How to Make Bonsai from Azalea🌸*EASY*

In this Bonsai video I show you how to create a Bonsai Tree from an Azalea! Azaleas are a popular choice for Bonsai because of their small, delicate leaves and beautiful flowers.
I explain how to select good material when browsing for Azalea in a garden centre as well as how to seperate azalea trees when they happen to be planted in a clump (which they usually are). Seperating a clump like the one in this video means you can get more Bonsai trees than you may have originally thought! I also demonstrate how to repot and prune your Azalea to get them started for growing and becoming a great Bonsai!
Azaleas are part of the Rhododendron family, which contains over 1,000 species of plants. They are native to Asia, Europe, and North America, and come in a wide range of colors, from white to pink, red, orange, and even purple. They are a great choice for Bonsai because of their versatility, beauty, and ease of care. With proper training and maintenance, they can thrive for many years, bringing joy and serenity to any space.
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TIMECODES:
00:00 - Intro.
00:19 - The Raw Material.
01:56 - The Tools Used.
02:30 - Finding The Trunk (Root Work)
05:49 - Seperating The Clump of Trees.
07:55 - Washing The Roots / Keeping The Roots Moist.
08:39 - Prepating The Pot.
09:18 - Soil Type.
10:25 - Potting The Trees.
12:26 - Chosing a Front of a Bonsai (Trunkline).
13:36 - Azalea Pruning Techniques (Bifurcation).
16:39 - Wiring an Azalea Bonsai.
17:30 - Design Choices.
18:27 - Heavy Pruning for Future Back Budding.
21:09 - Watering / Beauty Shots.
21:47 - BONUS! How to Propagate Azalea from Cuttings!
24:48 - Outro.
#bonsai #azaleabonsai #floweringbonsai #bonsaitree #notionbonsai #bonsaiart

[@alandouthwaite6980]

My interest in bonsai only started 2yrs. ago at the age of 84 and made almost all the beginners mistakes. Since watching hundreds of videos, I am getting better !!! It was only yesterday that I bought a potted Azalea from a local nursery and when I got home I decided to find out what to do with it. I searched on U Tube and soon came across this video, I had glanced through a few others but they mostly showed me how much better they were than me but yours has shown me exactly what to do with mine and for that I am extremely grateful. Mine is a single trunk and is certainly too good to spoil but with the guidance you have given I can't wait to start . Thank you so much !!!

[@howardmckeown7187]

i thought l was an oldy beginner, one year in, now 66, good luck on your journey

[@alandouthwaite6980]

You too "young man" !!! At least there isn't a lot of digging !😂😅😊

[@KC-do5zs]

Yay for you! I’m 70 and just decided I’m going to start with an azalea. Loved this guy and how down to earth he is! Now I need to find a bonsai club in my area! My hubby is 86 and pretty much “bonsai-ed’ our two eucalyptus trees. So maybe we will both get into this lovely hobby. Happy New Year!

[@swimminwitdafishes8059]

Another late starter as I’m 75. I’m learning plant propagation techniques to be able to start with small plants as the mame size appeals to me.

[@kennethknott3677]

absolutely love that you are getting started at 84! what an inspiration. I hope you have a decade or two of health to see your work. what a legacy. I am 63 and felt too old to start! love the enthusiasm of this young guy in the video. love bonsais!

[@hollymerryman]

I work as a plant technician where I take care of various plants in businesses and residential spaces. Needless to say, I need to know a lot about many types of plants! I just got assigned an account with Bonsai trees and now I am obsessed and cannot learn fast enough! This is the first video I’ve seen that actually made me feel like I could do this myself! Can’t wait to watch more. Also, I did not see a “Thanks” button.

[@notionbonsai]

Awe nice! I'm glad I could give you the confidence to work on your own trees! Bonsai doesnt have to be a difficult art! (time consuming though!!) lol

[@rubene4403]

It’s very easy to get obsessed. I’m always looking for more trees.

[@ptaylor7782]

There’s a thanks button now, maybe THANKS to you

[@redeyestones3738]

So you're saying you get paid minimum wage to carry a spray bottle at offices and restaurants? You make it sound f like your job is more intense than it is

[@fiestaturbo1287]

⁠​⁠@@redeyestones3738 what would it matter what wage she is on?

[@jenniferramsey3725]

As a bonsai beginner who was very intimidated to start making cuts and struggling to find the front of my tree, I found your videos both very helpful and very accessible, so thank you!

[@notionbonsai]

I'm glad I am able to help! 😊 Bonsai doesn't have to be difficult!

[@Chercher4848]

It took me a few weeks of starring at the specimen b/f I realized I need to start at the trunk revealing the base. Once I got that things started to make sense. Honestly watching over & over is very helpful & Adam is great at explaining what & why. ❤️

[@joshslackslack8115]

Just remember bonsai is an art and just like all art everyone does things differently and the beauty is in the eye of the beholder

[@joshslackslack8115]

Just remember bonsai is an art and just like all art everyone does things differently and the beauty is in the eye of the beholder

[@jlm1965]

After watching you I now want to try making one ! Learning a lot from your channel THANK YOU 🙏

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice! 🤗

[@sheilaevans7590]

This was the best tutorial ever, very clear explanation with no faffing about. Now I can try and improve my bonsai skills all thanks to you.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey! I am glad you found this useful! 🙂

[@johnnycalories6500]

Professional plant sergeon, at its best !!🍄👍😇just fabulous 🌺🌺

[@paulsephton5636]

Like Jennifer below, I am a bonsai beginner who was concerned regarding pruning, (in truth, everything about it really)Your videos give the viewer the confidence to give things a try, thank you so much

[@rivera0822]

Thank you so much for this super informative video! Bonsai “trees” are so expensive so to get tutorials with these more affordable shrubs are more accessible for folks like me who are too scared to start with bonsai because I don’t want to mess up and kill the $25 itty bitty tree in the 4inch pot. Starting with more affordable and more readily available plants like this will help me get some practice and build up confidence.

[@robertawestbrooks9531]

❤❤❤❤

[@notionbonsai]

I wish you the best in your Bonsai Journey! By no means does Bonsai have to be super expensive 🤗

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Nice Adam!!

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Nigel! 🌳😄

[@pesoverwatch9324]

I wish I was into Bonsai when I was as young as you, I am 55 now and just started! Nice content, keep up the good works!

[@timriley69]

really clear advice and instructions. I did a beginners bonsai course, but don't feel brave enough to spend a fortune on plants and tools. Nice to hear that I can get a £5 azalea bush to experiment on.

[@zorasalichova]

Very happy to find your professional and non intimidating videos!! I have literally killed 6 juniper plants n my a king rookie mistakes during the bonsai process. I appreciate your technique and delivery. Plants have feelings too!

[@Bonsaibyalan]

I just started a new channel called Bonsai by Alan. I'll be making videos on my juniper collection in the very near future. Please com by and support my channel. Thanks!

[@abrachupacabra]

You are such a great, positive and kind person ❤ Thanks for sharing your hobby and experience 🤗🌿🌳

[@notionbonsai]

Awe thank you so much! 🤗 Thank YOU for watching 🌱🌲

[@MrBohemianRhapsody]

Very clear advice. Nicely demonstrated and easy to understand.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks very much!! 😊

[@DaphnePotts-mj9fh]

Excellent demonstrations showing everything up close. Also lots of good tips, nice easy watching

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks Daphne 😀

[@bobbd6543]

Great to meet you at Tony's event. Looking forward to seeing your video after watching this you really know how to create. Thank you for travelling all that way. What a fantastic video, brilliant 👍

[@tysonmccrary1]

You covered so much information in this video. I really enjoyed how you showed close ups of how you would cut certain branches and explained the future tree growth. Your propagation tips too were super helpful. Thank you very much for sharing this. This video was super awesome!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks very much Ripley! 😄🪴

[@ericvenzon9626]

Hello, what is the best alternative for acadama? We don't have that here @ south Canada. Thanks for the suggestion. Much appreciated. ❤

[@elainekeyworth9773]

Hi I found your videos very good for a beginner. Your information and instruction was very clear. Thankyou.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey! Glad you liked it! 😀😀

[@lisainpalmdesert]

Your channel is very informative and therapeutic at the same time!

[@notionbonsai]

Aw thank you so much Lisa! 😊

[@julidev1445]

Great vid and lots of to learn. Thanks so much. You are a genius.

[@raymondplodzien7459]

Great video for all bonsai enthusiasts Adam!

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks very much Raymond!

[@D.Fay_Coe]

this was an absolutely wonderful video. I've always love azaleas and wanted to use them for bonsai. thanks for all the great demo and info.

[@robertjackson6664]

This is the first of your videos I have seen. You do a nice job of explaining what you are doing and showing it as well. I’m subscribing to your channel to see more of your videos. I’m still learning. Thank you!

[@trackwireedmtooldie4039]

I am a beginner and really enjoyed your tutorial

[@Chercher4848]

Amazing job on azaleas. I am new to bonsai & so far have juniper, blue spruce, few maples, sm heather & a dwarf pomegranate. I will refer back to this video when I get an azalea & just subscribed to your channel. Thank you. 👍

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you very much! Oh wow thats a lot of nice species to work with! 😁

[@Chercher4848]

@@notionbonsai Thanks, I am learning allot from you. So far haven’t spent too much $ on plants but did buy a few maple seedlings from a local bonsai nursery & have them wired in “S” shape in gal tubs while the trunks thicken. I have always loved gardening but now look at plants/trees differently. I have a semi-dwarf olive in big pot that was was overgrown & as I started to cut it back just a little I discovered how wonderful the trunk is. Might dig it out, wire & then replant in a bonsai pot later on. Woo hoo, this is so much fun!

[@user-cz8ym9zu9e]

Love them

[@melissak.3578]

What a great video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@giertsenelisabeth9465]

So nice to see this video and all your tips

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks a lot

[@buterfly7x7]

great instruction, thank you!!😊

[@kamanadul7784]

Bagus bonsainya Mantap kawan semoga sehat selalu...amiin

[@harryellis7642]

I have recently decided to try a few azalea bonsai’s; So I plan to watch this video & any others that u produce! I enjoyed your style of presentation. Very easy to follow 👏

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice Harry! How did they go for you?

[@Udgaard01]

I think you should know that there something wrong with KZbins service, I can't give you a like. If you got a dislike from me, i'ts a mistake!!! The buttons don't work properly. Spring greetings Jane from Denmark

[@notionbonsai]

Ohh! I didnt know this!! Thanks for letting me know 🙂

[@francescamocerithibert2937]

Thankyou so much !😊

[@helenshort2000]

With watching your video on making a bonsai tree out of Azalea bush , I have bought a bush to do my own Azalea bonsai I have found your videos really helpful wish me luck that they turn out as good as yours .

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice one Helen! I hope they do well for you!!!

[@raton_garden]

So beautiful plant making.

[@notionbonsai]

🤗

[@floor1man]

Azealas look like fun, can’t wait to see an update video.

[@notionbonsai]

They are! Thanks 😄I'll do an update when they flower! Here or on my Instagram 🙂

[@kenthanna]

Loved the video. I've always been fascinated by bonsai plants and I'm going to buy an Azalea the next trip to the garden store.

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice!!

[@jakeburkhalter2580]

Thank you! I can’t wait to get started.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks for watchin Jake!

[@creatiffy]

Very helpful best on utube

[@stevebattle687]

Great video I'm new and learnt alot from you thanks

[@gerardozavala9788]

Me encantó, gracias!

[@notionbonsai]

Gracias por ver! Habrá muchos más videos por venir!

[@gamer1672]

i always luck out and find a single trunk azalea.I have four of them so far one i been growing for about 10 yrs.Nice trees!

[@notionbonsai]

Aww lucky you! How thick is the trunk on them?

[@robertabarbieri8492]

Bravo 👏🏻 complimenti!

[@stevethorne6535]

Great video. I have an Azalea thats been in a pot for about 2 years after I got it from a garden store. I'm now very keen to have a go

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Steve! I hope it isnt too pot bound!! 🪴🪴

[@wietzebrandsma3293]

great to watch your videos and get inspired. I can't wait for spring now.

[@notionbonsai]

Glad you like them!

[@catm7140]

Great video,very helpful and very accessible,! i'm going to try it! thank you.

[@mossbackbear]

I like how you shot the tools. Great view for beginners.

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Mossback Bear!

[@gayefanner731]

Good morning Adam, just touching base as it seemed rude to merely comment on a couple of comments! You’re very blessed to have some very knowledgeable horticulturists contributing to your channel aren’t you?! We’re always learning eh? More power to your elbow🦾n God bless you 🙏✝️. ✌️🇷🇺☮️🇺🇦✌️

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Gaye!! Hope you are well 🤗 I sure am!! I love the Bonsai and horticultural community here on KZbin! Everyone is so helpful and friendly! Never stop learning 🌳💖🪴

[@kat7011]

Thank you so much! As a beginner I’ve found your videos wonderfully informative and inviting. I’m feel more confident in succeeding in my new endeavor! Many m blessings from Iowa, USA❤

[@notionbonsai]

Hi Kat! You're very welcome! 😊 I'm thrilled to hear that you find my videos informative and helpful in your Bonsai journey. 🌿🌸 It's great to know that you feel more confident in succeeding with your new endeavor. 🍀❤️ Best of luck with your Bonsai adventures! 🌳✨

[@DaphnePotts-mj9fh]

Very interesting, must try

[@BlueSkyBonsai]

great vid Adam! Yeah I bet the acidic fertiliser is keeping them happy. Btw I can't mix sphaggy in my soil because the birds come and dig it out sooner or later.

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks very much Dave! Oh noo! Sometimes I catch crows taking some here but it's rare!

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Great azalea info Adam

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks very much Jason!!! 🙂

[@german.gorbachov]

Loved your video. You actually just convinced me to start my bonsai journey with azalea! Thank you for the beaming personality you bring into your videos!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey! Thank you very much! This is so great to hear!! I wish you the best on your Bonsai experience 😁 I will have lots more videos to come!!

[@german.gorbachov]

​@@notionbonsai Thanks! I liked your approach and decided to subscribe for more. Keep it up!

[@michaliareeton3247]

I just found your video today and l found it very interesting. As l have always wanted to have a go. So thank you. They came out so good when you had finished them.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thank you very much!! 🤗 Azalea make such great Bonsai

[@bellebook5075]

Loved it, excited to try one

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks!! Good luck with yours! 😁

[@evasetyo2314]

Thank you, you told me how to multiply from cutting,

[@a.k.h.channel]

Nice how to meke bonsai azalea thank you for sharing,good luck Mr

[@notionbonsai]

🤗

[@tired.garden]

This is awesome because I was thinking of trying an Azalea bonsai this year

[@notionbonsai]

Aw thanks tired.garden! You totally should! They are a great species to work on!

[@PennellBruce]

Very useful intro to basics...thank you

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks 😊

[@angelapowell3094]

I really enjoy watching your videos. I find them very helpful and educational.

[@dahlmasen3084]

Thanks to you and your channel I just bought my first Azalea today😍🌸

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice one! I hope you make it into a beautiful Bonsai 😄

[@dahlmasen3084]

@@notionbonsai I’m going to try! It has 4 trunks so I have 4 tries I guess haha! It’ll be my first bonsai that I’m making myself😁

[@susanbigler3014]

Incredible! Was not aware of how easily you can propagate them😊. Can't wait to see their next 'grooming', and where you take their shape! 🌿🪴✂️🌼❤️

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Susan! Yeah! They root sooo easily its great! 😊

[@kimberlyduncan1053]

Thank you. ❤

[@girishbhatt5338]

Very nice tricks of making bonsai Thank you God bless you Here iam from India May u b encyclopaedia of bonsai❤

[@Daria-qv6xq]

I love your channel so much^^ Thank you!)

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you 🤗 Im glad you like seeing what I do with trees!

[@nightcoder5k]

Wow, 3 in 1. Lucky you.

[@notionbonsai]

Yeah!! 😄 Though I wouldnt have minded one big one with a thick trunk!!

[@MatthewLeeman1990]

Great video! Thankyou!

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Matthew!

[@almab586]

Interesting bonsai 🌺 Azalea tutorials with some good looking red haired 🧑🏻‍🦰 young man 🫰🏻🥂👏🏼🎬

[@firefrom70k98]

Great video👏👏👏 keep them coming 😁

[@notionbonsai]

Hey FIRE from 70k Thanks very much! 🤗 There will be lots more Bonsai videos to come!!

[@OjaiBonsai]

Cheers from Ojai California. We love bonsai! Keep it up brother

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks Jason! 😀 hi from Ireland!!

[@catofthecastle1681]

Love gardening, but subscribing for that gorgeous accent!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thank you so much for supporting me and the channel! 😊

[@avilezi]

This was incredibly informative, entertaining, and insightful! Thanks so much for putting this together. It has given me the knowledge to give this a try. :D

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thank you very much! Let me know how it goes for you! 🤗🌳

[@avilezi]

@@notionbonsai I actually already did an azalea and it turned out really great! She got a little toasted with some hot weather we have here, so just trying to help her recover from that, but it was an amazing experience and I think it's started something special for me. 😁

[@andrewredmond799]

Would recommend putting azealia cuttings in shade in a greenhouse or outside...love the video

[@mariadykeman7008]

Thank you.

[@omarquinterocano8970]

Hi everyone, excuseme for my eglish. I am from Colombia and I have some bonsais. Thanks for your video. I saw all of video and it was very iteresting

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Omar! Thanks very much!! 🙂

[@dangray]

Your channel has grow really fast. Cudos!

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks very much for your support Dan! 😊

[@joegarland4885]

Three for the price of one is always a nice surprise, good luck with the the three Azalea Adam. Good presentation.

[@notionbonsai]

It really is Joe! Thanks very much 😊

[@rubene4403]

This is the first of your videos I’ve seen. I also have a couple of pink azaleas still in training. But I also noticed those little cup size pots you have. I was thinking you could use those when doing an air layer. I haven’t looked though your videos yet to see if you’ve made a video on that subject but I’ve got several thick truck trees and som small ones by air layers.

[@cynthiakane9928]

Oh my wait to you get a chance to see his video on air layering😊 that is the very first video that brought me to his channel I hope you enjoy it as much as I did God bless❤

[@dcharrison]

Awesome work and knowledge. Cincinnati Ohio

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks DC Harrison 🙂

[@rolando10]

Great content! Thank you!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks so much Rolando!!

[@robertscarborough68]

Thanks for the information 😊

[@notionbonsai]

Hey no problem Rob 😁

[@neilgiddings5995]

Fantastic video. Inspiring and encouraging 👍

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks very much Niel!

[@stellahamm8629]

I just found your video and I really enjoy. ❤❤❤

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thank you!

[@Bonsaicrazy]

Good show great video as usual Adam 👍👍👍👍

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks so much Andy! 😄

[@Bonsaicrazy]

@@notionbonsai your welcome mate 👍👍

[@kampungtv8835]

Cara membuat bonsai nya sangat bagus

[@notionbonsai]

Terima kasih 🤗

[@ginovikinga3088]

Thanks for the tips. Going to look at an azaLea I have and see if I can do the same.

[@notionbonsai]

No problem Gino! Good luck in your Bonsai Journey!

[@louloutte2502]

Top! Thank you !

[@notionbonsai]

🤗😄

[@westempleman1160]

Hey brother thanks for the video I make bonsai near Seattle Washington, usa .azalea is a great species, I love your saw cut across the roots, in general horticulture we always treat azalea like this when planting in ground, well if you know what you are doing, air layering is super easy sometimes self layering with clumps of leaf litter, as a landscaper I found them every year in pruning season, in fact all of my azalea bonsai are from "free" rooted branches either air or ground layers.

[@lystentome]

Thank you 👍

[@royv2903]

Thank you for your informative videos. I am new to Bonsai...Goy my first ficus ginsend tree as a gift. I am hooked on your videos. Thank you.

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice! Welcome to the world of Bonsai!! 😊🌳🤗💖

[@louisesuffolk]

❤ loved your video

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you so much Louise!

[@MakeMoreBonsai]

Very Cool!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks! 😄

[@Steviejapanesegarden]

Great video Adam

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Stevie!

[@herbertneto1111]

Incrível seu canal 🙏 no Brasil essas ferramentas são muito caras. So tenho coisa improvisada😁🤝

[@notionbonsai]

Agradeço muito pelo seu apoio ao meu canal! Fico feliz em saber que você está gostando do conteúdo. Entendo que algumas ferramentas específicas de bonsai podem ser caras, mas é ótimo ver que você está se adaptando e usando improvisações. O importante é ser criativo e encontrar soluções alternativas que funcionem para você. O bonsai é sobre a arte e a paixão pela natureza, e você pode alcançar resultados incríveis mesmo com recursos limitados. Continue aproveitando sua jornada no bonsai e explorando sua criatividade. Obrigado pelo seu apoio do Brasil! 🙏🤝

[@Oldie416]

Great video, very well shown, greetings from the oldie from Germany👍

[@cynthiakane9928]

Very glad to have come across your channel recently, I also am a beginner. I have followed Peter on Heron's Bonsai and have watched him for many years...he's so dedicated and easy to follow and understand and so are your videos😊 I'm an old timer I don't do Facebook let alone Instagram😅 but I would sure love to see the outcome of the Azalea when it blooms if you want to post it on KZbin thank you😅 nice to go straight to your channel and look up different videos thanks for providing that 😊

[@johng1097]

Good tips !

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks John! 🤗

[@christopheralexandersveinsson]

Keep it up! Love ur vids 🪴

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Christopher! There will be lots more Bonsai videos to come!

[@tacobonsai]

Maybe after watching this video, I can keep azaleas alive. great video!

[@notionbonsai]

I hope you can Taco! They love an acidic type soil 🙂

[@catrionapearson2002]

Very useful video, learned a lot, Catriona

[@notionbonsai]

🤗🌱

[@rokimbonsai8112]

Bagus hasil bonsainya

[@notionbonsai]

Terima kasih! Saya senang Anda menyukai hasil bonsai tersebut. Melakukan bonsai memang membutuhkan dedikasi dan keterampilan, tetapi hasilnya bisa sangat memuaskan. Jika Anda memiliki minat dalam bonsai, saya sangat menyarankan Anda untuk mencoba sendiri. Anda akan menemukan bahwa merawat dan membentuk pohon bonsai adalah kegiatan yang membangkitkan kegembiraan dan kreativitas. Teruslah berlatih dan eksplorasi dengan berbagai spesies pohon, dan semoga Anda dapat menciptakan bonsai yang indah dan memikat. Selamat Bonsai! 🌿🌳

[@katieurr4615]

Video is awesome❤

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks very much Katie 🙂