How to Prune a Chinese Elm Bonsai : 2 Key Techniques

[@Gravy_Master]

This is hands-down the best bonsai pruning video on KZbin. I’ve been searching for this type of information for weeks and nobody explains it. Hallelujah.

[@FrugalBonsai]

Thank you again. Clear and helpful.

[@briant8063]

Little details like this aren't talked about much for us beginners. Very helpful. Thanks.

[@joet7678]

one of the first videos that I have seen that have explained directional pruning clearly and simply. thanks

[@marianrieg9260]

I have learned more in these 10 minutes than I have learned in dozens of other videos I have watched. Thank you!

[@lindyashford7744]

Very helpful. You told where to cut and why, this was not clear from anyone else. I know understand how to have some control over how it will grow and develop. Thank you.

[@dne50]

Definitely the best instructional video channel. Thanks

[@christinesargeant5697]

Great tutorial, thanks so much, I'm a total beginner after receiving an elm for xmas, it's busy getting hairy - so I'll just let it be, but now feel confident when it's ready to trim!

[@F36RYN]

I’ve been putting off pruning my first Chinese elm because I was scared of messing it up, but this video has helped so much and is very informative! Thank you 👍🏼🌿

[@kkmagpie961]

This has helped me loads. I’ve been trying to learn this stuff for years and you have just taught me so much in this short video.

[@bikedoc59]

Jason, Your videos are the best I have seen in the art and science of Bonsai. I am an Eastern Leaf fan .

[@notactive01]

This has to be the best video I have found on how to cut the chinese elm, I will forward this on to many beginners when they ask thank you

[@vickiejones4853]

really enjoy the way you explain in detail all your Bonsais

[@tiffanynelson9537]

I just bought a small Seiju Chinese elm and it started growing crazily. You're my first bonsai video I've ever watched - thank you so much for making it no nonsense! :)

[@waknatious]

This is probably the plainest, most essential guide to deciduous in general that I've ever seen and I appreciate it so much. This is elm/beech/zelkova Course 101 on the syllabus. Everyone who wants to prune-and-grow to shape their trees needs to see this.

[@swilzig]

Best instructional video I have found. Tired of theory...I need how to meat and potatoes. Thanks.

[@Schnibs]

Great video, i dont normally comment on tutorial vids but this deserves a like. Covered most of the questions i have about my new elm. Thanks

[@alanamoses8197]

So helpful, all the little details you went over make a difference to us that are just starting out

[@sheilaevans7590]

Brilliant! very clear and easy to understand instructions. Would love to see more videos like this. Many thanks.

[@easternleaf]

Thanks Sheila! Glad it was helpful. :)

[@Toenailxi]

The extra information and reasoning behind the decisions you make are very helpful for the ones of us just starting this journey. Thank you for your videos. They are great.

[@mrscotchguy]

Thank you, this is one of the most informative Chinese Elm videos. I appreciate alk the detailed tips throughout the demonstration.

[@lazlott1]

Very helpful for the first time Chinese elm bonsai grower. Thanks!

[@ogajodocenario]

Great quality videos mate. I've started about a year ago with a chinese elm and did a lot a research on it. None of these enormously useful tips showed up. Congratulations and you've got yourself a new subscriber

[@leontrinde1905]

Perfect tutorial, never heard the tips you talked about before and they are very helpful, thank you very much

[@mikhailkouchnir5485]

Excellent presentation. Very useful tips.It's exactly what i was looking for .Thanks a lot.

[@AlbertMedeiros]

This video is so helpful in explaining directional pruning; where to cut and not to cut. Mahalo!

[@MrBumrah123]

I''m awaiting delivery of my first Chinese Elm and feeling quite daunted. Your video is super helpful and eased my mind, thanks!

[@dbr1310]

Thanks for the great information, beginners like us need more videos like this.

[@58allendavis]

I'll admit I haven't looked really hard (yet), but I'd love to see you post a video on how to encourage a Chinese Elm's trunk to thicken. I really like the way you do your presentations, too. You aren't "looking down your nose" at all us amateurs and newbies, you're not snobby or authoritarian. Very down-to-earth, folksy and give the impression you're genuinely trying to be helpful without coming off like you're God's gift to the Bonsai world and you're doing the universe a vast favor by imparting your wisdom and knowledge. Thanks a bunch. I've already downloaded several of your videos for ongoing references to augment my growing library of books!

[@chrissaville6858]

on any bonsai to thicken the trunk you can plant it in the ground for a while and it will thicken the truck

[@bankerbilliards6878]

Excellent explanation, your videos are always very informative. Loved visiting your nursery.

[@michaelhoulihan7325]

Another great video. Specially for us beginners. I've subscribed. Thank you

[@TheScubatrucker]

Had my Elm for quite some time but now I clearly understand the technique for pruning my elm tree. Great video with great instructions. Well done on this certainly subscribed.

[@Asiel66]

Thank you, that was so helpful!! You're the first person I found, explaining why and how to do the pruning properly!

[@dougsydnes5418]

Great video! The instructions are so easy to follow for beginners. Getting my first Chinese Elm in a few days and will be keeping this video handy!!

[@michaellimon6064]

Great tutorial for ramification and directional pruning! Thanks!!

[@toge167]

Excellent video. Thank you for the clear explanations and imagery

[@nopenope5203]

This was actually very valuable information for me! By sheer coincidence I am getting a Chinese Elm for my first Bonsai attempt. I would have never known ANY of this stuff!

[@tylertheune637]

Awesome video, very helpful as a beginner

[@abortiongonewrong]

I learned a lot about my Chinese Elm . Thanks!!

[@PCragan74]

Awesome. Most practical info I've had yet. I was gifted a Chinese Elm and lhave no idea how to maintain. :)

[@anthony.armstrong.1906]

This was extremely helpful! I just bought a Chinese Elm from you guys earlier in May. and it's a bit rough right now, but I think with the tips provided, I can craft this tree into a great little example!

[@wolfcastle7458]

Your video has helped me out tremendously! I recently purchased a Chinese elm bonsai and your video is very informative! Thank you!

[@BamaNewb]

WOW! When I read in other places or other videos to cut back to 2 sets of leaves no one says make sure there is wood. I've been cutting back green shoots for 5 years. 😊😊😊 THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@Mike-fn4ls]

Great vid Jason, thanks so much! Really good explanations, sounds basic principles and clearly filmed and explained.

[@robsa1000]

Just got my Chinese Elm today and found this video extremely clear and helpful. Not so frightened now.

[@jameshutchinson308]

Really helpful! Thank you for that. I am new to bonsai, but I am really enjoying learning all about them. The Chinese elm was my starter plant. I now have a couple of maples.

[@carolecole1641]

Thanks so much at last a wonderfully clear video for beginners,

[@mauirex]

Your instructions are easy to follow and very helpful. Thank you.

[@charliebell5071]

This is brillant teaching learnt so much,thanks.

[@The7irishman77]

You do a great job a teaching the right way to care for the bonsai,, thanks 🙌

[@michaelmccormack1461]

Outstanding...and very understandable. Thank you sir.

[@M.Gonzalez83]

Spectacular video. Prob one of the most informative I've come across, regarding on where to cut and why. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidmartin5597]

Good clear instructions. Thanks.

[@Cozzy2312]

Thanks great video, short and very good useful info, and details.

[@thebonsaiseed]

Good video Jason. It was most helpful. I can't wait to get outside and start trimming our Chinese Elms.

[@technogeek2436]

Many thanks for this video, very easy to understand the process and good tips.

[@JensGraikowski]

My daughters just got me my first Bonsai tree for father's day; a Chinese elm. I have no idea what I'm doing, so your videos come in incredibly handy. Thank you ever so much! 🙏🏼😌🌳

[@shawnx24]

How's the tree so far, has it grown?

[@Wedge53]

Hope your Elm is doing well.

[@JensGraikowski]

No, I'm sorry to report that the bonsai died on me. I'm not cut out for that kind of thing. 😔

[@Wedge53]

@@JensGraikowski Kiss your daughters for they love you very much. Perhaps try an evergreen bonsai. Junipers are more forgiving. Enjoy your day.

[@JensGraikowski]

Thank you ever so much, @@Wedge53! Yes, I am very fortunate with my daughters. One of them bought the exact same bonsai for herself when they bought mine and it died too. 🙄 I'll stick to cooking. 😉

[@stevevoeller7155]

Very helpful, I have just purchased my first Chinese elm/ Allee tree and it is about 2' tall and very hairy as you say. I will use these tips to clean it up. I am in the south Florida area and hope my tree does well.

[@eponamama]

Thanks for the video! I've just got a tiny Chinese elm bonsai for Mother's Day, my first bonsai. It definitely needs some pruning. Your advises are very helpful.

[@joshwolf6512]

Perfect video for me I’ve had an elm for a couple of years and was super lost on what to do with it but now I’m going to follow these techniques and feel confident that I can make something of it cheers mate

[@pnaubry]

The detailed explanations are excellent !! Look forward to many more of your videos.... All the best

[@gazzasalordabi]

Great tips and advice thankyou

[@wwong5480]

excellent, learned so much, will be looking for your other videos and future ones. i'm ordering a much smaller one with not as much leaves. Hoping to get into bonsai more.

[@rebelreloading5265]

That Chinese Elm is awesome

[@tangerinejukebox]

Thanks for making this video :) Just got my first teeny tiny 12 inches tall Chinese Elm and today was the first time I needed to prune it. Your simple, logical tips were really helpful. Except now I want to get a much more interesting sized one ;)

[@goatphew]

BRO, thank you for making things so clear, I just got a Chinese Elm from my girlfriend and you're the only person I've clearly understood on yt

[@ahappyimago]

I guess you are no longer the asian loner

[@Smosh842]

Really informative! Ordered a Chinese Elm from you guys!

[@HellOnWheels63]

Good info. Especially in regards to only pruning in the woody area of the branch.

[@Hibbo89]

Really helpful vid. I neglect my pruning out of fear of doing something wrong. Pretty wild and messy at the moment. Would love to see the tree in the video as it is today and see how is developed.

[@larrycheech9622]

Awesome demonstration thanks, very informative

[@debpoarch6691]

VERY helpful. Thanks so much! I'm going to share on the Bonsai for Beginners facebook page. We've been talking today about pruning the Chinese Elm. I am excited to start doing this right! I was just clipping the ends.

[@easternleaf]

Thank you. Glad the video was helpful! - Jason

[@jaysonenfeld2321]

Excellent 101 on pruning Chinese Elm...Cheers!!

[@tomczka8483]

It was really helpful. Thank you so much ❤️💪🌳

[@oliverclaffey5186]

As a tree surgeon and new to bonsai, I find your tips very helpful. Different reasons for target pruning. Thanks.

[@christiansanchez1486]

Tree surgeon??? That's a new one

[@dazzfreezee3976]

@@christiansanchez1486 Thank you for that laugh.

[@christiansanchez1486]

@@dazzfreezee3976 no serious that's actually the first time I've even heard of it

[@Madcat1776]

Thank you so much for this informative video! I am new to Bonsai and I just purchased a Chinese Elm. Now I know how to properly trim her! I love your videos, thank you again for keeping us informed.

[@dananadeau1059]

Brilliant. Very helpful.

[@thenar]

I've been pruning my chinese elms incorrectly for years now. I didn't kill them, but wondered why I was having trouble with ramification. I didn't always prune only where there was wood. This was very helpful, very clear.

[@estherjohnson6193]

Thank you!! That was the best and most informative video on the Chinese Elm I’ve seen yet. I now feel confident I can have my little bonsai looking better. Subscribed 👍🏻

[@MF-fc5vk]

Would have love to have seen the finished pruned tree, it is a beauty.!!

[@leebreslin2374]

As usual, another great informative video. Thanks.

[@briansymington9999]

Great video. Very clear and helpful. Many thanks.

[@dhalmjr]

Would love to see more videos from you. Great lighting, great method, just awesome stuff!

[@IsmailShaikh007]

It is a very helpful video thank you so much, can you plz let us know how can we encourage elm to grow new branch on the main trunk.

[@michaelle1897]

Very informative, and really good tips for beginner like me. All the comments are very true. Can you make a video about pruning Fukien tea?

[@andreiflaviusoanea8432]

You explain very well. Good job.

[@marydefilio75]

Thank you so much. Received a Grand Chinese Elm for Christmas that's leaves turned yellow and fell off. (shipped from Calif to Florida) Could have sent back but am determined to get it healthy again. Your tutorial is fabulous---thank you!

[@evelynrivera1002]

Mary DeFilio I am curious as to how your Bonsai turned out. did it survive

[@suryjoni]

best purning video in every way. especially for the ulmus.

[@nerinat8371]

Thanks for a great explanation on pruning

[@jonathanm8850]

Very helpful! The 10 minutes flew by like a trance

[@dildhaliwal8192]

hi Jason. great video. a real help. just got my first Chinese elm. thanks

[@mikew6413]

Very helpful thanks for the info. Just got given a 7years old chinese elm bonsai for my birthday. Her name is Tomoe Gozen.

[@hebagowiely2665]

Thank you so much for sharing these really useful tips! :) I love how straight to the point you are.

[@leeswanson9732]

This helped alot. My Chinese Elm is similarly shaped but I was never sure where to prune the branches to get a fuller looking tree.

[@SeekerOfWisdom07]

Very very helpful, thank you very much.

[@dangkadventures6787]

amazing and informative videos! I have just started taking care of my own bonsai tree and your videos are the best! thank you so much for taking the time to post these great tips

[@UncleRa]

Big thank you from the bottom of my heart. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@papasmurf41494]

Great job Jason. Very helpful. Thanks a lot. I would also love to see a video on how to prune a Fukien Tea to develop the pads too.

[@vnvlain]

second on the Fukien Tea... would love a tutorial on that.

[@TexasRanchu]

Thanks for explaining basic pruning concepts

[@Edwin-fw4jp]

best tips so far how to prune a bonsai, really great!

[@0248819]

Very helpful video, clear explanation and really good visuals with the white background! A lot of videos lack this so your left thinking does he mean this or this? My elm was recovered and hasn't grown long branches in months, finally starting to sprout again now, so thanks for the tips!