Dealing with Problem Bonsai Trees - Cotoneaster🌳
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- In this Bonsai video we are working on some Cotoneaster Trees. I'll be showing you some of my methods for pruning and shaping these trees along with how to deal with problem trees. These techniques are to improve the trees health and to take it a little step further in becoming a great Bonsai!
The Previous Cotoneaster Video: • How to Make Cotoneaste...
This video is relatively easy to follow. I demonstrate pruning techniques used to enhance taper and ramification on a Bonsai. Instead of creating a tree that is somewhat presentable, I focus on styling techniques that take into account the future growth of a tree, rather than aiming for an "Instant Bonsai." I also cover methods for addressing issues in problem trees, such as trunk rot on a Bonsai, and I share one approach to dealing with a piece of raw material that has a long trunk of uniform thickness: splitting it down the middle to create something much more interesting!
What is Trunk Splitting?
Splitting a tree trunk down the middle, known as trunk splitting, can lead to a tree's survival and potential growth due to its resource allocation and regeneration mechanisms. When a tree is split, it redirects nutrients, water, and resources like carbohydrates to heal the wound, and many tree species possess dormant buds beneath the bark that can be stimulated to grow in response to injury or stress. Trunk splitting can also improve aeration in the tree, which can promote overall health of a tree.
Not all tree species can withstand trunk splitting. Some trees are more resilient and adaptable than others. Research the specific tree species you are working with to determine if it is a suitable candidate for trunk splitting! Ficus, Juniper, Boxwood, and Elm tree species are among the ones that tolerate this particular technique best. Trunk splitting should be done typically during the tree's dormant season however I know how resilient cotoneaster is and this tree should recover well.
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00:00 - Intro.
00:27 - About The Cotoneaster Trees.
01:35 - The Bonsai Tools Used.
02:12 - Removing Moss and Liverwort.
02:57 - How To Develop Bonsai Faster.
04:05 - Slip Potting for Better Development.
06:50 - Improving The Branch Structure (Correcting Inverse Taper).
08:15 - Dealing with a Half Dead Trunk.
10:45 - Pruning Long Shoots for Better Ramification.
12:22 - Cleaning Up the Tree.
13:00 - Cleaning Up A Cut and Correcting Inverse Taper.
13:49 - Pruning for Better Taper and Removing a Wire Scar.
14:25 - Creating a Design for a Problem Tree.
17:37 - Splitting The Bonsai Trunk.
20:15 - Experimentation In The Art of Bonsai.
20:59 - Exposed Root Style Cotoneaster.
21:08 - How To Root Cotoneaster From Cuttings.
22:31 - Watering / Beauty Shots.
13:21 - Outro
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Well I've never seen a trunk split like that, brilliant. Hope it survives. Look forward to the progress.
Hey 40k !! Congratulations n jolly well done Adam👍👏🥳🥂🎉👏🎉👌
Thanks so much Gaye!! 🥰🌳🌲
Very creative ideas! Tony H. Would be proud. ☮️
Thanks for saying that you've killed some bonsai. Makes me feel so much better about my victims, I mean experiments.
This made me chuckle... We all have those "experiments"
Dead bonsai are all part of the journey.
Wise man once say: every tool is a hammer... 🔨
Very wise indeed! 😄😄
Excellent experiment. Thanks for making it easy to understand what u r doing x
Great work Adam. I have a cotoneaster bonsai and I love it!
I have just started my bonsai journey and I am a totally inexperienced beginner. I tried to wire my plant but I have no idea on how to do it. After done wiring, my wife just laughed. Recently I saw a Hinoki sekka Bonsai and the foliage was so fascinating. Without knowing anything, I bought a tiny Hinoki sekka. It’s a cutting. I think it will be years before I can actually shape it to bonsai.😅
From Massachusetts here. Keep your videos coming! I’ve been watching since the beginning and learn something every time!
Very interesting, thank you for sharing 👍🙏
Fun video adam. Love the idea of splitting the last tree. 👌
Bravo. C'est très encourageant de voir tes expériences personnelles et non conventionnelles. Merci pour tes conseils .
How ironic, l got out my cotoneaster last night to admire the flowers as its spring here so this is perfect timing 😊 thank you so much
Nice work. I look forward to seeing these trees in the future.
Hey thanks!
Great presentation
Love a hardy, easy to root plant with cool foliage, flower and fruit!
Great video Adam sorry I missed the premier mate.
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Thanks!
Hey! Thank you so much for your support 😄
Wow superb 👌👌👌
I have these plants growing wild all over the garden, excellent video given me some great ideas
Awe nice!!
cut putty is just more satisfying and overall cleaner to work with than cut pastes
Great video, thanks. I think you must have been channeling Tony when you split that trunk. Good stuff.
Nice video Adam. I did that split idea with a cotoneaster a few years back and it just healed up beautifully. They are so versatile and hardy for this hobby :)
Aw nice one! Thanks Xavier!
I mention you in my Lonicera video today. You were the inspiration :)@@notionbonsai
Nice job, Adam.
Grts
Kennet
Where does a cottoneaster stay for the winter?.. darleneusa
In the house or outside. In the winter it freezes here and we do get snow, I can keep it in in very cold weather, what do yo think?
They groundlayer amazingly well if one were to already have a cotoneaster in their garden.
Do a common yew bonsai (taxus baccata) I found 3 in my woods today but I'm not sure what to really do and I'd love you to do a tutorial on one!
I did that to one of my cedar trees with my big kitchen knife, works.
Love the split trunk idea. wonder if it would work with the Spruce Christmas trees I've had success with. Mmmm.
Great video. I am wondering why you didn't cover the two sides of the split trunk tree with cut putty?
If you have some privet bonsai could you make a video of them. I recently bought one and it is living healthy. Great video btw
Hello Adam. Your videos are so helpful. Please keep making them?!? Could I ask where you get the cut putty? I can’t find it here and would like to order some. Thanks.
Hey! There will be lots more videos to come 😄 The brand of cut putty I use is called KIKUWA. You can find it in smaller tubs online!
Thanks Adam.
Love these cotoneasters but are you able to tell us where you get your cut putty from as I can only find it in tiny quantities 👍
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Amazing video! How come you didn’t use cutting putty on the bonsai you split?
Interesting to see different projects with Cotoneasters Adam all part of the journey you are on to become a good bonsai artist. I do like cotoneasters as they are so forgiving I have quite a number of them styled in different styles and sizes, they grow so fast almost overnight you see new growth so I have no concerns about yours doing well over a short time. Keep doing what you are doing Adam.
Nice job Adam keep it up mate thanks
Hi Adam, i just acquired a mature cotoneaster today, been chopped some time ago, could i prune it now? November N Ireland, or should i leave it till spring, do a proper pot n prune then? i want to prune now, proper pot in spring 🤨
Really interested to see how that split tree looks in the spring
Can cotoneaster be kept indoors or do they need to be outside in winter
I noticed you did not put cut putty on the plant you split down the center. Is that typical or just not in this video? Keep up the good work! Great tutorials for beginners like me.
Thanks
Hey! I didn't put the putty here as I don't want this area to callus over. My plan is to let the wood dry out then treat it with lime sulphur to make it white and to prevent rotting like on the other trees. I really like the texture of the split wood 😃
Oh shoot I just missed the premiere
I don't own one but all info helps on my progression,but anyhow what's ur tattoo on ur arm , great vid, central coast Australia,we in growing n playing season,👍🍻
Glad you found it helpful! My tattoo is a clapper board. They are used in filmmaking before every take. Filmmaking is another one of my favourite things!
Look forward to seeing the progress of that split tree.
How’s it coming along?
Hey! There will be an update on this tree on Friday! 😀
@@notionbonsai It was a great update and video. Looking forward to seeing that split trunk in the coming months; especially if you use line sulphur to whiten up the inner area.
Both side be treated?
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I see you didn’t put any cut paste on the open trunk. Is that ok? Is there not a risk of any infection to the tree.
Your content is an inspiration to me. I'm a noob when it comes to Bonsai, so why didn't you use cut puddy on the trunk splitting, when you use that on some branch cuttings? I'm so confused.
Hey thanks so much! I don't want this area to heal over as I really like the texture of the split wood. My plan with this is to treat it with lime sulphur to prevent rotting😀
That will be super cool. I can't wait to see the progress next year. @@notionbonsai
As I've heard said "nows the time to kill it or make it a bonsai"
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Please advise why you did not apply putty on the inside of the tree that was split in half?
I do not want the inside part to heal over :)
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I’m so curious why you didn’t use the putty on the split trunk? If you do use the putty, would it give a better chance on surviving? Less chances of getting infected
Hey! I do not want the tree to heal in this area. I wish to keep the wood exposed. I will eventually treat this area with Lime Sulphur to preserve the deadwood and keep it exposed 🤗
@@notionbonsai ahh I see. Thanks for answering! Your vids have been super insightful for me!
Cotoneaster growth rate is rather slow. I can see that it has no problem with your pot as it has longer spacing between each set of leaves and natural leaf size reduction hasn't set in place. The fact once worked, it kinda has holding period whereas it slows its growth rate for a few years time then out of nowhere it explodes with lots of new growth.