Fantastic to hear about the mental framework you've developed while wiring these wonderful trees. I felt like this was a really original voice and approach, look forward to more of your videos.
Thank you very much for your reply. I understand better why when I look at the old prunus mums from Japan, I don't see a grafting point. in europe they are grafted high on prunus, the bark of which has a different appearance, it takes so many years for a good result. I wonder if the prunus mums could be layered on air, to save time? your video work is of very good quality and your comments are very interesting. thank you and good continuation I will watch with interest your future video. CH
If ever field grown trees were grafted, it was many years ago and you cannot see the original grafting point. They can be airlayered as well, but typically I only see it done on younger material before the bark becomes craggy. It seems that the older it becomes the less chance of success layering. Thank you! Please be sure to share so I can continue making more 😊
This was one of the most interesting bonsai videos I’ve seen in a long time! There isn’t a ton of video information about really old material like this outside of Japan, so I love that you’re doing this. Is the approach to wiring you mentioned unique to older deciduous material or do you see it elsewhere? I don’t seem to see a lot of discussion on whether or not wire needs to have any aesthetic appeal, so hearing someone say “nah this is purely functional” is new.
Glad to hear it's appreciated! It's case by case, but this advice generally applies to deciduous. Given the nature of this work specifically, I didn't talk about how to style the tree. I think that improvement of the tree should be the focus, so protecting branches, especially these old craggy ones needs to be a priority. If it was going to be displayed or sold, then surely we would focus on the wiring being as pretty as possible.
Today I (tried to) wired a few branches that were growing at weird angles on a Cornus florida in my landscape (just with some ordinary copper I had lying around). Can I leave them over winter? How long does it take for the branches to 'set'?
Keep an eye on them as we enter fall, branches will still be thickening until winter. You may begin to see some biting in early spring as the branches will thicken quickly once the leaves. Some of them may hold their positions if the wire is removed in early spring. If they still need adjustments at that time it's good to use guy wires you gently pull branches down.
@Bonsai Harmony Great informative video keep up your good work! Can I please ask you the ideal time/season to repot or graft Mume ...Would you repot and graft at the same time?? Thanks in advance Regards Marlon
Hey Marlon! Repotting can be done after flowering, and as the leaf Buds first start to open. Grafting is also generally done after flowering but I have also heard of it being done in fall, refer to others in you climate area if you can! Thank you!
@@BonsaiHarmony thanks for getting back.to me so soon, great info on repotting and grafting. Which would you recommend for higher success rate, approach or scion graft. Cheers! Marlon
While I'm sure approach would work, we have done, And I have seen scion grafting done with great success. Scions from the soft wood tips from previous year, with two or three leaf buds present.
Thank you very much for this wonderful video. I like this trees, there are few in Europe, it's damage. Can you tell me, please, are old prunus mume grafted in japan?
Thank you! Happy to share them. Yes many of them are grafted, typically when they are seedlings, and again when the branches become to long or weak as the tree ages.
Bro…somehow this is my first time seeing your channel. Was just scrolling your IG and thinking, dude, he should be doing long form videos…have a YT search. Of course it already existed. So glad to find it…YT, you didn’t you recommended this already?! 😂❤ 🪴 🍁
Can't say how much I appreciate the honest, valuable information shared with no nonsense in this video. Cheers, ganbatte.
Cheers to you!
It's exciting to see these famous trees get heavier work done on them like this. They look beautiful
It's terrifying to be the one to do it!
@@BonsaiHarmony I'm pretty sure if I broke a branch on one of these trees, my soul would literally exit my body 😂
The stress is real 🙃
Fantastic to hear about the mental framework you've developed while wiring these wonderful trees. I felt like this was a really original voice and approach, look forward to more of your videos.
Thank you for such a thoughtful response. I spend a lot of time in my own head, I hope my ideas can help or encourage others!
Love seeing the older trees being worked on.
Fascinating! Great work! Looking forward to more videos!
It's a delicate and stressful process but there's a lot to learn from the old trees. Thank you!
Your videos are such a joy to watch! Your perspective is really valuable.. I hope you can keep updating.
Circumstances have prevented me from uploading more but I'll keep doing what I can when I can!
Fantastic video! Love the blend of humility and practical know-how. I’m subscribing.
Thank you so much! Just sharing what I learn as I go. There's no right answer for bonsai. Everyone has to find what works for them.
Great video, and such lovely trees 👍😊
Thank you!
These are wonderful. I want to see more. Thank you so much!
Glad you like them, I will be posting consistently this year 🙂
Hello. Thank you so much for your information about Prunus mume. 👍
Of course! Happy to share! Thank you 😊
Greats explanation thanks.dude
No problem! Thank you!
Simply bonsailicious
Thank you very much for your reply. I understand better why when I look at the old prunus mums from Japan, I don't see a grafting point. in europe they are grafted high on prunus, the bark of which has a different appearance, it takes so many years for a good result. I wonder if the prunus mums could be layered on air, to save time? your video work is of very good quality and your comments are very interesting. thank you and good continuation I will watch with interest your future video. CH
If ever field grown trees were grafted, it was many years ago and you cannot see the original grafting point.
They can be airlayered as well, but typically I only see it done on younger material before the bark becomes craggy. It seems that the older it becomes the less chance of success layering.
Thank you! Please be sure to share so I can continue making more 😊
Amazing...
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you very informative , what sort of soil mix ratio do you use for apricot please ,
The mix now is 2:1:1 of Akadama, lava rock and river sand/crushed granite. Pumice also works well as a substitute for the river sand.
This was one of the most interesting bonsai videos I’ve seen in a long time! There isn’t a ton of video information about really old material like this outside of Japan, so I love that you’re doing this.
Is the approach to wiring you mentioned unique to older deciduous material or do you see it elsewhere? I don’t seem to see a lot of discussion on whether or not wire needs to have any aesthetic appeal, so hearing someone say “nah this is purely functional” is new.
Glad to hear it's appreciated!
It's case by case, but this advice generally applies to deciduous. Given the nature of this work specifically, I didn't talk about how to style the tree. I think that improvement of the tree should be the focus, so protecting branches, especially these old craggy ones needs to be a priority. If it was going to be displayed or sold, then surely we would focus on the wiring being as pretty as possible.
Today I (tried to) wired a few branches that were growing at weird angles on a Cornus florida in my landscape (just with some ordinary copper I had lying around). Can I leave them over winter? How long does it take for the branches to 'set'?
Keep an eye on them as we enter fall, branches will still be thickening until winter. You may begin to see some biting in early spring as the branches will thicken quickly once the leaves.
Some of them may hold their positions if the wire is removed in early spring. If they still need adjustments at that time it's good to use guy wires you gently pull branches down.
Please show a short of that badass Stewartia you've been working on.
I will have a spring maintenance video of it out before spring 😊
Hi I cant find ume trees in my country do you think i can use the normal apricot that you eat for a bonsai
Any tree that grows bark can be turned into bonsai so I'd say it's worth a shot!
@Bonsai Harmony
Great informative video keep up your good work!
Can I please ask you the ideal time/season to repot or graft Mume ...Would you repot and graft at the same time??
Thanks in advance
Regards
Marlon
Hey Marlon!
Repotting can be done after flowering, and as the leaf Buds first start to open.
Grafting is also generally done after flowering but I have also heard of it being done in fall, refer to others in you climate area if you can!
Thank you!
@@BonsaiHarmony thanks for getting back.to me so soon, great info on repotting and grafting.
Which would you recommend for higher success rate, approach or scion graft.
Cheers!
Marlon
While I'm sure approach would work, we have done, And I have seen scion grafting done with great success. Scions from the soft wood tips from previous year, with two or three leaf buds present.
@@BonsaiHarmony great info much appreciated 👍🏽
Thank you so much
Cheers
Marlon
@@marlsl652 Any time! Happy to help!
Thank you very much for this wonderful video. I like this trees, there are few in Europe, it's damage.
Can you tell me, please, are old prunus mume grafted in japan?
or rather, can the prunus mume variety live in a pot with its own root?
Thank you! Happy to share them. Yes many of them are grafted, typically when they are seedlings, and again when the branches become to long or weak as the tree ages.
Of course, they make great bonsai which can live in a pot for over 100 years if cared for properly.
梅花?
I will have a follow up video showing the flowers 🌸💮
Bro…somehow this is my first time seeing your channel. Was just scrolling your IG and thinking, dude, he should be doing long form videos…have a YT search. Of course it already existed. So glad to find it…YT, you didn’t you recommended this already?! 😂❤ 🪴 🍁