How to Turn a 3-Year-Old Tree to 25-Year-Old Bonsai

[@ryno583]

This has got to be one of the most rewarding hobbies in the world.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

It is!

[@migueldospachangas7716]

They don't just give it to ya.

[@R1ddle]

I recently got my son a bonsai that we care for together on his 9th birthday! It's not too late to start and surprisingly it's not a massive cost either. We got our 3 year old Rock Juniper for 30 dollars :)

[@philip851]

Only if you start young,.

[@nigellee9824]

Yes, until the day that you have to sell them because of your age....

[@MegaElectriceyes]

I’m 23 and I just started my Bonsai journey with two rescues from the grocery store, thank you for sharing your knowledge I’m excited to see where this hobby takes me

[@bonsaiheirloom]

That sounds like a great start! Please let me know if you have any questions.

[@suzettesusanne6165]

You will be surprised how time flies. It will be nice to have a bonsai making the journey with you ❤

[@andrewrobert5019]

what did you get from the grocery store?

[@MegaElectriceyes]

@@andrewrobert5019 I’m not 100% sure, they are both just labeled as ‘bonsai’ though they look rather different. One is bright green with a light coloured trunk, leaves with three almost tooth like rounded edges at the ends and it makes little green flowers. The other is darker in all respects with fully rounded leaves that remind me of a shoehorn in shape. They both like lots of light and moderate water

[@CarbonFiberSwan]

@@MegaElectriceyes The one with the little green flowers sounds like a tea tree (maybe fuiken, or something like that?). The other could be a Ginseg Ficus. It is very common in grocery stores. Does it have somewhat bulbous looking trunk and branches?

[@mariapilarme]

I am 66 now. When I was 40 I started with few Japanese maples, I had like 15 small bonsais. I had a Japanese maple that was 15 years a beautiful pine etc. During my divorce at 50 , I left my trees in the house with the sprinklers connected like always. I couldn’t no get to the house for 3 weeks. Finally I got there to pick up my trees and moved and I was devastated. My ex husband disconnected the water and my trees were all dead. I cried in front of them for a while. My heart was broken. Then during the pandemic I started again, I started with a nursery plant of a small cypress and seedlings of my big Japanese maple. I have 9 big Japanese trees taller than me in 5 to 6 years in big pots and beautiful young bonsais maybe 30 now that I care for them. I enjoy every minute. On the pots do really grow very fast and I fertilize every month.

[@ebenoid6643]

I am 41 and I’m learning all I can about bonsai. It’s encouraging to hear your story and how you picked up your broken pieces and started again. Thanks for sharing that story. Wish you the best

[@chrislaney930]

That's very sad. I'm glad you were able to start over and have a lot of success

[@bonsaiheirloom]

You are a determined. Good for you! Keep that up! you have more years ahead of you…and a lot can happen to make your trees heirloom.

[@milenaruzickova8026]

Je dobre se nevzdat sveho hobby. Za 40 let pestovani jsem prisla vlastnimi chybami o dost bonsaji, dokonce mi zlodej ukradl 7 bonsaji, presto pokracuji. Jsem 70+. Zdravim z Ceske rebubliky🙂😂

[@irinasmirnofff]

Just after 3 weeks???!!!

[@3nigma.3nc]

I suspect the main trick is waiting about 22 years.

[@valentinusiganjr.2663]

😂i have been trying the last 15 years!

[@brianjanku4549]

I think the California sun helps, too. I have dozens of trident maples in the ground in washington state. They aren't that big, other than. The ones I didn't prune. It's been 20 years!

[@nutmeggs]

That's exactly what I got from it! That and I should have known I wanted to make tiny trees when I was around 3 yrs old. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@jonathanzellner906]

I mean, it’s exaclty what he says. This is just the start.

[@bingo90210]

Being 50, the prospect of having a specimen like Milton has is slim lol. Unless I drop 20k. I do wish mame weren't so hard to keep. You can have magnificent mame trident maples in 5 years. But man they are a pain in thr butt to care for!

[@ebenoid6643]

I think it’s beautiful and sad at the same time that you and many other bonsai artists know that the time it takes to create a master bonsai may extend your own life span. I really hope you live longer than 100 so you can see your new tree develop into another master bonsai! Good job and thanks for sharing. I am now 41 and it encourages me to be more patient and make better decisions moving forward with my life and new hobby.

[@MiltonChang]

I am an eternal optimist😊

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Not sad...it is good that we leave something good behind for other people to enjoy. For sure can't take it with us.

[@territurner71]

Thank you so much. I want to grow 4 trees to give to my sons when I die. I appreciate all your teachings.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

I'm sure you will create wonderful bonsai heirlooms for them!

[@seanforsythe78]

im glad i started this hobby as early as i am. ill be 26 next month so hopefully ill have some nice trees in many years time

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Amazing! You are going to make some magnificent bonsai heirlooms :-)

[@CarbonFiberSwan]

Beautiful tree! I am amazed by the patience and dedication that goes into this art. I started my Bonsai journey last year. I ordered a 3 year old Chinese Elm, and I dug up a Crepe Myrtle and a Eastern Redbud and put them in pots. Hopefully I can keep everything alive for years to come so I can create something this beautiful!

[@CarbonFiberSwan]

I dug up a small Wisteria vine from across the street as well, since those make beautiful Bonsai. It is extremely invasive here, so it's not difficult to find!

[@ashboi90]

I’m 34 and just starting my bonsai journey. Your videos are so helpful and inspiring. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@bonsaiheirloom]

I'm happy you're getting into bonsai! Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!

[@mf6689a]

I thank you for your genuine nature and expertise. I began bonsai as stress therapy in my teens and now in my late-thirties, I have a full yard and many larger plants I refuse to throw out. Your video encouraged me to not only pick up a hobby I missed so much, but helped me realise I have an endless supply right in my own backyard.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Sounds like you have some great material to work with! :)

[@eldiablo3794]

Same here. I learned about bonsai in art therapy when I was in rehab. It is such an awesome form of art to channel and distract from any negative energy. Even besides growing them, just sitting amongst bonsai trees and plants is so refreshing. I enjoy sitting in my vegetable garden and relaxing.

[@Redbudderflie]

This is the best Bonsai channel I've found! Very educational, useful information without all the unnecessary diatribe most KZbinrs force me to endure. Thank you!

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Glad you like my videos! Have fun with your bonsai!

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Mini's are also a great way to do bonsai. Especially for those with limited space. They are fun to work with and keeps your imagination going as to what you can make. No matter what your age, they are fun to work with. Something easy, a geranium. Cheap and easy to do and fast growing and overwinters just fine. I have one that is 3 years old. Great showing the way you do your small tree to make it into a specimen. Excellent!

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Yes...I will strive for a balance program. I just did a mini forest.

[@TheMugwump1]

An hour ago I decided to make a raised bed salsa garden... I saw this video and now I need to add "start to make Bonsai" to my list for this summer. Thanks!

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Have fun!

[@daljunkern3839]

Im new to bonsai and this video helped me so much to understand how to prune the tree to get that thick trunk! Thank you! This deserves a subscription!!

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@emilysnyder4857]

I have a maple tree in a pot that is 3 years old and about 3 feet tall. I cut it back last year and thought I cut it back too much but now I see I could have cut it more. Thanks for the tips.

[@KritchieXX]

Having been exposed very little to bonsai, it's an absolutely incredible thing to consider the commitment of nurturing and loving a plant to beauty over 25 years with such fastidious planning and careful cultivation. As a young person, it feels like such a daunting thing, yet it's so awe inspiring, to the point that I feel motivated to try something so long term and grand. Thank you for sharing and teaching, I've liked and subscribed, and will now likely spend my next free moments enjoying the rest of your channel and what you have teach.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

I am excited that more young people are getting into bonsai! It is a wonderful hobby and I wish you the best of luck!

[@SWISS-1337]

I am glad I am starting at 33 (34 this year) as I will have a couple of nice trees by the time I am 50 :)

[@milenaruzickova8026]

Presne v tom.veku jsem.ored 40 lety zacala. Chce to trpelivost, vytrvalost a co nejmene cestovat. Bonsaje musite obhlednout, pripadne zalevat kazdy den😊. Hidne stest a uspechu

[@mikeg1032]

Yo I'm 33 (34 in July) and I wana start too! Not sure what trees tho?? I definitely wana do exotic trees since I'm gana spend the time doing it I suppose

[@deathtitan8087]

​@mikeg1032 exotic plants go for exotic mistakes and exotic results, you shoud start with more resistent and more easy an manageable trees

[@СветланаЕрмолик-з9ш]

​@@milenaruzickova8026вот это правда. Уезжаешь на неделю оставляешь на мужа а душа болит. Не про мужа, он дорогу до холодильника знает и может попить и поесть .а про своих бонсаек.

[@ChrisMarrero75]

Thank for you sharing your secerts and keeping reninforcing your 3 foundations and metnioning them again. Loving watching these videos, they are peaceful and informing

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Thank you kindly!

[@JustinWallace-oq2ot]

Your Bonsai tree looks incredible, and you're very informative. Thank you for your time and wisdom. I hope you continue to make bonsai videos for 100 more years.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Thank you for your support!

[@jane7963]

This guy reminds me of my father who also has such a genuine love for plants and the art for growing and it makes my heart warm 🥰 Thank you for sharing such wonderful knowledge!

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Thank you!!

[@Aydom08]

Im starting my bonsai journey and came across your channel. With all the channels out there, I find myself coming back to this one the most. Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Glad that you like it.

[@TheHudsonValleyWanderer]

I would have never guessed these different types of bonsai techniques. Awesome.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Now you know! :)

[@rebel7039]

Thank you sir! Very clear and precise instructions. I have a Japanese maple started this year and will follow you!

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Great! Let me know how it goes with your japanese maple!

[@mikec3820]

thank you milton. love these progression videos. makes the big beautiful bonsai tree making "magic" easy to understand for people that are newer to the hobby

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

You can do it!

[@guypage790]

What a beautiful introduction to the mystery of creating these stunning bonsais. Thank you so much, Milton!

[@Silvertops]

Thank you. I appreciate you giving your rationale as you actually move through the processes, it helps me see , in my mind's eye where you can go with it. I never saw anyone explain the root, or the redirection in planting! Fantastic teaching

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Glad you found this helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@eldiablo3794]

I just started my journey into the art of bonsai. Im a recovering addict and was turned onto bonsai in art therapy in rehab as a coping mechanism. I always been a gardener and that has always taught me patience so I thought id give bonsai a try because you have to be patient. I got a bonsai kit for my birthday and I been looking into the pros and cons of the different species of trees. 1:22 Did you say trident Maples grow rapidly? Thats one of the species that came with my kit. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 🙏🏾🌲

[@Primitivemycology]

This is a very therapeutic hobby. I have two different red acer pulmatums, a blood good and a crimson queen that I have been working with for a year now. They were both bought as 24" saplings. Wow how they have changed with trimming and being kept in a shallow pot over a year. I am looking forward to the next several years of shaping and spending time with these trees.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Have fun with your bonsai! :)

[@Primitivemycology]

@@bonsaiheirloom thank you, I'm still a novice compared to you but I'm gaining experience and I love it

[@deborahbriskie4330]

Thank you very much. I enjoy your videos and am on a little journey myself, as my granddaughter brought me a little bonsia tree about 6 months ago now, and I love it. I'm looking forward to more of your videos. 😊

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Thanks for your support!

[@deborahbriskie4330]

@@bonsaiheirloom you are more than welcome. 😊

[@brianmetheny4857]

This was amazing, always wanted to learn about growing bonsai's. The idea intrigued me and the discipline to transform something living into a piece of art over the course of many years seems like an amazing form of personal spiritual reflection.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Thank you! Best wishes to you and your bonsai!

[@jamesandsusanshortill8713]

I stumbled upon this video, and I wasn't more than 2 minutes into it before I hit the subscribe button...I have always wanted to learn how to nurture a Bonsai after seeing some gorgeous Jade plants at my local nursery, some of which are over 60 years old. I'm 56 now, so I am going to get a move on...thank you for the wonderful video, and I'm looking forward to watching more of them!

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Thank you for the support! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

[@raymondplodzien7459]

Great demonstration of your technique Milton. Thanks for sharing your secrets!

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Thanks!

[@williamscott791]

What a fantastic tree thanks for all the trees that you have that you shared with us and the information on how you got the seedling from seed to them being that spectacular

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Just take time to mkae incremental improvements. Thanks!

[@masudanwar]

Thank you for posting this video, and sharing your knowledge and techniques. I now have a new appreciation and respect for how much thought, care and time goes in this form of art. Hope you have a long and healthy life to see this tree become a full 25 years bonsai 👍🖖

[@veradolis]

I've spent a good amount of the night trying to find a "good bonsai video" to curb my ever-changing rabbit hole of curiosity about bonsai... In this case, it was me thinking about and *needing* a big... BEEEEEG bonsai. This wasn't even necessarily about that-a 'big, beeeeg bonsai', no, but the gorgeous trunk was still amazing, trust-but this is the only bonsai video I watched through-and-through. The way this man expresses his thoughts and holds himself, his cadence, too. Love it

[@thejuanderful]

I really appreciate all the advice shared!! I was gifted an assortment of 100 maples seeds, Osakazuki, acer palmatum, and assorted. Stratifying them in the fridge for this spring and looking forward to the journey! I'll definitely have to plant some in the ground. And I'll be looking to rescue any landscaping rejects I find to get a jump start on an older tree. 😊

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

I chose Ozakasuki as my anchor tree for my garden, along with Chinese Hackberry. They have beautiful red color when the weather condition is right. You have good taste

[@Heather-x1t]

Thank you for sharing your bonsai. I am so grateful to watch your master skill.

[@wardy940]

Cuts of branch. "See, now its totally straight." 😂😂

[@JordSkort]

I was dying off that one, great video 🤣

[@TheCesusJhrist]

5 minute past he cut that entire part of the tree😂😂😂

[@TurkeyTurkey808]

Thank you for a great video!!! Staying tuned for the finished product! I learned so much and was recently given a dying pine bonsai tree, currently trying to revive

[@bonsaiheirloom]

You can do it!

[@briansaccomanno6225]

Was given a few trident maple seedlings a couple years ago. Been thinking about how I was going to shape them. Looks like at least 2 are getting the chop. Thank you for the informative video. Getting the like and subscribe.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

They will turn out great!

[@ramraider4159]

Just started with a zalcova at 24 and I'm hoping to keep it well and healthy for as long as i can (as well as being a full time musician too so its gonna be quite the balancing act!)

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Best of luck to you!

[@guloguloguy]

THANK YOU, VERY MUCH, FOR THIS DEMONSTRATION. I'D LIKE TO TRY DOING THIS WITH SOME OF MY MANY VOLUNTEER REDBUD TREES, AND, RED OAK TREES, BUR OAKS, BLACK OAKS, AND, HACKBERRY, BOX ELDER, AND APPLE TREES...

[@jacobmarley2417]

Thank you much for this video sir! As a long time Bonsai lover i had no idea what process truly went into starting these projects off. Liked and subscribed!

[@manuelalvarez7146]

You´re a master, thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world. I wish you many more years full of happiness and health.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Thank you very much!

[@dominikwdowski3855]

Sir, I really hope you reach hundred and more years, so we can admire your skills and knowledge which result in such a magnificent trees! Warmest greetings!

[@jameshollabaugh7835]

I think your a badass and seriously the only person i watch concerning this topic. I am nearing 50 and just picked up this hobby, though I do have high hopes. One of them is cultivating mesquite and pecan bonsai trees. Those being the most populous in this area of Texas, and maybe a scrub or live oak or two lol. Live long and prosper my friend.💪

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Thank you, James!

[@arushford]

Appreciate you sharing your secrets wise master... I shall pick up the torch where you set it, and pass it on in time.

[@geraldhenderson8519]

This guy is a treasure!

[@matt455]

I'm just getting started in Bonsai. Thank you for the videos.

[@enzod]

the only video I've seen so far that really taught me something. Thank you

[@Raszagil]

Thank you so much, I love your videos, I am new to the hobby and still learning, your videos are such a joy to watch and very informative!!

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Great! You will make great bonsai!

[@tylerjamesnewton1422]

Can a tree of this age take such pruning in late January? I have two beautiful cedars (one is eastern red, so a juniperus virginiana), and trying to decide if I need to wait until early spring. Thanks for sharing! New fave bonsai channel!

[@3nigma.3nc]

The best time to work on maples is when they're still dormant. As for junipers, you should wait closer to spring.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Juniper can be pruned at any time of the year. Thanks!

[@vf12497439]

I just started stratification of some California coastal redwood seeds. Depending on my germination success I may try my hand at a redwood bonsai.

[@milenaruzickova8026]

Sekvoje jsou v prirode ty nejvetsi stromy, to muze byt slozite brzdit rust, aby se bonsai udrzela v rozumne velikosti. Preji uspech

[@MANNY100123]

Thank you very much... I got into gardening last year and I suddenly had a peek of intrigue for Bonsai! Thank you for the informative video! :)

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Wonderful! I'm so glad more people are getting into bonsai!

[@tamh3836]

Absolutely fascinating. I’m hoping to start my bonsai journey at 48 years old, shame I didn’t start in my 20’s. My question here is if you were to plant it back in the ground to thicken up the trunk, how do you know how much root matter you can safely cut away to place it in a shallow bonsai pot.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

It should be a two step process. Grow it in an oversized (deeper) bonsai pot first…and move to a shallower pot in a year or two.

[@cindym8900]

Confused why one takes time to trim a branch that is then lopped off.

[@gebroedersvanbrabant7334]

Mad respect for that beautiful tree you got there. Godspeed and many good years to you sir.

[@miket.810]

Very informative how to. Gives you a great perspective into the art of bonsai. Thanks so much!

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@OutsidethePot]

Yes I like and agree. But here is where I am in life and my hobby. I can creat long term projects but at 62 I want to creat trees that come to state of beauty in 5 to 10 years at this point in my life. I’m working with trees and bushes that grow fast, I have older trees and bushes that I bought but I enjoy the process of doing the work myself. I currently have about 150 trees and bushes in my collection. Everything from hot pepper plants, weeds that grow in the yard, to very old Cedar Elms that have been stunted by deer nibbling on them for 20 years. So I ask if you can do some shows that are about bring out ideas for making a per-say finished bonsai in a year. I do enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@mariapilarme]

I am 66 myself. I check one guy from England. My bonsais are 5 to 6 years. I started during the pandemic. I understand what you said we have to enjoy now.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Thanks for sharing! I will try to come up with some ideas!

[@cindym8900]

Like he said, it takes time, there are no short cuts. I am just starting at 65. If you are fortunate your trees will live for 100s of years. Enjoy being in the present.

[@ausgerutscht1055]

thank you very much sir, im very new to this hobby but i feel like i get like the best preparation i can possibly get

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Best of luck!

[@ozijak]

This was a great video and I learnt more about bonsais, cutting entire branches off to keep it growing in the shape and area you want is kinda nuts to get a result like what you have :) Thanks for your bonsai secrets haha

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@geraldshoff9157]

I just discovered you on Instagram, leading me here. I really enjoy your videos, so informative and so helpful. I’ve only gotten serious about bonsai just in the last few years, and I truly enjoy learning all I can. I’m only looking to be a well informed hobbyist, not a professional, but I still want my trees to look respectable. This video answered some major questions for me, and I can’t wait to try to put this knowledge into practice. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and experience. I’ll have to make the time to watch all of your videos. 🙏🏻

[@bonsaiheirloom]

I'm glad you're enjoying bonsai! It really is a wonderful hobby. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to ask them and I will do my best to help.

[@stukesbasealpha7024]

Awesome video - I just learned so much I've been wondering about my trees forever! Thank you!

[@peterianramos3792]

thanks for this wonderful tip Dr. Milton 😊 I will keep this in my heart. let me share to you that I became fascinated and deeply in love with the Art of Bonsai from the moment I watched the Karate Kid 1 wherein the scene Mr. Miyagi (the late Pat Morita) taught Daniel who became his karate student his the basic of cutting or pruning of leaves of Japanese Juniper if I am not mistaken. That movie was shown several times in TV then the feeling of being in love with bonsai grew and grew within me much deeper until year 1999 ( i am 22 years old) I started to plant and I started with Boungeunvilla the red one which is I think the most common here in my country, Philippines. then I bought a book, Bonsai for Beginner so that I could understand more this art. from 1999 to 2004 I had 30 pieces all started from seeds and cuttings, all are in their first stage, establishing good roots and thickening of trunk. then the saddest part came on march 2004, we vacated the house my dad's company's temporary housing to their employee which accommodated until 60 years of age of the employee's retirement age, all are dead because I could no longer pay much attention to its needed care 😢 when.i brought them to our new home my dad's retirement house. I am 46 years of age now, I am returning to this passion , I loved most.... Bonsai ❤ I am praying that I will never leave this again 😊

[@sallyreynolds8340]

May I live that long to see the growth of my bonsai …I am 78 😂😂😂😂

[@belindarosenheim2322]

Right!?😂

[@777evd]

That was nothing short of amazing. Thank you.

[@SuperWilliam02]

Good videos like always Milton!! It would be nice to see you repoting this tree, and many other too.

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Will do!

[@nathalierouhier4726]

Thank you. Hope you will show us more videos for more than 5 years..

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

I promise...eternal optimist!

[@leocaquatics811]

Thank you for sharing your story and knowledge with us.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Thanks for listening!

[@MarkBroussard-k1h]

Thanks for another great video. I appreciate your demonstrations on how you are able to produce such nice trees.

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Thanks! Now you can do the same!

[@HAL900032]

I absolutely love your watch. That casio is sometin special😊

[@austinvickymoore3656]

Another fantastic video! I cant wait to have a big beautiful bonsai like some of these i keep seeing on youtube! How do you feel about planting in the ground on top of a latge tile to encourage the radial root growth?

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Thanks for asking! I will answer this in my Q&A

[@qnprogrammer]

Thank you for sharing your techniques, doc.

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Someday you will share with others! Propagation!

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Glad you like them!

[@marilousopocado9429]

hello there! im new to your chanel..nice sharing your journey with Bonsai..watching from the Philippines..

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Hello and thanks for your support!

[@thepolishbear9538]

fist time watching and I am SUBSCRIBED! This guy rocks and i appreciate you sharing your secrets with us!

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Welcome! I appreciate your enthusiasm!

[@jimjackson1788]

Thanks for sharing all your experience.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Thank you for watching!

[@loriegoldstein4972]

I love your videos! Thank you. I have sent a couple of emails to you this morning. I will be in your area tomorrow

[@jonathanzellner906]

You always give me so many ideas for my garden trees. Amazing works as always my friend!

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Thank you!

[@VondaInWonderland]

I bought a starter Pecan last fall. The leaves all fell off and still haven't come back and is not forming branches. The base is getting wider and stronger so I know it's alive. Should I trim a bit of the top or scrape off the spots that should be branching, or just leave it alone? Thanks for your expertise 🕊️

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Pecan is deciduous…so it should fall of in the winter months. So, I am not sure status. You can do no wrong whether you trim now or later…not much difference. Not sure it is a good material for bonsai…given the large leaves.

[@MechaJayZilla]

Thank you for another great video. I wish you many more years of health and happiness so that you may see this bonsai fulfill your vision!

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Ihope to do so 🙂

[@Theelklands]

I have a juniper growing down by the creek. I want to dig it up and try to turn it into a Bonsai. It is very cold here right now but when would be a good time to dig it up and pot it?

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Thank you for asking. It is of general interest...I will respond in my weekly Q&A.

[@milenaruzickova8026]

Po vykopani doporucuji zadadit do volne pudy nebo vetsi bedynky kvetinace, jen zkratit koreny, kulovy koren=hlavni nejsilnejsi co nejvic. Primerene zkratit kmen, vetve. Se stromem pracovat tak za-3 roky, az se vytvori nove koirinky.

[@aussiekickinback]

Thanks so much for sharing this. I have been impatiant for years and killed so many little bonsai. I do have an 8-foot apple tree in a large pot I have been growing for about 5 years by accident. You have given me inspiration into turning it into a bonsai. You explain this perfectly as I understand how to cut. My other issue is usually over watering. Also, watching other videos, they speak about hormones when using cuttings or small branches. Also, is sphagnum moss excellent for water retention so I don't over water? Keep up with your excellent video friend. I really enjoy and get a lot from them

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Are you by any chance Chinese ? ;-) Bonsai in China are huge…some are 8’ tall ! I think they just dig up old trees they love and make them into bonsai. I don’t see why not if the styling is good. You will for sure have beautiful spring flower, and a few nice apples. Have fun. Send us a photo of your inspiration to share.

[@33alwright]

I've learned a thing or two from your video.. thanks from Dublin Ireland

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Thanks for watching!

[@delsere7095]

Very insightful. Thank you for taking the time to share with all of us.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Commenter-b2f]

Hi sir fantastic work god has blessed you with this amazing talent and patience

[@SchoolofRealistArt]

Thank you for sharing your secrets with us!

[@bonsaiheirloom]

My pleasure!

[@adcizzle]

Absolutely, thank you so much for sharing!

[@gladysloan]

❤❤❤ Amazing how you can do wonders with little cut here and there. 👍

[@punyonobing5371]

How to turn 3 year old tree to 25 year old bonsai => wait for 22 years

[@sundusqureshi6655]

😂

[@andreasleiker262]

Oh man, you already have over 100,000 subscribers. How fast did that happen?! But I'm not surprised because you provide really good content. I was already a subscriber when you had under 5000 subscribers. Keep it up ;)

[@MiltonChang]

Thank you for being an early subscriber Give me encouragement!

[@BretDedutch]

This is how you shape it… completely cuts it off…. See it’s straight now, you can’t see the curve. 😂😂😂 👌 love it

[@godschildrodriguez743]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Dinyman]

Mr Chang! I have a question about growing trees in the ground. I live in New York and I have few tropical trees that simply wouldn't survive a winter out here. Is it feasible to plant them in the ground in spring when it warms up, let them grow, then dig them up and bring them inside for winter? Many thanks! Your channel is fantastic and I've learned quite a bit from it.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Thanks for your question. I answered this in my most recent Q&A so please check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHTGlaWdiK-BirMfeature=shared

[@mikeyb5612]

Great lesson, this is awesome! looking forward to more videos. Thank you!

[@GeneBrodeJr]

I liked the video at the first "handy dandy" and subscribed at the second one. Thanks for this great video!

[@guysolis5843]

I planted a great Wisteria in my backyard and now want to move. I tried air rooting twice but was unsuccessful. Is there a way to harvest some of the root and trunk and be successful? Thanks, love your video..

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Wisteria is relatively easy to move. Roots are easy to break so cut off enough branches to compensate for root loss; should be able to do root cutting. Make sure everything does not dry out!

[@guysolis5843]

@@bonsaiheirloomThank you, my thought was to leave the mother plant in the ground and cut a 2 inch thick vine about a foot off the ground then dig up some root in an attempt to grow the cut piece for bonsai...think that'll work and thanks for responding by the way!

[@utubeyahoo4444]

I love your trees and your technique. I have commented before, and you were kind enough to reply, but I don't see how I can get this growth in such a short time. In clay soil no less. Are you in California maybe? I am in Seattle and I treat my maples well, but they do not grow as rapidly as yours seem to. They experience a long dormant period here each year. I would love some advice! I use compost soil (from big box stores), but mix in a little sphagnum moss. Anything else I should try? Thank you for all the knowledge you've given me thus far; I have learned a lot about a lot from you.

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Thank you for asking. It is of general interest...I will respond in my weekly Q&A.

[@milenaruzickova8026]

Pridala bych do substratu pro vzdusnost a odlehceni pemzu, lavu, pisek

[@DementedDistraction]

This was very informative! I'm new to bonsai and have recently come into possession of a 6 year old crepe myrtle bonsai that's about 1.5 feet tall, but it's very spindly and leggy - the trunk is thin (about 3/4 of an inch thick) and it just droops over under the weight of the foliage. How would you recommend I go about thickening the trunk? I can't really plant it in my yard for a few seasons because I'm in Denver, Colorado, and our winters routinely drop to sub-zero, which I'm sure will kill the tree if I was to plant it in the ground. It's in a gallon pot now, so should I just transplant it to a much larger container?

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Plant them in nursery pots is a good plan. Also consider reducing the height by cutting strategically to style. Tree is healthy and in a good location if there is so much flower! Nice!

[@cberown146]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@chadashley1434]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm ready to start a bonsai

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Best of luck!

[@bob-o9865]

I got in trouble by my wife last time I trimmed our plants, I told her I’m bonsaing it she was like “what!” So I had to explain and she wasn’t getting it so for now on I’m going to use only certain plants that she approves of. Lol Thanks for the content!

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Haha!

[@axatix]

Hello, thanks very much for sharing the knowledge. I really apriciate it. It is fascinating art