Bonsai From Dwarf Rhododendrons

In this video I show you how to make bonsai from ordinary Rhododendron nursery material.
I also show you how to shape and prune the tree and how to select a pot.
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[@peterchan3100]

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[@michaelrutledge3750]

I needed a break from news here in the US and my azalea is in bloom right now, so this was timely.

[@michaelrutledge3750]

I saw my potted azalea was setting buds before the first frost and brought it inside. There aren’t azaleas blooming in Kansas right now otherwise.

[@davidcovington901]

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[@peterchan3100]

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[@davidcovington901]

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@@peterchan3100 We are. Thank you.

[@samanthapiper150]

Thank you, kind sir, for another wonderful video. I've followed you for over a year now and can say that I am inspired and energized to create my own bonsai. After a tumultuous week in the United States, your peaceful voice and creativity is exactly what I needed to experience today, and I am truly grateful!

[@peterchan3100]

I dont want to get into the politics of the US election but it is sad when people forget to behave like decent human beings and being so easily led astray.

[@yih]

You genuinely have been giving us such amazing content even throughout these times. Thank you so much for all that you've done and I hope that one day soon when the world's back to normal, my Mum and I can manage to get down to the nursery and look at some of those Bonsai ourselves. x

[@K-Fed]

These videos provide a good example of how rough you can be with certain plants without them becoming extremely stressed or dying. Most videos that you see online treat roots as though they're incredibly delicate and the smallest amount of damage will kill the plant.

[@Robert_McGarry_Poems]

Density. Vigorous plants and slow growing trees are the most finiky. If you re-potted your tomatoe every two weeks as it got bigger and bigger, as opposed to just planting it in the ground, it would end up much smaller. Tubers and fast growing trees are roughly the least. It's about how much starch storage is done by the stem and roots. Think about bulb tulips that take over everything, or potatoes. However, that is only a general rule. Climate zone and growth speed play their part. Obviously, domesticated species are going to need nuanced care, such as fruit trees and other unnatural species. I'm imagining slow growing Japanese maples. Having all of that said, if you do not harm the parts of the root that keep the divisions going, everything should be fine. Having a working knowledge of how and where that happens on any specific variety can be gained by simply growing it and observing the roots over time. If, however, you wanted to understand more deeply, read some plant biology. It gets pretty intense pretty quickly though...

[@K-Fed]

@@Robert_McGarry_Poems That's good information for the less experienced gardeners browsing these comments. I'd also like to add that people should take into account whether they're transplanting determinate or indeterminate plants. Determinate plants do a lot better if they're planted directly into their permanent homes. Indeterminate ones are less fussy and can typically take 2-3 transplants without issue.

[@bobbybott9015]

Hi peter I'm 12 years old I love watching your videos and you are so amazing

[@nofear8984]

Nice work and really good video, also i like your Santa Claus shirt, Peter!!!

[@hoanduy3922]

More like this video, Peter. It's inspired me to create my own tree from a nursery.

[@reeserlori6339]

I absolutely love watching you do your art. I'm gonna go tomorrow and get a dwarf rhoda and start. Thanks. All your videos are awesome.

[@Blaydrnnnr]

I, for the first time, took a rooting shoot from one of my Rhododendrons this fall, and got it to take in a small nursery pot. This was inspirational. I am hoping to work on my first young Rhode this spring. Thanks for this Peter!!

[@dreskillblade3930]

I love peter so much, passion first and business second

[@jessevdmeer]

If anyone needs a cheap turn table... I just glued an old fidget spinner, between 2 plastic dinner plates. And so far it works great😁👍🏼

[@darleneboyd1437]

Thank you for doing multi-trunk azaleas. Searching for that wonderful trunk line and accentuating its beauty with sympathetic branching is so fun. Love that you are describing your thinking so much. This has been extremely helpful.

[@SuperibyP]

God, this is truly stunning work. Calm and relaxing to boot. Thank you for this blessed content.

[@lizlapre1512]

I’m glad to see that I am not the only one who uses a saw to reduce the roots. I’ve been doing it for years and have never lost a plant.

[@constancemiller3753]

This is a great makeover show. Pedestrian plant to tiny tree in minutes.

[@dreskillblade3930]

Peter i love his character so much . This guy is irreplaceable

[@normanblastock9576]

Boldness shown with only a skill peter demonstrates brilliant

[@dailyguy6189]

Peter please think about doing this in the future. Please make it so people in the United States can buy from your shop. Thank you

[@peterchan3100]

I wish you guys could but plants are virtually impossible to ship to US

[@dailyguy6189]

:(

[@jazzygarbo4828]

Bob Ross of bonsai!!!!!

[@jonhmonsalve]

I see this is like chess match, you make your move and wait for the result, master at craft, amazing!!

[@7rocedural6en71]

My dad and I got one for his garden and I've been very tempted to shape it.

[@Trish-j2y]

Thank you to the staff member for the genius shirt.

[@russelldooley6262]

Each time I see your bench which is from an old office chair I absolutely love that idea..thank you so much.

[@victoriamosley8510]

Thank you so much for this! I had this very idea, so I bought two kinds a week ago!!! Now I have a beginning!

[@michaelholowati7437]

Love, Love, Love your passion and ability to turn something into AMAZING.

[@zmanxx98]

I think I'm genuinely in love with this man

[@constancemiller3753]

I love his shirts.

[@kuya5000]

good guy peter, giving the kid a present!!

[@jamesmccloughan1057]

Watching you work your magic is a stress relief for me!

[@junemoores9156]

I live near the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona. We have a variety of Juniper called Alligator Juniper. Some are very old and gnarled. I hunt the huge bonsai looking trees to photograph. Its great sport. You Peter have given me a new prospective of trees and shrubs.

[@bradleymiller437]

Shīfù Peter is at it again! Wonders and miracles.

[@Chris-oq6kn]

Hey peter i couldnt wait for u to do a video on this type of tree! I bought a satsuki and this is exactly what u get from our online stores. I was laughing when u said u had a hard time chosing what to cut because i fell into the same place. Its very hard to decide what to remove because there isnt a central leader on most of these azalea type trees. I just stood by a broom style shape but i do have one imported from japan and it has a central leader and is a great tree. Great video!

[@BOMBINGinSTYEL]

being stuck at home this is the stuff that im excited to see !

[@jeffwatts4264]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who looks at a nursery azalea and wonders for about two hours ,what to do next !

[@mokajones74]

If theres anything ive learned from these starter-bonsai, young bonsai videos, its that any thick branches that dont provide an active addition of shape to the tree is likely going to go. Most apexs, anything thats growing straight up, etc

[@niekdeboer944]

Dear Peter can you please do an videos avout how you go about te moss underneath the trees. I also have an bonsai tree myself and i realy like moss, but i dont think i have the right moss when i look at the beautifull moss underneath your trees. I realy love your videos and you inspierd me to get an bonsai myself. Tho im a bit nood with the bonsai you realy helped mee with my ficus.Thank you very mutch, also thank you for all your videos , your positive attitude and your wisdom. i would love to get an reaction or an video about the moss but do as you wish ofcorse. - Niek de Boer form The Netherlands

[@Robert_McGarry_Poems]

It's about what you like. If you want that compact moss, scrap it from wherever you can find it. Gather a good amount of it over time. Blend it up and spread it out over any surface that moss already grows on. Find some old fence boards and lay them on a tarp, spread it on that... Wait a year, or longer... Unless you want to do that every year, only harvest enough to do what you need. It will grow back every year. Place this in a space that is already prone to moss.

[@davemead4504]

Such amazing transformations. Wonderful video Peter

[@cheeseburgero1]

genuinely nice and smart guy, tyvm

[@dantemcedgelord9331]

i watch this channel just for the awesome shirts, the dude is wearing

[@Shmeve0]

This man is the Bob Ross of bonsai

[@bobanderson7427]

Enjoy the videos very much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@PlantCraftDIY]

This video we all need right now...thanks Peter❤️👍

[@IzonHow]

Great video Peter. Having that same problem with the one azalea I have, trying to figure out a shape to it. The challenge is fun. You made them all look fantastic. I remember at the beginning of lockdown, I did this saw cake trick on the azalea and it's still alive haha. Thank you for your great content and keep up the great work!

[@benediktwalthard3800]

i like the wired one the most

[@Shmeve0]

That hat is legendary

[@twodogsyyc6729]

Thank you very much for sharing such a welcome distraction. I learn every time I see your videos..

[@MrChausner]

I really like listening to your thought process. I will try a rhododendron in the spring. Another excellent video. Keep teaching the world. USA Michigan

[@MidniteSan]

Another video..Yay. thx for sharing Peter 👍.

[@richardforster4429]

One of the best with tiny leaves and small blueish flowers is tymifollia for a cascade . Another is Trichostomum with white pinkish flowers more like a miniture tree.

[@eyeteeoh_5117]

love the shirt!

[@dickgonzales8658]

Thanks Mr Chan I have a couple of those rodies I need to do something with Bonsai coming soon. Thanks Big Fan

[@ivanrodden2057]

Yeah! so happy to see this - these are the plants growing everywhere here and I have some to pot up next month.

[@Trolik-Lk]

i really enjoy your videos especially this one (the first) where you reveal the trunk and change the entire look

[@mortencorfitzen4805]

Thank you for this great video Peter!

[@dihan7574]

Hi I did all that with two azaleas from the nursery , did the roots and cut branches like you on the video and a month later they both dropped dead I shall try again

[@Robert_McGarry_Poems]

It's bonsai, you have to be rootless...😊

[@jacobmv21]

Sick shirt Peter

[@xyzllii]

@34.min.....as Mr Chan hacks away at the roots...'You have to be ruthless.'.... rootless? heheh.

[@steveanacorteswa3979]

Thanks for the info Peter, now I know why all my Rotos died, they were so cool looking but now I know not to change the soil.

[@Tony-InLosAngeles]

Happy Birthday 🎂🪴. 🌸🌳🌸

[@iangustafson1072]

Mr Heron, have you ever planted a pine and a maple together in the same pot? Do you think it would work OK I a large specimen pot?

[@nicholasgasser976]

Your a amazing guy Love your videos!

[@davidcovington901]

Looks like, what my eye says to me is, a pot less wide than the tree, makes it look bigger & older. This is a good video to watch twice, and fun to see Peter thinking, like at 19:55.

[@cell32005]

A gentleman and a scholar!

[@zebulundocallas]

It is good to know that my suspicions on my azaleas have been solved by Peter. Azaleas dont grow well in pumice, akadama or lava rock. Might have to repot them.

[@christymartin6281]

What is the best bonsai soil for Rhododendron?

[@eveturner1260]

Beautiful

[@suschu104]

Amazing!

[@henrydemonfreid1985]

Do you have much to do with jade plants Peter?? Would love to hear your opinion and advice....

[@robertocolombo8210]

Amazing, greetings from Italy

[@almac2598]

Thanks Peter.

[@whereswalt2716]

Hey, are you not suppose to cut azalea roots and prune the branches in the same go ?? Wondering because I have a nursery azalea. Looking to make it a bonsia next spring and in the future.

[@gideonwackers7693]

Just the video I need! I have one that I ripped out of my parents garden 3 or 4 years ago that I have no idea what to do with

[@ericfloyd9842]

Epic shirt!

[@kolemijn]

Nice, I recently picked up one of these, perfect timing for this video.

[@purohitsharad4601]

Brutal camera work. Interesting material though. I would have liked to see more zoomed on the plant.

[@muklisfauzan650]

Beautiful video

[@alexanderkahle2384]

Hi Peter, what is the best time to do this ?

[@modtheblackmarvel]

Hi peter i have a large leaf rhody .its apears to be a very strong tree but its kind of leggy. How far can i prune this tree back is the question . I love the base .and im willin to spend the time to build from the base of the tree .Wil it stay alive when i prune it down til were there are no leaves .and if so is this the time to do it ??? Thank you

[@petrvranovsky5662]

Greetings from Czech Republic.👋👋👋 My question is, if it's possible to make bonsai from Magnolia?? I'm looking for inspiration, but there's no much pictures or videos on the internet. 🤔 Thank you for your knowledge and stay healthy and positive. 😏

[@mattbrennan647]

Choose a smaller leaf variety. “Star” magnolias work well. Good luck

[@MarcinMaus]

Can I do this treatment now in June on such a plant?

[@Smithjee]

Can you go to a forest and take a spruce and make a bonsai?

[@matthewkizziahcuzia...gott9632]

At what point in the year can I divide my maple forests. Really just too many seedlings in one pot. Now in the winter or early spring?

[@pansepot1490]

Avoid hard frost. If you live in a climate with mild winter you can do it even now, else wait late winter early spring.

[@peterchan3100]

Wait till very early Spring.

[@sweetpeaholly]

Thank you ❤️

[@christymartin6281]

Peter- what is the best soil for a Rhododendron?

[@josecerda4605]

Is there bonsai soil in the final products?

[@bohlonzo]

Hi Peter, its Nick, i wanted to ask if its possible to airlayer acer palmatums during winter? Would the roots grow into the ball of sphagnum moss if i apply hormone rooting powder? Thank you

[@peterchan3100]

You can but its better to wait till Spring or early Summer to do this

[@bohlonzo]

@@peterchan3100 thank you, Peter.

[@steventang1002]

Make sure that guy dont kill the juniper. Hand given by Peter, such a privilege.

[@julesverne2509]

Ive been gardening much longer than Ive been practicing bonsai. Nevertheless I cant stop collecting more beit from seed, wild or from nursery stock. I wish I could afford a tree from Mr. Chan's shop or one of his wow could you imagine. But no shipping to u.s.

[@MasterCommandCEO]

Awesome

[@chriswalker499]

Have you Bonasied a bottle brush? Genus Callistemon?

[@saprinaart2915]

Love you💗

[@mattie-lisapeka7072]

Peter are there bonsai plants that are easier to care for maintenance or watering wise for a beginner that you suggest

[@peterchan3100]

Yes - succulents like the Jade tree.

[@stephenfrail9222]

Would u be able to tell me.what kind of christmas tree I have plz

[@claudekim7876]

hi can you do one with a mulberry plant? im planning on doing one soon!

[@mattbrennan647]

When is it appropriate to introduce bonsai soil? Thanks

[@peterchan3100]

Next year

[@There_is_a_duck_in_my_home]

Do golden gate ficus bonsai get areal roots?

[@peterchan3100]

I am not familiar with this variety.

[@doctorrickdaglessmd]

I have one of these which I did some work on last spring, over winter it has lost its leaves. Which is odd as I thought they were evergreen lol I've scratch the bark and it's green so will it recover come springtime?

[@peterchan3100]

Without seeing what you did to the tree while making the bonsai and the aftercare - very hard to diagnose why it is the way it is. Might be dead.

[@doctorrickdaglessmd]

Thank you for your reply, Peter. It still has about 40% if it's leaves but they are brown. If there are any signs of life in the spring I shall reply again and let you know.. If not then I hope to visit Heron's to purchase more tree's!

[@MAMLeers]

@@doctorrickdaglessmd Personally, I wouldn't worry too much. My Azalea's also sometimes loose quit a lot of their leaves during the winter when it is quite cold and wet. In fact, a lot of them are semi-deciduous, so to speak. Good luck!

[@63yearoldskater]

I love your videos, and have learned so much! May I make a suggestion? As a viewer, it would be helpful if you set up a work space where you are able to stand on the other side, facing the camera. It would be easier to see what you are doing, and to hear what you are saying. Maybe you can give it a try and measure the feedback. Thanks!

[@peterchan3100]

I have tried this before but its very hard to work form behind as one cannot see what one is doing. Videoing the way we do at present gives the viewer exactly the view that I am seeing the tree from. If it is taken from the other side - that will not be the side that Peter is looking at the tree. Hope that makes sense.

[@user-sv5ob7bf4m]

How long do the wires remain on the plant