What a fabulous tree group, Hinoki are not the easiest trees to style and maintain I find but when they are done right they make imposing tree images which stand out from the crowd.
Hi, can you advise the best time for root work and pad development please. The Hinoki I have are very leggy and back budding doesn't seem to be happening. Thanks great video
Hinoki is best repotted in spring as it begins growing. The tips will be bright green so you will know when to start. If the branches have developed bark it is unlikely they will back bud so far back. Pinching in late spring and fall will promote back budding. Alternatively you can graft back into area that have back as well.
So beautiful.... one question, maybe the first. I see you pinch with your finger, making in some cases rotation. Will these tips become brown?? In junipers usually happens...
Thank you for this tutorial! I’ve always loved Hinoki bonsai and am happy to have this video to refer to. I’d love to see more Hinoki bonsai in Canada! I have some Sawara cypress nursery stock I purchased last year. Should I treat the foliage on Sawara the same as Hinoki?
I too would like to see more in Canada! I think the styles they suit are really easy to understand for Canadians and could bring more interest to bonsai. Sawara is similar, the leaf is a little bit softer so I cut it more than pinching as it comes off a bit uneven by hand, but either way works just as well. I also find them to be less vigorous and usually only need to be trimmed once a year.
And wholesome indeed. Some of the guys in the Edmonton club really took my interest in bonsai to the next level when we went collecting in the river valley.
Very cool! I'm from Calgary but, currently go to the University of Alberta in Edmonton. Would sure be neat to hear about what your journey to Japan looked like! Exciting to see where you end up after your apprenticeship at Koukoa-en!
one question about the apex, is it leaning forward or is it the foliage that makes it look that way? I heard that in a formal upright was no reverence.....
Seems that's how it's been developed, it's common stylistically for apexes to come forward slightly so the viewer feels like they are under a great old tree.
Im also a but surprised about the round pot. Why not a rectangular shallow pot?? The question is that it fixs wonderfully..... Maybe helps the nebari??
That's the pot the tree was in when it arrived in the garden. So must be the previous owner's preference. It's an old Chinese pot, and seems suitable. There are some details to the history of this tree which I'm not at liberty to share.
@@BonsaiHarmony ok, thank you for your answer.... Really interesting the pot choice. Thanks again, I encourage you to continue sharing content in your youtube channel. Cheers.
@@BonsaiHarmony" not at liberty to share" you have me intrigued about the history! come on you know you want to tell us😁 It is nice to see that the old bark has not been taken off
What a beautiful video, thanks. Really thank you for sharing it. Im gonna try this composition with cupresus. Of course I will not get thos result, but this video inspired me. Again, thank you very much.
This was so informative and valuable... Its great to see some real time processes!
What a fabulous tree group, Hinoki are not the easiest trees to style and maintain I find but when they are done right they make imposing tree images which stand out from the crowd.
I totally agree!
Oh wow this is LONG. Did not expect that when I clicked on it. Gunna watch this while I do chores :)
I was considering making two separate videos, but I just tucked the lesson in with the whole session. Thanks always for the support!
Wow that tree is ABSOLUTELY stunning! It has such a magical fairy vibe. 😍
Love how you ended the video. Masterpiece indeed!
Very relaxing to watch. And I got to see a lot of little details of the planting. Great stuff my friend!
Thanks again Chris! 😊
Outstanding 🏅 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you! 🌞
Thank you for your work❤
Best wishes🌳🤝
Thank you so much. To you as well! 🌳
Bellísimo 👋👋🌎🌹
Hi, can you advise the best time for root work and pad development please. The Hinoki I have are very leggy and back budding doesn't seem to be happening.
Thanks great video
Hinoki is best repotted in spring as it begins growing. The tips will be bright green so you will know when to start.
If the branches have developed bark it is unlikely they will back bud so far back. Pinching in late spring and fall will promote back budding. Alternatively you can graft back into area that have back as well.
Thanks for your reply, ok I will take in the info, I will try grafts then. That should be a fun experience 😀
Thank you.
So beautiful.... one question, maybe the first. I see you pinch with your finger, making in some cases rotation. Will these tips become brown?? In junipers usually happens...
Just a habit I've developed, if you gently twist, I find it's better than pulling straight out. If you just pull you can rip more than you intend.
@@BonsaiHarmony Ok, what an answer..... Just bright light to my darkness..... Thanks. Really thank you.
@@BONSAIenCORTO No more darkness I hope!
Thank you for this tutorial! I’ve always loved Hinoki bonsai and am happy to have this video to refer to. I’d love to see more Hinoki bonsai in Canada!
I have some Sawara cypress nursery stock I purchased last year. Should I treat the foliage on Sawara the same as Hinoki?
I too would like to see more in Canada! I think the styles they suit are really easy to understand for Canadians and could bring more interest to bonsai.
Sawara is similar, the leaf is a little bit softer so I cut it more than pinching as it comes off a bit uneven by hand, but either way works just as well. I also find them to be less vigorous and usually only need to be trimmed once a year.
Thank you! The Bonsai scene in Alberta is pretty small but growing, I'm excited to see what it will look like in 10-15 years.
And wholesome indeed. Some of the guys in the Edmonton club really took my interest in bonsai to the next level when we went collecting in the river valley.
Very cool! I'm from Calgary but, currently go to the University of Alberta in Edmonton.
Would sure be neat to hear about what your journey to Japan looked like! Exciting to see where you end up after your apprenticeship at Koukoa-en!
Oh nice!
This is kind of my way of sharing what I can as I go 😅 still trapped here for a few more years, so more will be told.
Thanks for the support!
one question about the apex, is it leaning forward or is it the foliage that makes it look that way? I heard that in a formal upright was no reverence.....
Seems that's how it's been developed, it's common stylistically for apexes to come forward slightly so the viewer feels like they are under a great old tree.
@@BonsaiHarmony It is really interesting, Thanks!!!! its something I was wrong, like many other things!!!!! Thanks for your kind answer. Cheers!!!!
Second question.... ful sin or better shaded place with a lot of light... I live in Spain, we have a hot summer....
Always give trees protection from the sun in summer! We have a shade cloth that cuts about 40-50%
@@BonsaiHarmony ok, full sun but with shade net. Really thank you.
Im also a but surprised about the round pot. Why not a rectangular shallow pot?? The question is that it fixs wonderfully..... Maybe helps the nebari??
That's the pot the tree was in when it arrived in the garden. So must be the previous owner's preference. It's an old Chinese pot, and seems suitable. There are some details to the history of this tree which I'm not at liberty to share.
@@BonsaiHarmony ok, thank you for your answer.... Really interesting the pot choice. Thanks again, I encourage you to continue sharing content in your youtube channel. Cheers.
@@BonsaiHarmony" not at liberty to share" you have me intrigued about the history! come on you know you want to tell us😁 It is nice to see that the old bark has not been taken off
@@briankavanagh7191 it belonged to an old customer of the garden is all I can say 🤫
another question, and you can not answer them, I am a pain in the ass... how often do you turn it?
That's fine 😂
We rotate trees as needed, usually every week unless one side is week or under developed
@@BonsaiHarmony Thanks for your patience.... I was expecting every 2 weeks.... ok, I take note. Thanks for your answers. Really thank you.
what is it name?
Mr. Tree. 😝
It is an unnamed composition at this time.
@@BonsaiHarmony thank you very good
What a beautiful video, thanks. Really thank you for sharing it. Im gonna try this composition with cupresus. Of course I will not get thos result, but this video inspired me. Again, thank you very much.