Nice to see the trees come out of winter hiding! Another great video Nigel. Here in Quebec I still have quite a bit of time till things thaw out, but I can't wait! I am looking forward to other videos this spring.
I'm getting so amped when a new NS video comes up. Yo Nige! I got myself a small White Spruce yesterday to add to my 23 other species of bonsai i'm cultivating. I want to get more Spruce's and eventually try and emulate what you've done with your Larch Forest. Keep up the good work!
Hi Nigeli like the new front but I think i prefer the deadwood front. Beauty in the eye of the beholder and all that. Thanks for another great video.CheersSid
Nigel again a nice demonstration of your tree work thanks. The Linden is looking truly rugged and has a nice shape with all the dead wood too. Would I be out of place to see you tilt the tree a little maybe a cascade?
Nigel great movement in this tree. live the dead wood in the styling of this tree. Well placed Branch Structure too. How long have you had this tree? Second question have you thought about doing a un conventional bonsai specimen from start to finish as a project ?
+Growing Things This tree was collected near some railway tracks that were being ripped out, about 15 years ago. The top slowly died back until the tree recovered its vigor.
Thanks for the video...always something to learn! You cut the 2 bottom branches to a point just above a downward facing bud - is this generally always good practice when cutting back branches?
+Peter Willbert Cutting before a downward facing bud will direct the new branch growth downwards. Branches need movement up and down and also side to side. With this clip and grow technique, you can develop movement in the direction you want.
Hi Nigel, loved the video, another tree that I'm excited to the progression of. I noticed that you primarily use normal secateurs when trimming large branches and not concave cutters. Do you find them unnecessary to do a good job? I'm just starting out and assessing what tools I need, I've seen your tool video and the man (sorry I forgot his name) recommended the same three tools I've been told to buy by a family friend who does bonsai. However I'm thinking I could save myself $80AUD or so by using my normal secateurs and buy extra wire and a nice pre bonsai or two instead. Or would I benefit more from a concave cutter given I'm just beginning and my cuts won't be perfect until I've had lots of practice. I'd love your advice if possible. Thanks for the all great videos, I'm learning a lot a thanks in advance for any advice you could give. Chris
+Chris Vandermeer Hi Chris, bonsai can be done using very little in the way of tools, however I would recommend buying the best tools you can afford. I try to show people that lack of bonsai tools doesn't prevent you from growing bonsai. Money can quickly go into buying trees, pots, wire etc, but some basic tools would be money well spent.
Nigel Saunders Okay, I had heard that elsewhere as well so I will have to carefully assess whether to buy trees or a tool as time goes on. I may start with a good concave branch cutter and stick with my smallest secateurs until I save a bit more money :)
Hi I have a kumquat bonsai that I started from a large potted tree last summer. I reduced the tree to about a quarter of its original size. It survived that and still has a canopy of leaves. Could you tell me if now would be a good time of the year to do something similar to what you showed in your video to a kumquat tree. Thanks
+max coenen Rubbing off the buds will prevent little branches forming to a certain point. If a tree has good sap flow to a part of a tree where a large branch was, the tree will try to send out new shoots in this area for a long time. Even rubbing off the buds may not stop swelling in this area and the continuous formation of buds.
+jfrinns I do my heavy structural pruning in advance of any activity in the trees. This gives the wounds time to dry out and heal a bit so they don't bleed too badly in spring. Many new buds will form behind the wound also. Generally the dormant season is a good time to work on your trees.
+BonsaiMoldova I've never had it flower. The trees usually flower late June and has one of the nicest scents. Maybe some day as I get the structure set, I'll try for flowers.
Would i be able to put a larch bonsai indoors in florida? If not do you know any bonsai that look somwhat like a larch and be able to put inside? Thanks
+NumNaughts Larches need that cold winter to stay healthy, I don't think they would grow in Florida. The closest tree would be the bald cypress, it too looses it needles in fall and is a great tree for growing in your climate. All bonsai trees should be grown outdoors and just brought inside for a few days to display. The dwarf Shefflera and some Ficus trees can handle staying indoors all the time, but they grow better and stronger in the outside air and sun.
+BonsaiMoldova Yes, I do wish it had more of the typical shape of a lime tree, however, I'll have to see what I can make of it. Maybe in future, I can get some of that natural lime tree structure into sections of the tree.
Nigel Saunders I wrote earlier at another your video on this lime that maybe is an idea to consider those grown suckers like new leader and to cut down the weeping part of the tree, but in this video you cut down the suckers and that's why i asked. P.S. i changed my yputube channel's name from ak50gunit to BonsaiMoldova :)
BonsaiMoldova Thanks for letting me know about the name change. The sucker that is up higher may be developed into a leader, we'll have to see how things go. Thanks for your comments!
Thanks for taking the time to walk us through your decision making process...
Nice to see the trees come out of winter hiding! Another great video Nigel. Here in Quebec I still have quite a bit of time till things thaw out, but I can't wait! I am looking forward to other videos this spring.
+Wilson L Things are turning cold again, we just got a good snow last night. I usually can't do much before Easter.
Hello Nigel
Great bark and good movement. IMHO the little shoot in the center should indeed become the new leader.(11:50)
greets
Kennet
Enjoyed the video. Thanks.
I'm getting so amped when a new NS video comes up.
Yo Nige! I got myself a small White Spruce yesterday to add to my 23 other species of bonsai i'm cultivating. I want to get more Spruce's and eventually try and emulate what you've done with your Larch Forest. Keep up the good work!
+Reign Thousand years Sounds like you have a good collection going, good luck and I hope your forest turns out well.
love youre trees learned a lot thanks nigel
Beautiful tree! I love the dead wood view. It shows a lot of character.
Hi Nigel, been tied up with non bonsai matters, now playing catchup.
Very good choices with the branch thinning, looks much better at the end.
The ugly Linden has became really beautifull. I love this tree.
It's looking good this year and growing well after the re potting.
Hi Nigeli like the new front but I think i prefer the deadwood front. Beauty in the eye of the beholder and all that. Thanks for another great video.CheersSid
+Sid Pavey (Sid's Trees) I think as I get more structure coming forward in the deadwood view, it will become the front again. I do like the deadwood!
Wow, quite a transformation! Beautiful. I must have that Nigel Saunders courage at shaping a bonsai, I must.
The tree is looking really good today! I'll be posting an update soon.
Nigel again a nice demonstration of your tree work thanks. The Linden is looking truly rugged and has a nice shape with all the dead wood too. Would I be out of place to see you tilt the tree a little maybe a cascade?
+Tiffany Kelly A cascade is a definite possibility, I'll keep it in mind! Thanks.
Love your videos, keep it up!
Nigel great movement in this tree. live the dead wood in the styling of this tree. Well placed Branch Structure too. How long have you had this tree? Second question have you thought about doing a un conventional bonsai specimen from start to finish as a project ?
+Growing Things This tree was collected near some railway tracks that were being ripped out, about 15 years ago. The top slowly died back until the tree recovered its vigor.
thanks Nigel great tree
Thanks for the video...always something to learn! You cut the 2 bottom branches to a point just above a downward facing bud - is this generally always good practice when cutting back branches?
+Peter Willbert Cutting before a downward facing bud will direct the new branch growth downwards. Branches need movement up and down and also side to side. With this clip and grow technique, you can develop movement in the direction you want.
+Nigel Saunders Well that makes perfect sense! Thanks a bunch and keep the videos coming. You are practically my sole education.
Hi Nigel, loved the video, another tree that I'm excited to the progression of.
I noticed that you primarily use normal secateurs when trimming large branches and not concave cutters. Do you find them unnecessary to do a good job? I'm just starting out and assessing what tools I need, I've seen your tool video and the man (sorry I forgot his name) recommended the same three tools I've been told to buy by a family friend who does bonsai. However I'm thinking I could save myself $80AUD or so by using my normal secateurs and buy extra wire and a nice pre bonsai or two instead.
Or would I benefit more from a concave cutter given I'm just beginning and my cuts won't be perfect until I've had lots of practice.
I'd love your advice if possible.
Thanks for the all great videos, I'm learning a lot a thanks in advance for any advice you could give.
Chris
+Chris Vandermeer Hi Chris, bonsai can be done using very little in the way of tools, however I would recommend buying the best tools you can afford. I try to show people that lack of bonsai tools doesn't prevent you from growing bonsai. Money can quickly go into buying trees, pots, wire etc, but some basic tools would be money well spent.
Nigel Saunders
Okay, I had heard that elsewhere as well so I will have to carefully assess whether to buy trees or a tool as time goes on. I may start with a good concave branch cutter and stick with my smallest secateurs until I save a bit more money :)
Hi
I have a kumquat bonsai that I started from a large potted tree last summer. I reduced the tree to about a quarter of its original size. It survived that and still has a canopy of leaves. Could you tell me if now would be a good time of the year to do something similar to what you showed in your video to a kumquat tree. Thanks
to avoid little side-branches, is it enough to pull some buds off the stem or is the only way shortening the stem? I appreciate the video's!
+max coenen Rubbing off the buds will prevent little branches forming to a certain point. If a tree has good sap flow to a part of a tree where a large branch was, the tree will try to send out new shoots in this area for a long time. Even rubbing off the buds may not stop swelling in this area and the continuous formation of buds.
Alright, thanks!
Is this the time of year to do pruning to all deciduous trees such as japanese and regular maples, beech, cherry, catalpa and american honbeam trees?
+jfrinns I do my heavy structural pruning in advance of any activity in the trees. This gives the wounds time to dry out and heal a bit so they don't bleed too badly in spring. Many new buds will form behind the wound also. Generally the dormant season is a good time to work on your trees.
Did this tree ever blossom? I heard that linden trees are blossoming very late, but i don't know if is it true.
+BonsaiMoldova I've never had it flower. The trees usually flower late June and has one of the nicest scents. Maybe some day as I get the structure set, I'll try for flowers.
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Would i be able to put a larch bonsai indoors in florida? If not do you know any bonsai that look somwhat like a larch and be able to put inside? Thanks
+NumNaughts Larches need that cold winter to stay healthy, I don't think they would grow in Florida. The closest tree would be the bald cypress, it too looses it needles in fall and is a great tree for growing in your climate. All bonsai trees should be grown outdoors and just brought inside for a few days to display. The dwarf Shefflera and some Ficus trees can handle staying indoors all the time, but they grow better and stronger in the outside air and sun.
It will be a very "strange" lime tree. Usually the lime trees are quite vertical.
+BonsaiMoldova Yes, I do wish it had more of the typical shape of a lime tree, however, I'll have to see what I can make of it. Maybe in future, I can get some of that natural lime tree structure into sections of the tree.
Nigel Saunders I wrote earlier at another your video on this lime that maybe is an idea to consider those grown suckers like new leader and to cut down the weeping part of the tree, but in this video you cut down the suckers and that's why i asked. P.S. i changed my yputube channel's name from ak50gunit to BonsaiMoldova :)
BonsaiMoldova Thanks for letting me know about the name change. The sucker that is up higher may be developed into a leader, we'll have to see how things go. Thanks for your comments!
I slacked on this one. second!
+Dubsy Dabster Just glad to have you!