How to develop Maple Bonsai from scratch

[@JavierGonzales-bc1vz]

I’m 23 years old getting into bonsai as a hobby. I like learning from older people. My generation is in need noble simple hobbies like this. My favorite bonsai channel

[@themichaellerner]

"it's starting to rain, but no matter" - you gotta love it!

[@chealey3658]

I could watch and listen to Peter all day what a teacher he is😊

[@acheronexile]

Gotta love the dedication of your camera operator. Unflinchingly soaked in rain while capturing the passion of the master.

[@Chercher4848]

Amen, I was thinking the same thing. Peter moves about quickly & camera operator follows nicely. Since discovering this channel few weeks ago I am hooked, line & sinker! 😬

[@benjaminmiller3835]

These are my favorite kinds of videos. Many of us are just starting our foray into Bonsai, and these "bonsai from scratch" videos are very helpful for us!

[@justinoffner3670]

The child-like fascination and exuberance that you still have for Bonsai is so fun to watch. Another great video, Mr. Chan!

[@dougg1075]

“ how long should i wait? Shall I wait forever?” Love Mr Chan

[@robertmucci8039]

Mr Chan, These are the videos we will never get bored of. Maples are your fans favorite. Congratulations on 400k plus subscribers!

[@kindofheaveneyes8600]

Peter, I guarantee Ive seen all your maple videos, this one may be my favorite-- thank you

[@dalespringerwilson4233]

Bonsai and coffee... Life is good

[@shirleycirio6897]

Kudos camera man. Peter Chen, wOw again!!!😊

[@marcsaunders8599]

Peter-I’ve been watching your videos for several years…This has been one of the most useful videos for me to understand how to create new leaders and the biology of creating taper in maples. I feel like a light just went on! Thank you so much!

[@amykoharu]

Dear Peter, your videos has inspired me for many years and I'm over the moon to see my bonsai in your video! :D I love the exposed nebari - something very peaceful about it. I could imagine myself in a massive ancient forest with many giant trees. Thank you so much to eveyone involved in making such educational video - regardless the weather! 😊

[@peterchan3100]

T hank you Amy - was a pleasure to do your tree.

[@swatum]

Apakah bisa saya membeli biji maple

[@rchl3270]

I love the long Videos you share with us.

[@Chercher4848]

Edward Scissor Hand, “chop chop”. We ALWAYS learn from your videos Mr Chan! You are a bright light in many or our lives. 🙏

[@frenchfries2148]

I think this is my new favorite video on the channel. Thank you Peter

[@paulgeddert6125]

I absolutely love this video. My favourites are Peter working busily (frenetically 😊) in the field, and improving customer's trees.

[@Divinemessages69]

I'm learning so much from your videos Mr Chan, when I moved to my house I inherited 14 Japanese acer trees which are just getting so tall they all need cutting back, a few of them are about 20ft, I was terrified of cutting them back because I didn't want to damage them, but most of the beautiful colourful foliage is at the top of the tree, after watching your videos I am going to attempt to air layer them and bring them down to a manageable level and fingers crossed, increase my crop, killing two birds with one stone, thank you for all you share with us you are an incredible teacher and I love watching your videos with your approach just going for it and not worrying about it, I guess that comes with years of experience. God bless you Peter, I pray you never leave us novices and continue to be able to guide us.

[@karanseraph]

I am among those who enjoy the exposed roots on some potted trees. I find that interesting roots can happen both in found trees in nature where rocks and other plants were obstacles, and also in previously potted trees where the container was an obstacle. I have a Mulberry with "legs" that I like very much.

[@serrielu8025]

I gotta tell ya, when your jacket got hooked on the wheel barrel it cracked me up😂. That sooo happens to me too.

[@peterchan3100]

We are all human - nothing is staged in my videos. Its all for real.

[@marekvagner5789]

I love this fast working on semi bonsai trees .... its like chess Master play continously with 100 newbie players :D True about the airlaiering..... you will make airlayer from airlayer - NEVER END 😀 Thanks Peter and your team for sharing your Masterpiece working... I wish you good health to see many finish results !!!

[@jordanz3316]

Just got my first trident maple over the weekend, I could watch this all day

[@akindofmagick1]

Wonderful explanations, Peter! Loved this video! Your enthusiasm is palpable!

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Good morning Bonsai breakfast clubbers 👍 This is a beautiful time me of year for bonsai.

[@bibnida7945]

'Propagation is addictive; there must be a stopping point.' These demonstrations of technique are also welcomed lectures on theory.

[@robmartin3312]

Amazing amount of trees you have there...always good to see you working through them, showing the future development

[@allanandmichelle]

Hi Peter, I’m watching this and many other of your videos from the Great Old Land Down Under. I have been a Dormant Bonsai enthusiast for many years and watched your video on Free Bonsai…. This has made me get my A into G and I’m looking at the trees around me in my garden to Bonsai. Much to my wife’s distress😉 You are a true inspiration, your energy and enthusiasm is unsurpassed. Bouncing from one tree to the next is quite fascinating. I hope you have someone to pass down your wonderful legacy. BTW I never get bored of you. Thanks and warm regards Allan

[@ryanf5894]

I seriously have to come and visit your nursery! I can watch this videos all day long!

[@absurdistsloth]

you have become one of my favourite youtube channels to watch, thank you so much for sharing your passion and knowledge with us for free! 🌳

[@peterchan3100]

Thank you for your kind comments

[@MidniteSan]

So many future bonsai, thx for sharing Peter 👍.

[@lucyb15]

I love this one....rapid fire pruning and me testing my decision-making in real time.

[@erickanorris7885]

Great to see you back Mr Bonsai..........Im inspired to get outside................

[@R3dL1ght5]

Goood morning Peter! Your decision making is inspiring! Very excited this year to air layer a Kitran I received as a gift/tip

[@ronwade6252]

Watching a genius at work. As usual.

[@mdegn1121md]

This has to be one of my favorite videos. Thank sir for your years of knowledge and service.

[@ReadingRambo152]

I've been taking care of and growing plants for many years, and my mom just bought me a small Japanese maple bonsai last week. I want nothing more than to give my little tree all of the love and care that it needs, and I am super excited for this journey! These videos have already been immensely helpful! THANK YOU so much for all of this invaluable information, I feel like I have my own personal teacher and mentor 💚

[@hyperionhelios190]

If you dont want exposed roots you could always air layer off the old root system and start brand new to create nebari. I have 2 maples in very similar state as the second tree that I intend to air layer off their old tripod roots.

[@johnfloydman7735]

Some amazing tree's there Peter... Full of potential 🌳🌳🙏

[@steampunkvampyre]

Wow what a feast for a Bonsai fan

[@shawkorrrTWITCH]

Appreciate this Peter!

[@t3dwards13]

Sir Peter, always inspiring!

[@erickvarela2777]

Peter is the Man!

[@tomzifertomzifer6944]

Great video. Very educational. Thank you Peter.👍

[@jamesgarner5774]

Wonderful! Could you do a videi shlhowing how to do an air layer? Perhaps on a maple or other deviduous tree. Please include timing information...when during year is best? Thanks.

[@loganpirie4387]

Jealousy and envy are just a couple of the words that describe me watching this video. Time to get started propagating for my own time at this one day.

[@irakusumawati5652]

I think the propagate was a good way to multiply our collection sir...good work❤

[@GreenPumpkin767]

Love your tutorials. I use your pruning principles to my roses.

[@lukemead5276]

Very interesting Peter. I have some yamadori field maples collected a few years back. Still in a plastic pot like these. Great video!

[@Deshojo78]

Another great video!!

[@Priscilla-us1ph]

This was incredible. Thank you.

[@louisetwinberrow5508]

Morning breakfast clubbers

[@RussellStrosnider]

Morning

[@deedahl2866]

I have one of those extended saw blade things, I use it for everything!

[@walterwjr947]

_THANK YOU_ ... 🙏 😔 🙏 Dr. Chan, so many, so many ways to make a Bonsai. You have been busy this year. I hope it is cooler this year. I just hate when I let one run away. Oh well "bite the bullet". 🙏 🖖 🙏 😔 🙏

[@Obligate.Carnivore]

My favorite channel too!!!

[@nottodaynsa8431]

Anyone else looking for saplings everywhere after watching Herons? :)

[@randolphcarter4560]

Absolutely! I see him walking amongst an abundance of thick trunks, literally hundreds of trees at his fingertips that will make great bonsai material any time he likes. Meanwhile I'm fruitlessly searching for a trunk with even a hint of potential on every dog walk. 😂

[@rohtdnivio]

Thanks for the nice info. Now those of us who only have a few trees can be a little more confident about how to cut. It looks so simple, but at the same time it is so difficult... :-) Easy to make mistakes. Bonsai is a test of patience for shure..

[@podboq2]

Dear Mr. Chan - if you have sharpened your own bonsai tools, might you be interested/willing to do a short video on how to sharpen the various plier-type tools?

[@apriloasanuma9575]

i really liked🙇 Sir saying the day the work is being carried out - it is a parameter - i am very grateful🙇 for your explanations

[@dirkdeluxe]

very inspiring... awesome. Thnks for sharing

[@AliHaider-rj8rd]

love the video great work!

[@jjj7665]

Very interesting video. Thank you again.

[@jeffmcginnis8051]

I can almost smell that rain 🙂

[@jeffmcginnis8051]

@CrypoExpert_ your goofy

[@angieb6899]

Biting the bullet and morning tea. Thanks Peter for showing us many options. Would love to see them potted up in the future. 👩🏻‍🌾🪴

[@chrisbanner7551]

Peter Chan living Legend

[@gloriablanco7856]

Thank you 😊

[@chrishawkins-c9i]

Just curious, while these maples are growing in the pots, what is a recommended feed to give enough nutrition whilst the trees are restricted to pot growth?

[@greenhawk1592]

great!!!!!🌳🌟🙏

[@Wisdoms_keep]

What would you suggest for my first bonsai, with no outdoor space?

[@mikesbonsaiandmore]

Very nice

[@sergiog3792]

his "pruning" technique is quite interesting

[@musaaq.12]

Mantap mbah..👍

[@twcmaker]

Good day sir. I've recently found your channel and subscribed. Can I ask when is the best time to Air-layer?

[@bonsaikush795]

Can you do a maple tree that you can tap for syrup, just a stoner question.

[@jaydavis6594]

Why don't you typically use Dissectum Maples for bonai? I've looked for videos of lace-leafe maples and haven't found very many. I was planning to try to grow some from cuttings from my grandmother's tree. I assume there is more than personal preference to avoiding dissectum for bonsai. Thanks.

[@peterchan3100]

The weeping habit makes it difficult to use for bonsai - I have a large one though which is very nice

[@maximumchicken4518]

Do you not seal your cuts while in pre-bonsai form?

[@Gbhmagic]

how low do you cut? im doing something similar but im going in stages as i don't want to cut 90% in one year..Or should I? Also do you do your cutting in spring(the hard cuts) or Winter.

[@peterchan3100]

Cut as low as you want to and Spring or Summer is a good time to cut as the cuts heal fast.

[@Gbhmagic]

@@peterchan3100 Thanks boss. You made my day. Im cutting back some today. wish i could share the photos. but its neat. maybe ill make a vid and send you a link. would be faster then a million photos. I too have a karkawa maple.. they are really neat. i would Airlayer mine but i justbjave way too many for my small yard as it is. When Instarted i had hefty losses every year. So i would buy new to replace old.. over the years the losses stopped but my acquisitions...didn't. now i have a bunch that there is no room for. Ill give them to the local club to raffle off. :)

[@MariaIZuniga]

LOVE YOUR ADVISE .I HAVE A 30 INCH TALL JUNIPER DOBLE TRUNK .I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE IT A BONSAI .DONT KNOW HOW TO START.HELP🙏🏼

[@murray821]

I love it when Peter is biting bullets!🪓 making a decision is often hard, your expertise in eliminating a problem is unmatched.

[@spizzenergi2292]

Dear anyone. I live in Thailand and have been trying to bonsai some of the flowering plants here. They are doing all the right things and over the last two years all the wiring has been removed and they are a great shape, however all the leaves have remained large, what do I do ? Snip them all back ?

[@chompers11]

Depends on the plant and season I'd guess. Maybe work on making the root mass smaller? Work it into a smaller pot and start pruning back foliage? I am no expert just trying to get more interest for your good question :) less energy for the tree means smaller leaves I think?

[@spizzenergi2292]

@@chompers11 that is a brilliant recommendation, I’ve kept them in the same size pots. Thank you 🙏

[@jonawolf8023]

Ther are 3 ways to keep the leaf smaller. 1: reducing rootmas and poor feeding, but this weaken ore kill the tree so ist must be done very carfuly. 2: the amount of sunnlight have a influence in the leaf size. In shadow the teaf will become biger to cach more light (Photosynthese). 3: doing a late leafpruning produces second crop of leafs that are smaller in size, but this should be done only every 2-3 years becaus it cost the tree a lot of Energy and if its done regular over time weaken the tree. In general it is easyer to style the tree acording to the leaf size insted of tranig to change the leaf size into the desired style.

[@spizzenergi2292]

@@jonawolf8023 even though it’s hot here, we keep them in the shade…maybe half and half. Thank you for your comment. So many of my wife’s friends are really obsessed with bonsai now, it’s fantastic apart from their mindset is that it happens overnight.

[@jonawolf8023]

@@spizzenergi2292 Bonsai is a fascinating hobby especially when you see how different the problems and solutions are in different countries (I come from the mountains in southern Germany). One way to keep the leaves small, but this is only possible in an evenly humid, warm climate, is to regularly remove the old leaves. only a few at a time then the tree can cope with it. Greetings and thank you for sharing your experience.

[@falkhammermuller9342]

We have a different understanding of "from scratch". I'm sitting here, having 30 seeds in a pot from before winter, the have all started to sprout and have grown a few leafes. And now? How big the pot? Normal ground soil? Already a bit of acadama?

[@jonawolf8023]

In general Seedlings grow well in a mix of garden soil and Torf/coconut bark. You can put the Seedlings one by one in 8-10cm pots o put them in a larger tray, on a tray the watering and feeding is easyer. What sort of tree you have?

[@jcx5663]

What is a "leader" and the purpose of new one's?

[@aguiremedia]

Thank you

[@soldierfly6612]

So i recently got a blood good maple Im curious if i wanted to grow out the trunk thickness should i let it grow unchecked or do I prune it now?

[@peterchan3100]

Yes you can prune now. Spring.

[@jonawolf8023]

There are 2 ways to make the trunk thicker: let it grow wild and cut back radically later. goes quickly but with large scars. ore let the branches grow and cut back every year. slower but with small wounds. Peter has some good videos on this tags to find are: taper and sacrifice branch.

[@fletcherlewis]

Morning all

[@walterwjr947]

🙏😔🙏

[@shivangnisharma9448]

Very timely tutorial, I’ve brought back 3 maples from srinagar (Kashmir) , they have a branch each & a few tiny (downy) leaves, if they show growth how should I fertilise them ?

[@peterchan3100]

Do you get maples in Kashmir?

[@shivangnisharma9448]

@@peterchan3100 yes , chinar (चिनार) , leaves 🍁 are very common motif in embroidery, a few can even be seen around water bodies in Jammu region , ones in Srinagar are massive & very old

[@shivangnisharma9448]

Ok got your question 😊 chinar is only distant cousin of maple! Leaves look very similar though

[@jonawolf8023]

The fertilizer should provide nitrogen phosphorus potassium. As a basic rule: nitrogen improves leaf grow, phosphorus flower and potassium wood grow. Most of the fertilizer you can buy for indoor plants are 1:1:1 N:P:K. For bonsai it should be more like 3:1:2 ore 1:1:2 depending on the age and development. This is mostly in liquid fertilizer. Liquid fertilizer should be provided from the first but swelling to about 8 weeks befor dormancy to give the tree time to prepare for winter. The easyst way to aplay is mixing in the water, some ones prefer to give the amount descibt in the manual once at week i prefer to reduce the amount 1/10 and water the plants daily that gives a better control and i can incrase ore decrese the amount of fertilizer. The second comon fertilizer to use is solid bonsai fertilizer. The come mostly in form of little bals or sticks. This are aplyed only once at year in early spring because they need time to disolve. In the first year after digging up ore puting a tree for the first time into a pot i would sugest to not fertiliz because poor feeding incresaes the root grow.

[@shivangnisharma9448]

@@jonawolf8023 thank you 🙏🏻 I will keep in mind all your points , so no feeding this year. Feeling very grateful to you

[@smokereapergaming3861]

Peter do you sell the field grown trees so if I come to the nursery I can pick one for myself?

[@peterchan3100]

Yes we do. Prices vary depending on how nice they are and how thick the trunks

[@smokereapergaming3861]

@@peterchan3100 thanks 😊 I'm coming to the nursery soon

[@armingivili]

Your watch is Casio AE1000W-1B 👌🏽😎

[@dbe2705]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 thanks Peter

[@peterchan3100]

I always look out for your response to all my videos

[@nickjohnson710]

Nice watch, Casio g shock?

[@peterchan3100]

The battery gas run out now.

[@Neeko_Z]

@14:15 lesson starts

[@apriloasanuma9575]

8:53 please Sir, take good care of your health

[@peterchan3100]

Thank you. By God's grace I am still very fit. I eat healthy and exercise daily on my rowing machine - plus work of course.

[@apriloasanuma9575]

@@peterchan3100 Sir you❤'re very❤ very❤ important❤

[@lizsurbanroost3624]

Can you make a bonsai while keeping the tree in the ground or do they have to be in pots?

[@random_rodent]

It is easier to thicken up the trunk in the ground than in a pot. You usually put it in a pot for refinement and looks 😉

[@jonawolf8023]

In the ground you have litle control on the grow that makes it harder to keep the tree smal and in Proportion. You can start pruning and shaping the tree when it its stil growing in the ground, in fact this is often done to acelerate the first steps of the Development. But the refining, of a smaller sized tree, must be done when the tree is potet up. Only the large garden bonsai (niwaki) ,do to the size, can be managed growing in the ground.

[@steampunkvampyre]

are field maple in leaf yet Peter

[@peterchan3100]

Today is 30 April and Field Maples not yet in leaf.

[@steampunkvampyre]

@@peterchan3100 thank you I can relax

[@BostonBonsaiIdiot]

Man, all alive too…if I had that many maples it would be more like “and this one’s dead, this one’s dead…OOH here’s a live one! Another dead one here…” Always fun to watch the Chan do his thang.

[@rafpicmol]

🎉Hello I am interested in seigen maples and benichidori is there someone who has or where can I get?

[@peterchan3100]

If you lived in GB we can supply- I dont know about other countries

[@rafpicmol]

@@peterchan3100 could be sent to Spain?

[@andreasvedeler80]

This guy standing over you with some snippers as you sleep

[@mikeg1032]

Coral bark maple please

[@makewithmegma]

💕👌👍

[@Majorjabroni]

I’m not sure why I bother with bonsai when I’m sick and may not be around to see my seedlings grow up 😭

[@riooo7039]

Hadir Nyimak sahabat