Planting a field grown trident maple bonsai

[@Heisennnnberg000]

What do u use for stimulate the grow Without roots? Tnx

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

I don’t always use something. Not necessary

[@robert4807]

You just water? Do you have a video on care for newlypotted up field maple?

[@bayareaspearoshorediver7535]

I can't wait for the progress update on this tree

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you so much for the interest! Unfortunately this won’t be possible as it has already sold. However I have many similar to it and have featured them and will continue to feature them on my channel. Please enjoy their progress.

[@maplejapanese9375]

Trees that do not survive magically become trees that were sold ;)

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@maplejapanese9375 no. That is not the case. If you’d like me to post a picture of it I will, just need to ask the current owner for one. I don’t teach techniques which kill trees, this would be unethical.

[@maplejapanese9375]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai I am a follower of the Channel and honestly I have never seen an intervention as strong and profound as that of the tree in this reel. Sometimes we try to go further in our techniques and it can fail, I do not claim that this is the case but the work was reckless.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@maplejapanese9375 check it out. I have never lost a tree using this technique so it’s not reckless at all. Photo taken today: kzbin.infoUgkxAkpygCEs4lb7EYINgcw8YgSGtvjObiKY?si=u_VDznI21vPjcIwa

[@TheSneakyTruth]

How many years of ground growing did it take to produce this sized specimen?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

I believe it’s around 12 years.

[@bingo90210]

Perfect pot for that specimen!!!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

I think so too! Thanks for commenting.

[@bingo90210]

How old was the tree when you dug it up?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

I cannot remember precisely. I’d say around 15 years from seed.

[@chrisspiller4728]

Okay, I recently dug up my first trident maple which is quite large. I feel I bit off more than I can chew. So, I was seriously concerned with how few roots it had. Got it in good soil. How long does it take to see a sign that the tree is doing okay? And how intensively should I be watering?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

I am not sure where in the world you are but digging a large tree from the ground and then removing all or most of its roots can only be done in spring. Timing is very important to the success. Sometimes if a field is being cleared or some other reason you cannot wait then I guess you can only do your best. A healthy tree which has been growing in the field for some time should have sufficient energy in reserve to continue growing, if collected at the right time. It should take a couple to a few weeks to show new buds, but that does not mean you are in the clear. Water only to keep your growing medium moist. No more. The tree has no roots so actually ambient moisture in the form of humidity is more important.

[@chrisspiller4728]

Thank you very much for the info. I'm in Texas, USA. We're coming into Spring now. My other bonsai are starting to leaf. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@chrisspiller4728 then you should be good! We are still in Summer with autu no where in sight. So I am very surprised you are nearing spring. That’s weird!! 🤪

[@chrisspiller4728]

Very weird, indeed! We did not have a very cold winter. Only a few days that actually got below freezing. Texas is mild, but not usually like this.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@chrisspiller4728 well I’ve always said it’s best to base things on what the plants are doing and not the calendar. I guess all you need to watch out for are late frosts or snows etc and take steps to protect the tree/s

[@bonsai_life_style]

Did it grow ?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Yes of course. Why wouldn’t it?

[@W9SL9Y]

Love these shorts, is that pure Akadama its gone into?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks! 100% pumice. Same as in the other tree I potted up from the field.

[@W9SL9Y]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai ahh that’s why I was confused…might have been the size of the screen and speed of the video as it looked a bit brownish 🤓 or I meet need new glasses 😅😂

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@W9SL9Y don’t rush out to buy glasses yet. You watched the full length video showing me potting one of these up. This tree got the same treatment. Japanese pumice or Hyuga is not pure white. It’s a little more yellowish/brownish but pumice originating from USA and other sources is lily white.

[@W9SL9Y]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai ahh thanks for clarifying! Great pumice here in NZ but is white hence the confusion, thanks again for all the great content and interactions.❤️

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@W9SL9Y no worries. Yes, it can be confusing as it’s simply called pumice and no distinction made between Hyuga and pumice for simplicity sake however hyuga is slightly softer too which makes it more water retentive

[@Rorriux]

Ok, but why when I do this exactly thing, my palmatum or kaede die? Am I the problem in the equation? 😢

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you for asking. Are you field growing the trees or are they growing in bonsai pots when you do this work?

[@DeciduousSnurb]

Is that Kanuma you put that pig into or just a light Akadama?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

That’s for asking! 100% pumice. Watch this full video for more details: Field Grown Trident Maple Bonsai: Unlocking the Hidden Potential kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZeWfo2GgMR3bKM

[@DeciduousSnurb]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai thanks. Haha just a wild guess. Pumice makes perfect sense.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@DeciduousSnurb nothing beats it for the first couple years of root formation.

[@bonsai_life_style]

Pure lava ​@@TerryErasmusbonsai

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

You’re welcome to use that for sure. Not as good as pumice in my experience but if that’s what you have you’re welcome to use it.

[@dodgersfnshepard8673]

No way that survived!? How you go ham on roots but im gentle throughout the process with no luck

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

😂 Never lost one yet. Bear in mind this is a healthy, field grown tree not a bonsai tree yet. It’s dug at the optimal time of the year at bud swell.

[@Peats.simracing]

How does that stay alive I don’t understand

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Stored nutrients. Don’t try this on a tree which has been a bonsai for a while. This tree was field grown

[@redfoxtlt]

Вообще не понимаю, как дерево выживает при такой обрезке корней?!😮 там же не осталось ни стержневых, ни мелких корней.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Sure, I have done this many times. But only for field grown trees. Watch this for more details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZeWfo2GgMR3bKM

[@jaskaran-ll3xk]

If I did that my tree would have been dead for sure

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you for this comment as it’s one I’d like to respond to. In my last full length video I mentioned this can only be done safely on a healthy field grown tree. Performing this technique on a tree which has been in a pot for years will place it in severe risk. I’ve done this many times and have to date thankfully not lost a single tree.

[@QuestionableCooking-n1w]

goddamn this is so relatable lol

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@user-do8oj1qv5u we have all killed trees, me included, but these are learning experiences