40 year old Juniper Bonsai First Styling | The Bonsai Supply

[@EMATREMA]

This is a question not a negative comment because you guys are great: you cutted 50% of roots and washed them, removed about 80%of foliage and wired all the remainng brances. All done at the same time. Aren’t you afraid that it might die?? Would be good to see an update in a few months to see the recover.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hi, that is a valid question and concern. Generally I would take it a little easier, but procumbens are very tough Junipers. Generally Junipers that have been freshly collected will be treated much differently, this tree hasn't seen a pot since the Bush administration and seemed very strong and happy. I am fairly confident it will do great.

[@really2345]

Yeah, let's see a recent photo or two of the tree, please. I would like to see how your work has evolved over the past year.

[@outtahand101]

@@WeareTheBonsaiSupply can you post an updated photo of this tree? amazing transformation!!

[@darkseas3846]

@@really2345 it would look dead I’d say

[@alfaqir4755]

Would really love to see the before and after bonsai work. That way we can pretty sure the tree survived after so much work done on the tree. Anyway nice transformation.

[@MillsSkits]

It looks great, and like it was carefully bent and styled for years to look like this. You'd never guess it had originally been neglected.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

My thoughts exactly, that is very true!

[@bittsandpieces]

Beautiful work! That juniper has a long happy life ahead of it, I can tell

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thank you very much Shannon 🙏🌳

[@Cross75777]

Great job Jerome, and I like your music choice, 90% of the time I mute over music, not here.

[@Popsaircraftdetail]

I do love working with them. They make some beautiful trees

[@mangeshthawre416]

After this styling it looks great, good job Jerome 👍🌳

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thanks so much!

[@Gabugaburere]

Not sure but this pops up right after the bonsai releaf video. Hoping to see a new video there! Great to see Jerome in more content :) this video is really helpful.

[@mirandusings]

You took off an enormous amount of foliage in this styling -- what do you think, maybe 80%? Considering the standard advice is to remove no more than 30-45% of a juniper's foliage at one time, how will this affect this one's survival and future growth?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

No straight branches on that one! Very cool!

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thank you Nigel!

[@ricktaymimartinez2236]

Wow really nice, I got one about 3 months ago I went ahead and re-potted it in November. Yes I know I took a high risk but it has come back 100%. Its about 30 years old. Waiting till March to style it. Nice job once againI really like the style you gave it.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hi Rick! Thank you very much for your kind words 🌳 It really depends on the climate you are in. When I lived in Florida I would repot them all year round because the temps wouldn't drop too drastically.

[@MrJohnanthonyw]

great job ,did the tree come from Steve at plant city bonsai in n.georgia ? he's been my teacher for 25+years .love your videos keep it up

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thank you John! Yes it did come from Steve, he has a great juniper selection.

[@DJcampNfish]

I can't wait for the update on this tree after reading these comments SMH. Looks great

[@mattbennett6453]

Can I be as aggressive on in ground plants(40-50 yr old) as I transfer to pots? Roots, dead wood,pruning/ styling?

[@kubbernaut]

This tree isnt going to survive this ... way too much damage in a single session ... RIP

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

odd, it is budding even on the trunk. Must be dying, lol. Procumbent are extremely tough, it survived 40 years without a pot so a little trimming won't hurt it 😉

[@lilichan1132]

🤣🤣

[@prismmike1720]

@@WeareTheBonsaiSupply don’t be a sarcastic dick.

[@bethdietz7559]

Great example of taking an average (all be it old) “shrub” and turning it in to an amazing piece of art as bonsai. Would love to see updates on the trees you have styled.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

So nice of you, thank you! We will definitely show updates of this tree.

[@phasicsbonsaiworld6902]

Awesome outcome! I love it looks super aged!

[@chi-chilisoo6344]

I wish I could grow my Juniper like this and I'd style it like how you did..🙂

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thank you Chi!

[@Chachibenji]

Jerome! Suddenly he everywhere! Thats gotta be our boy from Bonsai Releaf, right?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

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[@Chachibenji]

@@WeareTheBonsaiSupply Couldve swore this here is the same person running the newer Bonsai channel Bonsai Releaf? I mean they look and sound extremely similar.

[@clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957]

You are an artist. Beautiful.

[@clementdechamps6951]

Hi man thank you for your nice video I have a question about this 80 years old bonsai juniper that my grandma gave me. It is really beautiful and I already love it but I just have a little balcony exposed to north, it means there is light but the tree will never be directly touched by sun. It is a problem? What should I do? Thanks man

[@troytorman1131]

You ‘pros’ can get away with anything! Nice work!

[@djbeard22]

hi I love the way you treat your trees .I have a ANT problem and can't find a way to get rid if them can you give me any advice without harming my tree .

[@matthewwood4008]

Can you do a progression video on the juniper

[@cdarkes84]

Any recent updates on this one?

[@michaelhoward487]

Wow Jerome, that is an incredible transformation from neglected shrub to starkly beautiful bonsai. You never cease to impress.

[@ck8313]

Simply awesome 👍🙂🙂

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thank you CK, much appreciated!

[@richardreynolds4262]

Butchered

[@HeatherEvy]

Is there an update video on this tree?

[@mikecole1095]

Nice tree, I bought a juniper procumbens nana last year and plan on styling it in the spring maybe the end of March as it still really cold here in indiana , anyway you have given me some ideas, keep those videos coming!🧐

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thank you Mike! Good luck with your Juniper, and keep doing bonsai!

[@maddysgymnasticsworld670]

This was so hard to watch. Beginners, do NOT treat your plants like this!! RIP juniper.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Watch the follow up video on this tree here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LWZ6CIbNt-gpI

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[@marcika8]

maybe I would have done 2 trees from that :)

[@صلاحالنتشه-ظ1ط]

Great job john i want to ask you how much prune the root of juniper and when I can do it with my greetings to you

[@wadmadhushan4434]

Wow amazing bonsai Super

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hi Wad! Thanks a lot.

[@bizmayker]

Nice work 👏.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thank you David!

[@marilynwhite2325]

I have a juniper that I got about a year ago. The majority of the leaves have turned brown. What am I doing wrong. I live in South Texas so it gets really hot during the summer. Thanks

[@mistaa3781]

hot sun drys up the ends and kills it . Keep it out of direct sunlight

[@GremiodeBonsaiNewEra]

great!

[@jballenger9240]

Nice jin and shari.

[@PsychoEh]

where do I get the wire used in this video?

[@simonbergagna]

I'd love to see you do a colab' with Mauro Stemberger, you guys would have a really good energy together.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thank you Simon! Let's see what the future holds. 🙂

[@gregoryh4601]

Sir. Maybe you should have Cut it into Two. Looks like it be ok

[@cinbebekremo]

Is tree still alive?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Yes, it sure is 🙂

[@garciaandres8966]

When is a good time to repot a juniper nana? I live in the state of Utah

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

I would do it early Spring, before you repot Deciduous. You can style them now and then go ahead and repot them a little later. It is important that after the repot they don't freeze anymore.

[@garciaandres8966]

@@WeareTheBonsaiSupply that sounds good...thank you

[@Max_Bryson]

Nice Video! I like it Keep it up man :)

[@zigzagbigs2524]

What about styling a Fukien Tea Tree? Just got a little one from Walmart, wondering how to style it

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hi! I think that can be arranged.:)

[@zigzagbigs2524]

@@WeareTheBonsaiSupply That would be so awesome! I just started my Bonsai journey and have Jacaranda seedlings, black pine seedlings, a juniper Bonsai and a new Fukien Tea Tree

[@isaacwood3142]

It’s the duuuuudee

[@ragingcanadian1015]

Trim way to much

[@paultroja1726]

better the old way you hack it apart.

[@judycunniff7692]

I'd say you ruined a beautiful tree!

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hey Judy, can you be a bit specific as to why you think I ruined this tree?

[@peeweepabalate302]

Are those myco fungi?

[@charlesbennett8744]

To much dead wood 🪵

[@edengarden3074]

That juniper will die. U can’t cut too much roots and do heavy trimming at the same time on a juniper

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Why so negative? I agree with you generally you can’t to both at the same time but this is a procumbens and it was in top health and neglected for 40 years. It didn’t have a pot for the last 10 years. However it is very happy and it is pushing new growth so it will just fine.

[@cyndifoore7743]

I like the jin but would have left more branches.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hi Cyndi, Thank you for your feedback! Keep in mind, this tree has been neglected for 40 years. When I style a tree for the very first time, I remove everything that doesn't belong to set the tree up for future success.

[@MrQuerynviljoen]

Hi there. Can you defoliate a juniper?

[@kylepurvis6231]

No absolutely not, Junipers strength is in their foliage, you should try to never remove more than 1/3 when doing work to insure health.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Just what Kyle said, don't defoliate anything that has needles for foliage such as pines, junipers and others alike.

[@phillipthacker9142]

It's going to die

[@vbuckley1780]

It looks absolutely terrible.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

That is what every bonsai looks like after its first styling. Did you watch the update video of the tree? It looks really nice now.

[@ammonjerro396]

Agree.

[@boola1d351]

Are junipers slow growers ?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

They can grow fairly quickly, some are faster than others.

[@christiandgreat8127]

Disaster

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Why?

[@lilichan1132]

Pobre Árbol. Estaba mejor antes!!.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

😂

[@SolomonGeorge]

I SUPPORT BONSAI ART

[@yoteslaya7296]

took off way too much. The whole over jinning and over deadwood trend is annoying.

[@dragaumchineis5070]

Bom dia, Flor do dia!

[@donfenton7473]

Where’s your wife.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hey Don! She is behind the camera this time, she said she didn't want to get pricked by the Juniper all day, lol!