Applying the wire loosely is something many Pooh-Poohed when I asked about it, many years ago when I began my Bonsai journey. My thought was, like you, prevent scaring as the young limbs or tree grows. Well, a number are now understanding my thoughts on in those “years” ago. Like how your design is progressing on this tree’s journey into becoming an impressive tree. When I’m asked about bonsai, I tell them it is a journey and that you are but a tending artist/caretaker of the trees journey ahead. Looking forward to followup videos on this tree’s journey.
Some people are so set in their ways, they cannot think around corners anymore. There is of course a good reason for wiring tight and right. But loose helps setting the primary lines and allows for longer times till unwiring. .
Thank you Jelle, as I sit in my shed tomorrow, in the rain, checking my Beech trees, I will try to channel your philosophy. I like that you teach patience and are realistic as to timescale.
I have a couple of beech trees and a forest I have neglected somewhat so far this year. I blame the non stop torrential rain. The trunks nowhere near the size of that one though. 👍 Great camera work here Jelle.
This has inspired me to get out and look at my two 'dug up' pre-bonsai beech. I really like these as a species and I find they are very resilient to my 'delicate touch' 🙂 You are right that the real pleasure comes from seeing how far on your trees develop each year. Especially ones that have startyed as bare sticks or trunks. Great video my friend :)
So, go out in the rain. Forget about your premiere starting in a few minutes. Everybody knows how a fanghorn forest is made, don't they? (If people reading this do not: Head over to Xaviers channel!)
@@GrowingBonsai Also, I forgot to say the setup in the shed worked pretty well! The tree was front-lit enough compared to the dark background it really popped visually.
Thank you again Jelle, great video. I have a couple of small beech seedlings I grabbed from the middle of the forest floor in the Carpathian mountains - they were heavily shaded and I suspect they've been growing very slowly for the past 10-15 years but were not higher than 20cm and half a pencil's thickness. In the past year growing in full sun they visibly got twice as thick. I'll be coming back to this video in the near future for inspiration. :)
Really inspirational to see this nice result in this amount of work/time! I am imagining how it will become in the years to come. Great future ahead! 👍
Thanks. I like oaks because they are very stately naturally without having to “bonsai”. I live in Texas where we have many varieties and I’m starting to work on them. Have tried to airlayer but very difficult and also unsuccessful with cuttings. If you hear of any documented successes please notify me. I enjoy your channel very much. 👍👍👍
An enjoyable video, thank you. Well done on that development since the trunk chop.
Glad you enjoyed it. I am happily surprised with the fast pace this is moving at!
Loved the almost seamless weather adaptation, Jelle! 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Applying the wire loosely is something many Pooh-Poohed when I asked about it, many years ago when I began my Bonsai journey. My thought was, like you, prevent scaring as the young limbs or tree grows. Well, a number are now understanding my thoughts on in those “years” ago. Like how your design is progressing on this tree’s journey into becoming an impressive tree. When I’m asked about bonsai, I tell them it is a journey and that you are but a tending artist/caretaker of the trees journey ahead. Looking forward to followup videos on this tree’s journey.
Some people are so set in their ways, they cannot think around corners anymore. There is of course a good reason for wiring tight and right. But loose helps setting the primary lines and allows for longer times till unwiring. .
Perfect vid! The techniques and philosophy are exactly what I needed today!! So easy to lose sight of the forest for the trees lol!
Glad it was helpful!
Cheers Jelle. I'm a big fan of beech. Such beautiful trees and they're always a joy to work on too
Yes they are!
Thank you Jelle, as I sit in my shed tomorrow, in the rain, checking my Beech trees, I will try to channel your philosophy. I like that you teach patience and are realistic as to timescale.
Sounds great! How did it go?
The journey has become more pleasurable in your company. Nice informative video. 👍
Thanks a ton
Hey Jelle, I get a great deal of practical information, and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thank you, sir!
You are very welcome! Glad it is of use!
Very neat tree! Amazing how each tree is so different in development. Always have to think so far in the future!
You feel all trees are different? Not sure how you mean this?
Yes I’m learning and your instructions are very helpful, also good and easy to see what you are doing and why
Great to hear! It is my aim to show the details and make this one of the best resources for learning bonsai on yt!
I have a couple of beech trees and a forest I have neglected somewhat so far this year. I blame the non stop torrential rain. The trunks nowhere near the size of that one though. 👍
Great camera work here Jelle.
* RAIN!
This has inspired me to get out and look at my two 'dug up' pre-bonsai beech. I really like these as a species and I find they are very resilient to my 'delicate touch' 🙂 You are right that the real pleasure comes from seeing how far on your trees develop each year. Especially ones that have startyed as bare sticks or trunks. Great video my friend :)
So, go out in the rain. Forget about your premiere starting in a few minutes. Everybody knows how a fanghorn forest is made, don't they? (If people reading this do not: Head over to Xaviers channel!)
@@GrowingBonsai I think that will be the last of my premieres for a while. I spend too much time worrying about how many people attend. :)
You didn't mention it, but it looks like that trunk chop is starting to heal over nicely! I love where you're going with this one.
It is slowly rolling over, yes! A decade or so and it is gone!
@@GrowingBonsai Also, I forgot to say the setup in the shed worked pretty well! The tree was front-lit enough compared to the dark background it really popped visually.
Another masterclass class thank you yelle 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you again Jelle, great video.
I have a couple of small beech seedlings I grabbed from the middle of the forest floor in the Carpathian mountains - they were heavily shaded and I suspect they've been growing very slowly for the past 10-15 years but were not higher than 20cm and half a pencil's thickness. In the past year growing in full sun they visibly got twice as thick. I'll be coming back to this video in the near future for inspiration. :)
:) Beech can grow So Fast! Watch wires if wired!
Excellent - thank you…
You’re a great teacher!
You're very welcome! That is so kind of you!
Really inspirational to see this nice result in this amount of work/time! I am imagining how it will become in the years to come. Great future ahead! 👍
Fingers crossed! FOcus for the first years will be on closing the big cut on the front!
So in Summer we Can Do Some Wiring or Prunning on Our Tree?
Thanks For Sharing Mate.
Cheers.
Absolutely! Most of my trees get wired at least once during the growing season. Naturally, if you are in hot dry climates, be a bit more wary.
Bonsai yang keren bang
:)
Zeker leerzaam, net als de andere video’s 👍👍
Fijn! Blij dat je er wat aan hebt!
Have you ever propagated oaks other than from acorns?
Never tried. But airlayering some oak species works if I can believe posts on fora.
Thanks. I like oaks because they are very stately naturally without having to “bonsai”. I live in Texas where we have many varieties and I’m starting to work on them. Have tried to airlayer but very difficult and also unsuccessful with cuttings. If you hear of any documented successes please notify me. I enjoy your channel very much. 👍👍👍
👍👌🙂
:D