Black Pine Bonsai - Care and Styling

[@jgurtz]

I am not bored by the longer videos; in fact it is like a meditation experience in viewing them.

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[@alyenedaggett3007]

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[@Scrubasteveable]

Absolutely agree!

[@annotten7413]

Alejandro Thaddeus really.....no one cares because she sleeps around with your best friends 😂

[@lydiastanford9472]

Thank You Peter I recently grew one of these black Japanese pine of the seed and I’ve been watching all your videos to learn how to care for it, i love that you don’t care what people say because i don’t either, Blessings and you have one more follower from California

[@carlbowman3366]

For 30 years I have been following your teachings on bonsai ( I'm 46 now )first through your excellent book and now through KZbin which I was thrilled to find. But until now I've never had a black pine because they intimidated me. But this video convinced me to get one. I only wish I had done so years ago! But luckily my son is interested so he will continue one day. You can say you've taught two generations! Thank you for sharing and contributing to the world of bonsai. I only wish you sold to the united states so I could buy an autographed copy.

[@haroldLangseth]

Peter I am just venturing into Pines for the first time so you literally answered every question that I had. Thank you!

[@bogotogo2786]

Peter says, “ Don’t do anything stupid.” I love it!

[@douglasfir306]

We are on lockdown for 15 days here in Spain. Seeing bonsai videos and taking care of your plants in the process is the best medicine one could have. Greetings.

[@TheHammy1987]

I will never get bored of watching you working on any trees! 2-3 hour-long videos - I'm here for it :D I have Japanese Red Maple and White Pine seeds in the fridge for stratification right now and can't wait to grow them big and strong over the next few years

[@terrysharing]

Peter. I am never bored with your videos. Never. I suspect you would like to "get back to work". I know how that is too. Because the "work" is what I love. You are so kind and generous to share all that you do. I am never bored with your videos. Never.

[@johnlloyd8630]

Who needs to watch a lousy movie during this pandemic when we can watch Peter Chan? Not only very informative but he is quite hilarious as well. Thank you so much and all the best Christmas wishes from me; John from Ontario Canada... Toronto 50% and at the cottage the other 50% which is in Haliburton Ontario. A lot of forest up here to inspire new designs!!! Thanks again and keep the videos coming pleas...just amazing

[@johnlloyd8630]

@Mathew Sloan it's beauties up there eh, Haliburton forest ripping the snowmobiles and what not. City sucks hahahahaa

[@johnlloyd8630]

@Mathew Sloan absolutely ... It's too funny, last year, 2020, a group of us went from our cottages and rode up to the forest, everything was fine on the way, pay our fee and whatnot. But in those trails there's cops and a buddy of ours, part of the group got a speeding ticket for $110. Like really? The speed limit is 50 kph, but the sleds are in mph, so we were doing 50mph, which is about 80kph, so 30 over... Definately something to laugh about now though. Who would have thought eh? The lakes even up there are still too dangerous to ride on, so no ice fishing or crossing lakes. Everyday on the news idiots go through the thin ice, funny thing is that 90% of those people live up there year round. So I'll stay back and do bonsai and use the chainer to take down trees that are in my way. Still can't fell a tree onto the lake because it would go through the ice and I wouldn't be able to get the wood for the wood stove. I still working on a grafting project of believe it or not but 2 (1 male 1 female) standard hydrangea trees and it's working!!! Got the idea from 2 massive 5 needle white pines out front at home that drip SAP and drop pine cones all over my car hahahaaa

[@yvettegraham9657]

Videos are not too long, I will watch several times always learning something new. Mr. Chan is a excellent teacher.

[@sirbenreyes4446]

Worth watching... no fast forwards/time lapse, pure detailed "how-to" on wiring pine. I don't have black pine but I know I can apply this on my Casuarina equisetifolia (Australian pine). Thank you Sir Peter.

[@Jenny-xb9zm]

Peter you are a master of teaching and working at the same time that makes you the best I've seen on KZbin or anywhere, thanks you have inspired me and you are a bobbydazler in your shirts.

[@davidhuth5659]

You mentioned that people ask, "How can you charge so much for a tree?" I am an artist and get the same question about paintings. They will also ask, "How long did it take to paint that?" My answer is 45 years. That's how long I have been painting. You have been creating bonsai for at least that long I'm sure. You're expertise is worth a lot.

[@danielalvarez5269]

I wouldn’t get bored stiff with 2hrs long vids TBH 😜 i find all your videos very relaxing and informative! Very enjoyable! 😊

[@johnfloydman7735]

Thanks Peter 🙏 and good health to all of you from around the world 🙏✌️👍

[@peterchan3100]

I am fine brother - hope you are too. God Bless

[@j.d.8075]

A 1 hour videos still seem not to be enough... I would sit through a 2 hour+ masterclass [video] from you. Explanation + watching = a small understanding

[@maxinla2501]

J. D. I’ll suggest he puts on a GoPro on his head and livestream everything 24/7

[@j.d.8075]

@@maxinla2501 I would take that!

[@debodeepdebnath6434]

So helpful sir...so.many differrent scenarios .in 1 video....learned a lot

[@gboetzer]

Love watch you do you! The best videos are just you working the nursery and dropping knowledge.

[@pattymyers4729]

Thank you Peter so very much for this video. I do fairly well with deciduous trees however struggle with conifers. I personally like the longer videos. I feel I receive alot more knowledge. Multiple trees and examples show different issues and options. These are then individually addressed and discussed answering more of the questions I have in one go.

[@stevelacroix2917]

This video taught me about loose wiring.....brilliant!

[@steveanacorteswa3979]

I liked that too, if I had hundreds of trees like Peter, it would allow you to come back in 2 or 3 years and the wire would generally shape the tree but not cut in.

[@davidirish2941]

Your teaching videos help so very much. I learn something new with everyone of your videos. Thank you Peter. Take care. 👍🇨🇦

[@fez3327]

This is great, I got a couple seedlings for my home (outdoors). I lost one of 3, I don't think I'm going to plant more than one as a tree. The company I bought them from said they were popular of bonsai. So I've got a healthy one that is ready to train. Thanks for the great commentary and sharing your culture, art and science.

[@FIZZYYAM]

Very educational, gaining confidence and understanding from your straightforward down to earth style.

[@mehdibenaissa]

One of the most beautiful video I saw in my life.

[@yvettegraham9657]

I got my Heron’s t-shirt this week. Very quick delivery from across the pond. T-shirt is good quality and I love it. Thanks

[@maryhjort7318]

Peter ... I love hearing the yin yang references for pines and maples! Thank you!

[@MidniteSan]

Woohoo long duration fit for tea and snacks. Healthy strong trees Peter, thx for sharing and can't wait for the next one. . cheers

[@strange-universe]

well Peter, with what is going on around us, the long videos are most welcome. Not exactly trapped in the house, but face-to-face contact is zero. A great time to improve our internal databases, thanks for your sharing!

[@meloniesnyder3255]

You’re the best bonsai guy in the world to me

[@MickeyGooner]

Peter, stop saying you’re boring us. You’re really not. Stay safe and healthy during the spread of the coronavirus!

[@digitaldaemon74]

If Peter is boring then what are we?

[@MickeyGooner]

John D. Thomas Unworthy

[@digitaldaemon74]

Lol. Yeah Peter Chan is the bonsai bomb

[@FinianBlaxhall]

I collected the pinecones from a tree that was being removed and now have lots of seeds. Looking forward to them germinating!

[@steveanacorteswa3979]

put them on a wet napkin, then in a ziplock bag, in the sunlight, once they split and grow a root then plant, saves planting a ton and only 1/2 sprout.

[@GaiaMiranda]

What a GREAT Christmas video!!! Meery Christmas sweetie... May the new year fulfill all your goals a dreams and be the most successful yet! All my best hon! 🤗💗🙋‍♀️

[@Stefandb]

2 days ago my very first bonsai('s) sprouted one of them a black pine :D so excited to start this bonsai journey. I learn so much from you

[@steveanacorteswa3979]

I am hoping I have taken my trees out of the garage for the last time, so warm then freezing over night, I see I have a lot of work, over 100 of my pines from seeds, 1/2 under grow lights, they really sprout up fast, will be interesting to see their development. I need to find some cool pots for my beans, but I find them very fascinating now in my second year and seeing last years starting to explode. The Picea ready to burst and lots of leaves on my baby maples, I spent a lot of time today watering, summer is going to be a chore. Thanks for the video Peter, always new ideas with shaping all my children.

[@peterchan3100]

Have you had a hard winter? In England we have had it very mild this. year.

[@justinbrantley220]

Thank you so much for the video and please always take your time to teach us your ways. I enjoy learning your ways.... Ty ty ty

[@spiritsoul2396]

Truly superb! Thank you Sir. We have many beautiful Black Pines along the coast in Croatia. I've collected some seeds and am currently soaking them overnight to start my journey in to Bonsai tomorrow. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience driven process. It is surely helping many, myself included. All the best.

[@Austin_Q]

I have two seedling growing and I am excited to see how they develop

[@guitaristmathewsloan8006]

Thanks again Peter! Great work!

[@martnhu8170]

I would love to see a video(s) of improving nebari. Hopefully you have time for that. And as always thanks for that long video. In enjoyed it very much.

[@clintonherbst9456]

Thank you so much, Mr. Chan, for another great video!

[@petesullivan3301]

Wonderful instructional video!

[@goldenknar7]

Great video! I'm really looking forward to a video on improving the nebari. I was experiencing this problem a week ago.

[@KakdeG]

Nicely explained as usual

[@ivangoetze_florianopolis]

Very good all publications in yours Channel. The time, the learn and method teacher, and plants and trees. Good look. And. Iam speek and born in Brasil 'z.

[@Anoiabonsai]

Beautiful video and didactic theme shaping blackpine congratulation!

[@jamesleadbetter5546]

Another great video, thank you

[@Scroats_McGoats]

Love your work/skills Peter! Thank you for documenting these things to teach others.

[@TrickyTrev01]

Very nice as always Peter. Tricky Trev Australia 🇦🇺

[@aivarpetrov7447]

@peter chan Mr. Peter Chan, can you comment or mention in a video about alternative substrates? There has been lots of talk about Diatomaceous earth (some cat litter brands) for a good alternative for Akadama. Also what are your thoughts about Chabasai zeolite, clay pebbles (hydroton / leca), perlite (alternative for vulcanic rock?), vermiculite, crushed granit? Why I'm asking is because Akadama is hard to find in most countrys but here I don't even have pumice, lava rock or sphagnum. Thank you and great video as always!

[@steveanacorteswa3979]

I have several trees I put in NAPA Diatomaceous earth for 24qt for $11 bucks I am very impressed, just make sure you clean it with a fine strainer first, wash it good, the very fine stuff is like cement, you don't want that, I will try to add a bit of organics to some this year but none of my experiment have died and it drains very well and darn it's pretty cheap.

[@aivarpetrov7447]

@@steveanacorteswa3979 on bonsai Mirai soil episode they say that most organics will degrade too fast, around 3 years. Junipers take around 8 years to develope a good root system. I also thought pine bark would be good for storing moisture and nutrients. Quess not.

[@steveanacorteswa3979]

@@aivarpetrov7447 Yes but I would be repotting within 3 years, the idea is to mix some pine bark or peat moss in just to make the fungus a little more happy, I don't know how much it likes rock and clay, all my nursery pines are in bark mulch and I use it as a starter added to my aggregate for the fungi.

[@jasonjanke7077]

Thank you for the extremely informative video, looking forward to the Nebari improving video. Please do more videos on pines

[@nancyfahey7518]

I have one Japanese black pine left so I'm practicing on a yomadori native sand pine. That sand pine is looking so good and growing so well that i think I'm ready. Are you in winter?

[@Rob.P974]

We never get bored of pine vids Peter, please do more ! I have a JB pine that has been yellow for almost a year, it's slowly making buds, I take it the new growth will be darker, does anyone know ?

[@KrC-Rx7]

I tend to mix my father in law’s koi pond filter waste into my soil mix, first i let it dry for some time before i use it though. I do notice some good effects by using it in my soil mix. I recommend people to experiment with it if they’ve got access to this filter waste.

[@brianrussell7691]

Another excellent video thank you Peter. Quick questions on initial styling of a young ‘nursery-stock’ Japanese black pine. First, is the informal upright the best style or a JBP? Second, what is the best initial trunk wiring technique? Your ‘stir the pot’ method and let the s-shape occur as it will. Or, is it best to deliberating forming an s-shape bending the trunk right then left until a pleasing s-shape is obtained? Thank you Sir.

[@265petsar]

I talk to my little trees, because they give me so much pleasure and you see them maturing every year, and are a living artform. My children are in their thirties and have flown the nest, but a couple of my trees grew up with them and still remain. if you can love an animal there is no reason why you can't love a plant. John (Belfast)

[@stevelacroix2917]

How old are these littlt black pines??? Great video and a great way to start the day.

[@peterchan3100]

About ten or twelve years

[@helenchen3665]

Thank you very much Peter. I have enjoyed watching every episode and learned a lot from you. May I know how do you get the needles into short/small size pls?

[@thecleverweasel]

My wife and I are recent discovers of your channel and love all the videos we have watched so far. They are well prepared and so informative. One question... you spend a lot of time using and talking about wire... but I haven't seen any videos where you change or remove wire. Are the wires permanent or removed after the branches have assumed a "correct" shape? Again, a wonderful addition to our youtube channel favorites!

[@imJV]

Do you have any tropical maples? Such as florida maple ?

[@peterchan3100]

Botanical name?

[@imJV]

peter chan im finding a few names for them online but Acer barbatum and Acer rubrum seem to be the most common in my area

[@jennylee8654]

Would love to see a video featuring swamp cypress! New seedling purchase and i'd love to know what options I have for it

[@i2chip]

That last JBP was in a similar situation as the one I have. This video will help me a lot!

[@mmjnice97]

Amazing... he his millions of dollars of bonsai trees just laying about like a they are rocks on a road, beautiful specimens of every kind,, I could spend days just trying to pick a handful of under 20 years old bonsai for my collection,,,,, Awesome, amazing, breathtakingly inspiring! He is my Mr. Miagi I'll Wax on and wax off all day long just teach me the ways oooh wise one.🙏

[@paulkendeffy8893]

Peter, we are stuck inside here, can we get more videos than once a week! We need you in this time of boredom! Thanks! Axel and dad

[@maxinla2501]

I wish I could work there for a summer job !

[@senseicourtney]

So informative Peter, thank you 🙏

[@vinny667]

Hello Peter, I was wondering if you've made any ishizuki bonsai and if you have any advice for someone who wants to make root-over-rock bonsai?

[@peterchan3100]

I have one video coming out about this.

[@KaydeBrooks]

Hello, My name is Kayde Brooks, I am eighteen year old and I live in South Africa .I am so into Bonsais, just by watching your videos you inspire me. So I have a question. What is the best tree to turn into a Bonsai?

[@Groglor]

lol nice im 4 hours west of thunderbay and im starting some bonsai from local tree types.

[@giovanninocera730]

Hi sensei, thanks for your helpful videos. I have a question for you: from a stylistic point of view, would it be conceptually wrong to grow elm cuttings in a forest style? I have do about 7 or 9 cuttings from a healtly mother elm, with rooting hormone, but I don't have any idea what I have to do with it

[@pansepot1490]

Nothing is stylistically wrong if you can make it look good. In general rules, aesthetically ones especially, are used to teach the craft to beginners. Often masters apply them loosely or disregard them altogether.

[@peterchan3100]

If your cuttings have rooted well - then by all means put them together as a forest. Look at some of my videos on how to make a forest planting.

[@giovanninocera730]

@@peterchan3100 thank's for your comment

[@champchamp38]

Very informative video thank you sir.

[@tinamariemalinowski2745]

Can you do that to any type of pine here in the US e have a few different kinds

[@peterchan3100]

I guess so

[@milesryan6321]

Hi Peter You mentioned progressing through the stages of bonsai , I am assuming that stage 7 - 10 of bonsai a very nice example worth lots of money thick trunk good branch and foliage structure etc.. however I feel that to get to the later stages quicker it would be best they grow in larger pots to grow more vigour and let them grow much larger to obtain a thick trunk then when the trunk is developed grow branches and foliage and develop into a bonsai pot through downsizing training pots.. I am asking what you think of this as i feel like keeping them looking nice in bonsai pots and well pruned will keep them from progressing through the stages at a faster rate. What do you think master? Kind regards, Miles

[@pangaychimanay8705]

Hi sir, if you don`t mind what is the soil mix for japanese black pine?I from Australia bought seeds online from UK, and now they are 1 year old. Thank you

[@LounoirRecords]

the stuff i use consists of akadama (25%), pumice or perlite (25%), lava rock (25%), fine gravel/sand and rhododendron soil to create a more acidic soil pH (together 25%). really works great for coniferous material

[@angie3504]

Peter you could do a 5 hour video and I wouldn’t get bored. Thank you for this clarification on black pines.

[@nasernaime4191]

Is air layering the same in pine trees ?

[@MrTunioro]

Hi Peter, im a big fan of you and your channel!! Im having a problem with my maples and could do with some advice - i would really appreciate any advice. I live on an island in Ireland. I started to collect maples a couple of years ago and have alot of young maples. They are in a partially shaded poly tunnel and our temperatures are very mild. In the past few weeks most have burst into beautiful growth and all seemed well..... However in the past few days ive noticed that some are starting to wilt although the leaves are in perfect condition, i watered about 2 weeks ago for the first time since last season. there are many plants from various sources - its not just a certain group. when i searched i immediatly came across Verticillium wilt but it makes no sense to me because they are all seperate pots... im confused!!! it seems to be more apparent in the atros rather than the green leaves - also i have many tridents but they are not wilting.... any advice appreciated, thank you, Paul.

[@peterchan3100]

Email me some pix for better advice. Email our office

[@sebastianacacia7621]

Peter is so sweet and so wise, his acknowledgement of gender political correctness, and his stance on other people's opinions and not letting them bother you, he is the person I strive to be

[@jonielgarcia5446]

I have 2 black pine,3 dawn redwood and 6 bristlecone pine,I started from the seed until my last breath 😂❤️

[@LizMcNamara47]

Mr Chan, I live by the sea in Ireland, are there any trees you would recommend suitable to make bonsai that do well by the sea?

[@jhvu98]

What is "inverse tapper" (14:!5)? Is it downward or outward growth?

[@peterchan3100]

Put simply - inverse taper is just a swelling in the trunk that spoils the smooth transition from a thick base to a tapering point at the apex of the tree.

[@katiecanine4548]

The only rule Mr. Chan has: the two branch principle. 😁🌿🌿 (And maybe: be bold! 😂☺️)

[@jamesleadbetter5546]

What about "don't be too greedy"? 😂

[@katiecanine4548]

@@jamesleadbetter5546 😂 True. Although he does get greedy from time to time. I recently watched the video about the large maple air layering that they had to cut several times so that it fit into the greenhouse and I was smiling all along because I thought it looked so funny how they walked around with this huge branch and tried to cut off as little as possible. 😁 I would probably do the same though.

[@slamboy66]

Don't be afraid to cut.

[@goldenknar7]

My favorite is not to waste material. Unfortunately I've a small garden and lots of trees

[@steveanacorteswa3979]

@@jamesleadbetter5546 "Don't be to greedy" is my favorite

[@ahb5819]

I want a black pine and a japanese chojubai quince , where can I get it in india ? Or else a substitute for the above mentioned, available in india

[@pansepot1490]

Those are trees for temperate cool climate. I don’t know where in India you live but you should choose trees that grow well in your climate.

[@Scrubasteveable]

I have an Australian Black Pine, is it similary hardy like the Japanese Black Pines?

[@lukasmihara]

I wondered, if I'm not so sure, how strong the pine is, should I rather wait for the candles or does it not make a big difference, if I cut earlier?

[@BrendonVS80]

Good day Peter, please help. I can't find any videos anywhere on the beginnings of developing a clump style bonsai of Japanese black pines... using 2 or 3 year old trees. Regards from Cape Town, South Africa

[@simonay09705]

Good video

[@nascardude86]

How old are those little pines ? Wondering how long it takes to Go from seedling to that stage

[@JSam1]

So called experts...ohhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!😲😱😱😱😱🤯🤯🤯

[@sunilraimewahang]

can u plz mention what are the 5 ingredients that you put on soil,sir

[@jls12plaa]

What type/ kind of wire do you use?

[@arcturus8218]

i guessed 3 aswell , my seedlings r about a 1 at the mo .only had them couple of years lol

[@yopage]

How do you get such large nebari? How old are these trees?

[@peterchan3100]

Spread the roots and wait.

[@waknatious]

"We always wire branches in pairs." For deciduous as well? Or as a rule for evergreens?

[@6h483]

I'd actually watch through a 2 hour video and wouldn't be bored I'm pretty sure

[@peterchan3100]

You deserve a prize for that.

[@Facilitate.Inform]

"Check it", good philosophy.

[@win-wincastillo3991]

When to start fertilizing a Japanese black pine from the seeds?

[@nataliebutler]

Can I make a Korean Fir bonsai? I can't find any tutorials for this type of tree.

[@bakkerjan]

Can someone tell me why you always have to make a pair of two while wiring the branches?

[@LounoirRecords]

that's because you need to anchor the wire, else it would have close to no function. also you could potentially rip the branch off as it isn't stabilised at all :) hope that helps

[@tamatama-ei1ii]

love u sensei

[@airfernan6594]

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