Restoring a Neglected Chinese Juniper Bonsai

[@BonsaiReleaf]

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[@dennisjensen350]

´What kind of sort is this bonsai tree?

[@daniosito50]

and the tree is death now ..or

[@darjusbliznik5416]

Hi. Very nice job. ❤ What kind of wire you use? I would like to try this as well.😊

[@occludedjadedleafplays5037]

restoring human bonsai

[@wizewizard1840]

@@darjusbliznik5416 He uses Bonsai wire.

[@bradyhill2136]

Honestly glad this got picked up by the algorithm. If I’ve ever seen a deserving video it has to be this one. It was perfect.

[@JaydenLawson]

And to think its his first video 😮

[@mrhawkes-_-]

@@JaydenLawson he probably has a second channel because if it’s this high quality he must of had experienced making videos

[@elgayetas]

No one cares about the algorithm, kill this meme

[@NoSaysJo]

@@elgayetas shhh

[@yoBradyO11]

Same!

[@monkeytoes1155]

This tree has received more love and care than I did as a child

[@cvspvr]

you must've been a bad child, and that must've been why you were sent to prison, prison mike

[@giorgospapi5979]

😂😂😂😂

[@alchemyyy2192]

theres still time believe and trust Jesus died on the cross for your sins and took the punishment and who ever believes will be saved Jesus loves you

[@cvspvr]

@@alchemyyy2192 hail satan!

[@ytnsm]

Love or torture?

[@ElGuzii]

Man, I thought the tree at the beginning look good. Didn’t see that coming 👌

[@jacubotheguy1642]

Same lol

[@Fristus]

mr miyagi would be proud

[@Laulki]

Te amoo guziiii ♥️♥️

[@lauragremaud5790]

Saaaame!! Wild transformation!

[@ns2hplayerns2h]

I prefer the before tree to the after, personally. But to each their own. Nice looking either way.

[@HughsAlfa33]

A small part of me will always appreciate the natural look of a neglected Bonsai. Well done though because that is a massive improvement

[@BonsaiReleaf]

I'm planning to do a follow up and to maintain a slightly more wild look this time

[@DaGoon_]

I think that the balance between a natural look and a manicured look is very interesting. An old neglected bonsai often looks fine enough but emphasizing the elements that bonsai does can reveal a marvel of both human and natural creation that I find very unique.

[@俺に幸あれ]

盆栽

[@jiedong3196]

Nah

[@wizewizard1840]

@@BonsaiReleaf I agree. The tree already looked stunning before you worked on it. Can we get an update on what it looks like now 3 years later?

[@Shinestyy]

the way his kid reached out her hand for him to grab it was a priceless moment. Very wholesome.

[@TheScamr]

It is heartwarming. Being a parent is like many things in life... You don't have to be try to be great, you just have to avoid being bad and that can make you great, if that makes sense.

[@sweetrain9482]

True. Made me want to be a parent for a short period of time.

[@ml9707]

@@sweetrain9482 haha same!

[@michaeltebo7735]

I sensed a collective “awww” ☺️

[@deeluxrider9702]

I miss my grandson reaching for my hand to hold...he's 17 now.

[@MrSunshine251]

"Can you hold my hand?" If that wasn't the cutest, I don't know what was.

[@barka2818]

Yeah I had to punch a wall to feel manly again

[@MrSunshine251]

@@barka2818 Sorry to hear you felt less manly witnessing a tender moment on KZbin. Poor wall though, oof. 😂

[@realcupojoe]

@@MrSunshine251 I- I think it was a joke

[@alicia-hd2cs]

@@realcupojoe i think they knew that,but wanted to joke about fragile masculinity.

[@babablacksheepbabablackshe3084]

i thought your username was ryan gosling ...

[@ElZeeR]

I couldn't remove my eyes from watching this satisfying video. Great work combined with artistic vision. Amazing. 👏🏼

[@Splyphyy]

@lhavenothingtosay Smart, nice 😂🤣

[@viniciussouza6316]

Fodase 👍

[@Splyphyy]

@@viniciussouza6316 Somebody is angry aren’t they 🥺

[@entiow1416]

Lol somehow this guy found out how to make his name flare without showing the author badge

[@Duivenzijnfascisten]

Exactly

[@donaldjones8920]

My favorite part of this video is the time spent with his daughter collecting moss. She is adorable.

[@baverfjant]

It's actually his nephew. He's the apprentice in the making :)

[@assordante2205]

With a name like Donald Jones, I imagine you're already on a list and shouldn't be watching videos with little kids in them. Big, old man with all white hair who coached little league until one of the boys told his parents about some awkward pictures you were taking, is what I am picturing.

[@jusiyt693]

@@assordante2205 kinda sus to get on such thoughts from that comment 🤮

[@Conda17]

@@assordante2205 - i guess you thought you were being funny or hoping to get a big reaction but it seems you’ve failed at both. All you did was call someone a pedophile for no reason, nice.

[@XENOOO]

@@assordante2205 You're a weirdo bro

[@IssaTejeda]

The fact that this content creator has only made one video and this is it is incredibly impressive

[@carlosjuarez1679]

Lmao thats what I was just noticing

[@gpcheng87]

He's hinted the next update might be in two years when the branches set. 😅🌳

[@goonstock]

The channel has been up since 2013.

[@simplyeason]

wish he created more

[@christravis2740]

Everybody needed to see this

[@impianotespaul]

im gonna be honest that tree looked great even before the trim.

[@dontknow3163]

In today's climate of "everything must be modified to be unique" its refreshing to see something just the way it wants to be. It almost hurt me when he started peeling the bark off. I can't explain my pain, I feel what I feel.

[@josephyoung2243]

Its great to trim a bonsai cause for a bonsai it's as if you're giving it a hair cut for it to grow stronger. And the bark he peeled off was dead what he did was help rid of the dead bark. Which helps the tree stay healthy.

[@ahmadhelmy_]

@@dontknow3163 yes but the trim was necessary to get the tree to actually grow new branches and leaves. It's like making an elder person exercise.

[@uncanny3637]

@@dontknow3163 That is a dead bark if you dont do that it wont grow new leaves and become healthy

[@luisrocha2897]

@@dontknow3163 your weird man look at the explanation, it’s dead bark

[@aldeanmondares2031]

Every now and then, I gotta thank KZbin algorithm for recommending me a video. This is one of those times. So calming and educational.

[@NinjaKid1985]

Exactly! Same here.

[@sextwister]

you make your own algorithm bro.

[@AlexTad93]

Yeah, just disable history on youtube

[@hubristicmystic]

This is my new favourite YT video ever, replacing the sea dragon rocket launch.

[@thegrimreader7981]

Yeah

[@Kwood10]

One of the best bonsai videos I have ever seen . This guy could go into the film business . The editing , music , all brilliant.

[@HalfdeadRider]

@@Crawdoodle Give it time, it wasn't complete, needs time to set and grow.

[@HalfdeadRider]

@@Crawdoodle It already looked great before he done anything if you ask me.

[@jenellis6940]

@@Crawdoodle BULLSHIT

[@HillalAnggoro-pc9oo]

yeh..orang kreatife yang sangat mengagumkan cara pengerjaannya detil dan akurat. i'am from indonesian country.😃

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Burning Sun Art Of Seduction

[@MusicbyKabe]

"Can you hold my hand?" Adorable that was the sweetest thing I've heard in a while 🥺

[@melkermulmo6341]

Imagine what your Christmas tree would look like if this guy decorated it

[@onion6330]

probably barren and mangled, but with great Feng shui

[@namolokaman2393]

The aluminum pole from Festivus.

[@jasonbourne6531]

I giant bonsai tree 🌲

[@Mr.Sr.Jr.]

It'd probably look fake and over pruned versus having it look good/natural.

[@wasted5742]

It would look like a shit

[@drewgriffing7447]

This man really just popped onto KZbin, created one of the most satisfying and relaxing videos ever and then disappeared.

[@inamelzvoice]

Hope he'll at least come back in two years to show the result without the wires.

[@caronaawarenessinchina3601]

Deadasss

[@Galactic_Centre]

He's back! With another tree, but the video is even slightly longer.

[@monkeking8604]

@@Galactic_Centre longer is better

[@urielfranciscofloreslozano5149]

HES BACK

[@StovallRyan]

I would absolutely love to see an update of this tree. I love it so much. You did an awesome job on it as well.

[@BonsaiReleaf]

Thanks Ryan. Filming on the update is underway…

[@bonsaiempire]

Wow, excellent video and production! Keep them coming :)

[@BonsaiReleaf]

Thanks so much. Your channel and website have been hugely inspiring and helpful to me so this means a lot. Plenty more on the way :)

[@jackrinderer6790]

@@BonsaiReleaf yes definitely! You have skill on bonsai and making videos . It was a well put video and I will be subscribing!

[@HeyImDateMike]

@@BonsaiReleaf great vid! Lots of great info. Only suggestion, maybe put a black outline or something on the texts? I couldn't read some of the parts where its white text with a white background

[@TheMr5x]

@@BonsaiReleaf Can you tell me what music you used? it's fantastic, also the video is amazing as well! Cheers

[@karitori6526]

@@TheMr5x frr, i need to know the name of the first song

[@code_6643]

It's nice to see Bucky found something to keep himself busy with after Endgame

[@adamjones-ps]

I was thinking the same thing. They do look alike.

[@noxeternia6681]

hahahaha damn you, you made me laugh XD

[@FirstJohn418]

😂😂 thought the same thing!!

[@ahnafmuntaha4183]

i as bout to comment that

[@lucasffigueiredo]

RIGHT?!? Hahahah

[@colesonhampton6363]

In my opinion, one of the most amazing things about this is how happy and kind he is with his daughter

[@improvingguitarist1595]

I thought it was his son...

[@colesonhampton6363]

@@improvingguitarist1595 well crap your prolly right, he/she had long hair so I thought girl lol

[@alicia-hd2cs]

@@colesonhampton6363 judging by their voice and clothes, i think its a lil boy

[@ifuckedurmom]

@@alicia-hd2cs pretty sure he called the kid Lisa

[@milanotfound]

This job is kind and relaxing snd he is just like that

[@lexiknope]

“Will you hold my hand” 😭😭 so precious what a sweet moment 🥰

[@yipperdeyip]

Instantly makes me want to be a parent lol :')

[@lexiknope]

@@yipperdeyip wouldn’t go that far but still cute lmao

[@Josh-ux5wp]

*That transition from the tree to his sketch is so good!* I am impressed with the amount of editing that went into this, great process and even more amazing result :)

[@Newt2799]

I agree the guy’s super talented

[@neo529]

The transition from sketch to tree was even better :D

[@yunan9610]

When your talents have a synergy

[@sarifudin6793]

Untuk bertahan di bilang rasa cinta kepada

[@KLAR_Creations]

Couldn’t say it any better, such a lovely video and editing!!!

[@Rinfiner]

This guy is taking better care of trees than I take of myself

[@jacobfang4029]

more than lots of believers take their gods...

[@oxtailpuncake1211]

big oof dude

[@mayoooketchup]

Was looking for that comment

[@Rinfiner]

@@mayoooketchup you're welcome

[@ajwad2859]

GG

[@drasiella]

My soul thrives when you sync snapping off a branch with background music

[@littlefrog3529]

That little helper of yours is just too cute 🥰

[@BonsaiReleaf]

It’s Nina’s turn next 😁

[@dennis_duran]

Tree: *just chilling* Humans: “Let’s maximize it’s photosynthetic efficiency”

[@prodbysmeej]

Photosynthesis

[@zheng2881]

Respiration

[@malbec43]

ass

[@remlok5556]

Gotta min max nature itself

[@minecraftminer59mineboymin38]

cringe

[@garretoien]

This was definitely a "trust the process" video for me lol

[@ashleyfalcon125]

Same. 😁

[@kevinb7098]

For real lol same here

[@Sweettweety666]

Same here! I was certainly cringing at some moments. But indeed a good mental training! :'-D

[@e.v6134]

Same

[@kevi4589]

The tree looks so majestic and magical. It looks like it's from a fantasy world

[@chris38383838]

This is hands down the most refined bonsai video I've ever seen. Outstanding work! I don't imagine you'll produce one of those every week given the high quality but I certainly hope you'll make more of those. You're very talented.

[@BonsaiReleaf]

Thanks for the kind words Christopher, that’s very encouraging feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m also glad you aren’t expecting one a week 😂 I’m aiming for one a month at the moment 🙂

[@kevingavin6825]

Yes, very talented chap, meticulous detail, looking forward to seeing your work continue,

[@MM-Iconoclast]

@@BonsaiReleaf That was truly lovely. Amazing cinematography as well!

[@sandroelbers]

I wanna see this guy put up his christmas tree.

[@DudeGuy-zt9eg]

He’ll sit there with a nail clipper on each branch clipping them dead needles😭😭

[@charlie_mk7.5]

@@DudeGuy-zt9eg spending days rebending every branch to maximise ornaments effiency

[@Cheersx3]

lol xD

[@joshtutor2526]

He'd have to start in July. 😏

[@silva69ers]

Rumour has it 12 years ago he was lost in the wilderness until April the following year searching for the perfect tree. He now has a plastic tree

[@leporellothegoldfinch]

Get yourself someone who treats you with as much care and tenderness as this man treats his bonsai. The scenes with his sweet little daughter melted my heart. "Can you hold my hand?" 😭😭😭 Clearly consideration is passed down in this family.

[@krashdown102]

#singleforever

[@alcupone6462]

Someone who cuts your limbs and other parts off? No thank you. Great attitude for plants/pack animals(to certain extent) /things, never would wish this to happen to independent, individualistic being.

[@nullobject5943]

@@alcupone6462 he didn't say with the same care lol

[@strnywoo]

@@alcupone6462 trees aren't humans lol he's cutting off the dead wood so that the tree can stay healthier. you don't have to feel pain.. the tree's feeling better

[@mateusurbanski9162]

I THOUGHT THE SAME THING

[@lendial]

this was like watching a movie. the attention to detail was mesmerizing

[@alecledbetter]

Not only did the tree turn out beautiful but the video itself was a work of art. I have never seen a bonsai transformation video so well documented and thought out. Thank you very much for this!

[@salmonfish1145]

"Weak crotch growth" Dude, you didn't have to roast that tree so much..

[@rock3tcatU233]

That's what my wife's boyfriend told me.

[@e_o7736]

@@rock3tcatU233 wifes boyfriend? like boy friend boy friend or as in a friend thats a guy

[@radeonpulsar7872]

@@e_o7736 His wife's boyfriend. His wife has a boyfriend.

[@Mahavegan]

xD

[@punxOiOi13]

@@rock3tcatU233 I don’t understand. I feel like that was supposed to make you sound like an alpha but it made you sound like a beta.

[@Jaspieces]

Never knew wintersoldier had a youtube channel and restoring a bonsai.

[@jack6126]

This is what he does to relax

[@aishijelly]

i can't unsee

[@Deady4u]

Gotta do something while recovering in wakanda

[@aishijelly]

@@Deady4u he also got himself a realistic skin for his arm while at it huh?

[@Deady4u]

@@aishijelly Nah just his hand, that's why he's wearing a hoodie lol

[@xiii2048]

your ability to convey this through images rather than just explain has helped me tremendously thanks so much!!!!

[@BonsaiReleaf]

Glad to hear it!

[@muhammadrizky4969]

Now I know why my dad spends so much time cleaning his bonsai in every morning

[@carinaadams6797]

@@thedoorknob7608 😂

[@endlesshope1108]

My parents have been doing bonsai even before I was born so I've lived my life with bonsai kinda wholesome to see quite a unpopular hobby get the spotlight for a while

[@acarriere30]

Maybe old hobby gets old but when a hobby are new to the beholder it might be interesting for that individual.

[@johnnguyen1128]

It is unpopular because it is too hard to pursue

[@smitbar11]

3,948,452 views and 126 thousand subscribers, I somehow do not think this is an unpopular hobby

[@tempzira]

It is indeed hard to pursue. Some may call it the art of patience and discipline.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

3:33 "And weak crotch growth" My brain: "You're an adult, don't be immature"

[@changeyouryoutubechannelna1434]

Oh wow first reply to this guys comment

[@LL-im7ro]

"Wise is the man who never lost his inner child" Some Japanese proverb probably

[@TheMpalmer1020]

@@LL-im7ro lmao probably

[@electronicpanda7680]

You joined KZbin 3 years ago, do you have a mustache yet?

[@Catsrcool442]

LMAO ME

[@a.m.graham6120]

This is THE best bonsai channel on the Web! He is a true artist, educator & computer whiz!

[@GREG-xw1wz]

this guys got a kid and a bonsai plant to take care of, that's respectable

[@barearmz2794]

As long as he doesn't prune and wire the kid then stand her in some moss. Ha!

[@Sherman_616]

wow the stop motion editing for the branches was awesome ive never seen that done before good job

[@BonsaiReleaf]

Thanks Sherman, it seemed to make more sense than having me in the way. Good to know, I'll keep doing it.

[@MattSteez]

@@BonsaiReleaf I also particularly liked that bit. it stood out to me the most

[@rigdigwus]

that "can you hold my hand" was the cutest thing ever

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Watching this for about the fifth time and still blown away by the videography and quality of the edit. The match cuts, speed ramps, graphic overlays etc. And a superb bonsai transformation. Sublime.

[@BonsaiReleaf]

Thanks Jason. Funnily enough I just watched your black pine unboxing video last night, and enjoyed that new bonsai feeling, albeit vicariously! Looking forward to seeing it develop. AR

[@scollins1396]

I feel like I've lost myself over the years. Searching for something to fill a void in my soul. I sit at my computer wasting my life away playing video games day in and out while my children are growing right before my eyes. To see the love and attention this man gives to this tree and his child is eye opening. I need to realign my focus, and somehow this video was all I needed to remember that.

[@mromwtfyb5146]

Somehow I found myself in the same boat bruv. Although I don’t have kids, it’s more along the lines of seeing my parents grow old and my family separated. Seeing this video and then to read a comment like yours makes me even happier.

[@garyalcorn3831]

Wax on wax off Daniel son

[@iwasmilk7632]

:thumbs_up:

[@siddharthghantasala4209]

Damn m8 he was just fixing a tree, but good on u! Have a great life!!

[@guilhermesalles4313]

I thought "Neglected? This looks cool man". Then I saw the final result. Holy jesus.

[@myquirkisfred9614]

They’re supposed to be pretty fragile and need to be trimmed and pampered. Apparently this one was nearly dead because it didn’t get proper care.

[@machintrucGaming]

It was still green, how can it be nearly dead ?

[@architectinth]

This is one of my favorite forms of art. When the person who started the project passes away or sells it to someone else, the beauty of the piece can continue to be worked on and appreciated by others for hundreds of years.

[@patukhochare652]

Impressed.. this kind of art tech us to be calm and focused in what we do ....I think we all need to grow at least one plant that would be for our all generation will take care of it. NYC thought know.. if it will possible i will proude to all my upcoming generation they will take care of it..

[@liamthedevastator]

I low key love that the artist caring for this bonsai doesn't look like what you imagine a "bonsai pro" to look like. I really love that it breaks down the preconceptions that you can have about a hobby and who should enjoy it. 10/10. Also, beautiful Bonsai!

[@sdafkjwkop]

Then the kid went "Can you hold my hand?" and it just brought the whole video home. Very well done!

[@LimitedState]

My exact thought at that part.. such a good wholesome video.

[@GhØsT-z9h]

paid actor

[@DevinJuularValentine]

Made me want to cry and also made me want children after never feeling that way in 27 years lol

[@LimitedState]

@@DevinJuularValentine Me too, seeing things like that make me want to experience it as well.

[@qkey01]

Branch: just vibin This guy: "You're deadwood now"

[@joaomota6870]

the man: Texas trucker vibes His hobbies: Peace and tranquility

[@veltren8012]

Humans are adaptable to many things through dedication.

[@zoenayru]

After Bonsai trimming - he goes out in his raised truck to pick up more materials for the project

[@arrowhead5217]

I don’t think we have the same vision of Texas truckers 😂

[@matstarm4733]

@@arrowhead5217 i think he's a big skinny to be a texas trucker, though what would i know im in Australia

[@santinorodriguez6296]

@@matstarm4733 you're not wrong brotha, from a texan born and raised this man does not look like a trucker from anywhere near here 😂. if our truckers ain't fat from bbq they're fat from mexican food. just how it is

[@GNUX66]

Lol "Restoring" a tiny tree? How hard can that... Oh. That actually looks super hard and intense. Cheers.

[@roc_c0]

it's how the trees like it.

[@mathjesticgaming1188]

You ever watch the karate kid trilogy? Mr Miyagi explains how hard it really is.

[@tinaq.3025]

Ikr

[@YTDmeyez]

Tracklist with timecodes if anyone's interested 0:00 Mandala Dreams - Oku No In 3:43 True Messenger - I See Us 9:53 Luwaks - Timeless Clouds 15:03 Mandala Dreams - Oku No In

[@GoonGeta]

Yo this needs upvoted!!

[@nate186]

Thanks Hamish :)

[@jonathannocon]

Very noice indeed tyvm

[@joshse8709]

Aint no one skippin shit in this vid lol

[@Max-dw7is]

+

[@mernany]

Me the whole time: What the actual is he doing to this poor tree Me at the end: Damn look at how amazing he made that little tree look!!

[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

mixture of both

[@pitou6084]

still, feeling sad for the tree

[@s_l7916]

@@pitou6084 why, he helped him. without that the smoll tree would have died. there already was dead wood on him.

[@ohnoherewegoagain5819]

the amount of times I've seen this comment is immeasurable

[@elyxur4726]

@@pitou6084 why are you sad for a tree 💀

[@ShinobiWarrrior]

He made that physical organism look EXACTLY like the drawing. That’s what you call VISION 😍

[@waretasiri7656]

I am a Japanese who has never done bonsai before, but this video has taught me that bonsai is really an art that requires a lot of patience. I have a lot of respect for your wonderful work.Thanks for the great video.

[@sin2983]

"Can you hold my hand?" Me: *In tears* Hold her hand, please....

[@cecilepup]

Same- it was too precious

[@g7sky]

same

[@AnimeAestheticYT]

Definitely my favorite part! haha

[@giljon5971]

and the proud look on her face when she put the first piece of moss in the box, so adorable

[@chfilms7651]

That hit different...

[@OzFrakes]

Algorythm: "Wanna see what the Wintersoldier does in his free time?" Me :"Aight"

[@france_troa]

Underrated.🤣

[@aquirulz18]

likely the reason why this got into my feed, not disappointed!

[@LeadMunitions]

Thanos does not care 😂

[@___Drew___]

😂

[@dtulip1]

LOL

[@konradnoises]

The dedication you’ve put both into working on the tree and making this video is absolutely inspiring. Thank you for sharing this beautiful moment

[@xervoo6419]

This was breathtaking. How do you even begin to learn this? The 58k subscribers you've gotten from this one video alone are so, so deserved.

[@designx8693]

Every time he did something else to the tree I thought, "well that's gonna kill it". Every time. Talk about a man with extreme patience and a vision. What a relaxing video, now that I know he's not going to kill it.

[@JaydenLawson]

Even if he did kill it, his skill is so immense that we would never know

[@brennanperry8001]

This seems like a sick hobby to get into. Teaches you patience, let's you care for someone living, you get something nice to look at every day, what more can you ask?

[@abaddon130]

It's a happy little tree after all, I can't ask for more.

[@ThatAwesomeUsername]

Good crotch growth

[@henrik8435]

@@jaredanderson7494 it's literally says 200 pounds in the video

[@Afghanxx]

you should try growing weed!

[@brennanperry8001]

@@Afghanxx weed makes me feel very dizzy and sick, so I'll stick with the little tree

[@justglenc]

To be honest, if I see him with the bonsai, I would have thought he just paid big bucks from an old master. Glad YT showed me this. Brought peace and calm. Fantastic work and video!

[@valustus]

Never knew that extremely elaborate videos about restoring bonsai trees was all I ever needed!

[@mrjamba4368]

Wow, looking at the tree in the very beginning; I would have never guessed there was so much work to be done. Awesome transformation, makes me want to own a bonsai.

[@emkatpower1760]

As someone with scoliosis and unable to get surgery, it's really nice being able to look at this twisted up tree and think "wow that's beautiful". Thank you 💓

[@justarandompotato7500]

Hope you get better soon :(

[@ttominable]

@@justarandompotato7500 i know you meant well but scoliosis is a permanent deviation of the spine so its not like you could “get better”

[@tubucket_8670]

I hope all is well, and I hope things get better.

[@chenaviv1470]

@@ttominable people can get treatments that can improve the life quality of those suffering with scoliosis:)

[@MrFriskyWhiskey]

You could ask this guy to wire/manipulate your back into shape? *Jokes* On a serious note, I've seen some Chiropractors YT Videos for people with a similar condition. Back-crack-a-lacking ASMR. Have fath. There's always a solution.

[@angelacrumpton6963]

That was incredibly relaxing. First time watching something like this. THOROUGHLY APPRECIATED your attention to detail and beauty👏🏽

[@monolune]

me: can’t sleep youtube: here’s a little tree getting braces

[@EmRePhoto]

I thought of the pain of braces during this video for sure.

[@T.J]

I thought the same about the braces and then « this is basically tree torture ». But still it was kinda relaxing.

[@zec12003]

Kkk

[@thebroadcastreject485]

Why does this sounds so cute

[@mikaelpalm2130]

The music is so soothing but the content is so interesting.

[@NoNo-pz4lm]

Why does watching skilled craftsmen feel like you are accomplishing something? I literally sat in bed doing nothing and now feel accomplished like I have made a beautiful little tree myself.

[@ik4587]

That is because of the dopamine your brain releases

[@Dkvy420]

🌳

[@RozyPoyo]

@@ik4587 serotonin, actually.

[@ik4587]

@@RozyPoyo dopamine, actually.

[@RozyPoyo]

@@ik4587 dopamine is the one that gives you the high, serotonin is the one that gives you the sense of accomplishment. Dopamine is for just before/during the task, serotonin is for during/when you finish it.

[@st.finnikin]

this guy posts his first video, it's about to break a million views and he's going to have 30k subs here soon - aside from just that being remarkable, he's an incredibly talented artisan and and kind father. def subscribing -finn

[@cone7073]

Thank you Finn

[@Tyler-xl4qu]

stfu

[@transcyberism1459]

your little one helping you gather the moss 🥺 so precious

[@unknown-tr1he]

this is by far one of the best videos on youtube. well made, edited, so much passion, skill. I was interested the entire time and the addition of him and his kid was beautiful and made me smile so much. thank you for the video

[@jordanhaas1914]

Literally made me cry how cute his daughter is and how carefully she handles the moss 🥺💕. I can’t wait to see what this guy makes in the future, so dang creative and mind blowing.

[@kikolucero9649]

he gonna make another child that's what he gonna do

[@may6v6]

@@kikolucero9649 wtf?

[@kefka3]

man, bending that branch to a more healthy and optimal position must've been the most stressful part of this restoration. You did all you could to prepare it, but there's no guarantee it just won't snap in your hands. I salute you. what a job.

[@stevieboy826]

I never get tired of re watching your videos.

[@DortioPhysco79]

Can't wait to see what the tree will look like after the next two years when the branches are all set in place. Please post about this tree in the future!

[@williamfoong8548]

There level of production on this is insane.

[@MasamuneWPG]

This is an absolute masterclass. From the editing to the music. You can tell this is actual passion project.

[@holyngrace]

Every aspect of this video was superlative. Thank you!

[@Pangamma]

Me the entire time: "Noooo! You are ruining the tree!" After: "Oh yeah, that does look good."

[@bobicrni1284]

I think he ruined it.

[@garlic6969]

Yup ruined it

[@sitomagus]

@@bobicrni1284 not really

[@SoggySoup]

@@bobicrni1284 Agreed. Should’ve stuck with just making sure it was healthy and decorating. All the excess trimming and stupid shaping stuff ruined the trees natural look and just made it a unnatural art piece. I guess it’s a bonsai hobby thing.

[@deekswarner7283]

my exact reaction - though i cant seem to stop thinking that the tree spent 35 years growing in that shape for some guy to think he can do better in some months, although he has been studying this for years as well and is a professional , i do love the videography though

[@harrymcnally129]

I love how Moss looks with some things it’s like a micro grass

[@jarrettiovinella6866]

One of my favorite bonsai videos, so informative BUT NOT SLOW at all. And definitely not boring. Love the incorporation of the drawing, the subtle time lapse. Video editing is super. You made everything look easy. Wonderful talent. Bravo.

[@BonsaiReleaf]

Thanks Jarrett!

[@CrypticSkies0]

@@BonsaiReleaf Hi love your vids, have always wanted to own and take care of a bonsai but never had the courage to do it, I was worried on if I would do it right or not

[@Kinglazy73]

​@@CrypticSkies0 do it bro, u only got one life. If u want a bonsai get urself a damn bonsai gosh darnit

[@pinkmondy]

I starting crying watching you prune your Bonsai…it was extraordinary; just a beautiful thing to behold…amazing. I’ve loved Bonsai for years and have never seen anyone create what you’ve done here. I wish I could do something like that.

[@flapdrol]

Get some scissors, some electrical wire and steal a conifer from your neighbors garden. Try it.

[@pandorawolf8239]

This bonsai is feeling what we all been feeling during the lockdown without hair salons.

[@ignatz14]

I'm imagining a barber doing the same things and it's kinda horrifying. Cutting and breaking of limbs, pulling off skin, breaking and bending limbs into aesthetically pleasing shapes, smearing chemicals onto exposed flesh, burning you etc. XD

[@twodogsyyc6729]

Sincerely hope this channel produces more of these. Easily one of the best formatted and presented bonsai videos available on YT. All the best to you and one a month of this quality will be great!!

[@BonsaiReleaf]

Thanks for the feedback Trevor! I may regret saying this, but I’m aiming for *at least* one a month going forward 😅

[@Ravenesque]

@@BonsaiReleaf Have you come to regret saying that? :P Also, Wow this vidya blew up eh?

[@hamstersdailylife4938]

Bonsai trees take an extremely long time to shape, it is regarded as a life time hobby and art of nature. The fact this person has only one video might imply that he gave his all to this one tree, and that alone is just so beautiful💕 Love from Japan 💕

[@n0nam3491]

bruh he literally purchased the tree for 200 and is restoring it. otherwise he would have been the one neglecting it

[@sanynava9160]

@@n0nam3491 you are $tup1d as f

[@n0nam3491]

@@sanynava9160 take a look in the mirror buddy, you've got me confused

[@JustPassing_Through]

@@n0nam3491 what exactly are you implying then?

[@genevievem598]

@@n0nam3491 Huh, what are you saying?

[@joetroyner]

This is the first time I've seen someone do a sketch beforehand. Really beautiful work..

[@haydenfox3116]

I can tell this video took a lot of effort and hard work and I applaud you for that, this is definitely one of the higher quality bonsai videos on KZbin now I hope to see more work from you soon!

[@ethanrappaport985]

The winter soldier really has found peace, hasn’t he?

[@veneciasanto]

LMAOO

[@tengkulakghost]

😂

[@Essex121514]

@@TannonJudkins had this exact thought. "Why does this guy look like Bucky?!?!?". But man, everything about that video was a piece of Art.

[@wiriawika8161]

😂😂

[@renatoszfr]

KZbin comment of the year!

[@chase5526]

Nobody: This guy to the tree: “Maybe if you got rid of that ole yee yee ass haircut..”

[@knatspray]

Maybe if you got rid of that ole tree tree grass haircut you’d get some Finches on your stick

[@ethsailliamswa]

@@knatspray this comment is about to blow up for sure

[@ThatAwesomeUsername]

@@knatspray Twigaaaaaaa

[@BlackSunMobius]

🤦🏾‍♂️ I’m in love with this comment section 😂

[@PerilArts3601]

@@knatspray omg

[@Rkelly4609]

Stunningly beautiful presentation and result. My son purchased a bonsai and neglected it. I believe he thought they just “grew like that”. Not understanding that they are dedicated works of art. Educating him about how much care, attention and time and love is required to “become a bonsai”. I sent him this video. Thank you.

[@johnnguyen1128]

I have so much respect for Bonsai gardener. They have so much patient, knowledge and high level of dexterity skill

[@StargazerTheFurry]

This isn't a real Bonsai Gardener, he just did some shit to the tree for youtube. Real Bonsai Gardening takes years to master, this guy is not a day over 25. He stripped way too much off the tree, leaving it open for infection and fungus. You should never take this much off your tree at once, it's not healthy for them. This tree will most likely die in 6 months now

[@johnnguyen1128]

@@StargazerTheFurry not sure why someone put so much efforts into the tree just to have it die

[@Vary180]

@@StargazerTheFurry D:

[@DjQwEEkPTinBF]

@@StargazerTheFurry We got the internet bonsai expert here

[@StargazerTheFurry]

@@DjQwEEkPTinBF not an expert by any means but I have worked in a plant nursery for five years and I have seen a lot of bonsai's come and go so I don't know what the fuck you're trying to say.

[@Mkultra746]

Ima be honest. I just came here cause this was in my recommendations. Not disappointed .

[@nohbodhi1120]

This dude put more effort into one video than most do in their entire channels

[@gregorycoessy]

Merci pour toutes ces videos ! Je ne me lasse pas de les regarder...dommage qu'il n'y en ait pas plus ! Je ne pensais pas que l'on pouvait pousser l'art du bonsai à un tel niveau ! Tu es un artiste de génie ! Un magicien du bonsai ! Bravo !🙏 et continue a nous faire rêver 👌

[@ms_ch]

bonsais are so SO hard and take so much patience and work and tools and knowledge, my auntie had one and it was the most precious plant in her whole life, it was BEAUTIFUL i knew it is a plant for the skilled person to keep healthy, but i didn't knew it took THAT much of work i'll keep just admiring them and taking care of my regular plants.... edit: i commented before watching everything and OH MY GAWD THIS VIDEO IS SO ADORABLE I AM SO HAPPY FOR THIS TINY TREE

[@florian1578]

This is not that hard. This video is just an other level but you can begin with an easier tree

[@ms_ch]

@@florian1578 Oh, sure! I used "hard" to simplify a lot, as in "it takes much time and attention and willing to learn and understand that tree", tmaintenance

[@yoteslaya7296]

it really isnt that much work if you understand your trees and how to take care of them. Ive been doing in for 20 years and it actually gets easier

[@kodyleciejewski]

This feels like the cleaner scene from Toy Story 2 except it's 18 minutes long, and I appreciate that.

[@JessandIzzGusington]

In my brain I associated "cleaner scene" as the un-explicit version of a scene and I actually stopped to think about if there was a racey scene with a bonsai tree in toy story that I somehow blocked out... 😂

[@samcare4324]

I think you mean the Karate Kid.

[@nuuuuuut]

Toy Story 2 has a.. bonsai restoration scene?

[@zanthar_H]

No, they're referring to the woody restoration scene. Only kinda upset at that not being obvious.

[@nuuuuuut]

@@zanthar_H I don't even remember the basic plot my dude I think I saw it when I was 6. I assume it's something along the lines of toys get neglected, secret evil bad toy, triumph.

[@Reshye]

Me after seeing how complicated the maintenance is: * proceeds to stop considering having a bonsai and stick with the cactus *

[@jeremy71504]

I’m liking the idea of a wire bonsai tree or a fake one lol

[@gregoryhigginbothamii4805]

Lmao true

[@wikesstrig7078]

Don't scare yourself, if you want a hobby and have time and dedication you can get one. Still succulent plants need care too, not in this sense though but in its own way too.

[@amided3816]

@@wikesstrig7078 it would be much less though. Overall yeah taking care or making a bonsai tree is a good hobby.

[@wikesstrig7078]

@@amided3816 I saw cactus once that was soggy. I don't know how but lt was soggy and it just fell over when I didn't even touch it. It wasn't mine. Not just cacti but I like aloe too.

[@suuzpearly6775]

@bonsaireleaf such a great video. thank you so much for this clear and informative set up. i've had it in my favorites for years. my grandmother passed away and my granddad tries to take care of her bonsai, gave up and put it in the backyard. after years of asking about it, he finally allowed me to take care of my late grandma's beloved bonsai. im not gonna lie, its in a rough shape, but i am planning on using your video as a guideline to get the juniper bonsai back to health!

[@yoteslaya7296]

You should learn about horticulture before trying to care for bonsai. Also using youtube videos as your sources for learning bonsai isn't the best idea. Find a local bonsai club or teacher who can give you real world experience, it's valuable in the progression of bonsai.

[@suuzpearly6775]

thank you so much for your reply! @@yoteslaya7296 i took your advice and contacted a local bonsai club! i hope they will be able to help me.

[@yoteslaya7296]

​@@suuzpearly6775👍

[@clovercurator7997]

"Wire will need to stay on for at least two years." So you gave this tree braces??