RAKUYO’s Deciduous Bonsai Channel
RAKUYO’s Deciduous Bonsai Channel
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Defoliation Pro Tip - How to Quickly Defoliate Your Bonsai
In this video, Andrew shares a simple trick to help you defoliate bonsai like trident maples very quickly to speed up your deciduous bonsai practice.
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Видео

Compound Leaf cutting on Wisteria Bonsai
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.14 часов назад
In this video, Andrew shares the summer technique to help develop wisteria bonsai during the growing season via compound leaf-cutting. Support the Pacific Bonsai Expo here: pacificbonsaiexpo.org Get bonsai tools and supplies here: www.rakuyobonsai.com/products To learn more Andrew or RAKUYO, visit our website: www.rakuyobonsai.com Study deciduous bonsai with us at RAKUYO: www.rakuyobonsai.com/t...
How We Made Our Pedestals
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.19 часов назад
In this video, Andrew shares the materials and process utilized to create our steel bonsai pedestals here at RAKUYO-en. Support the Pacific Bonsai Expo here: pacificbonsaiexpo.org Get bonsai tools and supplies here: store.bonsaitonight.com?sca_ref=5421097.DOEHI3B7TL To learn more Andrew or RAKUYO, visit our website: www.rakuyobonsai.com Study deciduous bonsai with us at RAKUYO: www.rakuyobonsai...
Wound Reactivation for Deciduous Bonsai
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.День назад
In this video, Andrew shares how to jumpstart a callus to reactive healing wounds on deciduous bonsai. Andrew also shares the history on this outstanding trident maple bonsai and how it has quickly progressed here at RAKUYO-en and demonstrates how to reactive some wounds on this special tree. Get bonsai tools and supplies here: www.rakuyobonsai.com/products To learn more Andrew or RAKUYO, visit...
When to Stop Trimming Deciduous Bonsai
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.День назад
In this video, Andrew shares a very important yet rarely covered tip about when to stop trimming deciduous bonsai in the end of the growing season. Like decandling on pines, the timing for this tip depends on your location, but with good timing we can assure that the regrowth on our deciduous bonsai has an opportunity to regrow, set buds and lignify before cold and dormancy arrive in autumn. Su...
2 Watering Tips from RAKUYO
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.14 дней назад
In this video, Andrew shares 2 important watering tips that we use to maintain some of the healthiest deciduous bonsai in North America and keep them healthy during the hottest summer temperatures. First, we water often and water everything at the start of a hot day to get the plants well hydrated before the heat arrives, and water freely without checking during the hottest days. Second, we Ham...
Come see this Shishigashira at the 2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo!
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.14 дней назад
In this video Andrew shares his excitement for the upcoming Pacific Bonsai Expo on October 26th-27th in Oakland, California. Supporting the Expo means supporting quality bonsai, supporting the bonsai community, and supporting amazing vendors. You can support the Pacific Bonsai Expo by attending the Friday Night Reception, or by purchasing a weekend pass, day pass, afternoon pass, T-shirt, Exhib...
Full Sun For Spring Deciduous Bonsai
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.3 месяца назад
In this video Andrew shares why deciduous bonsai need to be in full sun as they are leafing out in the spring. Get bonsai tools and supplies here: www.rakuyobonsai.com/products To learn more Andrew or RAKUYO, visit our website: www.rakuyobonsai.com Study deciduous bonsai with us at RAKUYO: www.rakuyobonsai.com/teaching Follow us on Instagram: rakuyo_bonsai
How to Remove Flowers on Winter Hazel Bonsai, and Other Tips for Corylopsis...
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.5 месяцев назад
In this video Andrew shares why and demonstrates how to safely remove flowers on winter hazel bonsai, and also talks about why everyone should have a winter hazel on their deciduous bonsai bench. A few other tips and tricks for winter hazel and other deciduous bonsai sneak their way in to, hope you enjoy this episode! Get bonsai tools and supplies here: www.rakuyobonsai.com/products To learn mo...
Deciduous Conifers at RAKUYO Bonsai
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.5 месяцев назад
In this video Andrew shares some of the deciduous conifers at RAKUYO bonsai and discusses his plans for their development. Check out our new bald cypress bonsai, as well as a couple dawn redwoods showing a diversity of form. We're on the hunt to add more deciduous conifers to the garden to help provide more high-level education on the deciduous conifer group. We also introduce Birch, the newest...
The best method for prepping a bonsai pot!
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.5 месяцев назад
In this video Andrew shares 3 ways (good, better, and best) to secure drainage screen in a bonsai pot before repotting. This is practiced by Andrew Robson at Rakuyo Bonsai and Michael Hagedorn of Crataegus Bonsai, who learned it from Shinji Suzuki while studying at the world's best bonsai garden in Japan. Secure your drainage screen while saving time and money and providing the best functionabi...
Shohin School's 2024 Winter Seminar
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.6 месяцев назад
In this video Andrew shares photos and highlights from the 2024 Shohin School Winter Seminar with special guest Daisaku Nomoto from Japan. Daisaku is a shohin master and award winning bonsai artist with a passion for shohin bonsai, and has come to Portland for the second year in a row to passionately share his knowledge of shohin bonsai with our growing shohin community. Shohin School was found...
Deciduous Favorites from the 2022 Pacific Bonsai Expo
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.6 месяцев назад
In this video Andrew shares his favorite deciduous bonsai from the 2022 Pacific Bonsai Expo, that took place in Oakland, California on November 12-13, 2022 at the historic Bridgeyard. While there were many fantastic deciduous bonsai on display at the exhibit, these were a few that stuck out to us at RAKUYO. We finish the video by sharing a few bonsai that we were honored to display at this hist...
Why We Remove Winter Beech Leaves
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.6 месяцев назад
In this video Andrew defoliates a beech forest and talks about marcescence in plants, and why we need to remove marcescent leaves from beech bonsai. To learn more about us, visit our website: www.rakuyobonsai.com Study deciduous bonsai with us at RAKUYO: www.rakuyobonsai.com/teaching Follow us on Instagram: rakuyo_bonsai
Ultimate Guide to Bonsai Winter Protection: How to Survive an Arctic Blast
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.6 месяцев назад
In this video Andrew shares tips he's learned from years of being a bonsai professional to keep bonsai safe in winter and to help them weather tough winter storms and arctic blasts. Do these few simple things and winter care is easy for bonsai! Thanks to our local helpers and volunteers who helped up prepare and secure the garden for the arctic blast recently, we have an incredible bonsai commu...
Is It Time to Start Giving Names to Some Deciduous Bonsai???
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Is It Time to Start Giving Names to Some Deciduous Bonsai???
Two Things You Should Know About Rough Bark Japanese Maples: Arakawa and Nishikigawa
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Two Things You Should Know About Rough Bark Japanese Maples: Arakawa and Nishikigawa
From Bonsai Exhibit to Wooden Box: Why We Moved This Winterberry To A Grow-box
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.6 месяцев назад
From Bonsai Exhibit to Wooden Box: Why We Moved This Winterberry To A Grow-box
Don't Cross Wires on Bonsai: Do This Instead and Plan Ahead!!!
Просмотров 3 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Don't Cross Wires on Bonsai: Do This Instead and Plan Ahead!!!
Idealism vs. Realism in Bonsai Art
Просмотров 7 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Idealism vs. Realism in Bonsai Art
Let's Improve This Birch
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Let's Improve This Birch
3 Tips for Growing Birch Bonsai
Просмотров 6 тыс.7 месяцев назад
3 Tips for Growing Birch Bonsai
Christmas Chojubai Bonsai
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Christmas Chojubai Bonsai
$100 Stewartia Bonsai from Nursery Stock
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.7 месяцев назад
$100 Stewartia Bonsai from Nursery Stock
Why Display a Pre-Bonsai?
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Why Display a Pre-Bonsai?

Комментарии

  • @marnoster
    @marnoster 3 часа назад

    Bailley got a friend! Congrats buddy!

  • @Feed..The...Needy444
    @Feed..The...Needy444 17 часов назад

    Hi Andrew..how many times do u defoliate you're trident bonsai in a season?great content👍

  • @silvanaturalis
    @silvanaturalis День назад

    I discovered this method for myself when defoliating my field maples this year, it saved hours!

  • @cesarurb
    @cesarurb День назад

    Short and precise… thank you Andrew! Love your dogs too 🎉

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai День назад

      My pleasure, and thanks! They're great garden companions

  • @SultonBonsai
    @SultonBonsai День назад

    Nice bonsai....👍👍👍

  • @backbudbonsai
    @backbudbonsai День назад

    I wish I could attend!! It sounds like it’ll be amazing! Keep up the great work, Andrew

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai День назад

      Hope to see you at a future expo!

  • @kl5818
    @kl5818 2 дня назад

    👍

  • @kl5818
    @kl5818 2 дня назад

    👍

  • @Gonecrazy666
    @Gonecrazy666 3 дня назад

    Hi Andrew, I’m in zone 9B in Northern California, I got leaf scorch the past few weeks because the prolonged heat on my Japanese Maples so I’ll try the overhead watering you describe, thanks and keep up the good work👍🏻

  • @mangtwi
    @mangtwi 3 дня назад

    Hey Andrew, same timeline window for collecting air layers right?

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai День назад

      Yes, and the earlier the better!

  • @Joe-nj3bb
    @Joe-nj3bb 3 дня назад

    There's a wisteria tree in the backyard here in Connecticut that is intertwined with the fence. Last time I looked at it, it had seedpods. I've never seen one as a potted plant before since I mostly focus on orchid growing. I wonder how often something like this has to be repotted.

  • @snitsarts
    @snitsarts 4 дня назад

    Thank you. Very useful information.

  • @BackyardBonsaiAustralia
    @BackyardBonsaiAustralia 4 дня назад

    TLC wants to release a new song with you no stubs

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 4 дня назад

      I'd take those 430 million views!

  • @jmyers2897
    @jmyers2897 5 дней назад

    lovin the channel andrew.. what time of year do you treat big wounds? how many times a year do you reactivate the wound? thanks

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 4 дня назад

      Mid to late summer, and just once a year

  • @shivangnisharma9448
    @shivangnisharma9448 5 дней назад

    Crisp, relevant information 👍🏻

  • @LouFarrell
    @LouFarrell 5 дней назад

    Would you use the same procedure on a trumpet vine. I have a flat of scraggly 3 year old vines that need to be tightened up.

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 4 дня назад

      Yes absolutely, it's good for any compound leaf plant

  • @mattbrennan647
    @mattbrennan647 6 дней назад

    Great information. When would be the latest time in the growing season to apply this technique?

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 6 дней назад

      See our video here, it applies to this as well: ruclips.net/video/mZtUIUxWVoc/видео.html

  • @TheBonsaiZone
    @TheBonsaiZone 6 дней назад

    What a cool tree, thanks, a really good video!!

  • @rin7074
    @rin7074 6 дней назад

    love the channel, great video

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 6 дней назад

      Thanks for following along, happy to hear!

  • @michelanliker9578
    @michelanliker9578 6 дней назад

    Hi Andrew - how are you fixing them into the ground? Are they cemented? How deep do you go for having a stable pedestal? Thanks for sharing some insights. Greetings from Switzerland !

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 6 дней назад

      They're sunk in 2-3 feet into the ground with concrete

  • @Tore1972Wisdom
    @Tore1972Wisdom 7 дней назад

    Clever design and i like the rusty effect.

  • @MujoNatureArt
    @MujoNatureArt 7 дней назад

    Thanks for the video. Never knew this about final pruning 8ish weeks out before leaf drop. Thanks a lot!

  • @Dr.Smackadoo
    @Dr.Smackadoo 7 дней назад

    How long did it take to get that thick?

  • @Kelsko
    @Kelsko 7 дней назад

    I would love to have own display like yours one day, for now I just use my trusty milk crates and steel mesh

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 7 дней назад

      This was a long time coming for me too, hope you can build a nice display in the future too!

  • @Slippedndipped
    @Slippedndipped 8 дней назад

    Excellent Thanks!

  • @tomnyein
    @tomnyein 8 дней назад

    Any thoughts on drainage and rust mitigation?

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 8 дней назад

      We embrace the rust, and with the plates on top no water gets inside

  • @DarthMasiah
    @DarthMasiah 8 дней назад

    oh yes. secret of shaolin poles

  • @Alex-ip1dn
    @Alex-ip1dn 8 дней назад

    Awesome advice! Thank you.

  • @Alex-ip1dn
    @Alex-ip1dn 8 дней назад

    I appreciate you representing deciduous bonsai. I live in colorado and my entire bonsai collection has been from native nursery stock gathered over the years.

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 8 дней назад

      Awesome, happy to do it! We need more aspen bonsai!

  • @rodrigopletsch8933
    @rodrigopletsch8933 9 дней назад

    Belo exemplar ❤

  • @Feed..The...Needy444
    @Feed..The...Needy444 9 дней назад

    Hi Andrew..wander if you can help me..I was watching u do a seminar on golden state bonsai and you said u fed using biogold through liquid feed..what is the ratio per gram of fertilizer u use to make up the feed...really enjoying the content and ur way of teaching us easy in the ears😂👍

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 8 дней назад

      I use mostly miracle gro now and microdose a little each time every time I water

  • @lolpwndk
    @lolpwndk 9 дней назад

    Hey Andrew, when should we reactivate wounds? I've noticed my cut putty has "cracked" on cuts made in spring, indicating that i've got some nice healing going on. Is this the time to reactivate the wounds, or should i wait till spring again?

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 8 дней назад

      I usually do it once a year, and always start it in the middle of the growing seasons

  • @gs7605
    @gs7605 9 дней назад

    Great video Andrew! Can't wait to see what awards this tree will win in a couple years.

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 9 дней назад

      Time to get back to work and make that happen!

  • @Tore1972Wisdom
    @Tore1972Wisdom 9 дней назад

    Amazing in just 5 years. I do agree that sumo trees, with short branches and triangle canopy looks unnatural.

  • @TheBonsaiZone
    @TheBonsaiZone 9 дней назад

    Thanks Andrew, great video and tree! Would you ever consider making a multi branch apex on the tree, spreading the crown a little wider, going even more on the natural style?!!

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 9 дней назад

      I don't think that would be the best thing for the more traditional trunk on this one, but we will be building the crown a bit wider and getting it as natural as we can

    • @TheBonsaiZone
      @TheBonsaiZone 9 дней назад

      @@rakuyobonsai Thanks, it's a great looking tree!!!

  • @razor2ts
    @razor2ts 9 дней назад

    Great video, thank you, how often and when should you reactivate the wound?

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 9 дней назад

      As many times as needed about once a year until it closes

    • @razor2ts
      @razor2ts 5 дней назад

      @@rakuyobonsai Thank you :-)

  • @Paul-z7b
    @Paul-z7b 10 дней назад

    Excellent Andrew, I may be coming from the uk 🙏🏽 just trying to get the ball rolling

  • @Paul-z7b
    @Paul-z7b 10 дней назад

    Excellent Andrew, I may be coming from the uk 🙏🏽 just trying to get the ball rolling

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 10 дней назад

      That's great, I'm hearing we'll have some great international attendance this year!

  • @greenpropscanada
    @greenpropscanada 10 дней назад

    Very nice tree and information! Can't wait to get my own trident.

  • @sanitychelle
    @sanitychelle 10 дней назад

    Great video, and nice little guest star popping in there.

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 10 дней назад

      He loves being where the action is!

  • @0xChef-l2d
    @0xChef-l2d 10 дней назад

    great tree, excellent work

  • @trey2746
    @trey2746 10 дней назад

    What percentage shade net are you using for the summer to protect your trees?

  • @Feed..The...Needy444
    @Feed..The...Needy444 10 дней назад

    Thanks for that information Andrew...can you please spell the cut paste in English please?

    • @nmhansen
      @nmhansen 10 дней назад

      Kirikuchi it’s a green liquid. It’s available on Bonsai Tonight’s website.

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 10 дней назад

      Kirikuchi

  • @jeffhurst4744
    @jeffhurst4744 10 дней назад

    Very informative. Did not fully know all your points on wound healing on deciduous trees. Thanks.

  • @RachelDavis
    @RachelDavis 10 дней назад

    How/where do you buy a chunky maple? Do you just have to be “in it”

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 10 дней назад

      Yeah going to as many vendor areas helps, we'll have some great material for sale at the Pacific Bonsai Expo later this year!

    • @Tore1972Wisdom
      @Tore1972Wisdom 9 дней назад

      You can buy lots of them on Bonsai Plaza.

  • @AlexBraunton
    @AlexBraunton 10 дней назад

    Excellent video and information Andrew, thank you. Have you ever used the self adhesive aluminium foil for healing wounds?

  • @DarthMasiah
    @DarthMasiah 10 дней назад

    looks great. I've noticed the callus on my kotohime chops doesn't stop moving through the growing season.

  • @Kfcdrivethru
    @Kfcdrivethru 10 дней назад

    What a hilarious and informative video, love it! 😂😂

  • @hewhogotrizz
    @hewhogotrizz 10 дней назад

    Amazing video !! Quick question, at 1:16 why are these branches defoliated in this manner ? (leaving only the tips) . Im really curious :)

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 10 дней назад

      It was to push more energy into the elongation and hence thicken the branches faster

  • @snitsarts
    @snitsarts 10 дней назад

    I'm so glad to see you back! Thanks for the new video!

    • @rakuyobonsai
      @rakuyobonsai 10 дней назад

      Thanks, making more videos as time allows