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Thanks again Jason for your clear methodical approach. The great illustrations and close up camera shots are so helpful for understanding where & why we should make a cut.
Sumo!!! 🎉. I’ve been waiting for this video since you got the tree and introduced it to us last spring. Just fantastic good bones and inspiring pruning. Thanks!! 🙏❤️🌲
Your little tree is going to have the most amazing gnarly sumo trunk! That initial movement in it is absolutely perfect for one of those 'spooky' trees. At 21:06 it looks like a figure reaching into the air. I absolutely love apple, and pear bonsai... might have to get one for myself 😎
Thanks Jason. Super interesting to watch. I like that it has not grown in perfect shape until you bought it. Now transforming into a remarkable tree. Please update in 2025 🙏👍 Cheers 🙋♀️ Martina
Thanks Martina. I’m almost certain that the top portion was air layered off for a seperate tree. Definitely one to watch in the coming years as it takes shape.
Great video! It's Ben, who said he subbed from an FB bonsai group! I love the little illustrations and then the real-life example, as well as your explanations of plant biology. If I could make a suggestion or maybe something to consider... It would be slowing down the "fast forward" sections, as I personally enjoy seeing the decision-making and cutting process itself. Thanks again!
I got two wild crab apples that I grew from seed this year. They are experiencing their first few winters in my unheated greenhouse. They both still have leaves.
What a great project! Thank you for this awesome demonstration. Branching on some crab apple species seem to require a bit of tweaking to keep them from bunching up. Watching how you separated and shaped the branches was very helpful. Much appreciated Jason! Do you know what species you have?
Hello Jason, thank you for your help: I have a quince trees (cydonia oblonga) that by pruning its branches, the two end buds are not stimulated to shots, but only the last bud near the point of pruning is stimulated to shots. What solution do you suggest to stimulate both buds to shots together?❤
To promote back budding and ramification on Cydonia oblonga (quince), here are some pruning strategies that can help: Prune After Dormancy: The best time to prune quince trees is during late winter or early spring, just before the buds begin to swell. This minimizes stress and helps to encourage vigorous new growth. Remove Dead or Damaged Wood: Start by removing any dead, damaged, or diseased branches. This opens up the canopy and allows healthy growth to thrive. Cut Back to Lateral Buds: To encourage back budding (the growth of new shoots along older wood), make selective cuts to older branches just above a lateral bud. Cutting back to a lateral bud will trigger new growth at the point of the cut, leading to more branches and a denser, more ramified structure. Encourage Vertical Growth: Quince trees can benefit from vertical growth to develop a strong central leader. Make sure to remove any competing vertical shoots to maintain a clear central stem. This helps with overall tree shape and structure. Pinch Soft Growth: In addition to pruning, consider pinching back soft, tender growth during the growing season. This will encourage lateral branching and create a bushier structure. Be cautious not to over-prune during the growing season, as this can limit overall tree vigor. Thin Out the Canopy: Removing some of the older, more shaded inner growth can stimulate air circulation and light penetration, encouraging better growth and bud formation on the inner branches. Develop Layering: If you’re trying to create more ramification on older wood, you can employ a layering technique. Gently bend lower branches to the ground and cover them with soil to encourage rooting. Once they develop roots, these branches can be severed from the main trunk and trained into a new part of the tree, promoting further ramification. Avoid Heavy Pruning: Quince trees do not like heavy pruning, so be cautious when cutting back more than a third of the tree's overall structure in one season. Gradual, thoughtful pruning over time is more effective for encouraging healthy growth and back budding. By following these strategies, you’ll help your Cydonia oblonga develop a stronger, more intricate branching structure and stimulate new growth for future seasons.
Hi Steve. Yes I considered a wedge - it’s still a possibility though at least there is daylight between those close branches now. There were only a couple of fruit on this tree this year, but my other big crab apple is covered in tiny red apples.
Yo le haría una poda más fuerte y quitaría muchas de esas ramas ya muy gruesas y mal posicionadas y empezaría el proyecto un poco más potente !ya que mucha de esa ramificación ya está muy mal posicionada y demasiado gruesa
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More clear and precise information and demonstration, thank you Jason
Always my pleasure Mark.
Thank you Jason. It's great to see natural growth challenges, pruning and wiring in close up. Looking forward to seeing this tree develope. 😊
Thank you 🙏
Thanks again Jason for your clear methodical approach. The great illustrations and close up camera shots are so helpful for understanding where & why we should make a cut.
My pleasure.
Another super interesting and informative one, Jason. 👍
Thank you Martin,
Enjoyed this video, thanks Jason
Thank you 🙏
Sumo!!! 🎉. I’ve been waiting for this video since you got the tree and introduced it to us last spring. Just fantastic good bones and inspiring pruning. Thanks!! 🙏❤️🌲
Thank you Tom. I’m looking for are to watching this one develop in the next few years.
Very informative. Looking forward to seeing this trees development! Nice video!
Thanks 🙏
Great video on one of the trees I'm most interested in working on myself. Mine is much smaller,but this explanation really helps. ❤❤❤
Glad it was useful for you. Good luck with your tree.
Your little tree is going to have the most amazing gnarly sumo trunk! That initial movement in it is absolutely perfect for one of those 'spooky' trees. At 21:06 it looks like a figure reaching into the air.
I absolutely love apple, and pear bonsai... might have to get one for myself 😎
😀😀😀
They look great with blossom or tiny apples on them.
This is a lovely tree with nice clear guidance and thoughts
Thank you Xavier 🙏
Thanks Jason. Super interesting to watch. I like that it has not grown in perfect shape until you bought it. Now transforming into a remarkable tree. Please update in 2025 🙏👍 Cheers 🙋♀️ Martina
Thanks Martina. I’m almost certain that the top portion was air layered off for a seperate tree. Definitely one to watch in the coming years as it takes shape.
Great video! It's Ben, who said he subbed from an FB bonsai group! I love the little illustrations and then the real-life example, as well as your explanations of plant biology. If I could make a suggestion or maybe something to consider... It would be slowing down the "fast forward" sections, as I personally enjoy seeing the decision-making and cutting process itself. Thanks again!
Thanks Ben.
Thanks
Thank you for this kind gesture 🙏
I got two wild crab apples that I grew from seed this year. They are experiencing their first few winters in my unheated greenhouse. They both still have leaves.
Very interesting video of your appeltree
Thanks Jason
Thanks Phillip 👍
Ooops 😂
Not a style for me, but all sound decisions, spring will be a revelation.
Thanks Jason
Thanks 🙏
It's a lovely tree Jason. Great video and overview of the work you've done on this tree
Thank you kindly Alex 🙏
👍👌🙂
🙏🙏🌳
What a great project! Thank you for this awesome demonstration. Branching on some crab apple species seem to require a bit of tweaking to keep them from bunching up. Watching how you separated and shaped the branches was very helpful. Much appreciated Jason! Do you know what species you have?
Thanks Sue. I’m unsure of the variety of this one:
great video thank you Jason, could you tell me the track name and artist at 16minues? thanks
The track is called Calm Shores by Aiko. All my music comes from Epidemic Sound.
Hello Jason, thank you for your help: I have a quince trees (cydonia oblonga) that by pruning its branches, the two end buds are not stimulated to shots, but only the last bud near the point of pruning is stimulated to shots. What solution do you suggest to stimulate both buds to shots together?❤
To promote back budding and ramification on Cydonia oblonga (quince), here are some pruning strategies that can help:
Prune After Dormancy: The best time to prune quince trees is during late winter or early spring, just before the buds begin to swell. This minimizes stress and helps to encourage vigorous new growth.
Remove Dead or Damaged Wood: Start by removing any dead, damaged, or diseased branches. This opens up the canopy and allows healthy growth to thrive.
Cut Back to Lateral Buds: To encourage back budding (the growth of new shoots along older wood), make selective cuts to older branches just above a lateral bud. Cutting back to a lateral bud will trigger new growth at the point of the cut, leading to more branches and a denser, more ramified structure.
Encourage Vertical Growth: Quince trees can benefit from vertical growth to develop a strong central leader. Make sure to remove any competing vertical shoots to maintain a clear central stem. This helps with overall tree shape and structure.
Pinch Soft Growth: In addition to pruning, consider pinching back soft, tender growth during the growing season. This will encourage lateral branching and create a bushier structure. Be cautious not to over-prune during the growing season, as this can limit overall tree vigor.
Thin Out the Canopy: Removing some of the older, more shaded inner growth can stimulate air circulation and light penetration, encouraging better growth and bud formation on the inner branches.
Develop Layering: If you’re trying to create more ramification on older wood, you can employ a layering technique. Gently bend lower branches to the ground and cover them with soil to encourage rooting. Once they develop roots, these branches can be severed from the main trunk and trained into a new part of the tree, promoting further ramification.
Avoid Heavy Pruning: Quince trees do not like heavy pruning, so be cautious when cutting back more than a third of the tree's overall structure in one season. Gradual, thoughtful pruning over time is more effective for encouraging healthy growth and back budding.
By following these strategies, you’ll help your Cydonia oblonga develop a stronger, more intricate branching structure and stimulate new growth for future seasons.
Thank you Jason for your very thorough explanation🙏🙏🙏❤
Great looking tree .. Did you keep any of the apple seeds? Did you consider putting a wedge in to split out those branches that were growing together?
Hi Steve. Yes I considered a wedge - it’s still a possibility though at least there is daylight between those close branches now.
There were only a couple of fruit on this tree this year, but my other big crab apple is covered in tiny red apples.
Hello Jason
A question: why on earth do trees have to grow down?
Mature looking trees have more horizontal branches by virtue of their weight. Trees where all the branches grow upwards look like young trees.
Yo le haría una poda más fuerte y quitaría muchas de esas ramas ya muy gruesas y mal posicionadas y empezaría el proyecto un poco más potente !ya que mucha de esa ramificación ya está muy mal posicionada y demasiado gruesa
Thanks