How to Bonsai an Eastern White Cedar🌲(Thuja Occidentalis)

[@dangray]

Nice. Clear and informative. I had to put on subtitles, I couldn't keep up with the rapid-fire presentation. Good job.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks Dan and welcome to the channel. I will try to slow down a little. I tend to speak quite fast and dont realise how fast it comes accross on video!

[@jakehardiment8613]

At 17.8k subscribers now! Well done, and thanks for sharing!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thank you Jake! 😊

[@TheresaMullins-y4p]

I love your approach to teaching bonsai. Very helpful and informative. Thank you so much !

[@ArkansasBikernet]

I have 2 of these trees. Now I know what to do with them. Excellent Tutorial!

[@notionbonsai]

Awesome! Let me know how you do with them 😀 Thanks very much!

[@Bichonfrise369]

Hello I’m your 519 from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 👏👏👏👏

[@notionbonsai]

Hey! Welcome to the Channel! Thanks for watching Anabel 😀 There will be lots more videos to come!

[@TheBugB]

bonsai EVERY TREE lets goo

[@jean-francoisdube5958]

You have so much of a good vibe man, I started this hobby mostly because of you!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks Jean! I am so happy to have inspired you to start!

[@earthladyadventures5018]

I am watching different videos on how to turn my tree into a Bonsai and I want to thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us I am feeling confident in the process I can’t wait to get started on my tree. Thank you again and please keep sharing your very helpful.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thank you! Thats no problem! I will have lots more videos to come! 🤗

[@styartsmithson]

Just bought a Thuja and it was more of a fan shape with no back branches. Thanks to your great video i now understand what needs to be done.

[@iwanbonsai1930]

Trimksh sheringnya salam 🇮🇩

[@notionbonsai]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching 😀

[@riccardozecchin9220]

I LOVE your videos so much. Would show how to work on a Thuja that is a little older than those you have here?

[@bonsaitime621]

Great video, very entertaining!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks 😃

[@Bichonfrise369]

I hope your Chanel grows big like and oak tree 🌳❤️

[@notionbonsai]

Aw thank you so much! I hope so too 😃

[@natrjack965]

Fantastic video .

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you very much Michael! There will be lots more videos to come in the future!

[@natrjack965]

@@notionbonsai looking forward to that mate 👍

[@bikegeist]

27,000 subs in one year. That a different kind of impressive growth. :D

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks very much! 😄 It's amazed me how fast the channel has grown too!

[@lisawagner6076]

Excellent video Adam!! You have an amazing way of teaching bonsai. Is this your occupation? Were you formally trained in bonsai? I love this tree and can't wait to see it grow on. I am watching this video a year after you did it, so I am going to look for any updates on it. Gorgeous little pot too! I just got to the end of the video, Congrats on 200 subscribers LOL.

[@MW-yw9bp]

Thank you, great teachings, beautiful work!

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you 🙂Happy to help!

[@palomaresed]

it would be cool if you could upload the jin technique as a separate clip

[@cynrich1]

I'm so glad I found this video! this Christmas I was lucky enough to get a free thuja, very like this one, except a bit taller, so I want to make it into a Bonsai. Yours is the most helpful video so far! My biggest question now is when should I do this? It's the end of January 2024 now, and we've had some hard cold for a few days (near 0 deg F.), but it's been raining for the last two and the ice is gone, but it could easily come back (I'm in Connecticut, USA)When is the best time of year to repot and prune?

[@marchill861]

I’m a beginner , it looked like you had very little soil, most was an aggregate . What will bring the food to the tree? I moist be missing something, I really like the channel you explain everything great. Keep it up , can’t wait to see the next one.

[@rahbabakahn]

Hi Adam - I like your videos. They are always very helpful and informative. I have both Eastern Red Cedar and Northern White Cedar trees (which is called Arborvitae locally). My trees are young - perhaps 3 - 4 years old, and currently growing in nursery pots over the winter. I would like your opinion about when would be the best time next year (2025) to repot and style these trees?

[@howardmckeown7187]

beginner, 1 year in, decided i'm a deciduous man early on, recently acquired 2 Thuja's, absolutely love them, hope they survive their winter transition from ground to pot, no choice on my part for timing, 😮‍💨

[@notionbonsai]

Ahh nice one! Deciduious trees have a magic about them, especially in autumn!! I hope your thujas survive for you!!

[@howardmckeown7187]

@@notionbonsai thank you, my man, happy xmas, i hope they do too🤫

[@20thcenturyboy85]

Absolute Superb Video instruction in this video! THANK YOU!!!

[@c.douglaslyon9949]

Good job.

[@matttownson5646]

Great video. I have a Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) that I've had since August 2021. I didn't know about the frost blush but I actually really liked the look of it and found that it didn't effect the new growth come summer. Would love to see an update on this tree next Spring.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Matt! Ahh nice! There will definitely be an update on this tree 😊

[@strafe.]

Posted an update?

[@PlanetImo]

Ahh the trusty chopstick!

[@PlanetImo]

The endscreen elements are mysteriously absent. Might it be a good idea to point viewers to a specifc video or playlist in the end screen as you're signing off to keep the session watch time up? Great video!

[@notionbonsai]

Ohh thanks for reminding me on that! 😅 Hope you enjoyed the video though 😇

[@brianwarford4041]

great video! very helpful as I am just getting ready to start my bonsai journey. It is good to see how these cedars can look because they aren't very interesting in their nursery pots. Would you recommend fertilizing a new tree like this. and if so what kind of fertilizer would be ok and when would be a good time to apply it? Thanks!

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you for your feedback! I'm glad you found the video helpful in your Bonsai journey 🪴 As for fertilizing a new tree like this, I would recommend waiting a few weeks or even a month after repotting to allow the tree to settle in its new environment. Once the tree has had time to adjust, you can start fertilizing. For a Cedar Bonsai, I would recommend using a slow-release fertilizer that is high in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. You can find bonsai-specific fertilizers at your local nursery or online. Follow the recommended application rate on the fertilizer packaging, and apply it during the growing season (spring to autumn) every 2-4 weeks. Remember to also monitor the tree's growth and adjust the fertilizer application as needed. Over-fertilizing can lead to root burn and other issues, so it's important to be mindful of the tree's needs.

[@DeniseElizabeth-l5e]

You need to do a video on your hair. I wish my hair looked that lush and healthy. Lol but really, what products do you use? If none, that may be why but lmk, please

[@TheBugB]

Did this tree live I always worry when I see branch and root pruning. I always do those seperatly cause I'm a worrier lol

[@anjen5714]

Hi Adam, how long do you leave the wires on?

[@scrummyvision]

how will these do indoors? is strong direct light enough?

[@pianomusique4838]

Conifers don't tend to survive indoors. It's more than light that they need. It's important for them to stay outside so they can experience the natural season cycle and go through dormancy and all that.

[@notionbonsai]

^^

[@valahnuk3593]

Hi! Love your channel. You inspired me to try this so today I bought a cheap thuja to practice on. 😊 I just have one question, Do you think it is okay to root prune,repotting and do all that in this time of the year or should I wait til spring next year before doing that? Will it survive?

[@TalkingLoon]

Perhaps too late to chime in, but if you acquire bonsai stock well beyond spring, it's safer to wait for the next spring to do any major root prune/repot (with few exceptions). Altho good, proper care can often substitute for any time of year. "Will it survive?" is the biggest question in bonsai, just my opinion.

[@keithroberts5450]

Hi is it to latetpbuy a seder tree to train as a nonsai

[@jaybolinger2865]

Mine turned orange over the winter. It's not dead is it? And will it turn green again?

[@notionbonsai]

It could be what is known as winter burn, however they can turn brown for a variety of other reasons like fungal diseases, pests and improper watering. If you scrape a little of the bark and it is green underneath then the tree is still alive. If its brown it may have died. Its good to keep the frost and cold wind off them in winter. Hope this helps!

[@TalkingLoon]

You're only doomed if the foliage gets crunchy

[@connorfellin5775]

im not even gonna be mad if it turns orange kinda excited actually

[@notionbonsai]

I'll have a follow up video next year on the progression of the tree 😄

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌👌

[@notionbonsai]

🙂😊

[@DemonSliime]

Is there a comprehensive list of plants and trees that bonsai well? I can only ever find “TOP 10 MOST COMMON BONSAI TREES”.

[@notionbonsai]

I'm not sure! I do know there are a wide range of species that are commonly used and have proven to be suitable for Bonsai cultivation. Some popular choices include Juniper, Pine, Maple, Elm, Ficus, Azalea, Cedar, Cypress, and Crabapple. BUT! The art of Bonsai allows for creativity and experimentation, so there are no strict limitations on which plants can be trained as Bonsai. 🤗 Many different species can be used, including both deciduous and evergreen trees, as well as flowering plants. It's important to consider the specific needs and characteristics of each species when choosing a plant for Bonsai, such as its growth habits, tolerance to pruning, and adaptability to container cultivation. 🌱

[@aaronasissoard1098]

200 subs to 30k in a year 😮

[@deepanjanbanerjee3491]

I thought Eastern White Cedars are actually Junipers? Juniperus virginiana?

[@notionbonsai]

Hey! You're correct! Eastern White Cedars are often referred to as Junipers, specifically Juniperus virginiana. While they are commonly called cedars, they are actually part of the Juniperus genus. The term "cedar" is used colloquially to describe several different tree species, and Eastern White Cedar is one of them. It's important to note the scientific name to accurately identify the species, and in the case of Eastern White Cedars, it belongs to the Juniperus genus. Thank you for pointing that out! 😊

[@lgriffin8056]

If wikipedia is correct (no guarantee but the article seemed well written), Thuja occidentalis is also called northern white cedar and western white cedar. The eastern red cedar is Juniperus virginiana. I'm glad you're using scientific names, Adam, it helps a lot! I really like your videos.

[@jorgegiardina3356]

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