Maples Made Easy - Greenwood Bonsai

[@AlexBraunton]

This is truly excellent. As someone that worries about having a collection of "sticks in a pot", this video gives me hope. Thank you so much for the fantastic advice.

[@108Lee]

Great to see a tutorial on the selection and decision making process at the very beginnings of starting a bonsai.

[@JSam1]

Love the sound of the bonsai scissors ❤️❤️

[@sasha1813]

It gets better and better, and thank you for all the effort you put into these videos. And it's Maples.

[@richt4336]

Really enjoying your videos, you make it look as if most people could do it. I know you are very experienced but as a novice, it is good to see simple ways to do things all the best Richard.

[@AJBAdventures]

Fantastic, love how quick and easy yourself and Peter chan do bonsai, no messing about or thinking about it too much, and still get some stunning trees 👍

[@deedahl2866]

Yep! You're doing what I love to do, working on the beginnings of bonsai - and with maples! I had to get over the "I may cut off something too far" thinking and just GO FOR IT. Then it got easier. And I developed an eye for the potential of what the tree form could grow out to be. Isn't that what bonsai is all about? :) God made the beautiful tree, we just influence which direction for it to grow out. Or not. :)

[@peterjohnson350]

Another interesting video, Corin. Nicely explained how you choose which are bonsai material and how to prepare the trees. Look forward to seeing the progression of these.

[@davidmcqueen6941]

Loving your work Corin, can’t wait for a follow up later.

[@pete1820]

A nice presentation Corin, it's very interesting to see how you select and judge potential in a tree and how you progress them from a field grown plant into the first training pot, excellent tutorial video thanks.

[@VinnyChirayil]

i agree. good demo. looking forward to updates on these trees later

[@waltergonzalez5405]

I loved the video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge & experience. A similar video working with cherry seedlings would be helpful, too

[@acertreesjapanesemaples]

Enjoyed that Corin, interesting stuff, you guys have a very creative way of doing this, best regards

[@EMATREMA]

Another interesting video Corin!Many people advice to mist roots when they are bare rooted too avoid them to dry out but it seems unnecessary. You obviously don't worry at all and you have great experience and success with the plants :) I know some trees are even sold barerooted in garnden centers - What's the secret? :)

[@corintomlinson6687]

Secret, is work quick, don't mess about, get the job done, trim, pot, and outside to water them in. These batch of 10 had all that done within 30 mins.

[@EMATREMA]

Awesome! @@corintomlinson6687

[@Qvigg]

Man, I love your videos. I only wish I found you sooner. Be cool to shake your hand eventually

[@allcoherent]

Your videos are really confidence inspiring for a bonsai novice like me - watching you work in bulk and repeating the procedures is so helpful. Thanks very much for sharing!

[@kazochrymowicz3076]

Another interesting video. Really like those bonsai shears that You’re using.

[@mattbrennan647]

Awesome! A beginner tutorial. Thanks

[@Jdmsword14]

you blew my mind when you said that clump maple was 4-5 years old! i have quite a few maples, im a total beginner but i've been trying to let them grow. and they more like the big clumps you started out with :D. I got to get to work

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

I actually said its 45 years old lol

[@roughseasskillfullsailor]

Thanks for sharing,, since I am from a tropical country... I can only dream of having one

[@antoniojosegarcia9469]

Fantastic vídeo. Title fits perfectly! Easy tô undertand

[@reverimaldonado4063]

I love this channel! Thank you again!🍎

[@danbanham728]

Really enjoying your videos Corin, you have a lovely presentation style and the videos are nice easy viewing. More of the same please.

[@themadscientistofbonsai4725]

Thank you for sharing your thought on tree selecting and basic styling of the maples. Brilliant!

[@xavierlcq4944]

I just discovered your channel today ! and it is so greeaaaatt !!!!!!

[@jmwutube1]

Just found your channel. Great stuff. Loving the maple videos especially. This video is excellent for tips on starting maples as bonsai! Basically several pointers with each tree! Have been out in my yard working my batches of maples seedlings, cuttings, air layers, etc. Can't wait to see more of your videos, such a great resource.

[@derricklowe2523]

i really enjoyed that, cant wait for the follow up video. i have subscribed now

[@Matsuba81]

Great to see what else you get upto and your thinking when trimming trees, loving these video's looking forward to seeing more and visiting once we are free to get about !!

[@cashkillion5710]

I learned a lot here. Thanks for sharing!

[@PlantCraftDIY]

Good work..my friend👍👍

[@doublecream]

Thank you very much Corin.

[@MAMLeers]

Interesting and instructive, like all your other videos, mr Tomlinson. I subscribed today...

[@danieltarcak]

looking forward to the update... thanks a lot

[@victortaboada2058]

Excellent! Wonderful idea to show the start from seedlings.

[@mandrei99]

I liked the first two. They had really good branching structure and all around roots.

[@almac2598]

Thanks Corin. Very informative.

[@Bonsaicare86]

Thank you for the great explanation, I'll try to make a few cuttings this year! At work I have a couple of old Japanese maples to see if it works!

[@RoyaleJester]

Excellent stuff bud for a bonsai noob like myself 👊🌳

[@barbararamsay1926]

Super video Corin. I really appreciate the education around starting a plant. Very, very helpful. Will be watching for the series!

[@iPheek]

This is so cool!! Learning so much! Keep up the love and the good work!!

[@pikurupam]

Great presentation. Please create more like this.

[@rhonasimpson2988]

Excellent video. Useful information. Thanks.

[@martinlichy8477]

Nice video. When one is looking at you pruning those trees, it looks like the easiest thing in the bonsai world. By the way, it will be interesting if that one guy at 10:40 can survive :D - that was some realy heavy root pruning :D.

[@corintomlinson6687]

thanks Martin, you have to also realise - I'm cutting the tops back by around 50-60% at the same time. So it has plenty of roots for what growth remains.

[@marcellinemcnally3768]

Thank you look forward the follow on as I've just done the same with 3 👍😂👍

[@kennethmitchell7888]

The clear background (cream wall) gives the viewer the chance to make some decisions when you hold up the example tree from the bundle. Then we see what you do, so it's a very interesting learning process. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to the next video and my next trip to Nottingham. Best to you and Paul.

[@DeanKellyBonsai]

Watcha Corin. You must be the only guy out there able to put videos like this together mate. I mean because not everyone has 300 field grown maples to pot up! Can I come up for a visit when this covid lockup is done with?

[@corintomlinson6687]

of course Dean, be good to see you

[@DeanKellyBonsai]

@@corintomlinson6687 just watching the exhibition video. That arakawa is impressive!!

[@ferranmartinez9213]

Very interesting work. The answer in the drastic pruning in acers is the same for all the species? I have Acer burgerianum and Acer negundo, but they have already sprouted and I don't know if it is a good time for pruning and transplants. Thanks for sharing this video. Greetings from Spain and until the next video👍😄

[@corintomlinson6687]

best to hard prune before they sprout, like I'm doing here

[@ferranmartinez9213]

@@corintomlinson6687 Thanks a lot

[@tanguay480]

Where can I get a bundle of bare rooted trees like that?

[@scottsaree1972]

me too

[@rogerajl86]

Same here!!

[@Yurup]

I would love to know too, google told me nothing! (europe btw)

[@Pete-z6e]

A follow up will be interesting Corin, good idea.

[@BrendonVS80]

Wonderfully detailed video, thank you Corin. Do you ever do any clump or forrest style on pines? Regards from South Africa

[@felipevaldenegro5229]

excellent job t. hanks

[@akindofmagick]

Could you please add a link to the description for the follow up video? Would love to see how these turned out!!

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH-rhquXrdSloJI

[@davedreds5905]

Well explained, great video. Thankyou

[@Philip-wv3wq]

Do you sell bare root trees? I'd love to do this as you did

[@blueridgebonsai9155]

Great video, especially since you will show the aftermath in a month or two. I am amazed how many roots you cut off. If I did that they would all die. I tried starting a couple hundred maple seedlings 2 years ago and I have 6 left now. My tridents have done much better. I think having a greenhouse or hoop house would improve my success rate. Now do the same thing with a bunch or J. larch seedlings/saplings. Finally what was the cut paste you were using?

[@ogdave4799]

Great videos! Are you interested in trying led grow light for your plants?

[@dihan7574]

Hi just found you on u tube Very informative but was in your compost peat and grit and I couldn’t catch the third ingredient please Will look forward to seeing more videos

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

3 part is John Innes No2 - its a common loam based compost used in the UK

[@danielschneider8784]

Interesting ❤

[@paulkinnear2472]

Many thanks again for a great instructional video, I'm confused tho, why do you use peat and the mix you used is that for starter trees only

[@HAJUBONSAI]

good job

[@slobodanzvekanov4003]

Great video. Thanks

[@brianchandler2177]

Very interesting video, do you supply bare root Acer palmatum

[@corintomlinson6687]

no, we pot them up for sale - as we are showing here

[@chompers11]

How can I get one of those hoodys and will it make me look as cool as you?!

[@cherylandrews3195]

what is the best fertilizer for maples? thanks for the video :)

[@ClivesChronicles]

Another wonderful video Corin. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Does anyone know the name of the wood sealant Corin used? I think he mentioned Lapbolsom, however Google has nothing with that name as a wood sealant.

[@BenMossUK]

Lac Balsam

[@neilturner1723]

Hi Corin I love this video in fact I’ve enjoyed all of your videos , I would like to try a maple forest next season would you be getting bundles in for sale to the public. If so when is the best time to contact

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

try calling us around mid - late Jan

[@shawnmccormick7778]

Thanks dude!

[@krisztaporter5796]

Thank you for this video. I got a few young maples similar size and age. At planting time I did not prune the trees. When would be the best time to attempt the first shaping ?

[@corintomlinson6687]

You can reduce the tops down now

[@harrisonokekeh3664]

Hello, great work. Where would I get the acer from? Thanks in advance

[@corintomlinson6687]

we sell them at our nursery, once I work on them

[@nigeloni7094]

17:37 Can someone repeat what his basic soil mixture looks like? I didnt understand it. It was something like 2 parts of peat, 2 parts of ??? and 1 part of ???

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

2 peat, 2 grit, and 1 part John Innes No 2 (a loam based potting compost in the UK )

[@nigeloni7094]

@@greenwoodbonsaistudio Thank you for the reply! That mixture appears kind of dense and soaky in comparison to other bonsai soil which is often coarser and has more drainage. I - as a bonsai beginner - often struggle with chosing the right mixture in the right moment. Based on your videos, it appears like you chose the peat-grit-johninnes combination whenever u have young trees and/or trees that have exposed roots. For mature trees it seems that you use pure acadama/high-drainage soil. Is that right? Thank you for your high quality videos! Keep it on! Ive already learned so much by watching you! Greetings from Germany.

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

@@nigeloni7094 Yes we use a basic mix for younger and lower value trees, as they are often bought by beginners and it retains more moisture. Which make the tree easier to care for. All our more advanced trees we use free draining soil mixes

[@nigeloni7094]

@@greenwoodbonsaistudio Ah, so thats more a safety measure and not giving any "real" advantages (regarding growth and health). Thanks for the reply!

[@kaanforward7782]

Corin i didn't know that it was your father's book, its actually in my collection! Great video but can I request one thing from your channel. Can we have some videos on simple garden center material being converted into bonsai by any chance? Maybe some junipers, cheap local pine species, cedars?

[@corintomlinson6687]

Thanks Kaan, have you seen my video on garden centre spruce ? More to come, were trying to fit filming in around running a busy Bonsai Nursery in Spring !

[@kaanforward7782]

@@corintomlinson6687 I can imagine the workload around now especially during the start of spring and the rush to repot everything! I actually have not i'll take a gander at it once i get off work. Thanks for the amazing work. Hope we can get a video on Cedars, especially Cedar of lebanon, have a soft spot for that species. Best regards and thanks for the reply!

[@corintomlinson6687]

@@kaanforward7782 your wish will be granted VERY shortly

[@johnpugh5867]

Hi Corin in your course you use Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Boulevard it would be good if you can give update on pruning and upkeep please

[@rosshopkins2063]

I dont know if you know this but, if you try to slightly bend what your cutting at the cutting site it cuts through about as easily as a bread knife cutting through sharp chedder

[@BONSAIenCORTO]

Thanks yo share your huge experience.

[@jake8283]

Corin, do you have any updates on these trees?

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

Yes, check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH-rhquXrdSloJI

[@howardmckeown7187]

newbie here, confused, most "experts" say to let the trunks grow tall to thicken, n e advice appreciated, thanks

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

yes, you can , but these are being trimmed back for sale, and to induce side branches

[@howardmckeown7187]

@@greenwoodbonsaistudio thank you, i'm getting old and not very patient, i prefer your method, lol, helps if i can find specimens with decent trunks,👍

[@curtisnt]

You are living the dream, sir :) Will you hire a Canadian!? I will work for basically free

[@GrawRious]

How’s the three trunk doing? (The first one you cut and planted)

[@JKG-777]

Thank you for the excellent video. What was the 3rd ingredient in the compost mix?

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

John Innes No2 - its a loam based compost in the UK

[@JKG-777]

@@greenwoodbonsaistudio Thank you for the info.

[@gedemertabsbchannel9890]

beautiful job i like

[@JadedEvan]

Where did this starter material come from? Was this something you grew or purchased?

[@corintomlinson6687]

I purchased them, as we do every year, as part of our bonsai production

[@Stimm002]

Can you airlayer a bareroot tree the first year you plant it/pot it or do you need to leave it to the following year?

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

I've not tried, but if you potted it jan/feb and it grew well in early spring, you could air layer it in may I guess.

[@Stimm002]

@@greenwoodbonsaistudio interesting, thanks for the reply. I got a bunch of bare root field maples and red maples this year so I'll give it a try on a couple. If they don't take ill do a couple of others the following season. Great content as always.

[@andyhansen8727]

Great video,thanks!

[@ADNZ5442]

Would you know what size by Hight these Bareroots are? Would I be okay to get 1.5m Beech and trim them down?

[@roberthannigan4382]

Great video. Thx

[@RefayetAhmed]

Can maple trees be exported in bare roots form? Can maples survive in tempered asian climate, with low winter?

[@Nina-yd7sg]

How is old this Japanese maple ?

[@wadmadhushan4434]

Super.👍👍

[@barrylonglive520]

Hi,where can i buy these bare rooted maples please?

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

We sell them at the nursery, once potted and grown on. We don't sell them bareroot.

[@markwoodard4012]

What happened to the old days of letting trees grow unhindered to fatten the base?

[@corintomlinson6687]

It still happens Mark, I'm just showing process on this batch.

[@markwoodard4012]

Always hard to decide exactly what to do. I just bout a bunch of nursery pots with no holes so that l can create my own holes on the edges to try a technique l read about called the escape technique so that l can container grow and have “in ground growing” benefits

[@mello4459]

👍

[@chinookwind8535]

Always surprised how much roots can be removed and survive

[@ryanf5894]

Aren’t you worried about the roots drying, by laying on the table like that?

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

nope, only there for a few mins

[@ryanf5894]

@@greenwoodbonsaistudio cool! Just was wondering because I seen them all bunched up too. Most of just been dug up? Great channel btw. Subbed!!

[@robertwoods1380]

👍👍

[@aflatminor]

'Been practicing'!! 😆😂😂

[@andreasweber1533]

"I've been practicing ..." :-D

[@mandrei99]

Bonsai is about a lot of things, but mostly its about decisions.

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌🍎🙂

[@FIZZYYAM]

Britain's Edward scissor hands.

[@arnopienaar8111]

Nice video ,nice beard

[@Josef_R]

I've got some Chinese elms and some Japanese maples in 3 gallon pots that are 5 feet tall and pencil thin. They need to be root and trunk chopped so they can get some proper development. But I'm told not to do both because "one insult per year." Yet here you are chopping the snot out of them so there's pretty much no roots left at all and whacking the hell out of the trunks. What gives?

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

You can trim young vigorous trees in early Spring just like I have done here, thats why I'm showing it in the video.