I like Hornbeam they grow so fast. thanks peter you've got me into BONSAI & what a relaxing full time hobby, I fined myself talking to each bonsai I work on. A little music the day fly's
Hi Peter, always love your videos. Just wanted to comment on this one because the tree you are working on is one that my wife and I would call a wishing tree. Whenever we are walking in the woods and come across a tree with a hole in the side we stand at a distance and try to throw a pebble into the hole. If you get it into the hole then you get a wish, hence it's called a wishing tree. One time while visiting one of our favorite wishing trees my wife managed to get the first pebble straight in. But to our surprise a very indignant owl climbed out and flew off. So we don't use that tree anymore.
Fascinating to watch -- and with the narrative -- very educational and easy to understand why and where the plan for the tree is going. Really appreciate the videos and the artistic, practical, and learning that comes by your generousity.
I wouldn't know what to decide with that one, but sure was glad to see the hollowed trunk as the front..fine specimen and thx for sharing Peter, can't wait for the next one..cheers
Good Morning. Haste is the mother of all bonsai mistakes. You have a seedling, you shape it and you are happy because the branches come out in ideal places, you form the clouds, you let them grow, and one day you look at it and say: I see it weird. Then you realize the mistake, and it's been eight or nine years. Beautiful trunk, beautiful shirt and impeccable work. Thank you very much for sharing.
I've got a wide selection of potential Yamadori Hornbeam that I'm very excited to collect once the ground unfreezes! This video has inspired me to consider more unconventional material and directions!
I admire you, Peter, for having all that energy and dedication to your profession. Thanks for showing and sharing with us who love bonsai your lovely work. Kudos and best regards.
I've been dealing with plants professionally in one way or another for my whole life, but have never done bonsai. I've been binge watching your videos for a week or so, and after seeing this one I am going to be on the hunt for a good American hornbeam bonsai starter in the field! I need to have one! Thanks so much for these great videos, you are inspiring!
Thanks a lot for this wonderful video. Would like to know if we remove all thick branches and allow all the branches to grow at same pace, how will we achieve variation in thickness of the branches from the bottom to the top
Respect is not only for the artists, its should be for everyone and by everyone to respect one a nother... If everyone could respect that we are not all the same and dont have the same opinion, but still can respect one a nother the world would be a better place :) I love your videos and wish you all the best :)
Every time you stuck your hand in that hole I was fully expecting your hand to come out with a squirrel firmly embedded on your fingers. Beautiful tree and yes...the hole makes for a much more interesting front.
have you done or would you consider doing a video of "how to field grow tree stock"? i have heard a lot about field grown and i have many trees and land for doing this but not exactly sure of the technique. my main concern or question is how and when to cut roots and encourage the proper root formation. thank you, and keep up the good work your videos are both entertaining and informative
Superb demonstration! Great to hear your thought processes to achieve a great outcome...i mostly make Shohin and mame trees ,this has convinced me to be more patient and grow out a few trees...thanks Peter for all your sharing and instruction in this and all your uploads. 🙏🙌💚🌱🌲🌳
Great Demonstration Peter! Just wondering though... when cutting bigger branches like that, would you use wound paste or do you not bother with it in most cases?
I can understand how large bonsai look very impressive but some bonsai are relatively tiny in comparison and are over one hundred years old are quite fascinating too see.
My famous "Split Trunk Maple" - send me an email and I will post you the pics of this tree or if you go to my FB page you will see a recent post of mine there about this Maple
Yes Peter, don't be too stingy :) All we need is 30 years, wish I would have kept up with it back in the 80s but family to raise and several moves out of state. I just saved a juniper yesterday that was going to be dumped, it's still 8' long but many beautiful branches, must be 70 since that is the age of the original house. I will see if it lives, wrapped in spagnum & dirt in a very large box I will have to ask you for your opinion on what to do with it, I guess dead branches will limit the choices. Oh and thanks for another insightful video.
Definitivamente concuerdo con frente ahuecado. Muy interesante y llamativo. Además una consulta: ¿Existe un material alternativo al alambre de cobre para entrenar las ramas?
Thank you for this. Actual topic for me because I have large hornbeam too. In the future I will be looking for larger pot for him, because it have 60cm in base so its very hard to find something like that. How big is this pot what you have sir? Thank you.
Thank you again for sharing such incredible material! One question, what is you reasoning to straighten the tree in stead of letting it tilt backwards like it is now?
@@nancyfahey7518 at the end it still remains a question of tast offcours. I really just started to try to make a few bonsai from older material (because I don't have enough patience, working on that haha) and to tilt it backwards i though it created more depth. But I will look at more examples from other bonsai and maybe make some adjustments.
@@peterchan3100 Lucky my tree still bends, I changed the flow and I bend and tilted it forward and I have to say i can see what you ment and your absoluuty right. I'm so greatfull for all your videos and advice thank you again Peter!
Very Nice video! Thank you for the insight. I have an American Hornbeam that needs just the right touch. Now I know what to do with it. See you in your next video.
I also have an American Hornbeam which is 4ft tall and has a trunk diameter 15 inches. It is a broom style. I will show it soon now that you mention it.
As soon as that hollow was clear of flotsom I was thinking there's the front! Probably because I might have seen too many Walter Pall videos. Nice trunk to work from though.
Sorry it wasn’t clear to me. In the explanation at 13:35 you say the tree is chopped at the lowest point then another time chopped higher, but once you chop it at the lowest point it becomes a stump. How does it go from a stump to a taper?
@@AlexKennbergProfile it grows back over time, because the root system is still very much alive, if you chopped it at the right time while the tree is dormant
Fascinating to watch you work. It's always impressive when someone actually knows what they're doing. Can you tell me what the piano music was at the end of the video. I liked it very much. Thanks
@@jaydonpham2512 =Thats even more difficult. You cant take anything made of wood into OZ. I once sent a tool in a small wooden case and it was destroyed by Customs.
***Spelling mistake on opening Herons screen***premmier only has one 'm', so should read 'premier'. Never noticed before. Lovely tree 👍☺️. A long way to go before my Hornbeams look like this.......they are only young saplings, so stick thin ☺️
Deciduous material looks ridiculous, certainly contrived, and unnatural...when trained/pruned into the profile of a pine or other conifer. Why? Why constantly counter/fight against the natural inclination of deciduous material, to grow as it was intended by Nature, and as a default, always mimic the traditional Japanese aesthetic? Isn't it time to break away from that trite, piney look when it comes to training deciduous plant material? This Hornbeam might look a lot better as a Broom or if grown as an informal "deciduous" upright.
Isn’t it better to have thicker branches at the bottom and thinner branches higher up, which is more natural? Also, why not reduce thick branches rather than completely removing them? Then you develop taper and movement in the same way you developed the trunk without needing to wire.
Yes -you can do that but the 2 thick branches on this tree were growing in the wrong direction and entirely out of character with the rest of the tree. That is why I removed them.
I like the side with the hole ss the front 😊
Everybody having different tastes, makes the world go round.
I like Hornbeam they grow so fast. thanks peter you've got me into BONSAI & what a relaxing full time hobby, I fined myself talking to each bonsai I work on. A little music the day fly's
looks so complicated and confusing in start...im not afraid to cut branches now... thank you very much....i learned courage & determination today.....
'Time is the most valuable commodity in bonsai'- Well said.
Hi Peter, always love your videos. Just wanted to comment on this one because the tree you are working on is one that my wife and I would call a wishing tree. Whenever we are walking in the woods and come across a tree with a hole in the side we stand at a distance and try to throw a pebble into the hole. If you get it into the hole then you get a wish, hence it's called a wishing tree. One time while visiting one of our favorite wishing trees my wife managed to get the first pebble straight in. But to our surprise a very indignant owl climbed out and flew off. So we don't use that tree anymore.
Ha Ha - that Owl must have glared at you
i could watch this all day. i would have chosen the hollow side also. what a beautiful tree.
I’m with you on liking larger trees, they make for a more lifelike bonsai and you can put more detail into the design.
Fascinating to watch -- and with the narrative -- very educational and easy to understand why and where the plan for the tree is going. Really appreciate the videos and the artistic, practical, and learning that comes by your generousity.
I wouldn't know what to decide with that one, but sure was glad to see the hollowed trunk as the front..fine specimen and thx for sharing Peter, can't wait for the next one..cheers
If the world leaders were to rule wirh Your bonsai philosophy, Peter, the world would be a better place for humankind.
The tree symbolizes this.
Awesome shirt Peter!
What about the tree?
I think the tree came out amazing. I like both options for front. Tough choice.
I'm a sucker for hollows. It makes it mysterious, yet noble. Great job Peter.
SML
Good Morning. Haste is the mother of all bonsai mistakes. You have a seedling, you shape it and you are happy because the branches come out in ideal places, you form the clouds, you let them grow, and one day you look at it and say: I see it weird. Then you realize the mistake, and it's been eight or nine years.
Beautiful trunk, beautiful shirt and impeccable work. Thank you very much for sharing.
beautiful tree Peter. But excellent work, which improves bonsai 100 times Thank you for sharing a new video Greetings from Barcelona 👍 😊
I can't wait for the update video! Thank you Peter, it is honestly beautiful
Beautiful tree! Great shirt too!
I've got a wide selection of potential Yamadori Hornbeam that I'm very excited to collect once the ground unfreezes!
This video has inspired me to consider more unconventional material and directions!
I admire you, Peter, for having all that energy and dedication to your profession. Thanks for showing and sharing with us who love bonsai your lovely work. Kudos and best regards.
I’m amazed that you made a difficult decision in 2 seconds.
Beautiful work of art.
Peter this looks amazing 😊
I've been dealing with plants professionally in one way or another for my whole life, but have never done bonsai. I've been binge watching your videos for a week or so, and after seeing this one I am going to be on the hunt for a good American hornbeam bonsai starter in the field! I need to have one! Thanks so much for these great videos, you are inspiring!
Thanks a lot for this wonderful video. Would like to know if we remove all thick branches and allow all the branches to grow at same pace, how will we achieve variation in thickness of the branches from the bottom to the top
Beautiful tree!
Respect is not only for the artists, its should be for everyone and by everyone to respect one a nother...
If everyone could respect that we are not all the same and dont have the same opinion, but still can respect one a nother the world would be a better place :)
I love your videos and wish you all the best :)
Well said Tim!
Both side r beautiful... I do prefer the hollow side too!
Me too
Every time you stuck your hand in that hole I was fully expecting your hand to come out with a squirrel firmly embedded on your fingers. Beautiful tree and yes...the hole makes for a much more interesting front.
I wish I had just 10% of your knowledge you turn what looks nothing into a peace of art ...amazing
Did it again... You the man Pete!
I love your videos. Also love your thoughts 💚
Thank you for your instructions on Pruning. Just Beautiful tree I just Love Love love love it💓💓💓
he’s an artist. 🤩
have you done or would you consider doing a video of "how to field grow tree stock"? i have heard a lot about field grown and i have many trees and land for doing this but not exactly sure of the technique. my main concern or question is how and when to cut roots and encourage the proper root formation. thank you, and keep up the good work your videos are both entertaining and informative
I love your video there very help full could u suggest the best soil for the hornbeam many thanks
Developing the trunk takes a long time that's why I love yamadori.
Peter.. what a great tree... either way it goes... nice feature!!!! Have a great day!!
Superb demonstration! Great to hear your thought processes to achieve a great outcome...i mostly make Shohin and mame trees ,this has convinced me to be more patient and grow out a few trees...thanks Peter for all your sharing and instruction in this and all your uploads. 🙏🙌💚🌱🌲🌳
Great Demonstration Peter! Just wondering though... when cutting bigger branches like that, would you use wound paste or do you not bother with it in most cases?
If you dont use wound paste the wood rots and that creates hollows
I can understand how large bonsai look very impressive but some bonsai are relatively tiny in comparison and are over one hundred years old are quite fascinating too see.
Very impressive tutorial! Given that time is the most valuable component of bonsai, what is your masterpiece bonsai?
My famous "Split Trunk Maple" - send me an email and I will post you the pics of this tree or if you go to my FB page you will see a recent post of mine there about this Maple
@@peterchan3100 Thank-you for your reply. I Googled the "Split Trunk Maple", and it is spectacular!
I really like the shape and veining in the hornbeam leaves.
Love the shirt Peter!!!
and of course the tree also
Unbelievable. Beautifully done, sir.
I would not have had the guts to bite the bullet. But now that I see an amazing tree . . .
Yes Peter, don't be too stingy :) All we need is 30 years, wish I would have kept up with it back in the 80s but family to raise and several moves out of state. I just saved a juniper yesterday that was going to be dumped, it's still 8' long but many beautiful branches, must be 70 since that is the age of the original house. I will see if it lives, wrapped in spagnum & dirt in a very large box I will have to ask you for your opinion on what to do with it, I guess dead branches will limit the choices. Oh and thanks for another insightful video.
I always enjoy reading your comments.
Definitivamente concuerdo con frente ahuecado. Muy interesante y llamativo. Además una consulta: ¿Existe un material alternativo al alambre de cobre para entrenar las ramas?
Excellent 😀
Would not have thought about the hollow as a front 🤔
The side view is also nice. Might change it - you never know.
@@peterchan3100 I recall to the gentleman that you brought on during his one on one. This hornbeam reminds me of his tree with multiple "fronts"
what an amazing trunk, thankyou
I'm glad you made the hollow the front ;-)
It's a trip how like pottery bonsai is - 'you pull it up and cut it down, over and over'
That shirt is well nice.
Precioso trabajo....!!! como siempre sus trabajos impecables....!!!!
Very nice tree!
Thank you for this. Actual topic for me because I have large hornbeam too. In the future I will be looking for larger pot for him, because it have 60cm in base so its very hard to find something like that. How big is this pot what you have sir? Thank you.
75cm long pot, but we have even bigger Mica pots. Want to buy?
Are there special cares that are needed when potting a very old growth when taking it from the ground?
Amazing Carpinus Trunk. Thanks for sharing!!!!!!
Love it!!!!!💞
Thank you again for sharing such incredible material! One question, what is you reasoning to straighten the tree in stead of letting it tilt backwards like it is now?
I believe the tree appears more inviting to the person standing there. It creates an illusion of ? I forget.
@@nancyfahey7518 at the end it still remains a question of tast offcours. I really just started to try to make a few bonsai from older material (because I don't have enough patience, working on that haha) and to tilt it backwards i though it created more depth. But I will look at more examples from other bonsai and maybe make some adjustments.
If the from tilts backwards the tree will look unstable. Tilting forward is more natural. The treee also bows towards the viewer.
@@peterchan3100 Lucky my tree still bends, I changed the flow and I bend and tilted it forward and I have to say i can see what you ment and your absoluuty right. I'm so greatfull for all your videos and advice thank you again Peter!
Thank you Peter 🙏 for the video . 👍
Very Nice video! Thank you for the insight. I have an American Hornbeam that needs just the right touch. Now I know what to do with it. See you in your next video.
I also have an American Hornbeam which is 4ft tall and has a trunk diameter 15 inches. It is a broom style. I will show it soon now that you mention it.
Please would you provide a link to the pictures you mention of the Islington hornbeam bonsai referred to in the video near the end?
As soon as that hollow was clear of flotsom I was thinking there's the front! Probably because I might have seen too many Walter Pall videos. Nice trunk to work from though.
Master Chan, is it possible or feasible to graft sacrificial branches onto a trunk for the purpose of thickening?
Where can i get these big bonsai potts ?
Trunk and branches are not matching?
that shirt is so sick..
A nice pine-shape...
A Hornbeam? I never clicked so fast
what would be the price for this tree? Greetings
What season of the year do you chop the trees?
Just needs a little robin nesting in there, lovely tree
We do have Robins that live in our greenhouse and they nest in our bonsais.
When you turn an older tree with a thick trunk into bonsai how do you minimize the look of a stump after cutting it to size? Thank you.
Thats where taper comes in. This hornbeam has good taper. I did explain about creating taper in this video.
Sorry it wasn’t clear to me. In the explanation at 13:35 you say the tree is chopped at the lowest point then another time chopped higher, but once you chop it at the lowest point it becomes a stump. How does it go from a stump to a taper?
@@AlexKennbergProfile it grows back over time, because the root system is still very much alive, if you chopped it at the right time while the tree is dormant
I love to make a bonsai but my too weak heart would not even able to chop a freaking leaf! too precious!
Fascinating to watch you work. It's always impressive when someone actually knows what they're doing. Can you tell me what the piano music was at the end of the video. I liked it very much. Thanks
Respecting others' taste is something I have not been able to achieve, nor have I tried to. I tolerate.
How do you remember what you are doing with it "Next year"? I don't remember what I had for breakfast!
"I always have to remind myself to not be greedy"
Lovely jubbly
Nice trunk, don't be greedy.
Whats an elbow
Go for the hollow side!
Update on this one?
👍😊 Idol
Amazing.
Wow.
I wish you sold to the US 😭😭 I’ve been wanting a tree from you for so long!
I wish this was possible.
Me too!
peter chan do you ship to Australia?
@@jaydonpham2512 =Thats even more difficult. You cant take anything made of wood into OZ. I once sent a tool in a small wooden case and it was destroyed by Customs.
peter chan wow thank you
***Spelling mistake on opening Herons screen***premmier only has one 'm', so should read 'premier'. Never noticed before. Lovely tree 👍☺️. A long way to go before my Hornbeams look like this.......they are only young saplings, so stick thin ☺️
Film Editor types too fast !!! I will tell her.
樹樁批發市埸，上山挖樹頭與綠化對著干的呀。
Please translate, I cannot read chinese
WOW👀
🎋🤩🤩🤩
Tradução para o português do Brasil
0:02 I believe that's one M too much in "Premmier"
Deciduous material looks ridiculous, certainly contrived, and unnatural...when trained/pruned into the profile of a pine or other conifer. Why? Why constantly counter/fight against the natural inclination of deciduous material, to grow as it was intended by Nature, and as a default, always mimic the traditional Japanese aesthetic? Isn't it time to break away from that trite, piney look when it comes to training deciduous plant material? This Hornbeam might look a lot better as a Broom or if grown as an informal "deciduous" upright.
Thank you for your very insightful and thought provoking comments. I will respond to this in one of my videos in the near future.
I like the wizard hat style. I really do. Great video
Isn’t it better to have thicker branches at the bottom and thinner branches higher up, which is more natural? Also, why not reduce thick branches rather than completely removing them? Then you develop taper and movement in the same way you developed the trunk without needing to wire.
Yes -you can do that but the 2 thick branches on this tree were growing in the wrong direction and entirely out of character with the rest of the tree. That is why I removed them.
peter chan Yes, I completely agree that they should have been removed, but wasn’t quite sure about the reasons. Great material anyway.
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You should see the thousands of trees we have and sell - not to mention the seeds
30 years to thicken a trunk! 😭
buy a new silky comparo
I kind of feel bad for the tree.... that looks painful :(
Love the shirt Peter!