In hindsight, the camo jacket probably wasn't the best choice, but thanks for checking out and liking the video! Consider donating to Bonsai-U at bjornbjorholm.com/donate/
You should consider making courses for - or just putting this course on - SkillShare. I'm sure it would fit right in over there. I do love that it's free here on TH-cam though! Keep up the good work, you're truly amazing!
You are truely a Bonsai Master and thank you for this video it clarified a few things for me that I could not find anywhere. Love these kind of video's thanks you! Please make more like this
I have lived in Tokyo for 21 years Bjorn and near my house is a 60 year old bonsai. I was lucky and brashly watched the master attend to his masterpiece. I called to him and introduced myself. He was 80 years old. I was so honoured, he offered me tea and mochi. I could see many of his bonsai, (different ages). In fact, his cactii were more than 50 years old. Some with prickly pears. He just passed away and still I am very thankful for this blessing. My love of nature and trees and plants grows and gives me inspiration and hope through this corona virus challenge. Thank you too. I will continue and pass this tradition on.
I know I am late to this show by 4 years but what I have learned and what I watched transform in front of my eyes was just an amazing show of skill and knowledge.
Very helpful. It wasn't until the apex was set that magically the design came together. You have the knack of seeing the end result before you even start.
damn that Juniper turned out very desirable; needless to say, you're quite talented = hands on, speaking/teaching & motivating. Thanks for this educational entertainment. The tree is already a beauty; so looking forward to its older self. Glad i subscribed; wouldn't want to miss any of it.
You have no idea how grateful I am of this video. I have several junipers I’ve been stuck on their stylings for a while and this has rekindled my confidence as a rookie that can’t make it to local meetings or workshops. THANKS!
Amazing - this is one of the few videos I've seen where the progression from whip to a primary styled tree is shown. Even more amazing is you've shown the initial creation of the Shari. Placing the tree against the lit background really shows what can be achieved with this kind of stock grown from cuttings. It's really helped me plan out what I need to do over the next few years with the handful of cuttings I've obtained. Thanks so much!
It’s great to see projects like these. I don’t always enjoy watching a Master work on several thousand dollar material that most beginners can’t obtain. I think that’s such a really fine job. You took something that resembles a $30 plant from Home Depot into a bad ass Shohin Bonsai
No honestly I dont get it... How can I follow that channel for so long, watch all the bonsai-u videos and yet everytime I get surprised how amazing the final result is?! Thats some inspiring content right here!
I enjoy all of your content but this one resonated the most. It feels me with excitement seeing what can be done and hoping I'll get to that level. Thanks for sharing
This is legitimately inspiring. I appreciate that you take the time to explain everything that you're doing. And I appreciate that it's explained in a way that makes sense. I'm still a novice and I have a tough time deciding how to position my branches so they look interesting without looking too contrived. Seeing branches wired in pretty extreme ways gives me a lot more confidence to experiment with my wiring. The way that you turned the apex from a little whip into what looked like a picturesque branch genuinely shocked me when I first watched it. I had to rewind to see how it happened.
You make me SICK! I've been doing bonsai on and off for the last 30 years, and I couldn't produce anything half as nice as that if I tried. Love your work.
This was so incredibly helpful and easily understandable, especially the creation of the apex, which always was somewhat difficult for me to create properly. Thank you!
Hi Bjorn thanks for sharing your work... You're just amazing in what you do. You've gave me a lot of tips to start working on new projects, I love junipers. 💜💜
Awesome tutorial, great to see how all comes together in the end to form a beautiful tree. Especially in regards to the apex, I had no clue how you were about to fix it.
Amazing, at first I thought this plant wasn’t going to make a very nice bonsai but it turned out stunning from all views. I can’t wait to see it in it’s pot.
Im just watching, not getting into this, I will be addicted to it instantly, i know myself. there will be no return ;-) as I love plants, thank you for these great vids.
This series is awe inspiring! You have answered so many questions I had & some I didn't know I had! I'm off to get myself a Juniper … I won't be making anything as small as yours but the style is something I can tackle. Since I'm almost 72, I hope I'll live long enough to see results!
You should be able to strike those using heat mats in a cool greenhouse during winter - I think that is how some of the big propagators do some of the more difficult conifers? I've stuck some in unheated/exposed sand beds during the winter along with dormant deciduous material.. Results were kind of 'meh' compared to the deciduous, which had way higher % winter rooting.
Probably one of the best styling video series I've seen. Thanks for such a great video! I applied a lot of what you did with this tree to a shimpaku today.
Bonsai is an incredible high fine art form. omg, more so than Ikebana, I think. I just watch and let myself be astonished ;-) i prefer stuff like this to Netflix or Hulu.;-) this is fabulous
always very good teaching and honest tutorial. liky other posted before me, i learned more in this 2 videos than on a 2 days worshop. please keep the pace of the BonsaiU!
Parabéns! O melhor tutorial que eu já vi, maravilhoso trabalho Bjorn, um abraço aqui do Brasil, São Paulo, Capital.assim que puder farei uma doação você merece. O seu amor pelo Bonsai é muito importante e relevante.
Great video! Thank YOU! My question (sorry if it's too dull but I am a BONSAI beginner) : HOW TO KEEP BONSAI TREES SAME SIZE ALL THE TIME? Due my living space I can't keep bonsai trees growing in height and width all time.
Love these Shohin Bonsai!! Incredibly helpful dem!! I tend to cut branches before thinking of making jin or shari. You can always remove it later, but you can't put it back. Thx Bjorn!
Could we get an update on this tree please? :) I have been watching bonsai videos for a few years now and no one has ever mentioned the great tip you gave @ 21:45 - 22:08 ! Thanks for that! Taking a class with the Minnesota Bonsai Society in a few months and am super excited :D Thank you for all the awesome, free info you give out Bjorn!
In hindsight, the camo jacket probably wasn't the best choice, but thanks for checking out and liking the video! Consider donating to Bonsai-U at bjornbjorholm.com/donate/
I wondered what you were spinning and styling! Just kidding, a great video!
Yeah - you should try to get your money back on the camo - as I could still see you. V.good video. I like your speed.
Can you please do a Japanese maple branch development video Bjorn?
You should consider making courses for - or just putting this course on - SkillShare. I'm sure it would fit right in over there. I do love that it's free here on TH-cam though! Keep up the good work, you're truly amazing!
You are truely a Bonsai Master and thank you for this video it clarified a few things for me that I could not find anywhere. Love these kind of video's thanks you! Please make more like this
I have lived in Tokyo for 21 years Bjorn and near my house is a 60 year old bonsai. I was lucky and brashly watched the master attend to his masterpiece. I called to him and introduced myself. He was 80 years old. I was so honoured, he offered me tea and mochi. I could see many of his bonsai, (different ages). In fact, his cactii were more than 50 years old. Some with prickly pears. He just passed away and still I am very thankful for this blessing. My love of nature and trees and plants grows and gives me inspiration and hope through this corona virus challenge. Thank you too. I will continue and pass this tradition on.
very cool
That's amazing! A true dream come true for me. You must've had fun, right?
That sounds like an awesome memory! I hope he is at peace. What happened to his bonsai after he passed away?
Best tutorial on building shohin juniper anywhere on the Internet.
Great demonstration. I learned more in 45 minutes watching you than I did in a 4 hour workshop on shimpaku juniper.
agree
True!!
Lol
Blue Ridge Bonsai for certain. I never took a class but I just love what this tree turned into.
One word, “wow” what a fantastic transformation
I know I am late to this show by 4 years but what I have learned and what I watched transform in front of my eyes was just an amazing show of skill and knowledge.
simple language, honest sharing. Very profound in today's world.
Very helpful. It wasn't until the apex was set that magically the design came together. You have the knack of seeing the end result before you even start.
You make this look crazy easy Bjorn it's unreal! Thanks
damn that Juniper turned out very desirable; needless to say, you're quite talented = hands on, speaking/teaching & motivating. Thanks for this educational entertainment. The tree is already a beauty; so looking forward to its older self. Glad i subscribed; wouldn't want to miss any of it.
yeah that juniper went from " what is that ugly thing" to " i need that" :P
Agree
You have no idea how grateful I am of this video. I have several junipers I’ve been stuck on their stylings for a while and this has rekindled my confidence as a rookie that can’t make it to local meetings or workshops.
THANKS!
Amazing - this is one of the few videos I've seen where the progression from whip to a primary styled tree is shown. Even more amazing is you've shown the initial creation of the Shari. Placing the tree against the lit background really shows what can be achieved with this kind of stock grown from cuttings. It's really helped me plan out what I need to do over the next few years with the handful of cuttings I've obtained. Thanks so much!
It’s great to see projects like these. I don’t always enjoy watching a Master work on several thousand dollar material that most beginners can’t obtain. I think that’s such a really fine job. You took something that resembles a $30 plant from Home Depot into a bad ass Shohin Bonsai
Are you joking ? That’s a 8 year old iotagawa shimpaku juniper that was styled when it was a few years old and they are probably $350+.
No honestly I dont get it... How can I follow that channel for so long, watch all the bonsai-u videos and yet everytime I get surprised how amazing the final result is?!
Thats some inspiring content right here!
Spectacular. A perfect presentation of a perfect designed shohin. That was made to look easy but was based on years of knowledge. Thank you!!
I enjoy all of your content but this one resonated the most. It feels me with excitement seeing what can be done and hoping I'll get to that level. Thanks for sharing
Whaou !!!
that apex movement gives all te power of your all work…
really nice job
Amazing! One of the best demonstrations with super useful comments in between! More please
These two videos are the best out on TH-cam! Very clear instructions! Thanks!
This is legitimately inspiring. I appreciate that you take the time to explain everything that you're doing. And I appreciate that it's explained in a way that makes sense. I'm still a novice and I have a tough time deciding how to position my branches so they look interesting without looking too contrived. Seeing branches wired in pretty extreme ways gives me a lot more confidence to experiment with my wiring.
The way that you turned the apex from a little whip into what looked like a picturesque branch genuinely shocked me when I first watched it. I had to rewind to see how it happened.
You make me SICK! I've been doing bonsai on and off for the last 30 years, and I couldn't produce anything half as nice as that if I tried.
Love your work.
Every other Thursday is my favorite day! So inspired!
Excellent video and you make it look so easy Bjorn; many thanks.
Rock and roll. That little guy is going to be like the Robert Fripp guitar solo on 'Baby's On Fire'. Can't wait to develop stock and try this. Thanks
This was so incredibly helpful and easily understandable, especially the creation of the apex, which always was somewhat difficult for me to create properly. Thank you!
This is such an educational video for a new bonsai enthusiast. I learnt a lot. Thank you
Thank you - great video, great result and so good to see work done on propagated tree! Bonsai isn’t only Yamadori!
Excellent video. Looking forward to the update on the tree.
Great camo jacket. Thoughtful and precise presentation. Thoughts on creating shari at the base of the tree are appreciated.
Hi Bjorn thanks for sharing your work... You're just amazing in what you do. You've gave me a lot of tips to start working on new projects, I love junipers. 💜💜
Result is absolutely amazing. Great video. Thanks.
Awesome tutorial, great to see how all comes together in the end to form a beautiful tree. Especially in regards to the apex, I had no clue how you were about to fix it.
Great tutorial! Any update on these trees? Would be nice to see how they’ve aged in a year.
Amazing work! Bonsai is going to be a beautiful “little tree” in the future! 👌🏾
Wow! I’ve seen lots of videos but this one was like a magic trick
That was simply BAD ASS!!!! You da man. Thank you for sharing with the public.
Amazing, at first I thought this plant wasn’t going to make a very nice bonsai but it turned out stunning from all views.
I can’t wait to see it in it’s pot.
i am blown away, how enlightening
Im just watching, not getting into this, I will be addicted to it instantly, i know myself. there will be no return ;-) as I love plants, thank you for these great vids.
Thanks for shared! Lovely video full concepts! Thank you 🙏!!
I would kill for some of those cuttings.!!
If you're in the US he had them for sale on his site a couple months ago I got one.
Wow what a transformation! Beautiful.
Fantastic video 👍
This series is awe inspiring! You have answered so many questions I had & some I didn't know I had! I'm off to get myself a Juniper …
I won't be making anything as small as yours but the style is something I can tackle. Since I'm almost 72, I hope I'll live long enough to see results!
I just developed an interest in bonsai and love learning about it. GreT video thank you
Just wow! Never thought the end product to be that good.
ikr, it really came together at the end. What a great result!
Thanks for such a clear and informative video. Perfect timing.
You should be able to strike those using heat mats in a cool greenhouse during winter - I think that is how some of the big propagators do some of the more difficult conifers? I've stuck some in unheated/exposed sand beds during the winter along with dormant deciduous material.. Results were kind of 'meh' compared to the deciduous, which had way higher % winter rooting.
I read that winter is a good time to take hardword cuttings from young juniper.
Wow complex and beautiful
Brilliant vídeo😎.
Selalu menyenangkan melihatmu berkarya, Bjorn. I like it!
Probably one of the best styling video series I've seen. Thanks for such a great video! I applied a lot of what you did with this tree to a shimpaku today.
Great tutorial, and a really cool jacket 🙂
Bonsai is an incredible high fine art form. omg, more so than Ikebana, I think. I just watch and let myself be astonished ;-) i prefer stuff like this to Netflix or Hulu.;-) this is fabulous
Wow, this is truly wonderful to watch.
Sensacional!
It's very good demonstration!
Congratulations.
Say hello to Brazil, bye.
love how you take a cutting to THAT, brilliant video!
Amazing looking shohin, people will think you've done that before 😉 thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Great video. Learned a lot. Tree turned out great. Thank you.
Just wow...very skilled ..😍🤗👍
Excellent video. Love small trees. I feel less intimidated working on them.
always very good teaching and honest tutorial. liky other posted before me, i learned more in this 2 videos than on a 2 days worshop. please keep the pace of the BonsaiU!
Crushed it!!! That video was awesome!!! Thank you Bjorn. I'm looking forward to watching that tree develop.
Beautiful design 😍
Awsome demonstration , thank you.
Excelente diseño, muy bien explicado y muy ilustrativo. Me gusto mucho el vídeo. Saludos
Great video. Now I have a plan for a shimpaku that I got at Eisei-en when you first opened. It looks just like the one you worked on. Thanks again.
Grande! Manualità e visione del risultato finale grandiosi!
Parabéns! O melhor tutorial que eu já vi, maravilhoso trabalho Bjorn, um abraço aqui do Brasil, São Paulo, Capital.assim que puder farei uma doação você merece. O seu amor pelo Bonsai é muito importante e relevante.
Beautiful work.
Great video grettings from Guatemala
Amazing work!
Excellent tutorial Bjorn.
Wow!! you're quite talented, I enjoy this tutorial very much. Thank you....
Thank you for the video. It look so easy for you to design such a beautiful bonsai
Awesome content! Would love some more videos on Maple Bonsai!!
O dont understand english...but i can see...are u a wonder genius...get my honors...greetins from Colombia...
Hi can you do the Shari on juniper chinensis thank you , you explain all very well love watching ❤️🇬🇧
Just found this channel by accident, now subbed, brilliant 👍
This was so cool!! Thanks for the video!!
I learned a lot from this tutorial. I also giggled every single time you said "crotch growth"
Great video! Thank YOU! My question (sorry if it's too dull but I am a BONSAI beginner) : HOW TO KEEP BONSAI TREES SAME SIZE ALL THE TIME?
Due my living space I can't keep bonsai trees growing in height and width all time.
Wow , u are very talented 😮
Love these Shohin Bonsai!! Incredibly helpful dem!! I tend to cut branches before thinking of making jin or shari. You can always remove it later, but you can't put it back. Thx Bjorn!
Beautiful work.thank you
i subscribed on the spot when i saw how amazing you done with this peace.
The number 1! Cheers from Argentina!
What a masterclass.
excellent job, very impressive how you convert it in to nice bonsai, thanks for share.
would be nice a class about propagation from cuttings
lovely shohin juniper, very well explained, great work! Regards from Madrid, Spain
Looks amazing ❤️🇬🇧
Bro... This is so dope!!! Thanks for posting. I'm just starting Bonsai! I appreciate your skill and willingness to teach. Thank You!
Wow that turned out really nice. Thanks. Great video!
Oh my! That was so helpful, just great.
Amazing. Beautiful.
Please do another one !
Looks good going to do some later 👍🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲👌
Thanks for sharing this video. U are simply great.
Could we get an update on this tree please? :)
I have been watching bonsai videos for a few years now and no one has ever mentioned the great tip you gave @ 21:45 - 22:08 ! Thanks for that!
Taking a class with the Minnesota Bonsai Society in a few months and am super excited :D
Thank you for all the awesome, free info you give out Bjorn!