10 Ways to increase the size of your Bonsai Trunks

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  • Опубликовано: 1 июл 2024
  • Thanks for watching my channel. I started my gardening channel based on my collection figs, at one point I had over 350 varieties in Seattle. Now I've expanded my channel to Bonsais and Kois as well.
    In this Video I will talk about 10 different ways you can increase the size of your bonsai trunks.
    Also learn about how Dan Robinson approaches growing thick Bonsai trunks.
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Start
    0:32 Healthy Tree
    1:15 Proper Root Development
    2:29 Sacrificial branch and leaders
    3:28 Develop Radial Roots
    5:05 Wind or Manual Bending
    6:20 Scarring to create a callous
    7:45 Wire Tournaquet or tap root binding
    9:35 Silica supplement
    10:05 Grow your tree in ground
    11:35 Dan Robinson
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Комментарии • 527

  • @lindagallagher6051
    @lindagallagher6051 4 года назад +206

    All I can say is this has been the "BEST" video I have seen on this topic! Not only sharing priceless knowledge, but at the same time going around to show perfect examples of what they are telling us about. Would "LUV" to see more like this on other Bonsai topics. Thanks so much for sharing this awesome video. Now I am going to go get started putting some of my trees in the ground. Blessed Be To You & Yours.

    • @timm.6391
      @timm.6391 3 года назад

      @Daniela Ferreira I'm waiting till spring to start mine.

    • @oliviatrue2907
      @oliviatrue2907 3 года назад +2

      I'm just now getting into bonsai. Why don't people always start out the bonsai in the ground, on a board? So much easier to keep moist....which has worried me about getting into this. Could I keep up with watering potted bonsai..? ..don't know....but in the ground yes. And faster growth! Thoughts?

    • @maggiedoyle1435
      @maggiedoyle1435 3 года назад

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    • @maggiedoyle1435
      @maggiedoyle1435 3 года назад

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    • @maggiedoyle1435
      @maggiedoyle1435 3 года назад

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  • @kandythehauntedhippy
    @kandythehauntedhippy 3 года назад +57

    I would love to chill in that mans yard with him and just talk trees all afternoon.

    • @maxoforce2920
      @maxoforce2920 2 года назад +4

      Smoking some trees with the Chinese guy

    • @BigBoss-ti2xm
      @BigBoss-ti2xm 2 года назад +1

      Yea, but he also need to work and make money

    • @MasterovD.Skies42_411
      @MasterovD.Skies42_411 2 года назад +1

      I'd love to sit down with so many of the RUclips gardeners/bonsai-ers/carnivorous plant growers, and all these really exotic plant fields, and exchange tried and true advice/information for labor in their greenhouse/farm/garden. There's so much to learn from so many people, and knowing that I'll likely never know everything about all or even one of these fields gives me a really euphoric feeling of unending-ness. There's always more to learn, so given that you try, you'll never stop getting smarter and better.

    • @wnynewjersey222
      @wnynewjersey222 2 года назад +1

      amen to that

    • @danieldevito6380
      @danieldevito6380 Год назад +1

      You have no idea! I have entire backyard full of different future bonsai trees, and I would just love to just go and pick his brain all day. I have a million and one questions.

  • @ErikPukinskis
    @ErikPukinskis 4 года назад +92

    Dan Robinson's spot looks completely magical. The wind, the adult trees around, the way the Bonsai are all arranged, the lake view. Wow.

    • @taff6987
      @taff6987 3 года назад +2

      I was thinking exactly the same! Reminds me of my grandfathers place. He was a professional gardener Holtuculturist.

    • @aysinduarte
      @aysinduarte 3 года назад +2

      What a beautiful place to live and work

    • @bradengrimm442
      @bradengrimm442 3 года назад +2

      It is. I've been there and love the atmosphere.

    • @TheDcraft
      @TheDcraft 2 года назад

      The water too.

    • @soundbydesignindia3730
      @soundbydesignindia3730 Год назад

      Just what we all thought, including me. Such a haven and piece of heaven.

  • @MrFlashwall
    @MrFlashwall 4 года назад +63

    life goal- bonsai garden that backs out on to the lake

  • @1southpawbass
    @1southpawbass 3 года назад +27

    @5:52- "No, not like that, Ben.."
    Hilarious!! 😂

  • @sidewaysonhighways
    @sidewaysonhighways 3 года назад +14

    Another great thing about ground growing pre bonsai material is that those trees are less maintenance than ones in pots. Nature and the elements tend to take care of the tree’s growth pattern and shape. I have a few trees that are planted at the edge of a retaining wall in my back yard. I’m applying the retaining wall to simulate a cliff side on a mountain top. I have placed rocks at the bases of some of the trees so that wind or the weight of heavy snow have leverage to contort the trunks. One of which is a limber pine which is partly in the shade, and it has contorted so it’s foliage can reach the light. There is a yew I got from a closing nursery which has started cascading down the retaining wall in many places. With potted trees, you have to often protect them from the cold wind so the roots don’t dry out. Easy solution would be to bury the tree still in the nursery pot for the winter. If you still really want it in the pot.

    • @judithmaybee733
      @judithmaybee733 2 года назад

      It's not possible tho in colder climates like NE America. No greenhouse...?

    • @sidewaysonhighways
      @sidewaysonhighways 2 года назад +1

      @@judithmaybee733 I live in MD, so the roots will be fine as long as they are not exposed to the wind and dry air. I would only use a greenhouse if the trees were in grow boxes or pots. However I have a couple large collected boxwoods out front in those half barrel planters, and I just put dead leaves over the bonsai substrate, and the bushes have come back the last couple years. The planters are sitting on the ground in my plant bed.

  • @ontario_backwoods_beekeeping
    @ontario_backwoods_beekeeping 2 года назад +8

    If you want to thicken trunks fast hang weights on the branches near the trunk. It adds stress weight and it bulks up to deal with it rather then wait for all the new growth to do the same thing😉

    • @a-mb9373
      @a-mb9373 Месяц назад

      What would be a "weight"?

  • @incognitotorpedo42
    @incognitotorpedo42 4 года назад +1

    Wow, the knowledge density here is off the charts! Subbed.

  • @cyndifoore7743
    @cyndifoore7743 4 года назад

    I love bonsai. Those thick trunks are beautiful.

  • @danieldevito6380
    @danieldevito6380 Год назад +2

    I have my entire backyard full of different, future bonsai trees and I've been trying to find as much info on them as I can. Definitely gonna subscribe.

  • @nazariojuarez3156
    @nazariojuarez3156 4 года назад +4

    Great info, really appreciate you shearing your knowledge..

  • @chrisbranan2538
    @chrisbranan2538 3 года назад +2

    This is the most helpful video I’ve seen in a while. I had trees in small pots and never grew. I just planted a bunch in the ground.

  • @wypimentel
    @wypimentel 4 года назад

    Very complete video of thickening up trunks, thanks a lot!

  • @lorrainesteele
    @lorrainesteele 4 года назад +13

    Thanks for passing on the knowledge, what a beautiful garden you visited. Thank you!

  • @yusrirohman3266
    @yusrirohman3266 4 года назад +4

    Finally someone who is not afraid and selfish to share the knowledge.

  • @dodgersfnshepard8673
    @dodgersfnshepard8673 3 года назад +1

    That was awesome and just what I needed!
    I've been wondering so much and this answered questions that didn't even deal with trunk size.

  • @kimberlycrisler6834
    @kimberlycrisler6834 3 года назад +1

    You are exactly what I’ve been searching RUclips for. Thank you for sharing your expertise and time!

  • @nancylabarbalalumia8325
    @nancylabarbalalumia8325 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for sharing your dads knowledge!

  • @bruceande1
    @bruceande1 2 года назад

    Your interview with Dan Robinson was amazingly informative....Starting plants in the ground is definitely an advantage!!!

  • @over50nomads70
    @over50nomads70 3 года назад +3

    Wow thank you so much..
    I’m new to Bonsai and this was so valuable...

  • @myrabbitispink
    @myrabbitispink 3 года назад +15

    this is a really extensive, knowledgable and useful synopsis of the subject and your well-spoken presentation makes it even more enjoyable

  • @apa7611
    @apa7611 3 года назад

    That guy Dan has some amazing plants! WOW

  • @forestwalker6435
    @forestwalker6435 3 года назад +2

    Great video. Great info. Understandable. The amount of info you provided in such a short time is really impressive.

  • @sophiaangelini4368
    @sophiaangelini4368 4 года назад +17

    This is clearly a video to study carefully.

  • @bonsaimaniac8389
    @bonsaimaniac8389 3 года назад

    Thanks for all the advice. Just helped more than you know!

  • @duncanj206
    @duncanj206 4 года назад +1

    Fellow Bonsai'er from Seattle! You have a beautiful garden, sir!

  • @michaelhudson5404
    @michaelhudson5404 4 года назад +3

    Thank you Ben for your advice I live in UK 🇬🇧 and I have been keep bonsai for several years now thanks to you and others on RUclips I am slowly learning how to do things correctly...

  • @robertboeckmann1111
    @robertboeckmann1111 2 месяца назад

    Thanks Ben!
    I stumbled upon your video this morning and it was one of the most educational bonsai videos I’ve seen in quite a while! I’ve subscribed 😊

  • @scroungasworkshop4663
    @scroungasworkshop4663 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much. That just confirmed I’m on the right track. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

  • @annminihane7830
    @annminihane7830 3 года назад

    Best video ever, Thank you for so much information and so easily explained, has made my day, love gardening and learned so much from this video, Big Thank You,

  • @sophiaangelini4368
    @sophiaangelini4368 3 года назад

    Splendid video and splendid teaching. With gratitude.

  • @angiethompson5648
    @angiethompson5648 4 года назад

    Thank you so much fo the video, gardening is a hobby that I adore, I also raise lithops and other plants in the mesembs family. I am very new to Bonsai, I only have one small tree so far. Lithops and Bonsai are complete opposites as far as care goes. So I am constantly searching for new info. I chose bonsai not because I love to garden but because it is a test of patience and loyalty and teaches consistency. It brings someone a sense of fulfillment. I think the art of bonsai is beautiful and hopefully I can learn something about myself along the way. And hopefully I can keep my trees happy and healthy for a very, very long time.

  • @brianfoster7794
    @brianfoster7794 4 года назад +1

    Very educational and well explained, great video thanks for sharing

  • @BlueSkyBonsai
    @BlueSkyBonsai 4 года назад +7

    Superb video Ben, really enjoyed it! Tip 7 is a simple one if you want that gnarled look at the trunk base. Tip 9 - silica - is completely new to me. I will investigate. Thanks!!

  • @yoteslaya7296
    @yoteslaya7296 2 года назад +1

    dan's backyard ....amazing

  • @pjqziggy
    @pjqziggy 4 года назад

    Excellent video. Thanks for sharing this knowledge.

  • @stepan.tichyy
    @stepan.tichyy 4 года назад +2

    Great information! Thank you for sharing so many ways! I have to update some of my techniques! :)

  • @Johnnysday
    @Johnnysday 3 года назад +1

    Wow, what an exceptional video. Not only was it very informative but it shows your passion for the art of bonsai. It’s rare you get so much information coupled with passion for the art. Many thanks

  • @strongstyleorganics4868
    @strongstyleorganics4868 2 года назад +2

    Great tips! Especially the one on adding silica. I like agsil 16 as a foliar to add silica and prevent fungal issues. Basically using it as a ph up substitute for baking soda.

  • @yoopermann7942
    @yoopermann7942 2 года назад

    so that is how its done! i was just thinking of doing this just to see what would happen and if my trees would survive better over the long freezing winters, thank you for the tips

  • @utube4razak
    @utube4razak 3 года назад

    Very well explained.. Thank you for sharing.

  • @meannormajean8310
    @meannormajean8310 2 года назад +1

    So interesting and informative too. Thank-you for sharing your knowledge. I've been practicing on my ficus but it's my first attempt and it shows! 😆💕🌱

  • @trentgoodchild1218
    @trentgoodchild1218 4 года назад +5

    Great information on trunk thickening. I'm all ready a believer in growing in ground and after this video I think a lot more people will be doing it to

    • @raarism
      @raarism 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/bTvqM_kupig/видео.html
      See this unigue tree

  • @Angela-un2tx
    @Angela-un2tx 3 года назад

    Holy cow 😲 so much valuable information ❣️

  • @drohnenfabrik
    @drohnenfabrik Год назад

    I had to comment again. I learned new things in your list of trunk thickening tips. Then, the field trip with Dan Robinson at the end??? What great knowledge! I got chills when he was leading us to the trees he grew in-ground! Exciting and informative. Great video.

  • @phylvalen9991
    @phylvalen9991 3 года назад

    Amazing tutorial, so much information thanks soo much!

  • @zofiawarchaowska8464
    @zofiawarchaowska8464 3 года назад

    After this video, you have all my attention!

  • @michaelreed9805
    @michaelreed9805 Год назад +1

    Very informative and fun to watch. Thanks for the info. Just started growing bonsai tree's from a seed kit I found on sale. They have grown nicely over the past 4 months or so. So much to learn ...it's a science and art combined with plenty of patience...well worth it!
    Now I'm a bonsai junky. the only regret I have is not starting many years ago

  • @lorettamaeder7219
    @lorettamaeder7219 2 года назад +1

    I have a jabuticaba that needs to come inside for winter, so I need to learn everything bonsai to keep it alive. These tips are really helpful. Especially #10 Grow your tree in the ground before you bonsai it. Thank you.

  • @Truthseaaker
    @Truthseaaker Год назад

    What a beautiful place. Bonsai heaven

  • @kamanaeugenio5279
    @kamanaeugenio5279 3 года назад

    This helps me a lot with general planting ty

  • @grobonsai
    @grobonsai 3 года назад +1

    Great video, packed full of tips and a nice chill vibe 👏 congratulations Ben ✌️

  • @thomasfribeiro
    @thomasfribeiro 4 года назад +1

    Great video! Cheers from Brazil

  • @TheBonsaiZone
    @TheBonsaiZone 4 года назад +48

    A nice video Ben and Dan!

  • @betoo1769
    @betoo1769 2 года назад

    I think this video quite answering my question. Tq so much👍👍👍

  • @kaholiachumi8737
    @kaholiachumi8737 3 года назад

    Thanks for the informative video. Kindly keep updated. Love your video.

  • @bonsa1guy
    @bonsa1guy 4 года назад +3

    Wow. Just gobsmacked.

  • @RoyaleJester
    @RoyaleJester 3 года назад +2

    Priceless information with the guy at the end. Thank you for sharing and got my sub 👊🌳

  • @DeanKYouTube
    @DeanKYouTube 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic video, thank you!

  • @bjornnorberg8996
    @bjornnorberg8996 4 года назад +2

    Superb video Ben, cheers from Sweden

  • @quangvietphi9483
    @quangvietphi9483 2 года назад

    Great! this video is what I need now. Thank you very much for sharing!

  • @gregf8167
    @gregf8167 4 года назад +1

    Just found your channel. Great video. Thanks from Australia

  • @vijitharathnayaka1544
    @vijitharathnayaka1544 4 года назад

    Wow amazing..
    Thanks for the sharing ....

  • @MikeKincaid79
    @MikeKincaid79 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic video, Ben!

  • @VondaInWonderland
    @VondaInWonderland 2 года назад +1

    I'm so glad that I found your channel. This video was great! I just put my Psudobombax Elipictum in the ground after 3 years in a pot. I hope that I can train it to be a fabulous tree ♥

  • @curtisnt
    @curtisnt 4 года назад +2

    I really love this video. and the song is perfecto.

  • @amcd6355
    @amcd6355 3 года назад

    This is awesome thanks so much for sharing your knowledge

  • @lorismiotto88dilegnoamano
    @lorismiotto88dilegnoamano 7 месяцев назад

    Thx for your clear and useful explanations. Ciao. Lori from Italy

  • @drohnenfabrik
    @drohnenfabrik Год назад

    Stress wood!! Amazing info. Thanks!

  • @thomassorensen9749
    @thomassorensen9749 3 года назад

    oh so many questions....
    great Video by the way!

  • @Dovietail
    @Dovietail 2 года назад +1

    What a lovely video. Very well-thought-out and calmly delivered. Totally subscribing!

  • @glenwatcheston633
    @glenwatcheston633 4 года назад

    Awesome, thanks for all the tips. Great video 👍

  • @bonsaisn
    @bonsaisn 20 дней назад

    Thank you for your great sharing, I will apply it to my plants

  • @reymondatienza8427
    @reymondatienza8427 3 года назад

    Thanks i learned a lot! didn't feel like 18mins!

  • @steventhechef1538
    @steventhechef1538 3 года назад

    Inspiring video. Thanks for posting

  • @mauriciosotorubio5389
    @mauriciosotorubio5389 2 года назад

    This is great information. Thank you

  • @PeterJ88938
    @PeterJ88938 3 года назад

    Ammazing videos. Thank you. Keep up the good work

  • @bigview
    @bigview 3 года назад

    Nice how to thick trunks Compilation 👍

  • @petroskefallinos8735
    @petroskefallinos8735 3 года назад

    Very informative! Thanks!

  • @aritradasgupta8374
    @aritradasgupta8374 3 года назад

    Man. This is some insane information. Thanks a lot. Really appreciate it :)

  • @michaelmoore7831
    @michaelmoore7831 2 года назад

    Thank you. I learned a ton.

  • @gromageindustries6745
    @gromageindustries6745 3 года назад

    That's amazing! Thankyou. It filled a lot of gaps in my knowledge.
    You have a lovely fluid way also. Subscribed! :)

  • @-ChrisD
    @-ChrisD 2 года назад

    This video was excellent! Job well done👍🏻. Thanks for sharing! Amazing trees!!

  • @shredder8401
    @shredder8401 3 года назад

    Nice video. Dan is the man

  • @arnopienaar8111
    @arnopienaar8111 3 года назад +1

    Really helpfull info ,tx,regards from Afrika

  • @hobbyscape4433
    @hobbyscape4433 4 года назад

    Thanks for the tips. Thanks for sharing!

  • @thuydao8945
    @thuydao8945 3 года назад

    Thanks for your valuable information.

  • @GrowingBonsai
    @GrowingBonsai 2 года назад

    Thank you for this insights in your bonsai garden!

  • @melanesianbonsai
    @melanesianbonsai 3 года назад

    simple knowledge but very useful..

  • @FlowericiousResident
    @FlowericiousResident 2 года назад

    Thanks showing us all what you know i might do one bonsai as a hobby and the view @14:40 was amazing

  • @ironc5194
    @ironc5194 2 года назад

    Hell yeah, I learned a lot and hopefully my two seedlings make it this winter haha I got a whole new direction now!

  • @jofidiaz1981
    @jofidiaz1981 3 года назад

    Great video, thanks so much for sharing 👍👍

  • @turboeddy
    @turboeddy 22 дня назад

    Amazing video, thanks!

  • @roiq5263
    @roiq5263 3 года назад

    Very very nice trees.

  • @alexhintenaus6
    @alexhintenaus6 4 года назад

    Fantastic video that you for all your effort you put into making this video. Much appreciated : )

  • @bannon315
    @bannon315 3 года назад

    great information. i learned a lot! Thank you!

  • @Reblwitoutacause
    @Reblwitoutacause 2 месяца назад

    Loved this video. The music in the beginning reminded me of Strobe and that was a blast from the past..

  • @antoniomaceda
    @antoniomaceda 15 дней назад

    Great video. Thank you for the education!

  • @freeflow504
    @freeflow504 4 года назад +1

    Wow awsome video!!!

  • @dalifer3000
    @dalifer3000 2 года назад

    wow! amazing content! thanks for the great info bro.