Maple Collecting Part 2 | The Bonsai Supply

Time to dig up this large Japanese Maple from the ground. Join us in the process.
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[@TheBonsaiZone]

Seems like just yesterday you were cutting off the top!! Nice work!!

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Isn’t that crazy?! Time flies!!

[@zulupink]

Hey mate any chance of an update on this awesome plant

[@mattbrennan647]

That’s some behemoth. Wow! Nice job with the removal. When you were explaining how you were going to remove it in the introduction I thought to myself, “That seems too easy” ;-) I’m really looking forward to watching it develop into the future. Thanks, keep growing

[@carloscruz6536]

Hi Jerome and Mari here ready with coffee on hand waiting for another amazing video full of information,applications and demonstrations. 👍👍🇵🇷

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Awesome Carlos!! Did you have a chance to watch it?

[@MillsSkits]

Oh, I remember this tree rescue! It will be so neat to see it developed into a bonsai.

[@curatorofcardboard]

Great video. Looking forward to following the progress and this tree becoming a staple of content for you.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

🙏🌳 it is already pushing, I can’t wait to give it its very first styling.

[@SamDoeckeAussiebonsaibloke]

This is going to pop out easily. Oh boy How QUICKLY did that escalate 🤣🤣 Loved it

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

😂😂😂 can’t sneak one past you!!

[@SamDoeckeAussiebonsaibloke]

@@WeareTheBonsaiSupply Nice tree by the way. Massive and Awesome 👌

[@bushidowarrior2891]

Love your live demonstration styling and interactive Q&A with your followers. Saw my first live video a few days ago and looking forward to more. Been following your channel for quite some time and impressed with your knowledge,skill and talent. Happy for you and your wife expanding your business and long term success. Best wishes for a prosperous future. Bonsai is a way of life and a deep connection between all who find the passion and peace bonsai offers.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thank you very much, that is very kind of you!

[@Deshojo78]

Great video. Love to see an update on this tree

[@ck8313]

Really awesome work. It will be nice to see the updates on this project. Keep us posted on its health and progress. 👍

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

For sure CK!!

[@sbragaglia]

Oh hoist, oh hoist Jerome! 💪

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

😂😂

[@richardyoli]

Nice tree and nice job man!!! Congrats

[@davidcadle6463]

I love new types of content like this. Also the best aftercare tips I've heard, putting the newly collected tree directly on the ground for the ground heat and allowing the soil to really dry out that first time. That was a aha moment for me and eye opening. Good stuff.👏👍

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

I’m happy to hear that, thank you!

[@legendarybeefcurtain]

This is a amazing video love it man, I plan on eventually putting one of my JM in the ground and this will be the process I use 👍

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Awesome! Good luck with your maple 🙂

[@andrewt1176]

cant wait to see the first styling mate! very lucky getting this tree!

[@danbehrens1621]

Just preordered the book. Can’t wait to see how this tree does over the summer.👍

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

🙌🙌you are awesome, thanks!

[@1grzswald]

Thank you for your valuable information! I have 3 large trees that I want to make into Bonsai but really didn't have a clue on how to get them out because their roots are so big. Now I understand how to and I'm excited to get started. I would love to see an update on how your tree is doing once she settles in to her new environment ☺️ Love your channel, thanks again.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thank you, and good luck with your trees!

[@RajaPetualangBondowoso]

great work, it will definitely be a nice and beautiful bonsai👍♥️, greetings bonsai hobby friends from Indonesia🙏🙏

[@andrewgibbons4549]

Great video and great tree. Keep doin up dates on the tree please.

[@fiveftaway]

This is super helpful!!!! Thank you!

[@koholohan3478]

Yesss! I've been waiting for this video!

[@hanspeter6198]

Good job. This is surely gonna be a great bonsai someday

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thank you Hans!!

[@ralphhammond8398]

Hey Jerome, great video, I have a couple of trees from the woods, mostly my bonsei are nursery trees. A lot of good tips in this video....Ralph

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thanks Ralph 🌳🙏

[@patrickbatchelder9787]

Hey, Can you please update on this maple?? Thanks

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hey Patrick! I sold this tree shortly after the video came out. It happens quite often. :)

[@samhoskins8706]

Very interesting. I have to say though, using an ax to cut roots is not too effective, especially for the medium diameter boots. The problem is when you hit the root, it will move and you'll lose energy in the process. I would recommend using a much larger reciprocating saw, like the Milwaukee Sawzall.

[@kenhunnicutt8536]

Jerome can turn bonsai collection into an extreme activity; saw, axes, ratchets... And here I am worrying about cutting a branch off. Looking forward to update videos.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

🤣

[@samyoel5384]

Bet u wish u planted that thing on a slab lol! What a lovely big trunk! nice flare, nice subtle movement and lovely ridges…serious potential, Can’t wait to see it’s progression! How long was that tree growing by the way?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thank you! I would say the trunk alone is at least 20 years old, probably somewhere in the 20-30 year neighborhood

[@igaudion973]

wow that's hard work. I have a Camellia probably only half that size. I want to dig it out and pot it. It's evergreen and already branching as it's mid summer here in Australia. When is a good time to dig it out?

[@bushwhackerinc.4668]

I dug up a 15 foot redbud yesterday. It was a job.

[@jballenger9240]

What is your vision for this HUGE bonsai? I can only imagine you are challenging yourself. And, as we gaze into the 🔮there appear larger electric tools and bits and saws…and…wait…an electric hammer is coming into focus too! Thank you so much for this video mega-bonsai project. Looking forward to updates and the tree’s progress. Best to Mari. Did she OK this project?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

🤣🤣🤣 you might be spot on with your prediction. It was actually Mari’s idea 🙊

[@danielohler1552]

I'd have liked to help with that! Good job!

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thank you Daniel!! I might take you up on that some day 😉

[@BilboLife]

Hi Man, love your work, I’ve got 4 JM exactly like yours already in pot with beautiful scars on trunk, same size and not yet branch.. how would you value them ? Pleas let me know!

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

@@BilboLife I would need to see pictures and know the variety to give you a price. You could send them to info@the bonsai supply.com

[@mattredford6642]

Hi I have recently collected a maple in the uk 🇬🇧 do I need to put the tree in the shade ? 👍🏻

[@johncontract7855]

Hi Jerome and Mari. Loved the video. Just a few follow ups on building the grow box. - As a general rule how large do you make a grow box? Is there a general guideline for the goal size of the tree. How about depth? - Did you leave small gaps in the bottom slats? Or are they flush with each-other? - After repotting into the grow box, would you leave the tree (maple in my case) in a shaded spot for a few weeks? Or is it safe to give it sun and fertilizer as you normally would ? Thanks again! Can’t wait to see how this behemoth of a tree begins to take shape. Does it have a name?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hey John! I try to make the box twice to three times as big as a regular bonsai pot would be. Depth you want to make sure you pot the tree to the bottom of the pot and have enough space to cover the surface roots. The slats are flush but you could leave small gabs, wouldn’t really matter as long as the soil stays in the box. I put it in my greenhouse in full sun it needs lots of heat after repotting. I fertilize when the first flush has hardened

[@bsmithman84]

Update on growth please!!

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Yup. Will do.

[@grahambowman3825]

I have a really nice stinkwood tree that I am planning to harvest soon. It would be my first tree that I am harvesting and it is a time sensitive case so it can't wait any longer to be removed. I live in South Africa, so it is approaching spring with temperatures getting warmer. The tree seems to have about 6 major roots. I am not sure how to go about this and don't want to do something stupid that would cost me the tree unnecessarily. I don't see too many feeder roots around the trunk. Is there anything you could suggest to help this happen more successfully. The tree has some buds starting.

[@caitlinsavage9363]

My mind is blown that you can take a full grown tree from the earth and turn it into a bonsai with precise care and attention. Do you have any trees in your collection that you have collected in a similar way to this one so we can see what it is like a few years into its bonsai life?

[@monk975]

can you make an update on this please?

[@iPheek]

I collected a red oak but didn’t cut down the upper branch system like you did. When would be a good time to cut down those branches? It’s leafing out already and looking healthy!

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

I would wait until the first flush of the year has hardened and then chase the foliage.

[@Kim-yl7yg]

Are you going to bring it back to SoFlo?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hi Kim! We moved to Georgia about 3 years ago. I will keep it here

[@Kim-yl7yg]

@@WeareTheBonsaiSupply I didn't realize you moved. More species to bonsai instead of tropicals .

[@ianrobinson8718]

Could yu use a black on maples ???

[@franciscocarlosoliveirasan4]

Bela AULA,gostaria da tradução Pará o português do Brasil GRATIDÃO

[@familialaia7631]

👍🏼😄Brazil

[@scgator7434]

What mix and ratio did you use on this?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hi! I used our All purpose bonsai soil mix thebonsaisupply.com/collections/bonsai-soil/products/professional-bonsai-soil-mix

[@murray821]

Nice trunk! Are those holes you drilled big enough? I have some wooden boxes, and I noticed the holes close up due to moisture. Even leaving 1cm spaces between the boards will eventually close.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

I think they are but the space in between the slats are probably helping with the drainage a little bit too. I get what you are saying though, they may have been a bit too small.

[@murray821]

@@WeareTheBonsaiSupply you can always drill some more holes later if you notice it doesn’t drain enough. Looking forward to see this maple develop!

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

@@murray821 that is very true!

[@drewmena8194]

Hey! I just bought a load of your bonsai soil on Amazon. Do I need to add fertilizer?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hey thank you very much for your support! I would add fertilizer when the first growth after repotting has hardened

[@drewmena8194]

Thanks so much ! I appreciate the quick reply I just repotted 3 of my bonsais 😁

[@jamessteinerjr7385]

Where do you get you soil?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

thebonsaisupply.com/collections/bonsai-soil

[@timdady4660]

Great Video Jerome, looking forward to seeing how the tree evolves, I must say your wood working skills need a little bit of working on, if I may be so bold , a circular saw would of helped a lot and the box could have been made before you placed the tree in it . Not criticism just an observation. I do like the way you present and we in the UK have some fantastic on line Bonsai teachers ,but you have developed style

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thank you Tim! I put the tree on the bottom on purpose to build the box around the tree, I figured that once the box was built it would be harder for me to lift it over the rim of the pot. I'm pretty sure you are right about the saw, I build a box once, maybe twice a year so I just use what I have. :) I appreciate your feedback and your kind words!

[@sourabhdacchu5056]

Are u use,,,,, Rooting Harmone powder?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hi! No I never really use rooting hormone. I don’t really think it is necessary

[@musaaq.12]

Indonesia hadir..🇮🇩👍👍

[@franciscocarlosoliveirasan4]

O livro tem tradução em Português do Brasil GRATIDÃO

[@rb1427]

Like to c if it comes back

[@alamliarvlog]

👍👍👍👍🙏🏼

[@gregnelson6065]

Oh this video looks interesting... click.... Oh premieres in 10 hours. Maybe (probably not) next time.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

It's never too late to come back :)

[@almyers8074]

Less talk, more action.