MASSIVE 16 feet wide maple tree styled as a bonsai! Watch what happens!

Here we present a 16 FEET WIDE maple tree that has never been serviced. This took us about 7 hours worth of work. Most maple trees we work on often time creates a security issue where it blocks your line of sight from the front porch. It even blocks security cameras or your ring doorbell as you can't see if someone is creeping up to your front door. Trimming these big trees as a bonsai not only makes your yard more beautiful while increasing the property value of your home, but it makes your home safer.
Watch thru this video as we explain briefly how we do the trimming to get to the final results.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

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[@lanelothian1925]

I planted a Japanese maple in my parent’s back garden after my daughter was born. I looked after it for 25 years, it was breathtakingly beautiful. When they sold that house I cried because I had to leave my tree behind. I hope the new owners love it as much as I do.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@lanelothian1925 leaving behind a beautiful tree is definitely a hard thing to do

[@redmadness265]

You could take cuttings if the new homeowners allow it

[@lanelothian1925]

@@redmadness265 I did take cuttings and seeds but nothing grew. I grafted my cuttings on to other trees in my new home but nothing took. Alas I don’t think it was meant to be. My tree is so beautiful I think the new owners would need to be crazy not to love it too. I have let go, it’s 3 years ago now & it’s their tree now, or should I say they are its custodian at this time.

[@chichitex1252]

I would bet the new owners love it and care for it!❤❤❤

[@WillPower46]

This man is not 6ft tall.

[@pennybourban3712]

I know many people prefer the bushy shape but I love seeing the branches exposed. They just seem so graceful to me. You did a fine job.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@pennybourban3712 thank you!

[@billrobbins5874]

Just beautiful.♥️👍

[@orchidorio]

I IMMEDIATELY imagined it as a painting. I thought, give it one year and compare. The way he trimmed that tree is the way I like to work. So cool!

[@pennybourban3712]

@@orchidorio He is an artist, I agree.

[@somewhereupthere785]

It's just so enjoyable to watch a master in his craft.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@somewhereupthere785 thank you!

[@jaydee5447]

This man turned an over grown tree into a beautiful work of art. When this tree matures more with its new structure it’s going to be stunningly beautiful.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@jaydee5447 thank you! Yes, this tree will need a few more trimming sessions before the true beauty comes out. We will continue to post updates!

[@hoofgripweightlifting6872]

Wow! Wow! Wow! I am a bonsai artist and we have two untrimmed Japanese maple of the same specie in front of our house. You, sir, just gave me the motivation to follow your lead. thanks much.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

We're excited for you to bring out the beauty of your maples!

[@somnambience]

Can you prune it at any time of year?

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@somnambience yes, you can prune anytime, but be mindful of the climate you're in. The climate you're in dictates how much you can remove.

[@orchidorio]

That is thrilling!!! As a painting is how I imagined it after the work.

[@RavenElise-yc7qn]

She’s beautiful. Thank you for giving her a prom dress.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@RavenElise-yc7qn thank you! Love the prom dress description!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I pruned a Japanese maple that was burned a bit from a house burning. We rebuilt the house all winter. In the spring the tree had new growth and was still healthy. I took a sawsall and oscillating tool to it and tried to follow some rules I learned from bonsai. The owner was thrilled with how it looked. I took off the dead stuff, the crossing branches and the ones facing in, and gave it a nice shape. Even my boss was impressed.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@comfortablynumb9342 sounds like you're well equipped with the proper techniques! Love seeing other people bring out the beauty of these trees.

[@ardybb]

Stunning!

[@AngelaHamiltonRao]

The structure of the trunk and branches of a tree are so beautiful and are at their best when there are no leaves in the fall. Lovely to see someone who knows the tree and shapes it to perfection. Beautiful….

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@AngelaHamiltonRao the structure is always the best part!

[@idlemind763]

I often walk around my neighborhood and see a lot of trees and shrubs that I think would be so much more attractive if they were pruned in a bonsai style, but this is the first time I've ever seen it done. This is wonderful - thank you so much!

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@idlemind763 show them our maple videos (all under the "out in the field" playlist) and encourage them to transform the neighborhood!

[@MsMama59]

The tree was beautiful in the beginning. But the transformation is absolutely breathtaking! Thank you for sharing!

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@MsMama59 thank you!

[@barbkrienke8400]

It is hard to believe that such a beautiful tree was hiding underneath all of those branches and leaves! It is stunning now! Like a work of art! ☺️

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

Thank you! Maples' true beauty are often hidden, this is why we love what we do. We've been trimming maples in our area for over a decade and it's always so rewarding driving past the trees we've worked on and admiring its beauty.

[@vickiroberts7947]

I'm so happy you found that beautiful tree.

[@orchidorio]

This tree was a diamond in the rough. Now, it is dazzling! Thank you for doing the right thing! And thanks to the owner.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@orchidorio thanks for the praise!

[@PatriciaMaroney]

Beautiful work. The tree looks so much better as a landscape feature now. Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this subject.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@PatriciaMaroney thanks for the kind words! Happy to share as always.

[@susanbossert6833]

Such a beautiful tree. So light and airy looking after it has been pruned. Well done!

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@susanbossert6833 thank you! Glad you think so. This was a fun one to work on.

[@CrunchyMom88]

Beautiful tree. Absolutely stunning. Thank you for giving her the spa day she deserved!🥰

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@CrunchyMom88 thank you! Spa days are definitely important for trees, too!

[@CarbonFiberSwan]

If I were home shopping and I came across a property with a tree like this in the front yard, I wouldn’t even care what the house looks like! I’d buy it for the tree ❤️

[@ransomdaniels8395]

Knowing nothing about tree shaping, i am amazed at how beautiful this was when you finished. Thank you!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@balderdashery1]

Wonderful to see how pruning these stunning trees should be done!

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@balderdashery1 happy to share! We thoroughly enjoy pruning maples.

[@orchidorio]

Yeah! That really struck me.

[@kang1599]

That maple was absolutely HUGE😮, I love the layering

[@shredhead21]

I actually have a Japanese maple right in front of my kitchen. Just had to trim it back due to overgrowth but my wife says it’s her favorite tree ever

[@dreamingofbonsai]

That is an incredible transformation. Thanks for sharing!

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@dreamingofbonsai thanks for the praise!

[@ernestturman706]

I would have never thought to prune my Crimson Queens or Red Dragons this way great video thank you

[@danacrow-qt5dz]

I would love to see more videos just like this. It’s artistry!

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@danacrow-qt5dz thank you! We have several more maple videos under our "Out In The Field" playlist.

[@anniecrawford5911]

Stunning! Glorious! A true Master. The interior & trunk of this tree is magnificent! Beautiful to watch the form take place. Thank you

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@anniecrawford5911 thank you!

[@heatheryarbrough5255]

I love seeing the inner part of the tree and the beautifully shaped branches

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

We do too! This type of style is called Niwaki. It's basically applying a bonsai style towards a landscape tree.

[@88Bessie09]

My first time seeing your work. The transformation is splendid.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@88Bessie09 thank you!

[@marshallguerra1353]

I also planted a Japanese Maple. 🍁 26 years ago when my daughter was born. It is about the size of the tree you just pruned. I will use your video as a guide for pruning my tree. Wish me luck. !!!

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@marshallguerra1353 good luck and most importantly, have fun!

[@elizabethturel78]

What a beautiful joy to have such a tree in your yard. You gave it a wonderful facelift❣️

[@gregoryh4601]

Awesome Design love the Thinning out and now the JMT has veins Running through it. So sweet to Look at it.. well done Team

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@gregoryh4601 thank you!

[@dnvpaul]

Nice to see this. I have a 25 foot wide, very old Japanese Maple. It looked just like this, completely overgrown. The tree had never been pruned. It looked beautiful when I was finished. An arborist friend came over and scolded me. He said the tree produces the leaves and growth it needs.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@dnvpaul glad you pruned it! You should ask your arborist friend why he cuts his hair when the head produces the hair and growth it needs.

[@user-gh8wt2zi2n]

​@@AsiaPacificGardenI don't cut any of my hair.

[@dnvpaul]

@@AsiaPacificGarden good point. That would have been a good comeback. Thank you.

[@annieb5647]

I am emotional. Good job.

[@TurboLoveTrain]

Arborists aren't dendrologists or biologists. They're usually overpaid loggers who passed the certification test which is rote memorization. The easy way to understand arborists: "when your primary tool is a chainsaw your usual solution is to cut." I'm rather amazed they said anything at all beyond telling you what you did wrong.

[@smedina146]

WOW! What an informative, wonderful lesson on how to prune a tree this large. I have done ok in the past pruning the 4 Maple trees we have, and thinning them out a bit was always something I did. I wasn't sure if it was right or wrong really, but seeing that you have done the same with this large of a GORGEOUS tree, made my heart happy. I love the overall effect you have achieved! So beautifully done. Thank you so much for sharing this video with 💛🖤💛us. Blessings to you and yours from the great Pacific Northwest, Lakewood Washington!

[@harrietb2141]

Wow! Thats amazing!😍🌳

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

Thank you! We think the final result is amazing too!

[@lisaharrod8386]

You Sir, are an artist! I'm certain you didn't master these skills overnight...it's obvious that you have acquired your knowledge over a lifetime. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. It's amazing, and very beautiful. ❤❤❤

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@lisaharrod8386 thank you for the kind words!

[@jdl.1234]

Beautifully done and it was amazing to watch your work....

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@jdl.1234 thank you!

[@terrywilliams7825]

I love this tree and this maple red tree, but you designed as a Bonsai is very special. Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@terrywilliams7825 this style is called Niwaki!

[@christicoffey6463]

Bonsai is my favorite! A large example like this one gives many years of healthy, perfect beauty to look forward to.

[@3rdeyeopen802]

What a gorgeous structure this tree has 😍 Looks so beautiful after it's been pruned 👍❤️

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@3rdeyeopen802 thank you!

[@DeborahBurton-karmax]

you did a beautiful job, it is like a piece of artwork 😊

[@judycook1918]

The beauty of the tree really shies through now. Great work!

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@judycook1918 thank you!

[@jamielandis4606]

Beautiful! I love pruning and people tell me I’m going too far until their tree is healthy and gorgeous again.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@jamielandis4606 we get those comments as well and they're all over the comments in this video too.

[@Andistillhope]

To be able to learn from someone like you (a master level expert and genuine lover of trees) is such a gift. Thank you for sharing. ❤️

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

Thanks for the praise! We're always happy to share our knowledge. New videos every Friday!

[@jagilo9677]

Love these type of videos where people share useful knowledge

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@jagilo9677 happy to share!

[@kallasusort2986]

There is a real art to pruning trees. Beautiful work!

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@kallasusort2986 thank you!

[@ofeliapapendick416]

It was magnificent to start, but your professional trimming has improved it. so great, thank you.

[@mandydavidson6694]

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I have a larger maple tree, it is so beautiful, but is now in need of some pruning and loving care. You have given me the confidence to take the first steps ! 😊

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@mandydavidson6694 glad to hear that!

[@jerrirasse7178]

Gorgeous! It was happy, but now it has been pampered with tender knowledge and care. .. this tree is glowing with love! ❤

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@jerrirasse7178 thanks for the kind words!

[@lyonesskim]

just loved watching you explain about trees. nice work!!!

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@lyonesskim thank you!

[@i3ka]

Just beautiful! The tree already looks healthier and happier.

[@conniemaniaci3612]

You are truly a great artist. What a beautiful tree.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@conniemaniaci3612 thank you!

[@jeanburgin160]

Wow, this tree is awesome. Love the trunk shape. This has been amazing to watch you transform this lovely tree. It is so awesome to see the structure of the tree, it is Art what you all have done! Thank you for sharing. I had a red maple in my front yard that I took out this summer because I didn't know how or what to do to make it look beautiful. All the best.

[@Ksassy44]

The red Lace Leaf Maple is my favorite, so graceful with crimson leaves. In the Pacific NW the tree you have trimmed would cost about $50K to $60K to buy. I love what you did to that tree and it will be remarkable when the new foliage grows showing off its beauty even more.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

It's been about a month and it's already begun to fill in. The shadow it casts on the ground in the morning is breathtaking!

[@Ksassy44]

@@AsiaPacificGarden I lived 37years in the Great State of Washington . I miss ALL the beautiful plants. I used to buy from Tsugawa's in Woodland, became good friends but also bought many plants from them. Miss George the father. Now live in LA, very hot, yards are not decorated as in WA.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@Ksassy44 we will be passing by Tsugawa's in a week or two on our trip to the Portland Farwest show. We will tell them you sent us!

[@Ksassy44]

@@AsiaPacificGarden Mike manages sales, etc., sister Karen was instrumental in Sales & customer support and she stored my 20 Hoya plants while I was moving. Sadly years ago they lost brother Marty who was a very hard worker and an absolute Gem, always missed. George allowed me to go through his property when the entire area was closed off by the National Guard due to the Columbia River flooding. He drove me to my friends house so I could grab his dump truck to save it. I miss that family immensely. Warm thanks to you when you pass through. Jean Terry

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@Ksassy44 just wanted to let you know we stopped by Tsugawa, but Mike has moved on to another career path. We caught Karen briefly on her way out, but they have a new team who are highly knowledgeable. Great place with a beautiful selection.

[@Raven-ep6pq]

You did beautiful work on the tree. The bonsai look has always fascinated me with the way the structure is manipulated to give it such appeal.

[@chelseamorning608]

Beautiful how you opened up the canopy so the dark branches are visible. Very nice shape

[@GaiaCarney]

Beautiful transformation @AsiaPacificGarden 🍁 I did not realize you could use wire like that to train a tree! What you revealed is lovely

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@GaiaCarney happy to share!

[@claireconley8522]

Absolutely stunning! Even without a "before" comparison. Thank you for posting, I "liked" and "shared".

[@mkgabq7779]

Lovely❗So great when beauty, fitness & balance are restored and waste is avoided.

[@suecoady8017]

My uncle had a beautiful Japanese Maple in his yard. It was a treasure. I lived next to him for 21 years. It was always so well cared for.

[@thunderrooster65]

I planted one little over a year ago. Still small but it has done great. I baby it also

[@ingridfitz5677]

I love Japanese Maples! They are gorgeous trees and I would plant a forest in my yard if I could! 🤗

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@ingridfitz5677 Japanese Maples are definitely the cream of the crop!

[@Sea-cucumber1151]

Gorgeous, and love how you pull over to fill spaces. I would do that with my arborvitae’s so glad to see that’s a thing.

[@BonnieHayden-p8n]

Beautiful tree and I loved what you are doing to it. And teaching us at the same time.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@BonnieHayden-p8n thank you! Happy to share our techniques!

[@aleagonzales]

wow! absolutely stunning! Japanese Maple is my dream tree.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@aleagonzales thank you! They really are incredible trees.

[@katmandudawn8417]

My parents had a mature Japanese maple that looked like Cousin It. I used to sneak in a trim a few branch’s until you could see some of the beautiful trunk and branch’s. They finally noticed and agreed it looked better and I had not harmed the tree. I think it made it healthier since the lower branches no longer got trapped in snow and broke and it didn’t look like a hay stack.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@katmandudawn8417 happy to hear you give it a makeover! It can be tough to explain this technique to people who haven't seen it.

[@zbaerenlovesme5216]

Beautiful work! I've got a birch I'm shaping with my wife currently, so I am excited to subscribe and see more ❤

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@zbaerenlovesme5216 thanks for the sub!

[@YahuahLives]

This was truly a magical transformation! What a beautiful job!! Thanks for sharing!

[@ILIKEUALOT]

Wow, what a wonderful transformation!! I didn't know you could take that much off. ❤❤

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

It depends on your climate, but here in the PNW, we can remove quite a bit.

[@ourtinyangels]

This is so helpful! We have lived in our home for 16 years and have watched our Japanese maple exceed the size of my car! It’s planted too close to the driveway, so I’ve carefully trimmed the thicker branches that hang over so they don’t scratch our vehicles, but it’s still so big that we named it Cousin It! Your video gives me hope that we can improve the shape and density and show off the gorgeous structure while still keeping it manageable!

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@ourtinyangels we're excited for you to try! Remember, even if you end up cutting the wrong branch, it'll eventually grow back. Just be patient

[@amaru163]

I’ve loved the look of bonsai for a long time. This tree’s trunk looks like it was shaped by the wind, and the pruning highlights that feature. It’s so beautiful and delicate looking. ❤️

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@amaru163 absolutely! It's the same reason why yamadori is so highly sought after. The natural twists and turns of a tree collected from the mountains are trained by mother nature. Bonsai wires are used to replicate these movements.

[@amaru163]

@@AsiaPacificGarden is it strange to think about a tree like this, on the mountain, as lonely yet strong?

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@amaru163 not at all. We like to think of these mountain trees not so much as lonely, but independent.

[@amaru163]

@@AsiaPacificGarden independent is a better description 👍

[@jijiwaiwai6747]

wow thanks for sharing this. for the first time i know japanese maple need trim and prune like this. no wonder the trees i see in Japan are so beautiful. i have a exact same type in front of my house. wish you guys were in our area.

[@maddart4445]

Ok you coming out of that tree is priceless. Subscribed

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@maddart4445 haha. Thank you! That's our signature!

[@AintNoFool]

I love the "negative" space. Beautiful. ❤

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@AintNoFool thank you!

[@5410th]

I have two trees just this one, and I was clueless when it came to trimming. Your advice has given me a very good idea of what to do!

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@5410th glad we could help and excited to hear you're gonna give it a go!

[@deborahberkey4294]

You have brought out the beauty and character of the tree. ✌🏻❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸PA

[@Laurabhere]

Lovely tree; I can’t wait to see you work on others! Beautiful job!

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@Laurabhere we have more maple videos under our "Out In The Field" playlist on our channel!

[@Laurabhere]

@ thank you I will enjoy them all.

[@shaundiin85]

Both my neighbor and I had a beautiful Japanese maples that became diseased at the same time (25-30 yards away from each other) and ended up dying. They were such beautiful trees.

[@Gursers14]

I dream of having a magnificent maple like this on my property. Beautiful tree, excellent job, well done.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

Thank you! Maples are magnificent trees for sure.

[@SusanVaughan-t2e]

Beautiful results - thank you for showing us how to do it!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@SusanVaughan-t2e we love sharing our knowledge on trees.

[@bluemoon9474]

A labor of love. I love all angles art. ahhhhhhhh.

[@maddart4445]

Breathtaking good job guys

[@barbarabarker6753]

Beautiful. The saying "less is more" certainly applies here.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@barbarabarker6753 the shadows it casts on the ground in the morning is breathtaking. We will update with a photo soon!

[@n3rdygrl]

It's really wonderful to see a tree like this pruned into a work of art.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@n3rdygrl thank you!

[@leiannsorce6613]

Awesome how to. Well done 👏👏👏thank you

[@SCCL1000]

Inspiring. I have a maple that has never been pruned in 15 years and it is a lovely umbrella. But I plan on peeking inside at the trunk. I believe I'm going to follow your lead to open it up---just for fun. It'll be a great experiment for me. Thank you. Love Japanese maples.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

Happy to hear you're going to give it a try! Maples can take heavy trimming. There is one we service every year where we defoliate up to 80% of the leaves and it's perfectly healthy. Plus if you cut the wrong branch, it'll grow back so fast so it doesn't matter! Practice makes perfect.

[@SCCL1000]

@@AsiaPacificGarden Thank you for your go-ahead, Sir. Will do, albeit when the weather cools.

[@dgsanchez1000]

Great Job! So many good ideas. Thank you for a perfect in place seminar!!!

[@bjsmith1575]

Wow.. you are Superman… you saw what the tree could be… magnificent!!

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@bjsmith1575 thank you! We've been doing this for a long time.

[@Scott-jf1nh]

Thank you for this helpful video! I have purchased a property with 2 Japanese Maples. One is twice the size of your video tree. It frames a waterfall/frog pond. The other one is the same size as your video and needs to be artistically pruned as you have done. Thank you for your instructive procedure and I will try to use your ideas. Thank you again.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@Scott-jf1nh happy to share! Your maples and surround landscape sound like they're beautiful!

[@Scott-jf1nh]

@@AsiaPacificGarden I really like your bonsai look to show the beautiful trunk and branches. I will do my best.

[@nellycarrasco8641]

Oh my goodness Amazing work you did on the tree, Congratulations 👏👏. Blessings to you and your family stay safe and well 🌳🥰😊

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@nellycarrasco8641 thank you so much!

[@cicelybega5419]

Beautiful tree! Huge transformation!

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@cicelybega5419 thank you!

[@katiepurtill9225]

Love the video, thanks for sharing! ❤😊

[@jonwaynem]

Incredible video, very informative and beautiful result

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@jonwaynem thank you!

[@MuffinKat-ve2qe]

Enjoying watching and learning

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@MuffinKat-ve2qe thanks for watching and glad we were able to share this with you!

[@2333cupcake]

Thanks! I have a gardening business and I learned a great deal watching this. Fantastic! 😊

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@2333cupcake glad we could share our techniques!

[@ML-yn1zz]

I live in south Florida, need I say more? Your work is incredible! Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

Thank you!

[@wkave]

Gorgeous, it will look even better once the foliage grows in more

[@cathyjorgenson4162]

The most beautiful tree.

[@toma5153]

This is just what I needed. I have a red Japanese maple in serious need of a haircut. And it does have wonderful, curved trunk and main branches that I can expose.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@toma5153 we have more maple pruning tips under our "Out In The Field" playlist on our channel!

[@SctyGrpPowers]

Lovely job. Would love to see it in a couple of years.

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@SctyGrpPowers we will post updates on this tree for sure!

[@paulpohopien709]

That was amazing. Thanks for all the tips and suggestions. I have 5 Japanese maples on my property and now understand what I need to do!

[@AsiaPacificGarden]

@@paulpohopien709 thank you! Keep in mind, we are in the Seattle area, so different climates will require different techniques.