Developing Hinoki Cypress Bonsai from nursery stock

[@andywesselsphotographyart]

Love to watch these "old" videos from Tony! Gone too soon !! We all miss him!!

[@piotrdziadczyk8598]

Yes. You are a great guy Tony. The way you approach bonsai is absolutely unique. Humor and joy coming from doing what you like, and sharing this joy with your audience. Those are your hallmarks. Piotr

[@TonysBonsai]

Thank you Piotr. You put that in a very nice way mate, but I thought my hallmarks are my award-winning highly refined bonsai masterpieces? 🤣🤣🤣

[@oachkatzlsmam6128]

I love you mentioned Candice and her chanel Bonsai Science 🤗♥️🙋🏼‍♀️

[@TonysBonsai]

It's always good to spread the love!

[@bobcatbonsai]

Tony these are some lovely hinokis. Love the shootout to Candace, your laughter and humor is 1 of the reasons I always come back to watch. That and you create some awesome bonsai!

[@TonysBonsai]

Cheers mate. She seems like such a nice person, it's a pleasure shouting out someone like Candice.

[@greasylimpet3323]

The reason you're so popular is because you're a nice bloke who loves what he's doing! Your trees should take off in the spring, you've left heaps of foliage to keep them healthy. It will be interesting to follow their development as they grow. Best of luck with them.

[@TonysBonsai]

Thank you. Bonsai is such a strange thing. On paper it makes no sense, but It is an amazing hobby to be involved in, and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing these hinoki develop over the coming years. Hopefully into interesting bonsai.

[@greasylimpet3323]

@@TonysBonsai I'm sure they'll be lovely little trees in a few years. It's surprising how quickly you can get a respectable looking bonsai, even if it's got a long way to go. Thanks for your reply 😃

[@TonysBonsai]

Always a pleasure!

[@johnrb9397]

My hope is that you are resting in peace Tony with our Father in Heaven. Missed but not forgotten.

[@joegarland4885]

I like the way your thinking with the Hinoki cypress you can now see the trunks on them which is the right thing to do for initial styling and health of the trees, Hinoki can be a difficult shrub to turn into a credible bonsai but when they are they look great, now they just need patience. Great video Tony.

[@TonysBonsai]

Thanks Joe. Yes, they seem to be plants that respond well to being left alone to grow, and I just love the vivid green colour of the foliage.

[@bonsaibythesea]

My Hinoki trees are some of my best bonsai 😊

[@TonysBonsai]

Yes, they are quite lovely trees for bonsai when done right.

[@Ljusnepope]

miss you tony!

[@raymondplodzien7459]

Now you have me wanting a Hanoki cypress. Beautiful specimens Tony.

[@TonysBonsai]

You need to get yourself one Raymond. there are lots of varieties and they all look cool to me. I fond they are usually in the £10-£20 range

[@notionbonsai]

Hope you win one of them trees Tony 😂 Hinoki Cypress for £10.99 is a really good deal!! They are very hard to get over here! Great video as always man, great eye for spotting when to remove branches to get better taper!

[@TonysBonsai]

Cheers mate, yeah I love working on these hinoki's they are really flexible and seem to grow well. I blanked on the prizes, but you win some you lose some. The main thing for me was to give candice a shout out. The prizes were only secondary, although that petrified wood did look amazing.

[@guysolis5843]

We're looking to move out of Colorado. It's so crowded now and full of crime to boot. We're looking in Missouri. I'm excited because Bald Cypress grows in the wet lands there so I'm eager to find that perfect specimen..I think it's time for me to buy some official Bonsai tools and retire my electricians tools! Great video, Tony. You always explain your process and your process always makes perfect sense..Cheers!

[@TonysBonsai]

Cheers Guy. In my mind there are no finer trees in terms of amazing almost surreal taper than the bald cypress. I would love to own one myself, and I'm sure you'll be able to find a beauty! I hope you find a nice place.

[@phillipwaterman5721]

Bonsai phill very good quality tree nice trunk line will make nice bonsai intime thanks Tony

[@TonysBonsai]

Thanks Phil. At this stage it has to be all about the trunkline. the branches can be sorted out later

[@Greeny22]

Got into bonsai last year. It amazing how your channel has grown. Top man. Love the vudeos

[@TonysBonsai]

Thank you. Nobody is more amazed than me, I still can't believe that thousands of people want to watch me messing about with my trees.

[@robryan9841]

Well done Tony, I love hinoki. I'll look forward to more videos on these 👍

[@TonysBonsai]

Thanks Ryan. Yes, I think they make great bonsai. I'll be updating on them next summer to see how they are getting on.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thanks for another great episode and I fully understand the reason for the shoutout - Candice has some great prizes! Thankfully I shouted her out in everyone of my Juniper videos. Not sure if being in the Uk will be a problem. I really liked how that first Hinoki worked out and the second will also be great. Keep smiling Tony and try not to freeze this winter :)

[@TonysBonsai]

Yeah That piece of petrified tree looks quite amazing, but the main thing is that she seems like a great person. Do you have any Hinoki's on the go? There is something about them that I really like. I'll not be freezing this winter. I had my log burner blazing last night!

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

@@TonysBonsai I only have one that I started to work with last year - drastic branch reduction and some wiring so far. I may inlcude a little update on my next video?

[@TonysBonsai]

Excellent. That would be good to see mate.

[@guywatson-bognorregisbonsa7370]

Good video Tony. Those Hinoki look really fresh & green and they brighten up a cold Autumnal day. 👍👍

[@TonysBonsai]

Hi Guy. You are right there. The green is extremely vivid, and at this time of year such a contrast with the lovely warm colours.

[@greenmachinesweden]

Great decition making process.😀👍

[@TonysBonsai]

Thank you. My plan is always to make the tree look better in the future by removing problems. If we do that in the early stages, we can;t go wrong.

[@maryweber4176]

I love your approach to bonsai, and you can tell that you love what you are doing.

[@TonysBonsai]

Thank you Mary. I absolutely love bonsai, and I'm really glad that my passion translates though the videos

[@averyprice9422]

I miss you man...

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

My only experience of Hinoki is turning a very small one into a bonsai. But all the inner foliage browned and eventually it died. Shame since it makes for really lovely little tree. With these and particularly Chinese juniper the tight foliage gives the impression of dense leaves when seen on a deciduous tree from distance, which is what creates the illusion of a large tree in miniature. Perhaps I would have had more success with something a little bigger to ensure I can trim and provide light into the foliage. Though having said that my preference is always for smaller rather than larger trees - I just find them much more enchanting and magical. Keep up the great work. 🙏

[@TonysBonsai]

Yes, It's interesting how some of us are drawn to the smaller bonsai whereas others love the bigger trees. I'm greedy, so I like both although It's definitely the bigger trees that really appeal most. You should get yourself another and make a nice little shohin.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

@@TonysBonsai I imagine I will definitely have another go, something up to 12 inches tall maybe.

[@jiijino_bonsai_ch]

素晴らしい盆栽👍👍👍

[@johnrb9397]

Good one Tony. A little ripper of a tree.

[@TonysBonsai]

Thanks John. Hinoki definitely seem to work well for bonsai.

[@nillysbonsai]

Some nice material there Tony!

[@TonysBonsai]

Cheers mate. Yeah I had quite a few to choose from and I seemed to get lucky.

[@BusinessButlers]

Another great video, Tony. I am learning a lot from your well described methodology. Thank you.

[@TonysBonsai]

Thank you. I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. I'm no expert but I enjoy sharing my thoughts.

[@mattbrennan647]

I like all your decisions on those Hinokis Tony. I really like that species and have tried several in the past. (Killed them all) I’ve discovered they’re very sensitive about having their roots fussed with. They all didn’t make it after repotting. I recently bought another one and did exactly what you’ve done today. Next spring I’ll try a more gentle repot. Thanks, keep growing

[@TonysBonsai]

Thanks for that tip. I've yet to mess with the roots on any of mine, so I'll definitely bear that in mind when I decide to have a look.

[@thenaturecreater8906]

Another great video Tony! Just love this obtusa. In fact i am going to my local nursery today and i was planing to pick up 4 hinoki cypress 😀👍 60 % off! We are kinda the same. I bear rotted a hinoki last weekend in the search of the true nebari under all that soil. I found it. But did a full repot this time off year... Lets see if it lives 🤣

[@TonysBonsai]

Yes, we seem to have the same tastes in bonsai. It would be good to hear about how the tree you repotted at this time of year does. Apparently, they don't like having their roots messed with too much, so I've got my fingers crossed for you!

[@thenaturecreater8906]

@@TonysBonsai i will let you know. 👍

[@thenaturecreater8906]

Got 3 new hinoki today. I will learn from you Tony and not ripp it apart looking for the nebari and bear rot it🤣 i know myself to good. If i start digging. Is a full repot comming up🤣

[@mandyhernon2238]

Another to add to the list but running out of space fast. I think I would have reduced the height of the first one but agreed with all your other decisions, will have to watch the lonicera video again as got one to style soon. Keep growing xx

[@TonysBonsai]

Yes, I think that option with the first one is definitely on the cards in the future! I think when I return to my lonicera's, I'll be chopping them back really hard to attempt to get rid of the straigtness.

[@maryweber4176]

I have two or three hinoki cypress that I have been afraid to do anything with.

[@TonysBonsai]

Hi MAry. I hope my video has given you some confidence to perhaps have a go at styling your hinokis.

[@shahrafiq2165]

Tony can you go for wild yamadori collecting that would be great thanks 🌱

[@TonysBonsai]

Hi Shah. I tend to collect on my own and it would be pretty hard to film, but I'll see what I can do.

[@shahrafiq2165]

@@TonysBonsai ❤️ good luck

[@BonsaiCornwall]

Here for the hinoki 💚

[@TonysBonsai]

Gotta love hinoki mate!

[@mmjnice97]

May I suggest the gemstone dorf Hanoki Cyprus.. they have them in large quantities in the 2 pint size pot.. but let me tell you they may be smaller because they are a dorf Hanoki.... But the trunk to hight Ratio is almost one inch thick per 6 inches high.. so my 5 inch example is a little less than a half inch thick!!!!!!!!! Do you understand what I'm saying? For a 20 dollar little thing with almost a 6 to 1 hight to trunk ratio its next to impossible to make an horrible bonsai.. I bought three and are looking for more to add to my collection.. I would post a link but half the fun is finding one lol..

[@TonysBonsai]

Wow, they sounds perfect for bonsai. Thank you for sharing the information. I have a local garden center with a really extensive range of hinoki, so I will head there and see what they have got. Have a great day Marcus, and thanks again.

[@raymondbirds2392]

Any updates on the hinoki

[@TonysBonsai]

Hi Raymond. I pruned the more compact of these the other day. Nothing special, just allowing in some light and thinning the foliage, but it looks a lot better. I'll do an update in a video this week

[@raymondbirds2392]

@@TonysBonsai thanks Tony

[@Bonsaicrazy]

👍

[@lorigraham2496]

I find hinokis difficult. So much foliage going every which way, a bit overwhelming, like a birdnest spruce.

[@TonysBonsai]

Yes, I know what you mean. I'm hoping as they develop a but more size, they will become more manageable.

[@Dgamer443]

lord, i need one of these bad boys

[@TonysBonsai]

you most certainly do! Treat yourself.

[@C1tyground5155]

I wouldn’t have gone in that direction,but everyone is different.

[@TonysBonsai]

Yes, that's the beauty of bonsai Brian. So many options.

[@mattbrennan647]

Shameless shout out to Bonsai Science 😂 Candice has one of my favorite KZbin channels. We’re competitors on those give always so I’ll wish you limited success.

[@TonysBonsai]

🤣🤣I should warn you that when it comes to raffles I am generally pretty lucky, so I'm basically nailed on for a prize!

[@kreszenziajusupoglu8298]

Sorry tony but you didnt win with Bonsai science. But she did have very nice prices

[@TonysBonsai]

Great bit of fun. I'm happy that she's sending out the prizes to great people who I'm sure will appreciate them.

[@Danonito_flavor]

I love these bushy dwarf obtusas, one of my favorite varieties if you have some familiarity with evergreens :) That first tree is a pisifera cypress I believe. Seems to be good material for tanuki and it looks fast growing. Great content 😁

[@TonysBonsai]

Thnks Alessio. I was wondering what that first tree was, and I can definitely imagine it working well for a tanuki project. I might pick another up some time and have a go.

[@Danonito_flavor]

@@TonysBonsai I checked mine which looks identical to yours, specific variety is Pisifera "Teddy Bear".

[@TonysBonsai]

Fantastic. Much appreciated!

[@abarbadobonsai]

i hope you win the prize from bonsai science.

[@TonysBonsai]

🤣🤣If I do win, people will be thinking it's rigged, so perhaps she'll now make sure I don't win 🤣🤣

[@Candice.BonsaiScience]

🎉🎉🎉bahahaha I love you lol. That’s worth a few entries into the drawing

[@TonysBonsai]

🤣🤣I like to have a laugh, and filming it cracked me up, and I hope you get a few extra subscribers which isthe main thing!

[@TonysBonsai]

Also you really should change your channel URL 😉

[@Candice.BonsaiScience]

@@TonysBonsai hmmm I’ll have to figure out how to do that 🤣