The BEST Starter Material for Bonsai Beginners

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  • Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
  • Hello! My goal is for more people to take up bonsai as a hobby. If you're a beginner, I recommend you use Chinese Elm for your first bonsai because it is the easiest material to work with. In this video, I'll elaborate more on that, show you a quick tour of my elms, and work on three elm trees with you. Let's go!
    0:00 Introduction
    0:14 Elm is the BEST material
    2:05 A quick bonsai tour!
    4:56 Working on Elm tree 1
    12:15 Working on Elm tree 2
    14:20 Working on Elm tree 3
    23:20 Summary
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  • @stephaniegutierrez765
    @stephaniegutierrez765 3 месяца назад +9

    In my area elm grow like weeds. A great opportunity to experiment! I'm just starting my bonsai journey and learning so much from you. Thank you!

  • @Sunweaver593
    @Sunweaver593 8 месяцев назад +9

    Hedge maple is another tough to kill tree.

  • @jeffhurst4744
    @jeffhurst4744 8 месяцев назад +11

    As usual, I learned something new in this video on Elm bonsai. You continue to give us basic, easy to follow, and details on forming, trimming, and “enjoying” our bonsai. Thank you my friend.

    • @bonsaiheirloom
      @bonsaiheirloom  8 месяцев назад +1

      I appreciate your kind words. Thank you for watching!

  • @juliebaker942
    @juliebaker942 3 месяца назад +4

    This is a lovely tree, I love the way your trees are so interesting, not just an s shape trunk!

  • @bonsaikastur
    @bonsaikastur 8 месяцев назад +3

    I saw that scratching technique to promote a graft in citrus trees. I would never think of it to use it in bonsai.

  • @peterianramos3792
    @peterianramos3792 16 дней назад +1

    thank you very much for explaining clearly and smoothly.
    😊❤❤

  • @easymode_RL
    @easymode_RL 6 месяцев назад +1

    Literally my thoughts exactly for why I bonsai with this weed tree! It was literally the start of an obsession. I know I've had a problem with these things growing up sides of my house and keep chopping them and they never die, then one day I decided to put it in the pot.

  • @suhaomyson
    @suhaomyson 8 месяцев назад +3

    If you cut the roots to fit in a thin pot, you should do it in the winter. Before, I thought it would be spring when the plant is growing strongly.

  • @raymondplodzien7459
    @raymondplodzien7459 8 месяцев назад +2

    I just purchased my first Chinese elm last week so I am glad you came out with this video.

    • @bonsaiheirloom
      @bonsaiheirloom  8 месяцев назад +1

      Great timing! Feel free to comment any questions you may have and I will do my best to help!

  • @denhardy7238
    @denhardy7238 5 месяцев назад +4

    I have been inspired by your clip and grow methodology never too old to learn 😎Dennis

  • @OjaiBonsai
    @OjaiBonsai 8 месяцев назад +3

    Great stuff I totally agree. I have an elm in the ground and seeds grow like crazy. I’ve had a seed grow out of the bottom side hole in a plastic pot. Thanks from Ojai California

  • @elitefitrea
    @elitefitrea 8 месяцев назад +7

    In Santa Fe there's a Siberian elm that grows like a weed. I've been considering harvesting seedlings from my backyard there to use as bonsai material since there are so many seedlings every spring. In Texas I've been experimenting with mesquite trees. I'm only a year into this hobby so we'll see where it goes.

    • @bonsaiheirloom
      @bonsaiheirloom  8 месяцев назад +2

      Sounds exciting! Please keep us updated on your progress!

    • @elitefitrea
      @elitefitrea 8 месяцев назад

      @@bonsaiheirloom Thank you! I will!

    • @shivasavita1462
      @shivasavita1462 8 месяцев назад

      😊

  • @johnnyyooooo
    @johnnyyooooo 8 месяцев назад

    amazing advice as always thanks!

  • @c.e.m7535
    @c.e.m7535 Месяц назад +1

    Great videos Sir! Thank you for sharing.🎉

  • @curtmudgeon8703
    @curtmudgeon8703 8 месяцев назад +2

    again, another awesome and informative episode!
    though i did not study under ***John Naka or Harry Hirao***, i can say i did follow the teachings of my father-in-law (who evolved with John Naka) AND ***Dr Milton Chang***! quite an honor!😁😁😁

  • @Fambamm-ib6pw
    @Fambamm-ib6pw 3 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this with us 🙏 ❤

  • @adamrushford
    @adamrushford День назад

    Good Tip!

  • @sharkhaywood
    @sharkhaywood 8 месяцев назад +2

    Love this video. I am relatively new to bonsai and have a Chinese Elm that is doing very well and this video is great for advice on trimming it down.

    • @bonsaiheirloom
      @bonsaiheirloom  8 месяцев назад +1

      That's great! Please keep us updated on your Chinese Elm progress :)

  • @jasonterry8883
    @jasonterry8883 2 месяца назад

    fantastic video. thank you. just starting my journey into bonsai and these are truly a great help and inspiration!

  • @Altheodi
    @Altheodi 8 месяцев назад +1

    Nice tips, thanks. I'll keep an eye out for elms now!

  • @phillipwaterman5721
    @phillipwaterman5721 8 месяцев назад +1

    Nice job Milton keep up the good work mate thanks

    • @bonsaiheirloom
      @bonsaiheirloom  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for more videos!

  • @TheBonsaiGarden
    @TheBonsaiGarden 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you Milton for your great videos. Always very knowledgeable and thoughtfully done. 🙏🌳

    • @bonsaiheirloom
      @bonsaiheirloom  8 месяцев назад

      So nice of you say! Thank you for the support!

  • @BETORAMIREZ664
    @BETORAMIREZ664 8 месяцев назад +1

    Junipers,olives and elm trees are my top 3 for begginers. they are flexible, very hardy and the most important they are beautiful.

    • @bonsaiheirloom
      @bonsaiheirloom  8 месяцев назад

      Yes, those are great trees for beginners!

  • @louismilienou5442
    @louismilienou5442 5 месяцев назад +2

    Very nice work

  • @bonsaiexpression
    @bonsaiexpression 8 месяцев назад

    Great video 👍🏻 I'm a sucker for an Elm and you have some pretty fine examples.
    Always a pleasure watching you my friend 😊

    • @bonsaiheirloom
      @bonsaiheirloom  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words!

  • @musicbox-hw9ur
    @musicbox-hw9ur 4 месяца назад +1

    Your video gets me excited to start bonsai again. I left for vacation and some of my trees died last year but seems like Chinese Elm will tolerate better.

    • @bonsaiheirloom
      @bonsaiheirloom  4 месяца назад

      Yes, Chinese Elm is a great starter plant and easy to take care of. Best of luck!

  • @edmanescurc2823
    @edmanescurc2823 8 месяцев назад +1

    Very interesting, I have two young elm trees created from the roots of another. My idea is to get a shohin with them,and your videos help me a lot and give me ideas! Thank you!

  • @rodschroeder1048
    @rodschroeder1048 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you. I’m going to try that to grow a branch on my elm.

    • @bonsaiheirloom
      @bonsaiheirloom  8 месяцев назад +1

      Great! Please let us know how it goes!

    • @rodschroeder1048
      @rodschroeder1048 8 месяцев назад

      Unfortunately I have to wait for spring to get here now.

    • @rodschroeder1048
      @rodschroeder1048 8 месяцев назад

      Do you have a way to receive pictures and give advice to us! This would probably take a lot of time on you side though.

  • @louismilienou5442
    @louismilienou5442 5 месяцев назад +2

    Love your videos can you explain how old the tree has to be to start planning the roots in the right position many bonsai infestation tend to be when the tree is very young like 1 year old like to know your approach

    • @bonsaiheirloom
      @bonsaiheirloom  5 месяцев назад +1

      Do it when you style it the first time and keep at it!

  • @user-km9xc3zs5w
    @user-km9xc3zs5w 8 месяцев назад +3

    Good health and blessings to you.

  • @nwilliams1540
    @nwilliams1540 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for all the great information on styling elms. I am most curious about you doing root work and potting during winter. I have was with the understanding that repotting was a spring time event.

    • @MiltonChang
      @MiltonChang 8 месяцев назад +1

      Ok
      Fall is upon us
      Soon is time for repotting

  • @RWOSR1
    @RWOSR1 8 месяцев назад +3

    Of the three Elms... The largest one you showed the back side of the trunk being dead at the roots... My question is did you create that dead side/feature intentionally or did it just "happen"?

    • @MiltonChang
      @MiltonChang 8 месяцев назад +1

      This is a division of a tree

  • @alifonso1981
    @alifonso1981 8 месяцев назад +2

    Great video! I have a Chinese elm tree that is not producing much. The apex has lost part of the foliage and it’s only growing 2 little branches at the bottom of the tree. On have 4 other Chinese elm and the other 4 are doing fine and growing very vigorously. Any advice?
    Thank so much for sharing!

    • @MiltonChang
      @MiltonChang 8 месяцев назад +1

      Keep at it
      Water more
      Fertilize

  • @judgetoogood1033
    @judgetoogood1033 8 месяцев назад

    THank yocu

  • @suhaomyson
    @suhaomyson 8 месяцев назад

    đẹp quá anh ơi

  • @MultiZNB
    @MultiZNB 8 месяцев назад +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @joshpatterson1641
    @joshpatterson1641 2 месяца назад +1

    do you have a video about those clippers and how you sharpen them? You said its the only cutter you need and then I saw you cut wire with them too. I would really like to have a tool like that and the info to take care of them correctly.

  • @japanesemaplesbonsai7133
    @japanesemaplesbonsai7133 8 месяцев назад +2

    Great video and very educational. I’ve just started out but love maples and bonsai so much. There’s so much variety. Thanks and keep up these great videos. All the best from the uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧

    • @bonsaiheirloom
      @bonsaiheirloom  8 месяцев назад

      So glad to hear it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

  • @carlbrock330
    @carlbrock330 8 месяцев назад

    In your video manuscript at
    2: 47 minutes, you discussed another type of Hokkaido elm. What cultivar is it? Do you have rooted cutting to sell?

  • @kdee3492
    @kdee3492 8 месяцев назад +2

    I've been wondering if I want to thicken my elm trunk considerably, instead of planting it in the ground will I get the same result if I use a very large pot. The reason I don't want to plant in the ground is slugs I cant get rid of, whatever I do, and the soil is very clay like and too soggy especially during winter.

    • @bonsaiheirloom
      @bonsaiheirloom  8 месяцев назад +1

      Yes! Growing in a big pot is a good alternative. You may want the roots to grow into the ground, even with a bottomless pot, to have your cake and eat it too without having to dig it out of heavy clay soil.

    • @kdee3492
      @kdee3492 8 месяцев назад

      @@bonsaiheirloom Letting the roots "escape the pot" in a sense is a very nice idea and I won't have as hard time digging it out later. Thanks!

  • @chinhongchua7603
    @chinhongchua7603 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for your bonsai advises. You r like Peter Chen from Heron Bonsai from UK.

    • @MiltonChang
      @MiltonChang 8 месяцев назад +2

      He is better looking!

  • @cobyschmidt2212
    @cobyschmidt2212 8 месяцев назад +1

    Does anyone know why new buds, when they start to leaf, the leaves have red dots all over then and dont end up growing past a leaf or 2? Its a chinese elm for ref

  • @rodgresczyk2920
    @rodgresczyk2920 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much! This is a great video.

    • @bonsaiheirloom
      @bonsaiheirloom  8 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

  • @brucedeacon28
    @brucedeacon28 8 месяцев назад +2

    👍👌🙂

  • @BlissfulBonsai
    @BlissfulBonsai Месяц назад +1

    How long did it take you to prepare the bonsai material?

    • @bonsaiheirloom
      @bonsaiheirloom  Месяц назад

      For trees I dug from my garden, no preparation aside from putting in a growing pot. I am starting to grow saplings and use them for video…and that will take a year or two. So the short answer is depends.

  • @mrmc2465
    @mrmc2465 Месяц назад +1

    I presume that is Chinese elm? Are other varieties of elm trees as suitable for bonsai?

    • @bonsaiheirloom
      @bonsaiheirloom  Месяц назад

      Sure, Japanese, Siberian….Even the stately American elm wiped out buy the Dutch elm disease is coming back…with new strains that are resistant to that problem
      Have fun!

  • @RAiEEE
    @RAiEEE 8 месяцев назад +2

    anyone can point me where to get unglazed pots for decent price. Thanks

    • @shuancook9005
      @shuancook9005 8 месяцев назад

      Car boot sale 👍🪴

    • @shuancook9005
      @shuancook9005 8 месяцев назад

      Scratch around the car boot sales 5-30 am🪴👍

    • @shuancook9005
      @shuancook9005 8 месяцев назад

      I found a tokanama pot last week £5 ✔️
      20”-15

    • @MiltonChang
      @MiltonChang 8 месяцев назад +1

      Check out local bonsai club saled

  • @newmethodfitness4930
    @newmethodfitness4930 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video. Thank you again for helping me gain a better understanding of working with Bonsai’s.