Thank you Terry…great explanations on foliar pad and branch development. Larger specimens offer opportunities for terrific bonsai…the small dwarf trees - noted as beginner trees- often do not provide the enthusiasm for working with larger trees. Thank you for high lightening these pro cumbrance junipers. Appreciate it… pt in the Adirondacks of NY
Thanks Terry! I’m in Australia and this species of juniper is extremely popular here. We call it juniper squamata. My collection has about 10 different styles of this species. It’s awesome to see some overseas content on this often overlooked bonsai candidate. Keep up the great work mate, your videos are so thorough, but simple to follow and easy to understand. You are a treasure to the bonsai community my man.
Ah man, that’s such a nice compliment! Thanks Ben. Yes I believe Squamata is the other name for this species. I will certainly do my best to continue to offer whatever knowledge I have to the community so we can all learn, including myself to improve our trees.
thanks so much! I don’t know the history of the tree I would just say that it must be pretty old as it belonged to a pioneer in South African bonsai. When he passed away my customer bought it. I have since restyled the tree.
Very cool! My first procumbens I ever got is my experiment tree where I try stuff Im too scared to do on my precious trees. Its rapidly turning into one of my nicest and favourite bonsais 😀
Beautiful cascade. Excellent quality work on the tree. Any idea how old it is? And how long did it take to wire the tree. Great video. Very informative. Well done.
Thanks Stephen. Appreciate the compliment, glad you like the result. Its one from Rudi Adams collection. I believe you should recognise it although I have done a fair amount of change to it. Not a quick job as one would expect, 15hrs it took from start to finish over 2 days.
Thanks Dj. I work fairly fast but it took me 15hrs. Projects like this can be a mental marathon for those not used to tackling jobs this big. It’s easy to lose focus and start rushing things towards the end. I did it over 2 days. I don’t like doing the work over an extended period either as it’s difficult to “stay in the zone”. Once complete it’s very satisfying though.
@@TerryErasmusbonsai well it is well worth it in the end . I love it one day I hope I will be able to be so perfectly. I learn alot from your video's keep on doing the good work and inspiring many people
Hi Hamurga, if you are in South Africa (I somehow think you are?) then you can order seedlings from me. They will be ready for you in late spring. My seeds are legally imported from Japan, from a pine grower in Takamatsu. I don’t sell the seeds. If you’re interested you can contact us via the website.
Thanks Mike! There is a link which should appear on your screen at that point which is a link to the tool. However, here it is again www.bonsaitree.co.za/collections/jin-tools-and-brushes/products/jin-knife-circular-shape-large
great works, but Procumbens & Squamata juniper are 2 "differents trees", Procumbens & procumbens nana are complety different of Squamata Juniper (more know it as "juniper San Jose") I think this specie is a Squamata, not Procumbens
Thanks Cristian for your views. I have never seen a Squamata for sale in South Africa. So either every single nurseryman and grower is wrong or it’s not a Squamata.
Very beautiful tree sir, I always learn something when I watch your channel, so glad I came across it.
Thanks so much. Much appreciated!
Thank you Terry…great explanations on foliar pad and branch development. Larger specimens offer opportunities for terrific bonsai…the small dwarf trees - noted as beginner trees- often do not provide the enthusiasm for working with larger trees. Thank you for high lightening these pro cumbrance junipers. Appreciate it… pt in the Adirondacks of NY
You are very welcome Patricia! I am so glad you enjoyed the video. Adirondacks! Such a beautiful place, I hope to visit one day.
Et c'est ainsi que le vilain buisson devint un très beau bonsaï.....👍👍👏👏
Thank you so much! That’s very kind.
Thanks Terry! I’m in Australia and this species of juniper is extremely popular here. We call it juniper squamata. My collection has about 10 different styles of this species. It’s awesome to see some overseas content on this often overlooked bonsai candidate. Keep up the great work mate, your videos are so thorough, but simple to follow and easy to understand. You are a treasure to the bonsai community my man.
Ah man, that’s such a nice compliment! Thanks Ben. Yes I believe Squamata is the other name for this species. I will certainly do my best to continue to offer whatever knowledge I have to the community so we can all learn, including myself to improve our trees.
I’ve learned a number of things in your video. Now to apply them to two Shohin junipers we have been mulling how to redesign the overgrowth. Thanks.
Great to hear! Good luck with your redesigns.
Wow, i have never actually seen scale foliage on a procumbens before.
Yeah, you need to leave them alone for a while and then they start to put it on but touch it again and it puts out needle foliage again if stressed.
Procumbens is the best juniper for beginners. They endure it all and they bush up and look full in no time. Its so easy to get results
Procumbens is good for all skill levels. They are tough as nails as you say. Procumbens, not the nana variety is probably my least favourite though.
@@TerryErasmusbonsai I didn’t know there was plain Procumbens. I have the nana species (Sonare).
Nice! Thanks again
You bet Isidro, thanks for watching 👍🏻
Terry nice work good video thanks from bonsai phill
Glad you enjoyed it Phillip! 😊
excellent work
Many thanks Keele! 😊
Very beautiful transformation
Thank you! 😊
Amazing content and specimens as always Terry, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Glad you enjoyed it Wesley! Thanks for always commenting 😊
That Procumbens is huge. Are these field grown? Very cool video!
thanks so much! I don’t know the history of the tree I would just say that it must be pretty old as it belonged to a pioneer in South African bonsai. When he passed away my customer bought it. I have since restyled the tree.
Very cool! My first procumbens I ever got is my experiment tree where I try stuff Im too scared to do on my precious trees. Its rapidly turning into one of my nicest and favourite bonsais 😀
That’s awesome Christopher! Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻
Thanks!
Thank you so much Nancy. I appreciate it greatly 🙇🏼♂️
Awesome explanations and subject matter. Really appreciate your efforts!
Thanks a lot Sue! Glad you enjoyed it.
Grt job T
Thank you Arno 🙏🏻
Foist!!
Congratulations Nigel! You win the prize. When I think of what it is I will let you know, ha ha ha!
Beautiful cascade. Excellent quality work on the tree.
Any idea how old it is? And how long did it take to wire the tree.
Great video. Very informative. Well done.
Thanks Stephen. Appreciate the compliment, glad you like the result. Its one from Rudi Adams collection. I believe you should recognise it although I have done a fair amount of change to it.
Not a quick job as one would expect, 15hrs it took from start to finish over 2 days.
Very good tutorial sir. How long has it been in the pot ?
That is a huge amount of work, how long did it take you?
It was indeed. 15hrs.
how long does it take you more or less to work on a tree like this .
It is a very beautiful tree
Thanks Dj. I work fairly fast but it took me 15hrs. Projects like this can be a mental marathon for those not used to tackling jobs this big. It’s easy to lose focus and start rushing things towards the end. I did it over 2 days. I don’t like doing the work over an extended period either as it’s difficult to “stay in the zone”. Once complete it’s very satisfying though.
@@TerryErasmusbonsai well it is well worth it in the end
. I love it one day I hope I will be able to be so perfectly. I learn alot from your video's keep on doing the good work and inspiring many people
It's a lovely pot is it japanees
Ha ha. Not sure if that’s a joke or not. Anyways no, it’s Chinese.
Hello Terry, where can I buy a Lot of Black Pine seeds, about 500 or more
Hi Hamurga, if you are in South Africa (I somehow think you are?) then you can order seedlings from me. They will be ready for you in late spring. My seeds are legally imported from Japan, from a pine grower in Takamatsu. I don’t sell the seeds. If you’re interested you can contact us via the website.
@@TerryErasmusbonsai unfortunally I am from Brazil
@@TerryErasmusbonsai I saw your video growing the pine from seeds and then Ive become very intrested on them
@@TerryErasmusbonsai can you send me The store that you buy so i can import some seeds? I can send you a direct on Instagram
Brilliant video, thank you for sharing. Can I ask what the tool is called that you're using to create the jin at 6:55 please?
Thanks Mike! There is a link which should appear on your screen at that point which is a link to the tool. However, here it is again www.bonsaitree.co.za/collections/jin-tools-and-brushes/products/jin-knife-circular-shape-large
Thanks for all the help Terry, really appreciated. Good to find someone who not only make great videos but also replies to questions too.
No problem Mike. I do my best. 😊
great works, but Procumbens & Squamata juniper are 2 "differents trees", Procumbens & procumbens nana are complety different of Squamata Juniper (more know it as "juniper San Jose") I think this specie is a Squamata, not Procumbens
Thanks Cristian for your views. I have never seen a Squamata for sale in South Africa. So either every single nurseryman and grower is wrong or it’s not a Squamata.