What to do, when to do it and on what species to manage growth in pines in bonsai

In this video I discuss the most up-to-date modern approach to follow to manage and balance growth in a multitude of pine species commonly used in bonsai taking advantage of their natural growth habits. Use the Table of Contents below to jump to specific sections in the video.
1. What makes a pine Multi-flush (Japanese Black and Red pines)? 1:18
2. Growth management in Multi-flush pines 2:37
3. Short-needle single flush pines (Mugo, Scott's, shore, lodgepole, jack pines) 6:34
4. Long-needle single flush pines (5 needle pines: Japanese White Pine, Limber, Eastern White Pine ) 14:59
5. Long-needle single flush pines (2 needle pines: Ponderosa pine) 20:12
6. Summary and additional comments 27:49
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[@davidjohnson7508]

Very comprehensive video on pine growth management using Ryan Neil's techniques. Well done.

[@rafi_N]

Thank you David

[@lakeelsinorebonsai1203]

Thanks for sharing! I follow Ryan Neil’s too! Well done my friend! 👍👍

[@rafi_N]

Thank you Mel! Awesome. If you ever come to Montreal, we'll share a beer together and talk bonsai in my garden.

[@lakeelsinorebonsai1203]

That's for sure my friend! I like beers😃😃

[@mikeashexperience9602]

Dope Video! Sending blessing your way, Keep inspiring!🎒🙌🏻

[@rafi_N]

Thanks!

[@chinookwind8535]

I think Scots pines are multi flush they sure Back bud

[@rafi_N]

Hi Ken, as far as I am aware Scots are short needle single flush. That is to say, if they are decandled they will produce a second set of buds but these will not reliably grow in that season, only the following year. So by decandling a single flush you will simply loose a year to have again buds in the same place as before essentially. If you pinch the candle or prune post hardening you will have buds at the terminal cut site but again these will only grow the following year. This is the information I have. Perhaps if the tree is extremely full of energy and it is decandled early enough the second flush may grow. It is a possibility but I think the point about multi flush pines is that they reliably produce a second flush that grows. If you have information otherwise, I would love to read about it. Thank you very much for your comment.

[@chinookwind8535]

@@rafi_N yes I listened to Ryan Neil and he said single flush for Scots I did decandle one of mine and man it shot out buds and half the needle size so yes not candles but aggressive budding back