Designing Colorado Blue Spruce | Bonsai-U

[@EiseienBonsai]

Thanks for watching! Please consider donating to Bonsai-U at bjornbjorholm.com/donate/

[@TheAlexxandru]

Donated a small amount. Thank you

[@raarism]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIXZooCVoNqjn8k See this unigue tree

[@JohnathanBooy]

Thank you! These videos are incredible.

[@stevenmyers2252]

Any updates on this tree? I love blue spruce and would love to see this tree evolve. Love your work!

[@JoshMitag]

What I want to know is why 16 people decided to give a thumbs down on a free video for training of a bonsai? I've been watching Bjorn's videos for years now, and he's concise, easy to listen to and helpful with his subscribers.

[@paulneill6897]

I agree, I consider Ryan Neil and Bjorn to be the 2 top class u tubers. But there subscribers and viewers don’t reflect this. Especially with Ryan neils Chanel. Maybe most people not super into bonsai don’t realise this.

[@barbarannop1799]

There are dislikes on every single youtube video, no matter the content.

[@kevinnickel7529]

People can be dicks..simple as that..Bonsai is just one of a few hobbies that I follow, and by far the people are into bonsai tend to be the most helpful and kind to each other..my guess is these are people who brought a tree without doing any research, and Bjorn is saying something they don't like..I'm sure they didn't realize this was something that you should be prepared for 10 to 50 years or more to see something show worthy from your endeavors.

[@G-G._]

i disliked because i saw this comment

[@zelinalangford571]

A Master Class in Bonsai.

[@geoffreydowen5793]

I had a stroke in 2020 and have time to work on trees I have. my Taxus Baccata, similar to this was wired yesterday it's very scary operation. I've had the yew about 7years and have decided to start and shape it. this post was wonderful sir very clear, I forget lots so I have saved it and subscribed to see the follow up I'm 64 and want a nice tree to offer my grandson. thank you Master . clear instructions . nice edit best wishes from Suffolk, England.

[@balesjo]

Quite the transformation already. Look forward to seeing it in the future.

[@Alexander361cmongimmieahandle]

Your skill speaks for itself, though I'd also like to say you give excellent instruction. Thank you very much.

[@bonsaituongda]

how wonderful. In Vietnam we are also playing bonsai a lot, very happy to learn a lot from you.

[@Reblwitoutacause]

Trying to keep any plant or tree in colorado alive, im giving in and just going to restart with what works and lives local 😮‍💨 glad to find this video.

[@meridethtexastwister]

It looks completely different. I love it

[@Sam-od5jq]

Nice styling Bjorn

[@sagebonsai]

This turned out really great. I especially like how you take the time to explain in fine detail how to achieve theses great bonsai trees. In the past i had horrible luck with them and i used to be able to grow anything, and now it seems that i got my green thumb back. I cant possibly thank you enough. Looking forward to more videos on your lovely trees.

[@raarism]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIXZooCVoNqjn8k See this unigue tree

[@daaam2160]

Great shape. Got the makings of a beautiful umbrella

[@ericsmadis]

This is GREAT! I grew up on a ranch in Central Colorado in the 1950s and 1960s, we had a Blue Spruce and I have always loved that tree, as I do the Ponderosa Pine. Last Christmas my son gave me a small Blue Spruce as a gift. Rather than planting it in the ground (here in Seattle) and having it grow into a monster, I wanted to make it a bonsai, so I could take it with us if and when we move. I am indebted for this great video! Domo Arigato! Komhapsumnita! Thanks!

[@curtisnt]

When you bend that branch down at 28:08... Boom! Pulls everything together. Genius.

[@georgegornall5428]

The finished shape of this tree was amazing. I love watching you work, very meticulous.

[@pauljamesbarkhousejr.4787]

The ART of, Intuition is key, just found you thrilling gross subject matter, love the wholesome vide, trees ground us in there roots, air we breath, thank you for sharing the love you have with us, much needed, peace, NEW fans.

[@bonsainepalbonsaitrees9592]

nice, detailed and illustrative.

[@kaisantiqueengines569]

Amazing transformation

[@2377shortie]

That last whip around was awesome.

[@akindofmagick]

Where can I acquire a work turntable like this? Great video!

[@andygrontkowski517]

Wow. Amazing transformation. Beautiful movement and interest from every direction.

[@noumine]

Absolutely spectacular video. Very straightforward and concise explanations. How awesome!

[@LailaMelodie]

When in doubt just whip it around! Lol great video. Super informative and interesting! I just wish I had taken a shot every time you "whipped" it

[@yorganyog]

No matter What. I Will always love real bonsais. You have such a talent.

[@nicorosa3443]

I had a few issues with my spruce , they are all solved thanks to this video, Thanks Bjorn

[@JurijsJutjajevs]

love to watch this type of transformation tutorials! keep up the good work Bjorn

[@Andy-pu2iv]

Love it. The before and after shots at the end were amazing. The tree is going to be so beautiful.

[@kristopherwolf3811]

Nice work Bjorn. Would love to see a video on starting young Black pines.

[@JoeVincenti]

Hi I am sure your Dad loved the work you did on his tree. Well done

[@BonsaiBear27]

One of my favourite trees you've styled so far, your father will be so pleased with the outcome.

[@johngilbert939]

This started out as an average looking tree and has ended up outstanding; you are a true bonsai master Bjorn and your "old man" will, I'm sure, be delighted.

[@snowman3773]

Could not agree more!

[@andoionutdan9670]

I love what you did there

[@shamlan8475]

Love the way he explained the wiring attitude..👍

[@neilyakuza6595]

Beautiful.

[@rafa1212]

Wonderful tree. Great work and thank you for the powerful demonstrated. Love your work 👍🤗

[@christophervandermeer182]

Absolutely awesome, you are a very talented artist and teacher. Thank you for sharing all this great content.

[@dracokaiser]

You and Nancy should come up to Bloomington Indiana during ginkgo nut harvesting season!!! The old ginkgo trees I believe are the “pine bark” variety

[@murphyorama]

Another instructive and very watchable video. Thanks.

[@MaryBracken]

Beautiful work

[@travel-warrior]

Stunning transformation thanks for the wisdom it has put a lot of little things into perspective

[@socalbonsai2778]

Great transformation, I think Spruce is one of the most aesthetic trees to work with in bonsai.

[@Sarrett.Studios]

Love the final product, keep us posted as it grows! How old is this tree? Only thing is prob too much off the top, needs unbalanced above the two horns.

[@neilyakuza6595]

So beautiful!

[@drewsample9610]

I'm pretty new to Bonsai, I was surprised how amazing you made the deadwood features, particularly how Jin on the top brought the rest into balance. I'll check in on your work from time to time, rock on!

[@ChrisHalden007]

Another great video. I really love your style. Beautiful result 👍👍

[@peterjonsson3053]

Thanks Bjorn, that was a very good and informative video.

[@janeplatt8254]

Love the new look ❤️🇬🇧😊

[@timothylewis1387]

Looks great. Thank you for your knowledge.

[@JonSteitzer]

Absolutely incredible. Extremely thorough and educational. Thanks for putting this amazing high quality content out!

[@conspiraterry7393]

This was so great! Thank you Bjorn. You are such a great teacher, explaining your thought process all the way through. I was eyeing some Colorado blue spruce whips at a nursary today and am insprired now to work with them on a tanuki armed with the tips your brought forward in this video.

[@greje656]

Awesome video. Thanks!!!!

[@waknatious]

Stellar work. Stellar video. Really loved this one, and how the tree turned out. Thank you.

[@andrewogawa1029]

I really liked the way you explained everything and why you were doing it. You went slow enough so I could think it through with you. Andy

[@Whitepalace24]

Awesome. I know you weren’t repotting but It seems that some other cool fronts developed as a result of this styling. Please shoot the repot of this one when the time comes, I’m excited to see how it evolves!

[@derekm918]

Very cool Bjorn.. Bonsai U Rocks!

[@treesbonsaiperfect8420]

very good so beautiful bonsai tree friend 😊😊😊❤

[@nazariojuarez3156]

Wow is amazing, thanks for giving us this $1000 tutorial for free, you are a master..

[@FC-fq5um]

Amazingly educative...keep on with these fantastic demonstrations

[@josephescoto7463]

very informative, watching video open

[@jakeh438]

I'm in knoxville too. Thats cool. Just getting into bonsai, but I love your stuff. Would enjoy a class if you've got anything like that going on.

[@ShalomYal]

love the talk-through of the branch placement. great vid. -Thanks. My eye says ditch the deadwood at the apex

[@kosiljam4848]

I love it how you explain your thought process.. its the best way for me to somehow understand how delicate the art of bonsai. Everytime i watch your vid i learn new thing and to my surprise if i rewatch your vid i learn even more. Thankyou so much. BANZI-U

[@vette63]

Going to be a stunning tree. Can't wait to see it when the pads fill out.

[@danielhofer6192]

Nice ! What would you think about a Baobab-bonsai ? Would it get it´s characteristic big trunk after a few years of care ?

[@ahappyimago]

This is a great tutorial. More of these man!

[@gabrielschneider1344]

Awesome Result Bjorn!! A nice naturalistic Tree. I like the way, if trees are not in the triangle form and have some more interesting Details above to the apex. i think your father is happy with the Result. In Germany we have Fathers Day today, so the video came out at the right time. Big up Dude. Your Impact of the new young Bonsai Way is hughe!!!

[@EiseienBonsai]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jeromewaites5364]

Wow great job 👍

[@gustavfranklin]

What a great episode! Please do more about piceas! I really want to get into picea abies bonsai, but it seems daunting.

[@outsiderdf]

Alberta Spruce is probably not where u want to start, quite finicky

[@Bristolnick100]

Hi Bjorn, great film - really enjoying these in lockdown. I wasn't quite sure what you did with the leader. Any chance of a close up shot in the catch-up film? Thanks, Nick.

[@dshstudio1527]

very valuable video to me, thanks

[@pastpianist]

Will you be doing any tutorials like how to wire better?

[@iristio927]

I wished at the end, while working with the apex, you would have brought in the camera a bit. You explained well what your plan was going to be, but for visual learners like me it is harder to "see". Loved this tutorial nonetheless, was very well explained and simple. Thanks a million!

[@wizewizard1840]

I'm disappointed Dad wasn't there and that you didn't do it together.

[@deanchen6485]

Discovering your videos for someone who is taking that one small step into the bonsai world is like applying for one of the coolest jobs of being an assembly line worker at Tesla and on the first day of work be asked by the boss to be his copilot to Mars......totally unqualified... but i will never say no🤣..... Sorry if this doesnt make any sense.... It did in my mind lol.

[@davewilliams9948]

Been watching your videos for years. This is one of my favorites. In your opinion, would spruce do well in a warmer summer time climate. I live in Fresno area.

[@johnc6228]

Dave, The Arboretum at Cal State U Fresno has Picea pungens, P. pungens f. glauca, as well as 10 pines and 7 other conifers.

[@davewilliams9948]

Thanks John!

[@fredericpoli4061]

Hi Bjorn, I take the time to thank you for all your videos and advices that are so helpful. For me you are the nicest guy on youtube doing bonsaï and I mean it, and probably one of the most talented. Thanks again for taking the time to share your passion with us. I have a little question, do you know what is the equivalent of this species in France?

[@rosanadancel7225]

Thank you

[@AtypicalPaul]

I have a 3 foot blue spruce planted in my front yard. Unfortunately I have to remove it and was thinking could I turn it into a bonsai tree? Put it into a pot and keep it trimmed back. When would be the best time of year to try this? Or any thoughts much appreciated Thank you

[@Wiratama13]

hello friends, the bonsai is really good, thank you for sharing, it is very inspiring, greetings, one hobby, friend, from a new friend, always success

[@craighunter3273]

A really nice styling. It doesn't look like your patre will be getting his tree back for his birthday this year.

[@unknownrex8086]

That looks awesome, i really wish for you to try to work on bantigue(pemphis acidula) it's almost similar to juniper pine but a lot stiffed.

[@Live2listen2]

Awesome tree! I would love to have a Colorado Blue Spruce Bonsai!!

[@bakedarea3885]

I just picked up some new Blue Spruce material. It is a 'Baby Blue' cultivar. From what I have heard, the Blue Spruce can be difficult to keep the wiring design. Do you find this to be true? If so, how long do you keep the wire on to hold the position you want?

[@bonnied72]

I want a tiny redwood bonsai forest...do you have a video for that?

[@BONSAIenCORTO]

Such a huge and great quality information video. Really thank you to share your passion, which is also mine. Sure your father Will be impressed and really proud of you.

[@BombzofJager]

Dude he is so damn good at styling it’s insane

[@murphyorama]

Bjorn, will Nordman spruce produce back buds in the same way after bending branches? I have some collected trees from a Christmas tree nursery which were damaged by machinery. They have nice trunks but not sure how to develope them.

[@opinologoamateur6429]

Bellísimo!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@bobmccarlie382]

Very Nice!

[@gabrieldorame451]

at the 26:00 mark, could you possible reinforce the tangled branches and do some sort of helix? or would that damage the branches?

[@milagros_miraculos]

Bravo!! Regards from ARgentina! Keep it up!!

[@craigbolton5093]

I'm gonna have to start doing this several years ago...

[@boola1d351]

Amazing

[@stevegutshot2663]

Gday bud. What soil mix would you recommend for Spuce. Thanks and cheers Steve

[@sergeybelyanskiy2237]

Awesome!!

[@IvanRios4146]

Currently have a bunch of blue spruce seedlings going. About 11. Hoping to end up with a nice specimen in 15years lol

[@ddawsonn]

My personal taste is that I love moss, if I could get moss to grow up a trunk I would be beyond stoked, however... is that bad for the trees health?

[@casaroccafamilyking]

Superb artistry. Do you have paypal?

[@pela1100]

Good job.

[@MarkusMh]

Any chance for an update on this tree?