How to Work on 3 Elm Bonsai of Different Ages

No matter where you are in you bonsai journey--whether you're working with starter material or you already have an established bonsai--I'm going to show you how to work on your bonsai during different stages of its life to get it to your ultimate artistic vision. For my demonstration, I will be using Catlin Elms. With each ramification, you can improve your bonsai's look and get closer to creating your bonsai heirloom.
0:00 Introduction
2:00 Working on 2-Year-Old Tree
5:59 Working on 10-Year-Old Bonsai
10:45 Anchoring Trick
16:09 Working on 20-Year-Old Bonsai
19:52 Moss Technique
21:05 Conclusion
To learn more about how to add moss to your bonsai, please check out my video: • How to Make Green Moss...
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[@maryweber4176]

Honestly, when you first started posting videos, you nearly lost me with info that I didn't think was pertaining to the state of my trees (I still consider myself a relative newbie), but your knowledge kept me coming back. So glad you listen to viewers suggestions to pertinent content of all bonsai viewers. I very much look forward to your videos each week.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

I'm trying to make my videos more relatable for beginners as well. If you ever have any questions, please let me know and I will do my best to help. You got this!

[@maryweber4176]

I do have a question Milton, "Why wasn't I chosen for one of you trees on New Year's Eve?" It was even my birthday!@@bonsaiheirloom

[@OutsidethePot]

I am 62 and I always feel that I don’t want to get into long term projects. But I’m into a verity of plants from bonsai to tropical houseplants, succulents and others. Just had a bonsai disaster yesterday. A shelf with 20 trees came off the wall onto my Elms and fruit trees. I thought I was going to cry. But 6 hours latter I was able to save all but two. Lots of repotting in one day. lol broken pots everywhere.

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Great recovery! Looking back 30 years from now, you'll be glad you continued...this long-term hobby!!!!!! ;-)

[@jonathanzellner906]

I’m sorry that happened, but good work getting such a good recovery!

[@OutsidethePot]

@@jonathanzellner906 I had a momentary heart attack but then I realized early repot. Took about two hours to clean up and straighten the area out then about 4 hours to get everything repotted and I’m happier with the new way it’s going.

[@100lols]

Glad you were able to make a save!!

[@canicete]

Hi Milton! For your next Q/A, could you breakdown your watering schedule for dormant trees in the winter? More specifically for deciduous trees that are fully dormant and have lost all of its leaves. The winter season in the Bay Area isn’t as intense, and I’ve been seeing many mixed answers on how often you should be watering dormant trees. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Just keep it moist....I can elaborate in the Q&A

[@100lols]

It’s been a busy week, but I finally had some time to watch this. Great video that really created inspiration in my heart!!! Loved to see the stages of bonsai. This style of video is awesome! Thank you Mr. Chang!

[@bonsaiheirloom]

I'm so happy to hear you feel inspired! You will make some great bonsai :) Enjoy!

[@Trend007SongsCollection]

When I come with that much difficulties in making changes for my bonsai, usually I ask for the youngster to help, I mean, it will grow their sense of belonging towards the things that I have been working with for decades too

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Be bold...one can never make a un-recoverable mistake!

[@Trend007SongsCollection]

@@MiltonChang-ee6rqHope i can, got severe back problem while my hand often trembling a lot when doing things like drilling, that's why i ask help from the children, also i try to grow their sense of ownership towards my collection. Hope they will cherish it like me and never sold it

[@raymondplodzien7459]

Great work on beautiful trees.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Thank you very much!

[@Pixel2523]

I just discovered this channel! This is extremely therapeutic and encouraging to grow my own!

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Welcome and thanks! We post 4 videos a week...one Q &A, one short, and two bonsai video., Stay tuned.

[@100lols]

I agree!!

[@OutsidethePot]

I work with a number of type of trees here in San Antonio Tx. I tent to prune my trees anytime from September through June. I avoid the summer. But my tropical trees I work on more in the spring and summer as long as their I’d good growth going on. Everything I do makes older masters cringe. lol. I’ve never follow the rules. Though there are rules of biology of the trees you have to follow. It seems smaller trees are popular because not everyone has a place you could do large work or it’s the price that plays into it. Agin enjoying your channel.

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

I agree...clipping won't harm the tree...just trading growth rate to rthe rate of raminfication.

[@guibehmer]

Beautiful work. Congratulations and thank you for sharing.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Thank you very much!

[@bonsaibythesea]

Nice trees I need to get into elms 😮

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Yeah!

[@sunilbadmore6030]

❤❤very nice information about elm.

[@lisahanson-mcintyre5900]

They are just so beautiful ❤

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

I love it too!

[@mariapilarme]

Thank you! Beautiful trees!

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Thanbsk!

[@bumrungmoonwang1538]

Beautiful

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Thabnks!

[@rodgresczyk2920]

Another wonderfully informative video. Thank you for sharing.

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

My passion!

[@user-pw2oo9yv5g]

I began my bonzai journey just a few months back. I started watching your videos just after and they have been very helpful and informative. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. 😊👍

[@bonsaiheirloom]

That's great to hear! If you ever have any questions, please comment them and I will do my best to help.

[@jlgordey]

Mr. Chang, I believe you mentioned a "root pruning screen", if so, can you give me a bit more info on this. I am just beginning and have chosen a Japanese Barberry for my first run at this. Ultimately I would love to do a Japanese Maple and a Sugar Maple. I am a fan of the tortured look. Thank you so much for your teaching.

[@t3dwards13]

Wouldn't it be easier to tie the wire around the pot? You could then pull multiple branches towards that wire. I prefer that to drilling into the tree.

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

yes you can, and I do sometimes when it takes a lot of force. ! I try to make the wire less prominent. Whatever that is easy for you to get the job done easy...make bonsai easy and fun...and relaxing! thanks for the feedback!

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌🙂

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Thanks for being a regular viewer!

[@longfootbuddy]

you have to drink a lot of coffee if youre going to wire a tree

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

I drink a lot of coffee to...clipping 🙂