Collecting Pyracantha for exposed root bonsai style

[@mattbrennan647]

What a unique project. Wiring the roots was brilliant as well as the removable panels to eventually expose those roots. Thanks, keep growing

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Matt. Yes I don’t think wiring roots is all that common but when you think about it there is no reason why not to 🤪

[@wesleyphillips3211]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai this is why I keep coming back 😂 once again fantastic content!

[@handyhomemechanic3191]

Thanks!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks so much for your contribution, much appreciated!

[@dustybare8983]

Thanks!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you for watching Dusty! And thanks again so much for the donation! Kind of you.

[@nilokay4259]

Thanks!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

My pleasure. Only saw the donation now, and wanted to thank you kindly for that!

[@richardnathandaniels2534]

I have never seen anyone wire the roots! That is cool!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Richard, yes wiring the roots can be useful just need to be careful of wire bite but in this case it won’t be a problem - will add character.

[@denhardy7238]

😊as always a very informative video keep them coming Terry well done. Dennis 😊

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

That’s very kind of you Dennis. Thank you.

[@Crossway-]

What a great project Terry!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks buddy, yes I am excited about it too 😃

[@jmyers2897]

Thanks!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jmyers2897]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai first time i'd heard of the "thanks" button, i think it's a great idea & helps all youtube creators 👏🏼

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@@jmyers2897 thanks so much! Most appreciated.

[@TheYurisam]

Wonderful video Terry. Love the box you constructed. Very neat and utilitarian.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks so much! Nice to employ some other skills for a change, I enjoy woodwork

[@arnopienaar8111]

Baie leersaam ,dankie weereens en geniet jou hande werk

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Dankie Arno!

[@neilcalhoun4585]

Thanks!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks so much Neil, very much appreciated !

[@rogersfc]

Hi Terry, salutes from spain! I had an idea seeing you diggin this tree: when planting, you could dig a hole as big as this one and fill it with pomice or another cheap gravel type substrate, then cover it with this clay so the moisture and water can spread uniformly. The hipotesis is that when digging it out it would be easier, also easier to clean and maybe you would have finner roots closer to the trunk. Just an idea! Thank you for sharing your works!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Roger for your consideration! Mmmmm. Interesting concept! I think it would be too costly and a huge amount of work though. I have a lot of trees there 😅

[@TonysBonsai]

Nice work terry, and the box looks great.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Tony!

[@ChelsTrueblue]

Yea great job Terry as always, personally first time for me to see root wiring done very interesting to see and inspiration for the future for myself so thanks for sharing

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

That’s wonderful Rob, glad it gives you some ideas. Wiring roots can be a useful technique when appropriate

[@bonsaipage_]

Awesome video!

[@bonsaipage_]

Always great information!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks so much. Glad you find it useful!

[@ketutardita955]

Great projeck

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you so much.

[@phillipwaterman5721]

Bonsai phill very good video thanks Terry keep upthegood work mate

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Phillip! Appreciate the support.

[@michaelweydert3517]

Thanks!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you Michael! And thank you kindly for the donation!

[@kurtkaiser7436]

Hi Terry, Cool project! Im in Northern Calif USA(zone 9B) where pyracantha grows wild! I try to eradicate it as much as possible because it promotes a pear blight fungus that has ruined my Bartlet Pear trees. We consider it a demon plant with its sharp thorns and it’s aggressive growth. But I’ve tried to dig up small plants of it and repot them but the roots are SO deep and huge that I have to dig a giant amount of soil with it for it to survive transplanting. The birds love the red berries, I’ve heard it intoxicates them! I have made topiaries out of them which is easy to do, very fast grower. Great project you’ve got there and I’m looking forward to seeing more! Keep up the great work!!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

That’s very interesting Kurt! Thanks for sharing. I have seen that they can get infected with fungus, did not know they could pose a problem to other crops. The Japanese love to grow them and currently shohin with twisted roots are popular. I’ve not had too much experience with digging these but so far I’ve not found it necessary to keep the soil attached, seems to be more about the timing and getting that right. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@duyhailuavlog]

Good good 0:41

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

👍🏻🙏🏻😊

[@TreeVibes]

Nicest "Yamadori" box i have seen 😁

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Ha ha ha. Well thank you kind Sir. If this bonsai thing does not work out for me I might try carpentry. 😂

[@TreeVibes]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai 🤣 hahahah i think you don't need to worry about that. You are a very good bonsai artist and i have learned a lot from you. 🙏🙏

[@BonsaiCornwall]

What an interesting and useful video as always Terry. Thank you. I find your content inspirational, it makes me want to produce more professional looking content and makes me think about what it is I’m trying to teach/ show and why. I particularly like your container design and the practicality of being able to remove the panels over time, very cool, I haven’t seen that before but will definitely be doing it in the future. Best wishes, Jonas 💚💚💚

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Such kind words Jonas! Thank you. I’m surprised you have not see this “container design” as I have seen it in many bonsai books over the years, so I certainly cannot claim any credit. Now go make some more content of your own 😊

[@harinarayan3720]

Hey Terry, thanks for sharing the knowledge and experience. Can you please tell me the ratio of water and aspirin to soak the roots, please. It will be great help. Thanks again.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Haro for your comment. I normally use 2 - 3 tablets for a bucket of water (10L) however I don’t think it’s a critical measurement.

[@liukahdragas5799]

So did you keep those extra roots too grow another tree when I cut roots I keep makes a cool trunk 🤪🥴

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Liukah. I did not cut the roots off as they were always going to be part of the design. Root cuttings can for sure make great trees too with interesting curves.

[@89bavaro89]

What is the general rule for digging up the tree? What season? Is it different for conifers?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

By general rule I assume you mean when? Best is when it is showing signs of growth, usually early spring. For Tropicals it’s different, should be consistently warmer.

[@89bavaro89]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai thank you. Being naive to all things horticulture I would've figured when it's dormant, like in the late fall or something.

[@ScottTheExperimentalist]

Is there a follow up video on this?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Multiple follow up Scott. Just search my channel. Most recently Projects Update #2. Juniper Tanuki, Neagari Firethorn, Olive Tanuki, Fig Root over Rock and Pines kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZqwhYubqtWgm9k

[@KleinBonsai]

Hey Terry! Have you heard of the 7 under 7 minutes challenge in the bonsai community? It would be cool to hear your answers. You can check out Xavier Martinez - Expressions of Grace Bonsai, he started it 😁

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Not of heard of it or the artist you speak of, sorry.

[@zitozentinel]

Is it a kind of privot? It looks similar

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

No it is not privet. It is a pyracantha or in common name; Firethorn.

[@KleinBonsai]

Won't the wire bite into the roots before you get to the last panel?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Perhaps, but if so you simply cut that portion of wire biting in.

[@guilhermeschenadeoliveira5647]

🌱🍃🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Greetings to you in Brazil, I think that’s the flag right?

[@missaleromanum5614]

Second

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Not everyone can be first. Better luck next time 😉