Apple Tree Bonsai, April 2015

[@01aharley]

I have no interest in bonsai, but this guy had me watching the whole video. Bob Ross of bonsai lol. Thanks.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Matthew!

[@tentininjai2563]

THATS WHAT I SAID! lol funny you made the bob ross comment I literally posted a comment saying the same thing before reading your comment which was like 3 comments down.

[@tentininjai2563]

I used the word 'comment' way to much in that last...comment :(

[@chelsievicktory7198]

Tenti Ninjai hahaha

[@rvsamsung77]

Hehe... I have tried out both Bob Ross painting and Nigel Saunders Bonzai at home

[@jac.o.blayne]

From what I've seen in your videos, this is my favorite tree. I love the story, all the scars, and the age on it.

[@Njennings42]

Good video. Please find a different surface to rake your roots on, the sound is killer.

[@WizardOfElectricity]

fact!

[@nicholashess1131]

right!

[@jaceygardenwray3413]

Haha I thought the same thing and went to look if someone else said anything. Yours was the first comment hah. Yeah definitely a different surface. It didn’t get me too bad but it could really heebee jeebee someone pretty badly. Love these videos though! I’ve always loved bonsai. Really makes me want to it.

[@TheFrogfeeder]

Sack up dude...

[@mandomtn1962]

Yeah why not just do it on chalk board next time, masochist.

[@davidurban8483]

What a beautiful bonsai

[@jnorthme]

I work long hours as a nurse, and just getting into bonsai as a way of relaxing, centering myself. Your videos are amazing, and so educational. I find myself sitting quietly with your videos as I work on my own growing collection. Thank you for all the hard work and knowledge.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Joel, I really appreciate your comment!

[@warrenarmstrong5595]

Your the main reason I go into bonsai. You make it look so easy.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Warren, nice to hear! Growing bonsai is very enjoyable!

[@SI-ne4km]

Nigel, I love everything you do. It's all very interesting and motivating. I wanted to say that, even though you consider them the "ugly" trees, my absolute favorite trees of yours are the linden and the apple. I was so glad to see a recent video on the linden. Please please do an update video to the apple. I saw in a recent video that it is still alive and doing well. I can't wait to see more of it. It has so much character and interest for me. Thanks

[@Stettafire]

I think the "ugly" trees are my favourite

[@willdieken]

I have watched this video at least a dozen times....its one of my favorites. I just noticed at the 20:21 mark there is a great shot of the knot, i swear there is a face looking at me!!!!!

[@MrIanWarwick]

This bonsai is my favourite, out of all I have ever seen.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I really liked it too, but it got apple rust disease and it's not looking very good. Many of the branches of the main trunk have died. The right side is still growing well and I'll see how it does this spring.

[@MrIanWarwick]

Nigel Saunders I want to do exactly as you do one day. You inspire me!

[@d.v.crystal5589]

I agree, Nigel, you are the Bob Ross of bonsai! This was lovely and informative.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you!

[@anthonylock5327]

Very informative and enjoyable video. The Bob Ross of Bonsai right here. You have my subscription Nigel. Thanks for the content 🌳☺️👍🏻

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Anthony, each tree has a playlist that you can follow the progress over the years!

[@deuce9livesfan3]

AGGHH THE ROOT RAKER SCREACHING AGAINST THE GLASS IN HEADPHONES

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I forgot to put something under it. My bad!

[@rickstreeart2594]

very nice tree that has such true character to the way an old one would grow in nature. Great bones with a great root system and a tree that truly deserves the great pot that you have chosen!!!!!!!!!!! Please keep us informed on It's progress and great job once again!

[@Dalton325]

I swear when you had that root rake held in your hand like a paint brush and talked about a happy little tree, I had a late night Bob Ross flashback.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I love watching Bob Ross, he inspires!

[@lotteh6464]

This man really is the Bob Ross of Bonsai trees :)

[@monisantini-kelly6581]

Great video! Thank you! O learned many useful tips. You re very passionate and your tree looks fantastic! Excellent work! 💗💗💗

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@samanthagardener6163]

You honestly just make me smile love it

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Samantha, keep smiling!

[@markschuetze1731]

This is an awesome apple tree. I am currently trying to start my bonsai with apple seedling. I know this will take many years but I feel the benefit will be immense thanks you for all your great knowledge on what to do and how to care for an apple tree bonsai!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Mark Schuetze I have seen many good apple tree bonsai started from seed. Time will fly by and before you know it, you'll have a great tree for bonsai. Good luck.

[@andrewspar436]

*This* is one great tree! One of the best I have seen at your channel yet.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Antony, the tree is struggling with Apple rust. It is growing, but has lost a lot of branches. I really like the tree and I'll continue to try and get it healthy again.

[@andrewspar436]

You might try spraying it with a copper-sulfate solution a few times while the leaves are sprouting until shortly after the bloom. This _might_ prevent the fungi spores from germinating.

[@tomweber8729]

Hi Nigel , that tree is awesome . Looking forward to the next installment. Thank you I really enjoy your lessons .

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Tom Weber Thanks Tom, the leaves should be coming out in the next couple of weeks, an update and work on the dead wood will follow.

[@subriotech2007]

One of the best mixtures of science and art!

[@whellfast]

Nigel ...another piece of art from you !!! thank you !!!! so much info ...

[@ghsghsuidghuisd]

20:46 That was beautiful. That tiny shift to the right did it!

[@tentininjai2563]

You're like a gardener version of Bob Ross! So happy I found your channel. Making me want to start making bonzai trees! thumbs up!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you and good luck in your bonsai journey!

[@tentininjai2563]

You little legend ;)

[@ThriceFan16]

Looks like something out of a fantasy novel. Really cool tree!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, it does look like an ancient fairy tale tree!

[@angusmullins511]

When he’s happy, he’s really happy. Nigel makes me happy.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Nigel is happy in his world!

[@Jackalopefriday]

It's beautiful Nigel! I can't wait to see it in bloom!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The tree has had a set back, but I'm hoping it will recover and grow well again! Thanks!

[@RyanHustonRy2D2]

Wow Nigel, your apple bonsai is amazing!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Ryan, I am having trouble with rust disease on it. I'm trying to keep it going well, but more sections have died off. I will do an update in spring.

[@RyanHustonRy2D2]

ah is that the disease that requires both apple species and juniper species for the pathogen life cycle? I heard about it from another KZbinr who lived in the Appalachian mountains. Good luck! It would be a shame if it died completely.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

***** Yes, everyone says the best thing to do is burn your tree, but I just can't do it. Part of the tree is doing really well and I'm hoping to try and manage the tree back to health.

[@dk2614]

My own protocol for repotting has changed from a 2 yr or 3 yr schedule to a more intuitive approach of watching the trees vigor slow down. There's a point with my honeysuckle that they go gang buster's following a repot and kinda level off a while. But once they become sluggish I know it's time to repot. Although if I have a mature image that I want to maintain I may even hold off a while to appreciate the lesser work of slowed growth. But with my honeysuckle the biggest danger I have to deal with is a pot getting rootbound. Honeysuckle have an aggressive root system and can choke a pot quickly. Thanks again Nigel.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Sounds like a good approach, observation is the key to much in bonsai!

[@Stettafire]

Rightly or wrongly I base mine off when the roots are starling to poke through the holes (I don't use mesh)

[@bonsaiempire]

Very cool tree!

[@ponderanceofagravedigger2564]

This is my favorite tree of the ones we have seen from your collection. CAN YOU DO AN UPDATE VIDEO ON THIS TREE PLEASE!!??

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Sadly, the tree is suffering from apple rust disease and isn't looking too good. I'm trying to get it healthy again and I'll have a lot of work to restyle the new dead sections. I'm very sad about the tree but, I think it will recover hopefully!

[@ponderanceofagravedigger2564]

Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone I'm sorry to hear that! Hopefully you can turn it around.

[@dalton1824]

Is it still having issues 7 months later?

[@killerkevin001]

It's such a nice looking Bonsai, hopefully you get nurse it back to health. Sounds like it's a real fighter though.

[@koolsitrusTV]

You're like the Bob Ross of bonsai trees and I love it

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you!!!

[@WizardOfElectricity]

awesome tree and good video , the raking on the glass was hard to take though!

[@RexakonGaming]

IKR HAHA

[@ch8gb16]

Is a very very very very beautiful bonsai!!!!. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

[@tr1llobite161]

VERY good video's. I just got a lemon tree stump from a large branch that fell during our last storm over here. I have it all trimmed up, and threw on some root starting powder. I have no idea if it is actually going to begin to root, but now I know what to do after it does grow for a while.

[@frankiejimenez3579]

Currently 17 and I’m begging to get into this hobby of making bonsais hopefully I can still have the same ones later in my life

[@pattik172]

What a great looking apple tree hope to see more of this one.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Patti, it's still alive, I'll have to do an update soon.

[@ITheFight]

Thats my favorite tree in your whole collection.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, it was one of my best trees until it got apple rust. This killed off most of the tree, however it seems to be recovering and I'm hoping to get it back into shape again some day.

[@PatriciaWalton]

Awesome experience watching you work this tree into a beautiful scenery. Thank you

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Patricia!

[@markw6609]

That apple tree is beautiful!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Mark, it did get apple rust and has lost many of the branches. It looks like it is growing well again now , but it will need a re style.

[@jtkruk]

Wow. That is impressive tree. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@humanali5844]

thank you I gained lot of info about bonsai and I just spotted an old lady face at the bottom of tree its amazing i don't know if any one else can see it but it was on 19:51 :)

[@wendychong5728]

love your Apple tree it has inspired me to grow one myself thank yo Nigel.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Wendy, I hope you enjoy growing your tree!

[@7Spronge]

Beautiful, it has so much character.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you!

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

That is a spectacular tree, and a really good presentation, I air layered a branch on an apple tree last year, hoping to separate it this year, I got back into bonsai last spring and enjoy watching your videos Rob Southern Ontario

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Rob, I hope your apple tree roots!

[@ericbrown4761]

yeah Nigel, the inevitable will take place later this week. MY crepe myrtles growing in the ground are leafing out, and the mercury is going to drop to 28 Wednesday night, and 30 on Thursday night. I debated on digging them up, and putting them in a five gallon bucket in my little greenhouse I got for Christmas. Possibly draping a sheet over them, or I may just do nothing, cross my fingers and hope for the best. Love the apple tree, and the video as always. I usually don't get zone envy, but from time to time I'll see a tree like yours, and wish I had one like it. Thanks Nigel.

[@artofmanneherrin5273]

this is my favorite one of your collection

[@thatplantguy93]

Any more updates on your Apple Tree Bonsai? This is by far the most striking and impressive Bonsai I think you have and would love to see where it's at now! I'm thinking about making a Bonsai from one of my mother's dying apple trees. she had 4 and now she's down to two. between deer, antelope, gophers, and wind stress they just don't do very well in the yard and i would like to preserve at least one of them as a memory to look back on in the future.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I will be updating the tree this spring. It has gotten Apple rust disease, so it is not in very good shape, but it is still alive so there is hope!

[@thatplantguy93]

Dang! I’ve herd of rust disease hitting pinus and other conifers but never anything in the rosacea family. . . . Hope it pulls through!

[@ceasaraugustus1758]

Thanks for sharing your obsession, it is very fun and informative to watch

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you!

[@BonsaiJCan]

Awesome tree and was a great repot!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks J, I'm hoping it will look good again some day after the setback!

[@digantabayan2649]

Hi Nigel, I'm looking forward to have an update on this apple tree....I want to see how it's doing now....please post an update on it. Thanks.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I will this spring!

[@Brejeck]

I'm so looking forward to it!

[@mementomori1639]

Hah you look like Mrs. Doubtfire at 25:17 . Beside that thing, very informative and inside giving look of what you do.. Thank you for that.

[@munzer2006]

Dear Nigel, please show some video a picture of your tree, as it now looks?

[@BabsiSalesch]

Interesting to see the development back 6 years

[@dk2614]

I'm eager to see this restored to its former glory. I saw a glimpse of it in your latest video. This is actually the first video I saw of yours.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I hope I can get it looking good again, this will be a big year for the tree, pruning will begin this winter!

[@zacholson3429]

I like the personality of all the imperfections on the tree.

[@deejjohn5279]

Wow, gorgeous tree Nigel.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Damon, it has gotten apple rust disease and I'm trying to keep it alive and growing. Time will tell.

[@KennetDeBondt]

Hello Nigel This is an absolutely amazing tree. Great job! Greetings Kennet

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Kennet De Bondt Thanks Kennet.

[@necroeasy593]

Thats terrible news if anyone can bring it back it's you good luck, I'll be watching. Thanks for the Bonsai Zone

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, the tree had so much potential, it's hard to watch it slowly wither away, but I'll see what happens!

[@helenaragon6539]

I have a couple of apple trees (seed started) trees that I will try bonsai with.... I have a bunch of bonsai pots to choose from, Ive been collecting them as a hobby.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Best of luck with your Apple trees, I hope they grow well!

[@thekenle]

Really nice . Collection tree for sure .

[@ChuckUnderFire]

I'd LOVE to see how this apple is doing today.. I bet it's really coming into it's own.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It would be fantastic by now, but sadly it got Apple rust and has slowly been getting weaker and will die in the next few years at it's current rate of decline.

[@sgtjenko]

What a beautiful tree.. Don't you find it more difficult to know when to water with the moss on there?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I find the moss and the soil tend to dry out at the same rate, it the moss is looking dry, then the tree usually needs water.

[@glorywish]

thank you so much i love every think and my passion to bonsai tree is just started so what do you think if i want to start a fruit ^_^ bonsai tree from seed

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Good luck, I would try planting all the seeds from the fruit you eat. You will get an amazing variety of trees growing!

[@glorywish]

thank you so much i already start germinating orange, peach and walnut seeds to try bonsai tree for the first time i'm so happy because i didn't know before that it possible this few last years i tried avocado and mango they are doing very will indoor also i tried almond(my favourite) but i failed maybe i give it more tries soon ^_^ i leaned so much from you thank you so much plus i enjoy watching you taking care of this beautiful trees

[@necroeasy593]

The tree looks super cool 15 years wow.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you necro, the tree is unfortunately not doing so well, it has gotten apple rust disease. I'm hoping it will get stronger over the next few years.

[@wolreB]

What a beautiful tree!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Mae!

[@atticusbradley3563]

This has to be my favorite tree.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Atticus!

[@littlefangel9243]

Hi Nigel, greetings from Australia. No recent updates on your Apple tree. Would like to see in your future videos.

[@jerrytempleton1468]

Nigel, did the tree make it through the rust? If so, please do an update.

[@markdanielisrael5554]

No update yet with the apple mr nigel

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It will be coming, I have so many trees to work on over the winter!!

[@Stettafire]

Update is now up :)

[@liquidxskin19]

I really like your apple bonsai

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, the tree is not doing very well. It got apple rust disease and has lost a lot of it's branches. I'm hoping it will recover and I can re style it in the future.

[@TheSunnyTrails]

Hi Nigel could you update us with this apple tree? :)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, an update will be coming!

[@PapzyReact]

hi Nigel any update in this apple tree? great job btw!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

+Godwin Desierto The apple tree got an apple rust infection that killed off a portion of the trunk. It's still alive, but not doing too well. I've tried using an anti bacterial treatment, we'll see how it does next spring. I'll have to keep my fingers crossed and hope it's health improves.

[@schoombee88]

+Nigel Saunders Any news on the tree?

[@the_hate_inside1085]

I think apple-rust is caused by a fungus. Try to spray it with a copper solution, as fungus apparently really don't like copper. www.planetnatural.com/product/liquid-copper-fungicide/

[@Emtbtoday]

Love the pot aswell Nigal see if it was slightly smaller it would have been perfect I really do like this apple tree my friend

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Scottish Bonsai I agree, the pots a little big, I'm hoping the tree will grow into it over the years to come. Thanks.

[@Emtbtoday]

It's a fantastic looking apple tree but if it's happy in the pot that's all that matters just now

[@bowleggedbear]

This read so educational. Thank you 🙏🏽♥️

[@simvlacrvm]

This is my favourite specimen from your collection. Could you please make an Update?

[@1redarmy1]

Love this tree Nigel! certainly inspired me...does this one produce flowers at all? whats it like in leaf? Cheers

[@TheBonsaiZone]

This tree is having a hard time, it has gotten an apple rust disease and I am trying to keep it alive. I hope someday to have it flower and it looks really nice when in leaf. I have lost a lot of the branches, but I hope it gets better in future. I'll try and post an update.

[@1redarmy1]

Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone thats too bad mate...hope you get it strong again. Have one in the ground im digging up in spring.i know they are prone to a few leaf problems.ill be using systemics and will give it an LS winter wash when dormant and again at bud swell.

[@philipnorthfield]

Nigel have you heard of micorrhizal fungi when you wash the root system of your tree you are removing these they are essential to healthy vigorous growth of the plant. Over time you will weaken it to a point where it will become susceptible to pest and disease like rust etc.... Its such a beautiful example of a difficult species to bonsai it would be a shame to lose it.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Micorrhiza fungi can be a benefit, but it can also use a lot of the trees resources. Up to 20 percent of the trees energy can go to feeding the fungi and the roots will actually try to keep the fungi population under control. In a bonsai pot, the tree is fed well and has no need for fungi to further extend the reach of the root system. I fed my trees with a chemical fertilizer, so the fungi aren't needed to break down organic matter into a usable form. This tree already had rust disease, but I'm hoping to get it back to a healthy state. I have read that aspirin mixed with water helps control the rust bacteria. This is just based from what I have read, but I'm always trying to learn more! Thanks!

[@c_farther5208]

This is my favorite video. I just learned so much, enjoyed every part of it. Could I use Cactus soil? Sounds like pretty similar soil.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Cactus soil will work, but I would still screen out the fine particles and dust to try and get a particle size of 3 to 4 mm or 1/8"

[@hey_you356]

@@TheBonsaiZone This might be a stupid question but what's wrong with the dust and fine particles? By the way, love your videos!

[@TheSunnyTrails]

Can we get an update on this beautiful tree please :)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The tree hasn't done well in recent years, it got apple rust disease and has been struggling since. It has begun to re gain it's health and I should be able to prune it this spring. A video will be coming!

[@dedodan1]

Thanks i love it can you explain how to start to make one from an apple tree? thanks i follow in love with it i never had one but i will! All the best

[@TheBonsaiZone]

+THE GOOD OF LIFE The apple trees can be started from seed, cuttings, or nursery stock. It is best to start from a seed or a wild tree from the ground. Many of the trees you can find are grafted, and can make an ugly bulge in your trunk.

[@Jefferdaughter]

Grafted trees can always be airlayered above the graft, of course. Aside from volunteer apple trees, or wild ones in areas where those grow, crabapples usually make better bonsai specimens if one wants to enjoy it with the fruit on it, due to scale, and the drain on the tree to make fruit.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Jefferdaughter Thank you, well said!

[@waikikivirgo]

Hi Nigel. Any update on this tree? It’s been a few years since we last saw it

[@TheBonsaiZone]

You can see it in this video..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJLSlIOkmsSGZ5Y

[@BackSeatHump]

I agree that the thickness of the trunk requires a deep pot. However, the height of the tree contradicts the balance of the pot you've chosen, so I think another pot with less depth would be a better compromise ...... my opinion, anyway.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

BackSeatHump I agree, a shallower pot, almost half the depth would look much better, I'll keep my eyes open for one!

[@liquidxskin19]

Would you ever grow another apple bonsai?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, I hope to get some Crab apples going as bonsai, they look beautiful in spring and fall!

[@wolfgangbonsaiwichtel8401]

Hi Nigel! Great tree and great Video, thanks for providing this. But I`ve got a few things. Is there any reason why you don`t wire the tree down to the pot? As far as i know it is important to fix that well, so the fine feeder roots can recover without being constantly disturbed by movements. (wind, touching, etc.) and i also agree with a few other comments concerning the size of the pot. For my opinion little smaller in general and at least one third shallower. did the tree recover from its disease?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

+Wolfgang Bonsaiwichtel Hi Wolfgang. I don't wire my trees in the pot for a couple of reasons. When filling in the soil around the tree the tree will be loose at first and then as you work the soil into the roots the tree will firm up in the pot. If the tree is wired in, you cannot feel this effect and you may end up with poor soil contact with the roots. The other reason is just to avoid wire marks on your roots. I have never lost a tree from not wiring it into the pot, I just keep them out of the wind for a couple of weeks after repotting. A slightly smaller pot would look better and I am hoping for a good growing season from the tree this year, I'm not sure if it will recover from the blight, time will tell.

[@TheFrogfeeder]

I miss the fish tank bonsai table! I’m getting to the point where I can tell if your videos are very old, a little old, or newish just by the tools and and stuff you use. I also miss those big ol huge rusty bypass clippers you used to use!! I been looking for a little fork like this one you have here, I used to have something similar but who knows what ever happened to it before I was into bonsai...

[@TheFrogfeeder]

Nigel, that tank looks 2x2 ish feet( I know, i know... I’m an American) I have one that is 20inches x 20inches, imma pull that tank out and flip it over and rake some bonsai on it, keep it old school ;)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Sounds good, the glass "table" is 18 X 24" Happy growing!

[@RahulYadav-qi1qk]

In how many years a crabapple tree starts flowering if grown from seeds

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It usually takes 4 to 5 years if the tree is growing well.

[@kbskbs4838]

@Nigel, Why are radial roots so preferable? why not allow the aggregation?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Here is my video on roots, hopefully it will answer your question.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5S2pmuJirZjoac

[@kbskbs4838]

Nigel, Very helpful! Thank you! I'm always impressed with the detail and instruction in your videos. Always a pleasure!

[@geoffcurtis9221]

Thanks Nigel, I enjoyed this. One suggestion, hang a white sheet over the fence when filming. The background tended to obscure the fine detail of a lovely tree.

[@riverhound8406]

How old is this tree, its amazing and looks ancient. A couple hundred ???

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It is probably about 50 years old. This is based on the age of the house that I collected it from. It was growing right beside the foundation and was hacked back several times in it's life.

[@riverhound8406]

Cool, its a great looking tree. London ont, here✌🏻️🇨🇦

[@mrjamesgrimes]

This guy is the Bob Ross of gardening

[@mrjamesgrimes]

Ha just noticed someone else made the same comment

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I really like watching Bob paint!

[@rickstreeart2594]

Do you still have this one? would love to see it's progression?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I do, but it is not doing well. It got Apple rust and it is slowly getting weaker and will probably die. It was one of my best trees, I'm sorry to see it go.

[@rickstreeart2594]

sorry to hear that brother, stay positive!

[@mskogly]

Any thoughts on chlorinated vs rainwater?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Rain water is always best to use. I collect water in barrels for the summer and I have a barrel full inside for the winter. If I run out of rainwater and have to use tap water, I try and let in sit for a few days so the chlorine evaporates off. The water in my area is full of lime. The lime coats your roots, pot and the leaves. You cannot mist the trees with tap water, it leaves a whitish layer of lime on everything. If I run out of water in winter, I'll melt snow or collect water dripping off the roof.

[@btrphlyksz818]

Did I miss it or is there an update on this tree? Would love to see it w leaves :)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Here is the last video of this tree, I will be making another this spring. The tree did get apple rust disease and is having a hard time.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGGcoqeMh5d6r8U

[@btrphlyksz818]

Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone great vid thank you!!! Can't wait for update! :)

[@btrphlyksz818]

Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone don't know too much about apple rust disease but hoping it will pull through! 🙏🏼🤞🏼🍎

[@kyranoboyle]

This bonsai reminds me of the Bowthorpe Oak tree in Lincolnshire, England. Tremendously thick trunk and small reconciled stature. You could possibly make a replica since it has many of the same beautiful features, including nebari.(just thought I'd mention it)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The tree is not doing very well, it got apple rust disease and most of the branches have died, it is a shame as it was one of my best trees. it is still alive and I won't give up on it, it will just never be the same tree. Thank you, I have seen pictures of the Bowthorpe Oak, a wonderful tree indeed!

[@kyranoboyle]

Nigel Saunders that's a shame, I got a few crab apple seeds germinated. Can't wait till they get older!

[@theharrysauce]

an update would be appreciated

[@Fabiantoch]

Hey Nigel, so much character on this tree, i'd like to see an update on it.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

An update will be coming, however the tree is not doing well, it has gotten rust disease and much of the branching has died. It's too bad, it was one of my favorite trees. Growing fruit trees is always risky. I'll have to see how it does this spring.

[@adelaolivero9966]

Can someone tell me if there's a video when he starts rooting the trunk? Thank you

[@nesciioo123456789]

Beautiful tree. We have a lot of Apple orchards here in Pennsylvania and I've always loved this species of tree. I love the bark and the hollow. Is this tree still with you?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The tree is still alive, it did get apple rust disease and parts of it are not doing very well. I'll post an update this spring!

[@danbehrens1621]

Hey Nigel, do you have any aquariums set up in your house?

[@vietpimp999]

What is your soil ratio on this tree Nigel? I have a crabapple bonsai and I used Akadama, Pumice, Lava rocks even amount, is that ok you think? Thank you.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

That should be perfect! You will have to fertilize regularly. I use 1/2 perlite and 1/2 turface.