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@MrSilviomassaro 2 күн бұрын
That's kinda cool that it does that
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 күн бұрын
@@MrSilviomassaro yes it is! But you have to get it right to avoid killing the tree...
@MrSilviomassaro 2 күн бұрын
@BlueSkyBonsai is there anything else that you can do to avoid killing the tree? and we notice something not right what can be done to save it?
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 күн бұрын
@MrSilviomassaro make sure the knife is clean and sharp to avoid infection. Use rooting hormone, and pack the damp spagnum moss tightly onto the layer to Make sure the upper cut line never gets dry. More details in the long version of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWLRkqaLhqiFn68
@CrossroadToCountry 2 күн бұрын
Nice use of Air Layering!
@ra7aelM4chado 3 күн бұрын
don't know much about it, this just seems a lot fun
@BlueSkyBonsai 3 күн бұрын
@@ra7aelM4chado it is fun but you have to get it right to avoid killing a tree!
@PXIOMXTIC 4 күн бұрын
Nice Tree you got
@togrowagarden 8 күн бұрын
Dave, I've got a question, I think I know the answer based on your videos and energy calendar but it's mid January and I have a nursery stock pomegranate 15gallon. I need to cut the majority of the tree off to turn it into bonsai. I should've done this early winter but it got away from me. I went to prune it today January 14th and it's already starting to push out new buds all over. I'm in SoCal near the coast so we don't freeze. is it too late? should I go for it? at this point I'm planning to repot into a much smaller fabric pot after it gets mature leaves and hard prune next fall after leaf drop. then repot to bonsai pot the following spring. I ask because it's still a long way from spring but spring came early this year.
@BlueSkyBonsai 8 күн бұрын
@@togrowagarden I wouldn't risk it once its buds have started to swell - it means it has sent all its sap up the tree and it's spending all its energy pushing out the first flush of foliage for Spring. If you chop off a large part of the tree now, you are removing a massive amount of energy that would be useful for regrowing the remaining branches and providing more photosynthates to the whole tree and roots. Personally, I would repot it as soon as you see the buds start to pop open, don't want for the leaves to harden. Then I would wait until Nov/Dec after leaf drop, and chop the trunk then. Patience is a virtue in bonsai! But in the meantime, during this year's growing season you could hard-prune all of the upper branches so that they don't overshadow your future lower branches. If you're really brave you could chop the trunk in late Spring, with time left in summer for the chop to start healing over. But... what's the rush?
@togrowagarden 7 күн бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai Thank you for the advice and quick response, I'm going to do exactly this, patience really is key. I will just have to enjoy a large patio pomegranate for another year lol. that's a great tip about not over shadowing the lower branches. love your channel and all the valuable information, thanks again Dave!
@BlueSkyBonsai 7 күн бұрын
@togrowagarden you're welcome! All this and much more in my book, if you're interested 😉
@togrowagarden 7 күн бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai definitely interested I will be picking that up soon
@BlueSkyBonsai 7 күн бұрын
@@togrowagarden great! Hope you enjoy it and find it useful!
@TheBonsaiAddict 9 күн бұрын
I think that sometimes having those scars on the trees helps make it look older especially on trees like my American sycamore. almost every old wild American sycamore tree has a hollow trunk with holes from old branches that died which I think looks great and it tells a story of what the tree once was.
@BlueSkyBonsai 8 күн бұрын
@@TheBonsaiAddict It depends on the scar. If you consider bonsai as an artistic representation of a tree in nature, then scars are of course part of nature as large branches are torn off by gravity under heavy snow, etc. But like a photographer shouldn't include any reflection or shadow of themself, the bonsai artist should try not to leave visible signs of human intervention, like spiral wire bite marks, or obvious oval-shaped chop wounds. On fast-growing trees like most deciduous species, it doesn't matter so much because the callus will grow over the wound in a few quick years, but on many species it's better to create a realistic-looking tear where the branch has literally been pulled down and snapped. Alternatively, Jinning branches can look realistic on conifers and some other evergreen species like boxwood. I also agree that hollowing a trunk can look really good, and natural, especially on sycamores and large maples and oaks etc.
@TheBonsaiAddict 9 күн бұрын
Would winter be a good time to turn large branch on my spruce tree into a jin?
@BlueSkyBonsai 8 күн бұрын
@@TheBonsaiAddict Yes winter would be good, but if you're expecting any harshly cold weather you might want to protect the tree for a few days after doing a major chop or jinning a big branch.
@n8tyler 9 күн бұрын
Dave - Really enjoying the content and the well thought out Bonsai information...I'm an amateur enthusiast and gathering knowledge to incorporate into my practice and your information is top notch and well explained...Thanks for sharing...
@BlueSkyBonsai 9 күн бұрын
@@n8tyler thanks again!! Hey if you get tired of the videos you could always try my book!!
@TheBonsaiAddict 12 күн бұрын
At the end when you said not to use fertilizer from a month after repotting. does that apply to inorganic soils Like pumice?
@BlueSkyBonsai 11 күн бұрын
@@TheBonsaiAddict All soils, including inorganic. Trees don't need fertilizer for several weeks after root-pruning, and the increase in salts in the soil could be detrimental to the diminished root system. But, if you habitually mix in some slow-release fertilizer into your fresh soil when repotting in small quantities this should not harm the tree. I don't do that, I wait a month then start adding fert through the soil surface. Much more information in my book if you're interested, in the Fertilizer Science and Recommendations chapters, also in the Repotting chapters. Hope that helps!
@hubismaximus 15 күн бұрын
I thought the point of layering (air or ground) was to leave the Xylem intact so that the roots would continue to support the upper growth by transporting nutrients upwards while the downward nutrients would stop on their way to the roots at the cut phloem and be forced into producing new growth?
@BlueSkyBonsai 14 күн бұрын
@@hubismaximus it turns out you can remove virtually all the xylem, if you're willing to risk it! I explained it better in the longer version of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWLRkqaLhqiFn68 As long as you keep the sphagnum damp, and packed tightly onto the wound, the layer will receive water from the sphagnum. The tree's own auxin encourages root growth but it also helps to add extra rooting hormone. No additional nutrients are needed - only water. If the sphagnum gets dry, the tree will die above the layer. Alternatively you can keep the xylem if you want but that risks leaving some cambium, which will cause callusing instead of rooting. I have seen many layers fail because the tree callused over the area and produced little or no roots.
@hubismaximus 13 күн бұрын
@BlueSkyBonsai thanks, I'll follow up with the full video then. Keep up the good work!
@bobbymalta73 15 күн бұрын
Hello Thank You From Malta. 🇲🇹
@BlueSkyBonsai 15 күн бұрын
@@bobbymalta73 hi Bobby nice to hear from you. Hope all is well in Malta!
@n8tyler 15 күн бұрын
I think your narration of this video was great...First I've seen of this species of tree, its quite nice...The daughters each are very nice also...Really enjoying your content...Love this species, not sure it would work here on the Olympic Peninsula though...Really nice...TFS...Sequim, WA...
@BlueSkyBonsai 15 күн бұрын
@@n8tyler thanks! yes that was nearly 5 years ago and was the first time I talked directly to camera... a bit shaky! You can see these trees again much more recently in this video of you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmrUf6V_ZraVoJI
@n8tyler 15 күн бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai I will continue to view your videos from oldest to newest so I don't miss any of your content...
@BlueSkyBonsai 15 күн бұрын
@n8tyler perfect!
@n8tyler 15 күн бұрын
I like the idea of using a hose and water to more gently wash away the last of that root mass dirt or substrate...A great 'tip' for newer folks to Bonsai...Clever wiring technique for the stubborn roots that needed to be separated...Yet another wonderful tree to work with...Such great taper and movement...Turned out very nice, I'm looking forward to watching it progress...TFS...
@n8tyler 15 күн бұрын
Really nice job on the repot, great visual representation of root-pruning and preparation...Excellent pot/tree composition, they look amazing together...Thanks for sharing, Sequim, WA...
@n8tyler 15 күн бұрын
Wow, an amazing Maple to work with...Nice work on the repot and I really like rounded pots for Maples...Great looking root mass...Enjoying the content...TFS...Sequim, WA...
@n8tyler 15 күн бұрын
Really nice repotting and pot choice for this tree...I really like the movement and taper of this effort...TFS...Sequim, WA...
@BlueSkyBonsai 15 күн бұрын
@@n8tyler thanks again! Yes this also a tree that you can see some heavy trunk work that I've done more recently... tried to keep the movement but induce new taper.
@n8tyler 15 күн бұрын
Masterful removal of the 'shopped' trunk look...Eager to see this tress progress...TFS...Sequim, WA...
@BlueSkyBonsai 15 күн бұрын
@@n8tyler thanks! hehehe yep you'll see this tree again... about once per year, slowly by gradually becoming a broom style..
@n8tyler 15 күн бұрын
Just found your channel and I'm starting from you oldest videos watching forward...If you don't like comments from these old videos, please let me know and I will curtail comments until I get caught up...Thanks for sharing, Sequim, WA...
@BlueSkyBonsai 15 күн бұрын
@@n8tyler love all comments- thanks! Hope you enjoy the progression from old to new!
@DanielGeorge-c7t 18 күн бұрын
I am a retired Landscape Architect and Horticulturist having designed numerous irrigation systems for various applications including nursery production as well as my own Bonsai Collection.First off use a commercial grade automatic multifunction controller that will provide water to multiple zones at preprogramed times of day and days of the week. These controllers even have WIFI Modules allowing remote monitoring and rain sensors to skip rainy periods. My preferred controller is Rainbird ESP series ($200-300US). Due to the controller’s functionality there is no reason the same controller could be used on zones dedicated to Bonsai, Container Ornamentals, lawn and shrubs. I prefer overhead spray nozzle systems (Hunter & Rainbird). Irrigation water is designed for matched precipitation covering areas evenly. Lastly, set the zones (one valve ) to water for similar water requirements. Small pots might be watered for short duration several times per day. Larger pots longer duration less often. Consolidate species by water requirements and keep these on the same zone (valve) for proper watering. The benefit of this system is anything on the bench will be watered evenly and reliably. I am not a fan of drip or low volume bubbler systems in they are prone to clogging even with filtered water, (algae, insect, kinks etc). Each individual bonsai will need to be individually plumed typically with multiple emitters. The downside of overhead spray is more water volume is used since non targeted areas are watered along with the plant materials. I do like to run an extra 1-2 min watering in the hot part of the day just to mist the foliage and cool the area down (Not intended to substitute for regular drenching). The balance of the system is below grade class 200 PVC for the zones and Schedule 40 PVC for the pressure side of the system. PVC is very inexpensive and easy to cut and fit. There is much more to design just some initial thoughts.
@RelaxGamer51 18 күн бұрын
Nice
@MDMARaver 19 күн бұрын
Wow, that's truly some next level stuff! 👍🏻
@SultanbekSadibakasov-mc6df 20 күн бұрын
Молодец. Идея хорошая.👍👍👍👍👍
@Vic-d5b 21 күн бұрын
As an alternative to nailing, I wonder if binding with raffia or similar would have given better contact with the underlying wood.
@BlueSkyBonsai 20 күн бұрын
Yes you might be right. Also, looking back at this video, the unfortunate quality of my carving wasn't good enough and there were cuts in the sapwood that would prevent the folded flap from staying alive.
@KarIiah 24 күн бұрын
Even though it's really sad every time it happens to any tree, it's still reassuring that even seasoned bonsai enthusiasts have accidents, like forgetting to water or leaving it outside when it shouldn't. I've lost a lot of my small collection in this summer heat and this yer due to negligence/depression. Once it's not freezing outside anymore I hope to get rid of the depressing tree-corpses and get back into it :)
@BlueSkyBonsai 24 күн бұрын
Hi @@KarIiah Nice to hear from you! Sorry to hear about your lost trees. Every bonsai grower has to cope with tree deaths sometimes, unfortunately it's part of the game. Anyway thanks for your email - I'll answer over there 😊
@KarIiah 24 күн бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai Thank you ♥ Also no hurry, enjoy New Year's Eve 😊
@KarIiah 24 күн бұрын
Looks great, I'll definitely get a copy!
@BlueSkyBonsai 24 күн бұрын
@@KarIiah fab! Thanks so much 💙
@737ngJR 24 күн бұрын
Just ordered your book. Looking forward to more of your videos. Thank you
@BlueSkyBonsai 24 күн бұрын
@@737ngJR thanks so much! Hope you enjoy it, and more importantly I hope you find it useful!
@MapleNutz 24 күн бұрын
This bonsai book is highly recommended. The text is clear and easy to read, accompanied by beautiful illustrations. It is user-friendly and very informative. It’s on my top 3 horticultural books I own 💯.
@BlueSkyBonsai 24 күн бұрын
@@MapleNutz thanks so much!! That's a wonderful review 🙏
@DanielGeorge-c7t 25 күн бұрын
I believe I saw a Magnolia stelata in your collection. If so how tolerant has the tree been to heavy root pruning and when is best? I have a 50yr old stelata bonsai in an oversized container which needs to be reduced.
@BlueSkyBonsai 24 күн бұрын
@@DanielGeorge-c7t Sorry no Magnolias here, no experience of them either so I wouldn't want to give you any potentially wrong advice. I'm curious as to which tree you thought was a Magnolia stelata?
@TheBonsaiAddict 26 күн бұрын
How does that sycamore have such small leaves is it a different type of sycamore than the ones in the US cause here the leaves on those are typically the size of dinner plates
@BlueSkyBonsai 25 күн бұрын
@@TheBonsaiAddict Great question! The sycamore at 5:20 is a European Sycamore (Acer Pseudoplatanus). It has smaller leaves partly because it's relatively young (10-12 years), partly because trees in pots often grow smaller leaves due to restricted root growth, and finally European Sycamore has naturally smaller leaves than American (Acer Occidentalis). That said, you can still use an American one and reduce its leaf size with regular pruning and repotting. In general, I would typically have a sycamore as a large bonsai.
@GrimbeL Ай бұрын
GREAT VIDEO thankyou boss <3
@Bizkitpookie Ай бұрын
Spring! Got it thank you!!!
@Bizkitpookie Ай бұрын
What time of the year is the best to repot your bonsai?
@BlueSkyBonsai Ай бұрын
@@Bizkitpookie end of winter / beginning of spring, when you see the new leaf buds swelling ready to unfurl.
@TheBonsaiAddict Ай бұрын
Why do you have to put rooting hormone on the whole cut if the bark above the cut is the only spot where roots will grow?
@BlueSkyBonsai Ай бұрын
You might not need it on the whole cut, but if any callusing develops around your cut line it could limit the amount of IBA chemical entering the tree there, so spreading it all around the open sapwood, increases the chance of a good amount entering the tree. IBA simulates the tree's own auxins which stimulate roots.
@jackfntwist Ай бұрын
Hi. Thanks for this. I have a couple of oak seedlings and I would really like to start a bonsai. Can you do follow ups on these trees, please?
@BlueSkyBonsai Ай бұрын
Hi, thsnks yes I plan to do a follow-up when I get time.
@jackfntwist Ай бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai Thank you. I Looking forward to it. Love your video style, and the level of detail.
@benicio1967 Ай бұрын
I couldn’t wait to try my hand at these trees. I’ve been enchanted with them for years. I had no idea they were this complicated and difficult to grow. Im sad that growing my own will definitely have to remain a dream. I don’t understand what needed to be done here or why and I could never cope with the tediousness of clipping, replanting, anchoring etc.
@BlueSkyBonsai Ай бұрын
If you use a much bigger pot you can leave it for many years before you need to repot and prune the roots.
@TraceyPruitt Ай бұрын
Windswept is fine. Not a fan of jin.
@BlueSkyBonsai Ай бұрын
My wife also doesn't like jin. But I like it if it looks like dead branches on a natural tree, (rather than contrived artistic twirls)
@TraceyPruitt Ай бұрын
Is this what Peter Chan calls air layering?
@BlueSkyBonsai Ай бұрын
Yes it is, except the difference here is this is at the base of the trunk so it's a bit risky to the tree - although not a big risk for elms in general.
@thurston383 Ай бұрын
What can and can’t you do it with? A lot of my trees probably wouldn’t survive it
@BlueSkyBonsai Ай бұрын
Anything that roots easily from cuttings, will also root easily with an air layer or ground layer. Most deciduous trees will give roots from layer. The easiest trees are elms and also olives. The key is getting these things right: use a clean sharp knife for a straight line, remove all green phloem and brown cambium, use rooting hormone and sphagnum moss, and make sure the moss doesn't dry out for the whole time it's packed in the layer. HTH
@BlueSkyBonsai Ай бұрын
Also, don't do this on a valuable tree "just in case"!
@robertorafael2147 Ай бұрын
Sou do Brasil, qual nome da árvore?
@BlueSkyBonsai Ай бұрын
It is a "wild olive" - Olea silvestris, also sometimes called "Oleaster".
@underratedgrapejuice Ай бұрын
just got my first bonsai in years, looking forward to taking care of it :)
@BlueSkyBonsai Ай бұрын
@@underratedgrapejuice great! Enjoy it!
@rajValath Ай бұрын
Please include a video on growing a tree on the field to get the truck thick and the ideal way to make it a Bonsai. Bonsai experts on leading forums suggest planting it on the ground for faster growth. In that case, how often do we prune the roots and if we prune the roots very often, what is the advantage compared to keeping the plant in a big pot?
@BlueSkyBonsai Ай бұрын
@@rajValath for the first five or so years, not much difference between ground or big pot. But after 10 years you will see the pot has filled with roots so the ground grown tree is a lot bigger. I use big pots because they're more convenient and I'm happy to repot after 5 years. More details in my book if you're interested, "Bonsai, the Blue Sky way ".
@mybabyandme08 Ай бұрын
Love will make this !!
@tyh8916 Ай бұрын
Beautiful! Thank you so much!
@fletus81 Ай бұрын
Potresti aggiungere la traduzione in Italiano? Grazie✌️😉
@garfoonga1 Ай бұрын
Air layered bonsai are easier and quicker
@kalman_ Ай бұрын
I follow nature's advice. The moss is good and also it contributes to a good commensalism. :)