me with your video. Just excellent for a beginner like me.

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad this was helpful Lisa 👍

  • @mrpatchy9950
    @mrpatchy9950 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An extremely valuable explanation on Bonsai pruning answering most important questions for pruning . Thank you sir.

  • @anythingnice601
    @anythingnice601 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    great video Sir! I've learn a lot, thank you

  • @roberthidalgo2088
    @roberthidalgo2088 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very good! Thorough. Thank you.

  • @conrad762
    @conrad762 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the best pruning videos on youtube ticks all the boxes the how, the why, the when and even the inner mechanisms. Well done 👏

  • @susanbossert6833
    @susanbossert6833 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thorough and easy to understand. I especially enjoy your illustrations.

  • @raymondplodzien7459
    @raymondplodzien7459 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much valuable information. Thank you Jason!

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are very welcome Raymond. Thank you for your kind comment 🙏

  • @bobcatbonsai
    @bobcatbonsai ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great informative video Jason. Pleasure to listen to you explain and watch you do your work!

  • @TheMrjoehughes
    @TheMrjoehughes 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi you have some amazing looking plants and trees, have you ever considered planting some trees in the ground for a while to thicken the trunks ?

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a handful of trees planted in the ground for that purpose 👍
      Thank you. You should check out this video:
      th-cam.com/video/DIP-z-105CY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=QF4k_u6iYcoEkEVf

  • @grangrampa832
    @grangrampa832 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m very new to pruning I learned so much from your video

  • @glennmcfadgen4137
    @glennmcfadgen4137 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Jason, very good video
    Although I'm not a beginner I found it very informative and it's always nice to refresh your bonsai knowledge isn't it.
    A question for you though
    What's your theory/practice for repotting aftercare?
    There seems to be varying thoughts on the subject ie. should the tree go straight back on the bench, should it stay in the garage for a few weeks - interesting subject.
    I live in Melbourne Australia and I'm leaning toward straight back on the bench, filtered sunlight and protect from med-strong wind and be vigilant regarding watering.
    Interested in what you recommend or do yourself, I understand over there it's probably colder late autumn and frost would be a consideration for you.
    Love the videos, keep them coming.
    Cheers
    Glenn

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Glenn. I would do what you suggest. If the roots have been damaged the trees ability to take up water has been temporarily reduced so you need to reduce the transpiration while it recovers. A shaded spot will assist that.

  • @jeffhurst4744
    @jeffhurst4744 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very good video on the subject. Well balanced and covers areas of designing and shaping one’s bonsai. I learned several things. Plan to share it with other individuals that are interested in bonsai, as it has the information they need. And I’ll recommend you channel to them.

  • @barzalou
    @barzalou 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Jason, you got me hooked on the subject of directional pruning, redirection of energy affected by pruning. Could you tell me if you know of any literature that deals with these topics? I want to dive in deeper into this subject and you seem to have a very good grasp on these issues.... Thank you.

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for your kind comments. I don’t know of any good literature that looks at these specifically in any detail, sorry. 🤗

  • @tacobonsai
    @tacobonsai ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Jason, for another great informative video

  • @stanleyrosenberg4828
    @stanleyrosenberg4828 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. One of your best. I can't wait, but will, to apply what you showed.

  • @antiduckable
    @antiduckable 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was brilliant! So helpful.

  • @carolkotsiopoulos5781
    @carolkotsiopoulos5781 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!

  • @paulagarton4994
    @paulagarton4994 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is brilliant for learning how to look after a bonsai tree and you have explained the process very well and the drawings help too I want to have a go at doing bonsai and this is a easy way for me to follow. Thank you for making this video

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad that this was helpful Paula. 🙏
      My advice would definitely be fearless and get practical hands on with trees to build up your confidence and experience.
      We all started somewhere and went through this same learning curve.

  • @wallygrandpa
    @wallygrandpa 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    your video's are really interesting and worth watching. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your kind comment 🙏

  • @JustJane1972
    @JustJane1972 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really informative video. Thanks for taking the time to put these together.

  • @mattbrennan647
    @mattbrennan647 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic tutorial Jason. Thanks, keep growing

  • @bonsaiexpression
    @bonsaiexpression ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nailed the info on this one, good job 👍🏻

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you kindly for your feedback, it is much appreciated 🙏

  • @severofalcon8429
    @severofalcon8429 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    excelente video! ...... thanks.

  • @ivanlebedinskii
    @ivanlebedinskii 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Easy to understand, thanks!

  • @Steviejapanesegarden
    @Steviejapanesegarden ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information Jason 👍👏👏

  • @Bonsaicrazy
    @Bonsaicrazy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As usual a very good video Jason. How’s your finger ? 👍👍

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Andy. The finger is doing well. Where there was one it is ramifying nicely and I now have two growing 😂😂😂

  • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
    @XaviersBonsaiRetreat ปีที่แล้ว

    That was spot on and I love how the scripting element seems to be working. You nailed this one :)

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. 🙏 It was exhausting to put together 😆
      Next up: possibly, everything you ever wanted to know about bonsai soil…

    • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
      @XaviersBonsaiRetreat ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheBonsaiGarden Don't foget to metion it makes your hands dirty :)

  • @BonsaiDruid-qo9lo
    @BonsaiDruid-qo9lo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That's a lovely blackthorn, I wonder if I can get that species here in the US. The Heron's crabapple is awesome! Thanks for this very informative video. Excellent whiteboard drawings, as always 🙂

  • @paulagarton4994
    @paulagarton4994 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you 😊

  • @Tinoshke07
    @Tinoshke07 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Jason !

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, your comments and feedback always appreciated 🙏

  • @egoebonsai37
    @egoebonsai37 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am seeing n looking from a far.
    Thank for your video information.
    Greeting one hobby Bonsai From Indonesia.
    I am appretiate for your activity.
    Good job Sir.

  • @bonsa1guy
    @bonsa1guy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Everything starts with the trunk, your Hawthorn would be fine as a Shohin, the ratio of trunk base to height is often completely skipped but it's really important. I just chopped 3ft off the top of one of my Hawthorn yesterday.

  • @AlexBraunton
    @AlexBraunton ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video Jason 💪💚🌳

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Alex. More of this type of thing to come 😊

  • @aflatminor
    @aflatminor 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Jason, At 8:30, Won't the sacrificial branch thicken the trunk where the branch emerges from leaving the trunk below to fall behind leading to inverse taper? 🤔
    Love your vids BTW 👍😎

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I expect the sacrificial branch to thicken the trunk from that point downwards.

  • @waterlover
    @waterlover ปีที่แล้ว

    Every video get better and better

  • @xploited99
    @xploited99 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice video and bonsai trees you have sir. I do have a question about thickening the trunk. In another video on youtube I saw that the person was cutting down the branches on the young tree with the explanation being that the energy is to be focused on the trunk and not on the new developing branches and therefore the trunk gets thicken. You sir encourage to let the new branches and foliage grow. Can you bring some light for a begginer as myself? Also what are the small black plastic containers on some of the pots? Thank you :)

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Think of the leaves as solar panels - each generating and pumping energy back into the tree. The more leaves, the more energy and the more growth to thicken up and develop the trunk. Many growers will allow the tree to grow as much as it wants all spring and summer, then in late autumn trim it all back to control the branches and remove anything that will not be part of the design or finished image of the tree. This gets the maximum boost of energy and then once the growing season has ended, any unnecessary or unwanted branches can be removed without losing energy.
      It’s not an exact science but finding a compromise or balance between allowing the tree to grow and expand, and trimming it back to the desired shape.
      Those small black containers are fertiliser baskets - available from eBay quite cheaply.

  • @VictorTorres-zj3qz
    @VictorTorres-zj3qz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So I have two Japanese maple saplings one is 2-3 years old around 3ft tall, the other is 3-5 years old around 4 feet tall.What I gather from your advice is that I should let them grow. Their all long and whispy, should I not cut them back at all?

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  ปีที่แล้ว

      It depends whether the trunk is as thick, or near to where you would like it. If you cut it back at the end of summer then it will have absorbed maximum energy from leaves and branches and you will compact or reduce the form for next season.

    • @VictorTorres-zj3qz
      @VictorTorres-zj3qz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheBonsaiGarden I still want them to thicken up so I just leave them be, thanks for the response I appreciate your time!

  • @zimmy1958
    @zimmy1958 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks

  • @mcdonnellmacht1469
    @mcdonnellmacht1469 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anytime of the year to prune?

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I tend to do major structural pruning mid to late winter while the tree silhouette is visible. Minor maintenance pruning pretty much any time.

    • @mcdonnellmacht1469
      @mcdonnellmacht1469 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheBonsaiGarden many thanks

  • @tetrapanax1
    @tetrapanax1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Jason. Really interesting video. Thanks. If aiming to grow trunk girth is leaving a tree to grow naturally always better than pinching to promote branching? Ie doesn’t branching create extra energy demand from trunk too?

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it would, but it’s a bit of a delicate balancing act. I think the key is to worry about getting the right trunk before developing the branches. The branching can be developed and regrown in a couple of seasons but if the trunk is not right, that can take much much longer to correct.

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Removing any foliage will reduce or take away expended energy for the tree. For growth keep as much as possible, and use pinching for refinement.

  • @lougriffiths
    @lougriffiths ปีที่แล้ว

    Fab video xx

  • @Krisz-nm1zv
    @Krisz-nm1zv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Szia!
    Megtennéd, hogy az automata választható feliratozásba, a magyar nyelvet is hozzáadod?
    Köszönöm:)
    Kris

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Szia Chris! Meg fogom vizsgálni ezt, de általában hagyom, hogy a Google/TH-cam gondoskodjon a fordításról és a feliratokról. Meglátom, miben segíthetek. 🙏

    • @Krisz-nm1zv
      @Krisz-nm1zv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheBonsaiGarden
      Thanks🤝

    • @Krisz-nm1zv
      @Krisz-nm1zv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheBonsaiGarden If you have any problems with the procedure, you could speak with Adam Mccallion, he already enabled them in his videos.

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Felfedeztem, hogyan kell ezt megtenni, ezért minden jövőbeli videóhoz hozzá fogok tenni, és végigjárom a videók hátsó katalógusát is. 🙏

  • @Rob1337
    @Rob1337 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video pal and presentation of it. Makes my crappy tree videos look like I filmed them on a potato lol 😂

  • @carolkotsiopoulos5781
    @carolkotsiopoulos5781 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much, Jason, I have learned so much from just a few of your videos! I do have a question: have a Hinoki Cypress in a pot, was pruned too early I think, and I need to thicken the trunk. Was planning to put back in ground to do so. When I allow a "sacrificial branch" to grow unchecked, does that mean I need to prune all the other branches? It seems so, but want to confirm. Thank you again!

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Carol, so glad these videos have been of help and thank you for your thank you gift which is greatly appreciated 🙏
      You can plant the tree unpruned and all the extra foliage will thicken up the trunk quicker as more leaves means more energy, means more growth.
      Alternatively you might want to shape the tree and prevent it using unnecessary resources on branches which might not form part of the final design. It’s a judgement call and constant balancing act.
      Leaving the branches will provide more energy for the tree and help thicken it quicker, but may result in thicker branches too, with more obvious cuts and pruning.
      Removing now will reduce energy generated and possibly slow development a little, but also avoid wasting energy developing unwanted branches, and give less severe pruning scars.

    • @carolkotsiopoulos5781
      @carolkotsiopoulos5781 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for your quick reply! I'm really uncertain which path to take, so trying to be more conservative, I would leave it for a year and maybe start the sacrificial branch, pruning others after that...does that make sense?

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @carolkotsiopoulos5781 sometimes there is no easy or obvious single answer, but a weighing up of the pros and cons and making a judgement call. It is unlikely that either decision would be detrimental, just different routes to a similar destination. 😊

    • @carolkotsiopoulos5781
      @carolkotsiopoulos5781 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheBonsaiGarden thanks Jason, that makes sense!

  • @brucedeacon28
    @brucedeacon28 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍👌👌

  • @maryweber4176
    @maryweber4176 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello. One trait I am greatly lacking in is PATIENCE. How does one learn that!! I'm even impatient waiting for a shot of the fish, so thanks for that.

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s a difficult one. Having lots of trees means you can focus and be distracted elsewhere while waiting 😁

    • @maryweber4176
      @maryweber4176 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheBonsaiGarden My castoff pile is getting larger. On the other hand, I did attend my first bonsai club meeting tonight, after being a member for over a year now. I was hoping to see Candice, she's been silent for awhile now.