Thick trunk bonsai? Split Trunk Literati style

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  • Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
  • The purpose of this video is to show you what you can do if you have a large or ugly trunk.
    I split the trunk of this Prune in two making two very different literati style bonsai.
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  • @Tiger313NL
    @Tiger313NL 4 года назад +137

    Peter: "I think I'm going to do something drastic." Me: "Uh oh, here we go!" That did not disappoint! :D

  • @TheCalcarAvis
    @TheCalcarAvis 3 года назад +29

    i need only one thing in my life: an update on those trees.

  • @kn544
    @kn544 4 года назад +30

    The battle scream when he cut off the branch was impressive

  • @HollerHunter
    @HollerHunter 4 года назад +127

    Here I am using tweezers to pinch the buds off my pine and Peter just chops his tree in half with a cleaver. What is happening.

  • @selfmade6142
    @selfmade6142 4 года назад +45

    I have been dealing with bonsai and the associated work techniques for around 35 years. I have never seen that anywhere. I am happy to have learned something new again.

    • @arnes.7945
      @arnes.7945 2 года назад +1

      If you are on mobile: I see a lot of this technique in the RUclips shorts.

  • @lesliehilesgardener6959
    @lesliehilesgardener6959 2 года назад +2

    This guy ceases to. Amaze me ..no fears just a tree

  • @nicolasperraud2873
    @nicolasperraud2873 3 года назад +29

    "Now I'm goint to take my cleaver back and clean it because I have to cut a duck this evening....", I love this man!

  • @Seventenths
    @Seventenths 4 года назад +158

    “I’ve literally done nothing to this tree except split it” 😂

  • @TheGaMeL0rD
    @TheGaMeL0rD 4 года назад +18

    This is probably the boldest decision in making a bonsai I´ve ever seen. Thanks for sharing this inspiring piece of art!

  • @jennifertucker107
    @jennifertucker107 4 года назад +182

    I'm surprised the trees don't die, of fright, when they see Peter .

    • @genner-vincenthodgson5177
      @genner-vincenthodgson5177 3 года назад +2

      OK, that one made me chuckle out loud at 1:00am.
      I genuinely feel bad for the trees and just want to sing them a lullaby now after the trauma it suffered😂

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  • @VinciecBonsaiJourney
    @VinciecBonsaiJourney 4 года назад +40

    Now I have liter(ati)ily seen everything! Never thought one could even consider this. Thank you Peter for showing such variety in working with bonsai, it is truly inspiring!

  • @daveclarke4875
    @daveclarke4875 4 года назад +15

    “Look at that beautiful split down the middle!” 😂😱😳

  • @lefthandluke8923
    @lefthandluke8923 4 года назад +3

    Not gonna lie... I thought a couple of times Peter had lost his mind on this one. But he's the master! Certainly method to the madness. Love it!

    • @lefthandluke8923
      @lefthandluke8923 4 года назад

      Peter - Just incredible. Please give us an update on these trees when they leaf out. Thanks so much!

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 4 года назад +2

      @@lefthandluke8923 - I sure will. One of those trees has just been sold - ie - reserved.

  • @allypayne2755
    @allypayne2755 4 года назад +8

    You see the beauty in a tree where others can’t, thank you for your inspirational videos

  • @barload
    @barload 4 года назад +152

    It's amazing how much 'torture' a plant can withstand. I'd love to see this tree this time next year.

    • @leoi3031
      @leoi3031 4 года назад +17

      Read 'hidden life of trees'. Answer, probably. They grow away from things that damage them, justbas we would move our hands from heat. Likely due to pain receptors.
      This tree will probably die from infection. Trunk innards exposed, roots messed with and branches cut all in one. Typically we say only one insult per season!

    • @nicolapislor1665
      @nicolapislor1665 4 года назад

      🤣😂🤣

    • @barit924
      @barit924 4 года назад +12

      @@leoi3031 - I'm trusting Mr. Chan on this --I think he would say the struggle creates character!

    • @caydenhoward273
      @caydenhoward273 4 года назад +3

      @@leoi3031 So do viruses, but they're not alive. torture implies there is pain to the object

    • @edzejandehaan9265
      @edzejandehaan9265 4 года назад +13

      @@leoi3031 You do realize you need a nervous system to have use for pain receptors? The fenomenon "pain' is a product of a nervous system, when you don't have a brain you need pain receptors even less than a fish needs a bycicle.

  • @hanzifaction
    @hanzifaction 4 года назад +16

    Amazing! Never would’ve thought to spilt the entire tree. They turned out great, so much character

  • @heirtothedrip
    @heirtothedrip 4 года назад +54

    Peter's going crazy with this Corona virus stuff going on and I love it

    • @sarcasmismyname8794
      @sarcasmismyname8794 4 года назад

      @Dog Face Pony Soldier... price

    • @johnturner3455
      @johnturner3455 4 года назад +1

      When you've got as many trees as Peter, you'd be incredibly dull not to get crazy once in a while 😂

  • @matejrojc7972
    @matejrojc7972 4 года назад +15

    I'm quite used to see some extreme moves by Peter from time to time but this is on a whole new level :D

  • @dashanthonyflagg9562
    @dashanthonyflagg9562 4 года назад +6

    hands down my all time favorite tutorial on Bonsai. both trees came out spot on. it's humbling watching a master at work.

  • @GleichUmDieEcke
    @GleichUmDieEcke 4 года назад +5

    I feel like I've learned more in the last month just watching these videos than I have in the last decade of figuring things out on my own.
    Absolutely wonderful.

  • @MidniteSan
    @MidniteSan 4 года назад +36

    Now that something I've never tried before,. wish to see more updates on them trees please Peter. Until the next one, stay safe to all...cheers

    • @snoutysnouterson
      @snoutysnouterson 4 года назад +3

      Definitely want to see updates on these too!

  • @tolbaszy8067
    @tolbaszy8067 4 года назад +21

    "Trees that struggle to survive the storm" - but maybe not the hand of man, unless it's the hand of Peter Chan! Brilliant!

  • @mynala110
    @mynala110 4 года назад +2

    From a straight stump of a tree to possibly my favorite Peter creation ever! Quite wonderful and amazing!!!! Thank you Peter!!!

  • @derschnuff4565
    @derschnuff4565 4 года назад +2

    Stay healthy Peter! We love you!

  • @justinoffner3670
    @justinoffner3670 4 года назад +13

    That was so bold and interesting and fun to watch. I can hardly make the decision to cut off a branch or two when needed and you split that tree without pause. Hope to see the Progress of those next year.

  • @cirilloz
    @cirilloz 3 года назад +1

    Holy Moly, That's just amazing how he just does this. I never thought a tree could survive a split. The end result is just lovely again.

  • @54114142
    @54114142 4 года назад +83

    I wonder if the flimsy tree will survive. An update in two weeks and a year would be cool!

  • @sophiaangelini4368
    @sophiaangelini4368 4 года назад +1

    Thank you, Master Chan, for the dramatic trunk splitting with your thinking and beautiful result.

  • @remilerolle4048
    @remilerolle4048 Год назад +2

    My favorite peter's vídeo.
    More about carpentry but he's a genius!
    I'm really curious about how are doing theses 2 trees.

  • @taterbug429
    @taterbug429 4 года назад +19

    He is so good at what he does. I have a greater respect for the bonsaist that use what they have at hand. Thanks Peter!

  • @johnswatching4156
    @johnswatching4156 4 года назад +6

    And people laughed when I took out my reciprocating saw. Now I'll need to add a cleaver to my bonsai toolbox. Way to go, Peter!

  • @gailc3334
    @gailc3334 4 года назад

    I have seen this twice and still enjoy what you have made from this tree. Peter I enjoy your video's and never tire of watching. Learning more each time. I now find another use for my cleaver that I never use anymore.

  • @waruiboya2575
    @waruiboya2575 4 года назад

    You're like an old familiar uncle. Love watching your videos.

  • @stuff6218
    @stuff6218 4 года назад +7

    Well, that was the most drastic thing I've seen you do! Please do an update on these trees when/if they recover.

  • @silentgrove7670
    @silentgrove7670 4 года назад +28

    I imagine when you have done hundreds of trees you get a lot of courage to try drastic things. I hope we can see both these trees next year. I am no expert and I wonder if the thinner of the two will survive. I hope so as it has such a dramatic character.

  • @maryshoemaker7593
    @maryshoemaker7593 4 года назад +7

    That’s what a said a few months ago... you could make a beautiful tree or two.. out of anything alive!!! Well done Peter!!! Thanks for sharing!!

    • @edie944
      @edie944 4 года назад +4

      Master Teacher Chan can plant a broom handle and make it grow.

  • @gboetzer
    @gboetzer 4 года назад +1

    You sir... are a madman, and I love it! Amazing to watch you push the boundaries of what’s possible

  • @chinguchimp1357
    @chinguchimp1357 4 года назад +4

    " ... struggle to survive against all the storms." so, that means Peter is a storm! A true force of nature!

  • @osmium3691
    @osmium3691 4 года назад +106

    "I'm not happy with how this tree is turning out... IT MUST BE PUNISHED!"

    • @Ryomichi
      @Ryomichi 4 года назад +5

      “Punished with love” Chinese way.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 4 года назад +10

      No No - not punished but enhanced to its full potential.

    • @christiansanchez1486
      @christiansanchez1486 4 года назад

      Lol what’s your outlook on cosmetic surgery

    • @rx456
      @rx456 4 года назад

      We better stop mowing our lawns and stop producing fruit n veggies cos plants feel pain.

    • @adisuyanto8974
      @adisuyanto8974 3 года назад +1

      Don't you know that people kill millions large trees to make your tissue and toilet papers and many other things you use everyday.

  • @poples5799
    @poples5799 4 года назад +5

    Now these are two very interesting bonsai! I love them already, and would love to see updates on them in the future!

  • @edzejandehaan9265
    @edzejandehaan9265 4 года назад +8

    I am going to do something "a little" drastic...That's quite an understatement....
    Interesting video.

  • @sir648
    @sir648 4 года назад +2

    This is my favorite of your videos so far. I would love to see an update on these two trees next year. I look forward to doing this on a thick, plain trunk some day.

  • @TomTomTomTom538
    @TomTomTomTom538 4 года назад +36

    Ah the old Peter Chan meat cleaver trick, "HOY!"

  • @paullill5604
    @paullill5604 4 года назад +43

    16 weeks of breakfast with Peter.
    Stay safe
    Stay well

    • @Yehman125
      @Yehman125 4 года назад +4

      The David Attenborough of bonsai

  • @asianangie7209
    @asianangie7209 4 года назад +6

    Just when I thought I’ve seen everything! That was Amazing! Wow wow wow

  • @sonicboom1970
    @sonicboom1970 4 года назад

    Thanks for sharing. I began by making blackthorn walking sticks, ten years ago. That’s what got me started in Bonsai. I decided that every tree I took a stick from, I would gather some seeds each November, so I could give back to nature. It’s amazing that I cannot get them to survive in my garden, but they have taken in local wasteland., along with hawthorn. I never make Jin’s or Shari’s but they look so great on the blackthorn. Thanks again for posting.

  • @stevemartin8832
    @stevemartin8832 4 года назад +3

    Amazing! I have seen trees, oaks and cedars, get split by lightening and survive. Looks to me like these will. Congratulations!

  • @alaindavid2419
    @alaindavid2419 4 года назад +1

    Of course Peter, I enjoy the show. You never fail to amaze us with your techniques in making beautiful bonsai. I learned today from you on what I can do for my bonsai. Unique work of your hands. God bless you , always.

  • @germanliebana9572
    @germanliebana9572 4 года назад +1

    This is an artist’s job and a master class! Thanks Peter!

  • @acrocrab
    @acrocrab 3 года назад +1

    Amazing idea!
    Amazing execution!
    Which both come with the experience and wisdom Mr. Chan possesses. Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @sunfresh79
    @sunfresh79 Год назад +1

    I have to say WOW!!! Best one I have seen.

  • @criszf
    @criszf 2 года назад

    How wonderful, Peter! I've never seen anything like it. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ericaldana3233
    @ericaldana3233 4 года назад +1

    It’s refreshing to see someone be rough with bonsai. Took a cleaver to that bad boy!

  • @christophjanitzky1357
    @christophjanitzky1357 4 года назад +2

    I would love to see those two trees in a upcoming episode! Thx for sharing this... :)

  • @rickandrygel913
    @rickandrygel913 4 года назад +2

    It's so nice, I think I'll enjoy it twice.

  • @bastiv7806
    @bastiv7806 4 года назад +3

    poor cleaver! it will never be the same again! ^^

  • @andoionutdan9670
    @andoionutdan9670 Год назад +1

    you are a genius Peter

  • @dismian7
    @dismian7 4 года назад +3

    Love all the videos, there so many it is absolutely priceless! Thank you for sharing!

  • @laisa1956
    @laisa1956 4 года назад +15

    Sunday morning with Peter and coffee. Now off to go take care of my bonsai.

    • @samyoel5384
      @samyoel5384 4 года назад +1

      Everyday is a Sunday for me right now😉

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 4 года назад +4

      Have you got a cleaver ?

    • @laisa1956
      @laisa1956 4 года назад +2

      No I don't. My trees are way too small to be split in the middle, I am still working on getting thicker trunks so I can give this a try :-)

  • @IzonHow
    @IzonHow 4 года назад +2

    This was really interesting! didn't know you could just split a tree in half! Thanks Peter :)

  • @eliotdaoust3765
    @eliotdaoust3765 4 года назад +1

    Lovely idea, lovely result! I hope you will make a second video on those two trees later so we can see how they heal from that "surgery" haha! Thanks for taking the time to share you knoledge!

  • @briankavanagh7191
    @briankavanagh7191 4 года назад +11

    My first reaction was 😱 but then I remembered Peter did this technique on a Juniper I took to one of his work shops not quite as long but the juniper has been re-potted since with new growth on show. Just think how many of us have stuck plants/trees we dont like in the green bin, this is a new way of looking at ugly ducklings.

  • @kalayne6713
    @kalayne6713 4 года назад

    Now that's got to be Samurai Bonsai! I wonder if the tree is in as much shock as I am. Another Mr Chan original. Wow!

  • @highwayjim6672
    @highwayjim6672 2 месяца назад

    This is a very interesting artistic approach. It's fun to watch you Peter.

  • @sourcearun
    @sourcearun 4 года назад +1

    Peter goes all Dexter on this one!

  • @KarinMichelle
    @KarinMichelle Год назад +1

    I'd love to see these trees today!

  • @legocircus
    @legocircus 4 года назад +1

    One day I hope to have a fraction of the knowledge Peter has. I've watched Herons vids for a while now but I wasn't subbed. I just subbed. I love all the content.

  • @rayl7225
    @rayl7225 3 года назад +1

    “I am going to go clean it (cleaver) and cut a duck this evening.”
    I just love the humility of this Bonsai Master. Thank you for your humble, selfless, sincere and enjoyable video lessons!! Just what the world needs more of.

  • @literati100
    @literati100 4 года назад +15

    Its a good job trees cant run, there would be no trees left in the nursery, they would all of run away and be hiding from Peter the cleaver.

  • @lifeonthecensorship884
    @lifeonthecensorship884 4 года назад +4

    They look great surprisingly lol! The things I learn here always make me laugh! I hope your doing well and thanks for sharing.

  • @jimtorode9330
    @jimtorode9330 4 года назад +1

    Mr. Maverick at it again...a meat cleaver and a log splitter!!! I love that ends the video with a comment, "I've got to clean up the cleaver so I can use it on a duck later in the evening." :)

  • @mikelhansen2377
    @mikelhansen2377 4 года назад +6

    Sir you are amazing, so positive, calm and nice person. I wish you all the best!

  • @generedwine6863
    @generedwine6863 4 года назад

    Have now watched two of your videos this one and the one you did with two Alberta spruce trees. Fell in love with it immediately. By far the best bonsai videos seen so far. Will be devouring as many of these as I can find. Thank you so very much for producing and posting these and your great teaching methods.

  • @explorer2571
    @explorer2571 4 года назад +1

    As always Peter brings something unusual in bonsai world.i would love to see the follow up.

  • @Gardeningwithdushyant
    @Gardeningwithdushyant 4 года назад +1

    Very informative and step by step instructions....thanks to share

  • @alancunningham4274
    @alancunningham4274 4 года назад

    i think the end result is beautiful ,he makes my lock down just that bit more bearable

  • @plips71755
    @plips71755 4 года назад

    Master bonsai to master chef...prunus to duck. I hope we get to see these in the fall and then next spring. It just amazes me how he takes something that most of us would have thrower on the wood pile for the campfire - and turns it in to something quite unique and interesting. I think it will end up looking like it was struck by lightening or a heavy wind hit it. Well done!

  • @TheRainmanisback
    @TheRainmanisback 7 месяцев назад

    I didn't if know if I was going to be able to take all that punishment to the tree LOL, but in the... WOW! This man is a master

  • @chrisrigoni
    @chrisrigoni 4 года назад

    Really like the outcome here!! Thanks Peter!

  • @russsherwood5978
    @russsherwood5978 4 года назад +1

    PETER ! i almost had a heart attack when i seen you bring out the clever, i would never have thought any one could / would do this to a tree i was affraid the tree was ruined instead it was made into 2 beautiful trees,,,, be strong, be safe, and be blessed

    • @judysykes3656
      @judysykes3656 4 года назад

      russ sherwood yes my heart was pounding! Great stuff.

  • @mattbrennan647
    @mattbrennan647 4 года назад +1

    Congrats on the 150,000 subscribers. Love your content and philosophy. Thanks

  • @nairn1978
    @nairn1978 3 года назад +1

    Amazing that you still have all your fingers and toes!

  • @saulc8127
    @saulc8127 2 года назад

    I think this sort of video definitely deserves an update!

  • @GrizzlyGroundswell
    @GrizzlyGroundswell 4 года назад

    Froe or billhook would of worked the treat on that lovely split personality tree! You make the best videos, so glad to learn this!

  • @bonsaipiper3773
    @bonsaipiper3773 4 года назад +1

    The rain was an added bonus!

  • @clydeletreta6325
    @clydeletreta6325 3 года назад

    Wow Mr Chan, that was amazing! This is why I watch every video you ever made. Thank you again for sharing your passion with the world! 🤙♥️ Aloha from Kauai Hawaii.

  • @fucious70
    @fucious70 4 года назад +1

    This is amazing. Like a mad science project

  • @wood-youknowit
    @wood-youknowit 4 года назад

    Great fun! I am learning a lot. I am thinking of splitting a big mulberry tree I have. 🌲🌵🌳🍃🍀☘️🌾🌹

  • @shivangnisharma9448
    @shivangnisharma9448 Год назад +1

    How are these trees doing now? Please post an update if they haven’t been sold off. I thought I had seen all your videos but this gem popped up today ❤

  • @MrEdo320
    @MrEdo320 4 года назад +1

    Damn your voice is so peaceful!
    I watched your video before i sleep at night

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 4 года назад +1

      Dont do that - you will have nightmares.

    • @MrEdo320
      @MrEdo320 4 года назад

      peter chan hahahahhaaa...
      Yeah nightmares about some of my bonsai tree dead.

  • @MikeOxmellsGrimm8
    @MikeOxmellsGrimm8 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Peter for giving me some ideas for a few useless trees I dug up.

  • @hamock1
    @hamock1 3 месяца назад

    It's ben four years since I saw this video first. I hope you will give us an update on this or these trees. What an amazing piece of art!

  • @zeidlerei3906
    @zeidlerei3906 4 года назад +15

    Wow, I’m really curious how these trees will evolve. Amazing work!

    • @denniswhite166
      @denniswhite166 4 года назад +3

      Me too but being at an older age I will leave it to my grandson to see how this works out.

    • @denniswhite166
      @denniswhite166 4 года назад +2

      @@654wsj I hope you don't really slap your Mom but thanks for encouragement. I'll bet you end up saying the same things when you are her age - LOL

  • @HuongLe-gi5xn
    @HuongLe-gi5xn 4 года назад

    You are amazing Peter!

  • @dennispovloski8102
    @dennispovloski8102 2 года назад +1

    I'm just revisiting this video after 2 years. I would love to see how these trees are doing now. Is there an update video?

  • @malligator4
    @malligator4 2 года назад +1

    Did they live? Do you use any protectant on the exposed areas of the split?
    I find it frustrating that I often cannot find the plant species (in the USA) that you show in your videos.
    I'll keep trying. Thanks for the amazing video.

  • @venturarealestate9918
    @venturarealestate9918 2 года назад

    Wonderfull video! You never cease to amaze!

  • @michaeljijus980
    @michaeljijus980 4 года назад

    Dear Peter.
    That was seriously "drastic"!!!!
    My gosh. I crying behalf of that tree now!!
    Pardon.. Two trees
    😋😋😋

  • @KLAR_Creations
    @KLAR_Creations 3 года назад

    Peter, thank you for this inspiring video and how to think out of the box...! If you can not change something except it or break it totally,like the famous knot!

  • @alotofusers
    @alotofusers 4 года назад +1

    I would suggest to keep both trees near each other over the following months... May help with restoring their internal electromagnetic fields faster and aid in the final results. We definitely need a follow up on these now two trees' progress. Thank you Peter for showing us this technique.