Bonsai From Field Grown Material
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- In this video Peter takes a field grown Maple and starts the process of turning it into a Bonsai. Peter has had this Maple for around 25 years. It started its life planted in the ground, where it was grew for around 10 years. It was then dug up and planted in a flower pot where it grew for another 10 years. A few years ago it was planted into a larger container where it has been for about 3 years. Over that time the roots have spiralled around the trunk the tree unappealing. This video takes you through the process of turning a large field grown tree and starting the process of creating a bonsai.
Peter also takes you on a tour around a section of the Herons field. We have an 8 acre site here, half of which is given over to growing the bonsai we sell on the nursery. We have many different species of Bonsai Maples, Pines and Yews to name a few. Trees that are too big for bonsai will end up as garden trees.
Top Tip: Finding the front of the tree is an important step when creating any bonsai and it is worth taking your time with this step, looking at the tree from every angle. A turn table is a helpful tool in this process. To design the tree you need to decide what the front will be.
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Other Bonsai RUclipsrs: "Now be very careful with this next step." Peter: "Its time to use the pickaxe."
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You forgot to mention the crow bar
@Miquel Jarchow NO ONE CARES
Man dont give a s**t
I love the shout out loud when he was swinging it lol.
I kinda liked the roots.
Man, you gotta really have some faith and knowledge to take a pickaxe and a hammer to something you been growing for over 20 years
or have a lot of things you've been growing for that long or longer but yeah it seems intimidating every time but he always does so well
The guy’s a ninja!
my mind just keeps screaming "STOP THAT" those roots were cool.
He basically did what i would do to try killing that tree 😁
Oggy Oggy p
I loved that root :(
Hey Gaz!
Same, I am one of the people who would have expressed interest. I am not "the true bonsai person" (yet), haha!
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the delicate art of bonsai, WHACK it with a hammer LOL love it. But I am loving the videos, and subscribed
pickaxe, crowbar and sledge. the tools of a bonsai master
XD
If i had a lot of money i would buy that tree with the crazy cool roots. I always go for the onces people don't want to buy.
"Off to the mines Peter?"
"Na, just repotting my maple"
Ha Ha - Good luck!
😂😂😂😂😂
Guy is nearly 80 here. What energy. I hope to have the same vitality at his age.
Really interesting video as usual Peter. Who needs fancy tools when you have a pickaxe and crow bar!
To be able to remember in detail the stories of each tree and seedling over decades is remarkable. It’s undeniable how much Peter genuinely loves and cares for these beautiful trees.
Please make more videos about this tree! I'm very much interested how it will develop. This video is amazing.
Iys probably dead now. He murdered it. The roots looked cool
@@azbz2993 Wrong. 1: those roots looked hideous and 2: cutting them off would not kill the tree as it has plenty of other roots.
He just made an update on it.
@@gc4550 Thanks!
@@gc4550 Can you give its link?
7:20 - I like the roots, I think bonsai with roots showing growing over things are amazing. Particularly ones growing over rocks!
14:30 - onwards 😭😰😱
It's cool when they're growing over things but these ones shattered the illusion, made it obvious that the tree was grown in a pot....
Each to their own too......but the roots kinda looked like a sweet potato tumour in this case 😂
I liked those roots also, I don't think we all need to view in a puristic bonsai style to create a beautiful tree in a pot.
What a beast of a tree! Please do update us before this heads out to its new owner?! Would love to see how it turned out.
Mr. Peter, will you show us this tree now or when you are carving the scars ?
I had physical pain watching him take out those gorgeous roots
The Disgust is real my friend... when he cuts something off the punishment for being ugly is seriously severe... "so I will cut it off!!!!!!" In Peter's voice of course hehehehe
Hi Peter, hope you are well and happy new year. How much would this sort of material cost at your nursery please. As an example, for the one in this video once repotted but not at show material stage currently? Thanks, Mark
about £3k
At first, I loved the roots. Then, you explained why they were there and I felt bad for the tree. Now, it feels like you removed a matted mess of hair off a stray dog, and I agree that it was a great choice. Well done. That was a journey.
Anyone who uses an axe, pickaxe and a saw on his bonsai gets my vote. I used to visit your nursery often several years ago when I lived nearby on the Sussex / Surrey / Kent border. It is so interesting to see how you create these works of art.
as often as i lie to myself about this it just never fails. golden rule: when in doubt smack it with a hammer. hammers fix everything.
I LOVE your videos!!! So well explained and your trees are Awesome!!!!!
m2 i learnd a lot of the videos ty
Now that's some major root work! I'm wondering how much this tree would sell for in your nersury? Thanks for the field tour, many nice trees.
WOW. I was doubtful while watching the tree get chopped with a pickaxe and crowbar. But the end result is a stunning tree. Well done.
Oh mr C, I hate to say it but I disagree with your assessment that the roots of the large maple were ugly! A very interesting contemporary maelstrom of roots would have made for a glorious modern bonsai!
It screamed "pot" be4 he removed the roots, it was a good idea
Those circular roots looked beautiful and unique...I definitely would have left them as-is
The big roots looked really nice. Unique. I would have bought that. Watching the video i wanted to say please stop i will buy it but obviously its not a live video. It looked so good so unique. I just dont understand why you would demolish the big roots. Why do all the bonsai need to be the same style? I have seen some great ones in the examinations and the big curled roots was so unique. Anyway never mind
I think that I would had enjoyed it better with the rounded roots, it looked like art piece, a lady sitting with crossed legs. It was beautiful. People like things that are unique. I am quite certain that the people would consider the body of the tree the bonsai. It is funny how he many options as first to be front, now after he destroyed it, the choice is more difficult. That tree was more of a problem than good.
You sir are an inspiration to us all, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience, words can't describe the amount of respect I have for you sir. Please continue sharing theses awesome videos with everyone.
Thanks for your feedback Sohaib Bhai
If it has more than one front..is it better to pot it in a round pot so there is no set front?
I’m sure you’ll make it look good but you just removed the most unique characteristic of it. Can’t believe you didn’t see the art and beauty of that root
I do agree with you. I really liked the look of that root. I have a small Chinese elm but it has a similar big route like that, probably where it was a shoot of a bigger tree. But I love it as a feature.
What a crude way to prune the root of this Maple tree .I am really surprised you did not have a special tool designed for this job.
Took a really beautiful unique tree and made it ordinary and run of the mill. blah
you just cut a root of that age, i think its better to cut the other part and retain some to form an aged nebari, on the otherhand you are holding a big shovel so better for me to keep silent 😁
It’s a shame getting rid of those beautiful roots. Very interesting roots. Love you’re videos. Can we get an update on this tree?
very nice
The big Japanese Maple with the huge circular roots looked kinda like an Octopus before he went all Samurai on it with a pick axe..
I’m really enjoying the tour of the field and the explanation of all the different growing times and this is just a wonderful video I have planted a few Japanese maples from seeds with success, even though 90% fail, I will keep watching you so I can improve my techniques thank you from Roseville California.
There are a couple of reasons why your seeds fail to germinate. One - seeds may be stale and Two - you should stratify the seeds before sowing. As California is rather warm, maple seeds dont get a chance to stratify. Look up my seed sowing video for tips. OK
anyone ever notice that when peter has to put alot of effort into a chop or a snap, you can hear the voice of his ancestors? "Hye!"🤣
It’s like major plastic surgery. I love your videos.
Thank you so much...this helps me personally. I'm intimidated about trimming roots..this gives a lot of relief
Ah the delicate tools of the bonsai Master.
Hello master Han I am just getting the bug for bonsai .
I am growing some seedlings ready for growing into bonsai and I need all the info I can get .
Your videos are very informative and it gives me hope that I can do a little of what you do thanks
Peter, I really enjoy your videos. Is it ok to start a air layer when temperatures are still cold or should I wait for spring? Thank you for your videos.
Best to wait till trees come into leaf. Here in UK we start airlayering our Maples in early May and continue till August.
You work very hard Peter as if you never get tired. Love and passion are your fuel to propel your art. I admire your qualities.
this guy has a lot of knowledge obviously, but his work ethic and getting his hands dirty is impressive too. got to keep moving.
The first time fast motion was used I just thought Peter was on his A-game...lol
12:33 oh no. I like those roots.
That is an amazing video on your technique of downsizing a field grown plant to place into a training stage pot. I hope that you took a good long break with some magnificent tea. Thanks for your super presentation on taking down the size of overgrown plants.
Hello Peter I was wondering if you chose to make it a short tree would it be possible to air layer the top part?
Yes you could but I chose not to as I like big tall bonsai. Purely personal taste
You are my favorite you tuber...THANKYOU. I admire your videos and knowledge so much.
Peter, the Bonsai Master: goes to remove Giant roots with a Pickaxe.
Me: Internally screaming 😱 Noooooo!
End result: Gorgeous healthy tree that is so much lovelier than before.
Bravo!
I am pleased that you chopped off that ugly nebari. Graham Potter is probably the only man in the world who could incorporate that thick round-and-round original root structure and make it look good. He has five-dimensional eyesight. 😊
perfect. im working on 4 earth grown maples (10-20') and a 10' Lilac as of last week, in MA
Jeez.....Mr Chan moves in with demolition tools...to create another potentially wonderful bonsai. Amazing and a far cry from your snip snip videos...which I also enjoy.
hello sir, do you have schafflera bonsai
Broke my heart when you hacked off those front roots. To me it looked like the tree was resting cross-legged. :( However, I really enjoy your work.
Pues, ciertamente me impresionó el uso del pico como herramienta de poda... Pero ya se puede apreciar que el resultado será maravilloso!
Glad to see that you can use appropriate tools on appropriate trees, that way we can do it too!! I wish you would show if you use a router on the chopped-off root to make it look nicer. Also wish you would add how the tree looks once it has leaves. It's hard to find in other videos when we don't know where you put it.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Thank you also for giving us a very brief tour of your breathtaking 7 acre nursery....
You have many of my field grown trees!!
And I plan to get some more :-)
I would have kept the neat root instead of chopping it off. But everyone bonsai person is neat. 🥰😉🙃
Makes me speak less to follow your work. Great job! Well done!👍😄
Pixie garden ... Could add pixie doors in the holes 💜💙 perfect for kiddies to learn to love gardening
RUclips bonsai "experts": "Carefully brush the dirt away with chopsticks..."
Peter Chan: *crowbar
*pickaxe
*hammer
It's what u make a real master ,u show things what others do off camera .thanks for sharing all ure experience,!
That was great thank you
Your best informative video.
My bonsai friend, use a electrical Reciprocating saw. Easy on that back..
If you use saws to cut roots - they blunt easily because the blades cut through sandy soil
We all have our preferred ways of doing things but thanks for your suggestions. Will give it a try.
@Jesus Souless
Are you a dumb ass ?there is power tools. I guess cause your oriental that makes you a master? Or the biggest ass I have ever seen
@Jesus Souless some people only use hand tools because of tradition.
Aw jeez...Now i have to get me one of those fancy 'Bonsai' pickaxe's...
Dang! You tore up that tree! Brute force. Love your videos though.
I love this old man, his perception I quite respectable and commendable.. very awesome and top quality!
repotting bonsai with a pickax. i like it. for once there is a bonsai-channel where the actual goal is the goal and not the path there.
I wanted to buy that pickaxe for my bonsai but I can't find it in your shop...
Instead of shears he needs a mini bonsai chainsaw.
MY MAN PETER CHAN, you gotta get some smaller gloves. 16:01 lol
I love your work, 👍🏻THANK you for sharing it 🙏
I usually decide the front by looking at the base of the trunk and if it can apply then the front would be at the widest across part of the trunk from right to left. This can not always be of course if the tree its self dictates something else totally. But if you can then I always choose for the front the widest point across the base at trunk level from right to left on the trunk.
You are absolutely right!
Using a crowbar, saw, hammer and pickaxe.
Peter: "Easy".
super interpretation. I LIKE IT VERY MUCH.
Can you show the process of when you cut the trees back from their large form?
8 acres of pre-bonsai. How many workers that must require!
A new term in the bonsai world. ´Bonsai anger management excercise.´
Just wondering if it is a good idea to cut main trunk a half by applying air layering on it.
This way main trunk could be carved or even jin-ed, isn’t it?
Probably most beautiful bonsai tree get ruined. Shame.
13:00 best part of the video! That root was visually disturbing.
Growing a bonsai is very delicate form of art...the tree must be loved and handle with tenderness and care ....
Sensai: where's my axe ......hammer ohh am I forgetting something? love!.....no ...crowbar
Thank you for the video. I’m learning so much from your work! I’m just starting and your videos are a wealth of knowledge.
Just a curious: could you have use an oscillating saw? I feel like that would’ve made your day easier. 😁
Awesome video Sir, bonsai fascinates me.............no one bothers too much here in NZ
Hi you are very gifted and talented at creating bonsai's from plan old plant material just amazing skills
i like the look of gnarled roots, but yes they look a bit unnatural because of the round shape of the pot.
I really appreciate your videos.
He disfrutado mucho
GRACIAS
I want to thank you for these amazing videos. I am just starting out in this learning process, but I love it and am happy I was introduced to Bonsai. Did you say that you were making an "alien" from the top of the Trident Maple? What does that entail?
Palmate maple is very delicate.
Hit it with pickaxe :)
That’s a huge trunk!
Great video but those roots were beautiful :///
those were girdling roots. they would eventually choke the tree to death
I really love them roots!
this one looks like a "Roper" monster from dungeon and dragon
Thank you Mr. Chan for another amazing and instructive video. Masterful work as always. I have learned so much from you.
Always enjoying your teaching.. thnx so much
Here is the same tree a year later:ruclips.net/video/7zvZD0JKftc/видео.html
I think it's amazing to turn a disaster into a piece of art.