Beautiful Beech Tree Bonsai

[@richardriley2493]

The tree has survived the axe! It is just coming into leaf and is now my real pride and joy. Thanks again to Peter and his team. Richard.

[@paulgeddert6125]

Amazing tree Richard 😊

[@richarddetriquet9642]

Thats a beautiful tree Richard.... I love its natural look.

[@Forti15]

Awesome tree! Cheers from Italy

[@mariapilarme]

Beautiful tree Richard enjoy it for a long time!

[@Fish-Tank-Live]

Lovely tree Richard!

[@jameslangschied7900]

There are many people who prefer the "natural" look over what the gatekeepers push for. The natural approach, I believe, leads to a more relaxed and calming bonsai tree. I want my own trees to give the viewer the impression that they are taking a nice leisurely stroll in the woods. My trees may not impress the purists, but I am not attempting to do that. My trees are for my own peace and tranquility.

[@dptreesculptures7080]

Quite agree my biggest mistake in bonsai over the years was taking it too seriously (and spoiling the enjoyment) if what you’re creating pleases you that’s all that matters, throw that rule book away 🙃

[@peterchan3100]

That is exactly my approach and others including the 'gate-keepers' are beginning to see why I do things my way.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

1000% agree with your gatekeeper comment. Allowing new styles will prevent the art of bonsai from staying stagnant. In the words of David De Groot, our friend and author of 'Principles of Bonsai Design', he shares "rules as applied to art are not requirements, and they are not legislation. They are neither commandments nor prohibitions. Rules in art are descriptions of common practice. Our aesthetic sense, which determines what we consider to be beautiful, is largely subjective." What a beautiful container to upgrade this customer's tree into! Complete transformation. And watching you pull that container out of this tree reminds me of when we repotted a customer's seven feet tall bonsai tree. Excellent work!

[@peterchan3100]

You are absolutely right !

[@patrickgallagher3513]

I love watching owners' eyes as Peter takes a spade and loppers to the plant they've been looking after for 40 years.

[@shropshireladoutdoors743]

Frightening

[@ChrisFeast-g6k]

I'm very new to Bonsai, starting at just a young 74, and still finding my way but this video is amazing and has boosted my confidence to just 'jump in and swim'. I love Peter's down to earth videos and teaching, a great practical approach which takes the 'stuffiness' & 'gate keeping' out of Bonsai. Thank you.

[@groovybuddha667]

"Many trees that people develop are literally a lifetime's work."- Peter Chan

[@thejuanderful]

Nice to see mature trees. My beech tree is a handful of seeds in the fridge waiting to be planted! I'm just starting out my bonsai journey and planting as many seeds as I can!

[@angieb6899]

I hate gatekeepers. They were the main reason I almost gave up bonsai years ago. Lucky I found you Peter and have been following you for many years on KZbin. Many thanks. I hope to keep following you for many years to come 💕 🪴 🌲

[@howardmckeown7187]

have you found Walter Pall?

[@peterchan3100]

Thank you - remember there is no right or wrong way - just a different way!

[@jayburkhart1781]

my jaw hit the ground as soon as the vid started. just an absolute stunning specimen. so educational. thnxs

[@paulgeddert6125]

What a tree, what a video, amazing 😊

[@Weneedmoresalt]

An absolute joy to marvel at

[@MidniteSan]

Thx for sharing Peter

[@joegarland4885]

Wow Peter that was one heck of a job getting firstly the tree out of the pot then dealing with the roots, I can almost see people shaking their heads, ( what is he doing digging the roots with a spade and an axe that will kill the tree ) we know better that the best feeding roots are within the top third of the soil the roots removed we’re doing nothing to support the life of the tree, it willrecover quickly to produce more quality feeder roots. That is a magnificent Beech it looks so much better in the large drum pot when you changed the shape by trimming the tips. What I do find amazing is your energy to do this sort of work. I repotted, wired and trimmed a Chinese Juniper this morning less than half the size of the Beech tree and needed a good rest after I had finished the job. Thank you for allowing us to be inspired by your videos. Joe.

[@marycovey4960]

Beautiful with so little trimming. Amazing and lovely.

[@clifflrice]

wow, a tree this size you should consider a jib crane with lifting straps to get the tree out of the pot. I love your videos by the way

[@harrietb2141]

Wow ! Beatiful Beech tree😍🌳🌳🌳

[@kevinparker461]

Well done Richard, that is a very nice tree. With a bit of polish from Peter its even nicer!

[@chrisbanner7551]

Nice work

[@jillabigaelsmith]

You mentioned a book on bonsai that you have had for years, that you still refer to. Could you repeat that book? Thank you! I am new to bonsai and a finding you teachings beautiful.

[@peterchan3100]

'Bonsai - the art of growing and keeping miniature trees' = my first book written in 1984 - I believe still in print in 8 languages

[@gromageindustries6745]

Beautiful tree 🙏a lovely finish 💚 not a job for the axe though.

[@shirleycirio6897]

Whew! That was scary. Trepidation and joy!

[@persistentturtle]

A battery powered reciprocating saw/saws all, could work wonders in my opinion. I def would of cut the pot but also with the root system. a saw like could save a lot of energy and less stress on the tree.

[@murray821]

Yes Corin uses those all the time, slice of bread of the bottom 🍞

[@TheMysticDeep]

6:43 reminded me of the birth of my first child

[@peterchan3100]

Our first born was a forceps delivery !

[@mick681]

An absolutely superb tree. Trimming the branch tips certainly made the profile much better.

[@vedsingh8843]

NICE. 👍👍👍

[@MrJofri74]

Toller Baum!

[@SubjectiveFunny]

Those surface roots needed to go for sure.

[@karlcottingham1472]

Nice job Peter. Can Beech tree roots that were cut off be used for propagating more trees?

[@oldgold5848]

Yes, I wonder if the roots would work like root cuttings that you do with elm for example

[@peterchan3100]

I have tried root cuttings of Beech but never been successful

[@bonsaisn]

That's so great

[@T-DsGaming]

Taking that much root off of the tree will not cause die back or death of the tree? I've seen full sized trees die from roots getting cut, it amazes me every time I see roots being cut back like this. I would like to see an update on this tree to see how it looks after some months have passed.

[@shropshireladoutdoors743]

If it dies you won't see it this guy is past it realy better people to watch on utube

[@jakesnelling8331]

​@shropshireladoutdoors743 what a surprise you are posting negative comments about Peter again. You have issues. Do you have a bonsai business or something? Trying to spread rubbish about other people?

[@jakesnelling8331]

It's all about experience of how much you can take off with different species. And then the aftercare. Some species of tree do not like the roots being touched, others can be treated rough and come back stronger. Ignore the other comment posted. That person just trolls other channels out of bitterness.

[@shropshireladoutdoors743]

@@jakesnelling8331 hacky chan that's his name only watch for the how not to do things bonsai

[@jakesnelling8331]

@shropshireladoutdoors743 you are talking nonsense. So many people on KZbin make out that bonsai is some mystical ultra technical thing. It is basic horticulture at its roots. And there is a massive difference between early development and a 'finished' bonsai.

[@highwayjim6672]

I think that it needs the inner structure thinned out. It looks too congested now.

[@snoekhoek]

I feel the man’s nerves 😂

[@gromageindustries6745]

Yes! I'd never let Peter loose on one of my trees, It would be too stressful! 😅

[@Mike-dx1ul]

Why not just cut the pot?

[@peterchan3100]

Why waste the pot when it can be used again. There is enough plastic waste around.

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌🙂🍎

[@samimurtomaki5534]

I'm not against it. Not a rich person, so not going to buy one either. Already bought Nemo moonlight when it was on great sale. That one feels like it is going to last. Straps need ocassional sugarsolution orsomething similiar to ad some grip for the adjustment fuction.

[@coneflower5101]

Wow, that was a lot of struggle, but worth it in the end. It looks so much better in the new pot.🦚🦚♥♥🦋🦋