How to air layer - Step by step Shimpaku juniper for bonsai

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

I've just acquired a Juniper with some good potential air-layers for next Spring (March/April here in the UK). I knew 'how', just needed to know 'when' so thanks for that.

[@martifish]

Wait until may when the frosts have passed.

[@Ben-lo7cy]

I use a meat injector syringe for mine. Not a bad idea because it puts a small hole and is really fast to do

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌

[@yoteslaya7296]

Should you do anything different if you want to air layer older wood? Reason i ask is I want to trunk layer a 20 year old juniper

[@AlexBraunton]

Hi Dave, thank you for a great video. I'm going to finally bite the bullet and try this next spring (UK here). What would you say is the minimum thickness that this is possible on? A fingers width? I'd love to see a follow up on this when you remove the air layers please. Thank you again, Alex

[@Bonsaiworx]

I’d say pencil thickness would be the thinnest you would go. But best size is two or three pencil thickness. I post the results in about 3-4 months. I do it every year.

[@judymagrath3771]

Great video - do you shred the sphagnum moss, or use it as is?

[@Bonsaiworx]

Use it as is. Either way works.

[@AdzChef]

When would you recommend to airlayer japanese maple here in aus (im in qld) I haven't been able to really find much information on the topic and I have a maple I'd like to airlayer the trunk separating the root stock and the upper palmatum trunk. Any advice would be much appreciated. Love all of your content. Cheers - Adam.

[@Bonsaiworx]

I do maple once the leaves have harden off in spring. October to November here in Melbourne but could be earlier for you.

[@AdzChef]

@@Bonsaiworx sweet thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Much appreciated 👌

[@nathanbunney705]

I Air layer maples after the new growth hardens off.

[@ΒΑΣΙΛΙΚΗΤΖΙΝΙΕΡΗ-η9π]

Hi David,how long it takes to be ready for harvest and how often you watering them? Thanks.

[@Bonsaiworx]

Usually 3-4 months.

[@MehranAshkanian]

Can i use fine grade sand paper for cleaning the wooden part after removing the Cambium ?

[@Bonsaiworx]

@@MehranAshkanian yep you can but I just usually use a knife to scrap the cambium off the hard wood.

[@MehranAshkanian]

@Bonsaiworx Thanks 🙏

[@robmac5086]

Love your vids, now does aspirin work in the moss?

[@Bonsaiworx]

I haven’t heard this before. What does it do?

[@robmac5086]

@@Bonsaiworx I saw it on the net, they say it's good for air layering and quick results, I'm trailing an oak with it because the oak was really slow in developing roots, I'll let you know how it goes.

[@rmmc99]

Northern hemisphere here and just wondering about the timing of this. It is late winter where you are, correct? I've always been told that air layering should be done in late spring. Is it different with junipers or can I try it earlier than I've been told? I've never tried air layering a juniper so I'm just curious. Thanks in advance! I love your videos!

[@Bonsaiworx]

Early spring here in Melbourne and I find juniper respond really well to this time. Maples and decidious trees I wait until late spring.

[@rmmc99]

Thank you for the fast reply! Okay, awesome! I have a few large junipers that could easily lose some branches and not miss them. I know what I'll be doing when spring gets here! Thanks again!

[@MehranAshkanian]

You said you air layer Junipers in Spring.but in Spring sap starts flowing . Doen't it matter ?

[@Bonsaiworx]

@@MehranAshkanian early spring the sap isn’t flowing very strongly as yet. No issue and it’s the best time for quickest results.

[@MehranAshkanian]

@@Bonsaiworx Thanks so much for your guidness 🙏🙏