Repotting large and Difficult Trees

[@Wedge53]

My day is made complete, when I can slow down and commune with my trees. The gift of bonsai is soul expanding. Thank you.

[@Blaydrnnnr]

Agreed. Just wish I knew what I was doing well enough to know that the trees I am caretaker of, will become as beautiful as those I see here most of the time, some day long after I am gone. I do know, that because I have never BOUGHT a styled, trained bonsai, ( or have never actually seen one in person ) but try to CREATE bonsai, that I am only the caretaker for trees that may someday, become a bonsai for someone later.

[@skulkem5479]

I love your videos! You’re the reason I started & grew more passionate about bonsai. Have a great day!

[@chief_117]

Exact same words come from my mouth. I love to watch him!

[@mame6508]

me too

[@chriscoburn6614]

ME TOO 👍👍🤣🤣 !!

[@GrowWithKit]

Great job Peter, no nonsense. Ignore the haters, your trees speak for themselves.

[@rsa420]

Another morning vid perfect way to start the day.

[@daleparker9049]

I can't thank you enough for all your videos. I wanted to grow bonsai my whole life and finally got started in large part thanks to your videos!

[@charlaberteau4793]

Thank you so much for your bonsai videos. They have been wonderful for my recuperation. I had Covid in January and pneumonia in February and for the last two or three months I’ve had very little energy. I’m not able to work in my garden which makes me sad and anxious. Your videos are not boring, you have a very calming affect and I appreciate watching you work with and respect for plants. I’ve been gardening for 30 years and have just begun clipping a few circular and gumdrop shaped boxwoods. Maybe I’ll try a simple bonsai next spring because of you.

[@peterchan3100]

I have had several people tell me that they had the same experience as you and they have also found that my videos helped them in their recovery. There will be a short video shortly from once person describing her experience. She is in fact a NHS nurse who contracted Covid and is better now.

[@mchlbk]

I just love it when the axe comes out and Peter goes berserk.

[@germanliebana9572]

Hello Peter and People! Congratulations for the extremely good work. Many people, like me, are afraid of cutting a single leave. You help us to understand the the bonsai world. Please, all of you, put a 👍 if this video it is not indifferent to you!!!

[@avocado-toast7617]

As usual good work from Peter and his team, thx. And congratulation to the owner of the last tree, the elm... great work! The V-cut, the ramification.. and the overall look.. love it!

[@camerondouglas3936]

Thank you Peter. Beautiful workmanship as usual.

[@Hustlemandalorian]

Peter I really appreciate you and your channel 🙂. Your always so honest with giving us tips and knowledge about ways to do bonsai that doesn’t have to be expensive or go along with all the typical “bonsai rules” some put forth. You’ve really helped me in working with my own trees and having success with them and it’s brought me a lot of enjoyment. Thank you again for your videos. You truly are the best in bonsai! 😊🌳🌲🌴

[@peterchan3100]

I have realised long long ago that this is what people want from Bonsai. Thanks for. your feedback

[@misstweetypie1]

It's so satisfying to watch all those large roots getting cut. It's not boring at all, I find it amazing how much you can cut away without killing the tree! Thanks for another great video.

[@Red-tw1gp]

You can't know if that method of remove roots this tree will survive. I'd bet that at least lovely nebari root cutting off by axe will die back.

[@misstweetypie1]

@@Red-tw1gp he is professional with a lifetime experience, I don’t think he would do anything he thought the tree wouldn’t recover from. They are extremely resilient :)

[@voodooskratch]

🌴 very interesting Peter, on the second tree I was waiting for you to get the chainsaw out lol 😆 👍

[@lorigraham2496]

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one that likes to see trees in slightly larger pots. It feels like the trees can breathe.

[@StephenTurnerVlogs]

Some days at the office are just harder/more fun than others. Especially when the axe comes out :D.

[@alicer3423]

Taking an axe to tree roots is never boring Mr. Chan

[@apearson79]

The surface roots on that elm are absolutely stunning! So unusual and natural.

[@templeartsbonsai]

Lovely stuff..Thanks, fresh cuppa and a new Herons vid...Morning !

[@TrickyTrev01]

Awesome Peter, great to see the way you repot these fantastic trees 🌲 🌳. TrickyTrev 🇦🇺👍

[@JP-bv7bf]

Just love how you explain every step so nicely. I love maples and I have one in a pot that i need to repot. Also trim several others. Thanks so much

[@digitaIgorilla]

Excellent effort. I'm sure the tree is thanking you right now.

[@MidniteSan]

Beautiful trees🌲, spot on with pots selection 👍. Bravo Peter and thx for sharing. Can't wait for the next one.

[@justoutside0]

Peter is the only bonsai master I can totally see his wiseness by his methods.

[@GerrieTheScooterer]

my cat always freaks out at the beginning of your videos with the bird chirping :D

[@العساس-ك1ق]

You have a wonderful collection of bonsai trees.

[@joshhhuagarcia1890]

Good afternoon Peter. Sometimes in transplants we find cases like this in which a good initial work has not been done on the roots or it has been left too long in the same pot. And you have to be drastic, drop your zen and pick up the ax. Could I have picked up an electric saber saw? Well yes, but we know that Peter likes to use the most common and easiest tools to find at home.

[@benrichardson9526]

That trident maple looked great, would have loved to see it in full foliage

[@jeremiahshine]

I hear the same tone of voice from Peter that I get when I get to a massive cedar deck that hasn't been maintained for 10 years when he says, "This tree has just been allowed to grow round and round!"

[@jeremiahshine]

I was a fly on the wall during a conversation of tall pots and drainage. One guy was a physicist type and the other, like me, a veritable ape with scissors. Needless to say, it left me with questions. Are there any tall cascades getting repotted this season? Your take on subjects is more accessible for my lay-arborist ears.

[@Blaydrnnnr]

Wow. I wouldnt have thought that you could cut so much root, or taken so much off without stressing this old of a tree. I am always so very careful not to take so much soil off. Very well done.

[@acheronexile]

Master, I have meditated long and hard on your various lessons and come to a conclusion about wisteria. In my dads old college books, it basically noted that wisteria responds especially well to the idea of root prunings and that many older vines can be forced to flower by using a shovel some distance from the vine to sever many of its roots. Perhaps some times they should be over potted for a brief while, partially for the health of the vine, but also to give root mass that can be pruned, not only for better presentation, but also in the hopes of forcing an old vine to send forth a great bounty of flowers in the following year. After all, if the main growth tip is controlled by a stress hormone, perhaps a different one is responsible for roots.

[@jokesterk5302]

It is a very impressive trunk it wiil be very happy with its treatment,I would say,such a releave,and thank you for sharing

[@aaronspain3387]

Peter: "AND MY AXE!"

[@PolinaS-gq1te]

Great Sunday morning!!!

[@Leviwosc]

"Let me just try the axe. So, it might seem brutal, but sometimes that's the only way you can do it. It's not often that we get a situation like this. No need to be mandy-pandy about it!" This made me laugh! I wouldn't dare using an axe.

[@tomsmith2215]

okay, mandy pandy

[@milenaarda]

🤣

[@alvinaslee]

Same here😂😂😂

[@paular6759]

It's namby pamby, but I like your version too.

[@benholland3682]

Ive watched the field grown/ field work videos - would love to see some more root pruning of trees which have been grown in the ground for many years. I find that the hardest info to find on the internet!

[@kmanuranga678]

I love this art..i wish learn also. Tou are a incredible teacher.

[@ernsttencate6699]

Very nice video. Lovely trees. I like your drive to do the bonsai work. My only point of critique is use a reciproke saw or some other powertool. Less violent for the tree and for your already aging body. To me you are a bonsai rollmodel.

[@kilthsenarc]

Great video thanks

[@heshamelmesalmy5950]

Love your videos.

[@jeanhawken4482]

Look gorgeous

[@ogsxl]

If this is march, i cant wait to see the may videos

[@peterchan3100]

Sorry about the timing but we have so many videos waiting to show

[@josebaaingeru]

Hell yeah!! You deserve so many likes for the use of the Axe like this! Thank you Peter for all this moments and your knowlenge. I sugest you yo make a video of bloopers with your "unortodox" bonsai tools! It will be very funny!

[@Nemo-Outis]

Thank you soo much for you videos!

[@paular6759]

Peter Chan attacking a root ball with a hatchet = not boring.

[@farahsaad9432]

Good job..... Many thanks for this video

[@karlcottingham1472]

Hello Peter. Thanks for another great video. You mentioned propagating from root cuttings which I have done with Chinese Elm. I read that Malus Crab apple and ficus can also be done that way. Are there others as well? Karl

[@peterchan3100]

Crab apple yes and some ficus especially those that have thick aerial roots

[@WasnaST5092]

bonsai👍 indonesia🙏

[@Benderwii]

I'm afraid to damage my trees so instead of repotting them myself let me bring them to this gentle old man. And then the old man get out his axe :')

[@bparsons1987]

Lol Peter just said namby pamby.

[@paullill5604]

Sunday Breakfast time 👍

[@davidrobertsson4535]

Same for me

[@Lorenzconnok]

25:55 thought he went off camera to grab a chainsaw 😂

[@gordonp6469]

The last tree Im glad he kept the outer root

[@johnjohnson-gm3jh]

It's not my place to judge someone with extensive bonsai experience but I do think that when you hew with an axe, you should chop at an angle from both left and right so you can remove chips - that allows you to go deeper on the subsequent swings. Trying to cut straight through like with a saw or lopper is not efficient with an axe.

[@rustysgarden5011]

I miss your vlogs Mr Chan

[@acel_ii]

I've only recently come across your videos and they really motivate me to make a bonsai. Actually, I've had a Japanese maple that's stayed in its original pot for about 8 years because I forgot to plant it. I want to transfer it into a bonsai pot but I'm afraid of damaging its roots and killing it.

[@antnfs]

Thank you Mr. Chan for your fantastic content, I’m propagating my first seeds at 24 years old and if I’m fortunate enough to reach your age I’ll hopefully have some beautiful specimens by then. Could anybody please identify the piano piece that’s used in these videos?

[@germanliebana9572]

Keep on it! I’m 53 and I deeply regret not to have going on it until I was 50!

[@antnfs]

I’m sure you still have plenty of time to develop your nursery and reap the rewards, it seems like a great pursuit. I have chinese elm, japanese maple and aleppo pine seedlings and some japanese plum cherry stratifying in the fridge :)

[@josephfernandes8111]

Dear Peter Chan, would using a water jet spray work great to clear the old soil, and expose the roots? I feel it would work fast and better. What would be your opinion on this?

[@s.anonyme6855]

When you are done with the axe, a Karcher shower may just be what a tree needs.

[@makeshiftmonk]

Thanks again Peter!!! :::=^)

[@Chris-oq6kn]

I have a question if u dont mind i am going to ground layer a chinese elm to get new roots and a better nebari how long would u say it would take for me to expose those new roots out of the soil and when they are exposed outside of the soil can that be a good thing or bad thing .im trying to accomplish a better root flair at the base.thanks peter

[@peterchan3100]

If you like it - then do it. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[@Chris-oq6kn]

@@peterchan3100 i like seeing the roots to the flair but is it ok to have new roots exposed above the soil or should i wait a year or so to expose them? Thank you

[@DDSwift]

I really love your vids!

[@adventure7434]

Going to need some Dynamite for some of the roots

[@beardedbonsai]

Another great video Peter. I love that you stand by your own methods. It is obvious it works. I have been watching you for years. I have been inspired to start my own channel. It is called Hudson Bonsai if anyone would like to have a look. Thanks Peter.

[@saratv7417]

Good work we dont have this trees but is nice job i like your videos sir.thanks

[@marcin23228]

can you tell me what will help me get big chunk?

[@randallbyrd1973]

I am new at this please don't think it's a dumb question. But can you use water to clean out roots

[@ofthedawn]

Is it ok to do this when the leaves are out?

[@davidhuston6677]

Question --- Is there a reason that you do not use water pressure to clean the root ball ??

[@zebulundocallas]

I've seen people repot imperial sized bonsai with chains and pulley to hang it and with power washer to tease the roots.

[@rmbandli]

Careful with That Axe, Eugene

[@Dunbarton]

I rarely see customers in Herons while you are working. Do you film your videos before opening time and after closing time on Weds thru Sunday? Or on Mondays and Tuesdays?

[@h_a_l_l_e_l_u_j_a]

Greetings from Germany!

[@E36andE46vlog]

Do I have to cut the big rouths?

[@frankshewmake9753]

Sir, I always cringe when you do that with the ax. It is good to know that a tree or most trees can endure it. Like most, when I first started out I was afraid to cut anything for fear of killing the tree.

[@ArnoldVroomans]

The spreading out us because of heat. The sun makes the pot warmer .

[@gubkeys]

“No need to be namby pamby about it…”

[@TonyHedges]

TIMBER!

[@joedirt2862]

Was that an air layer

[@wdwerker]

A lot of people would probably be hesitant to attack a large old expensive bonsai’s roots so vigorously. But it ends up improving the appearance.

[@judithstuart9631]

I thought Omg Peter just use dynamite! But he knows what he’s doing, and l’m sure the tree feels all the better for it.

[@justoutside0]

Peter is the only bonsai master I can totally see his wiseness by his methods.

[@Tom-ef1mz]

Bonsai's are about patience and... is that an axe?

[@davidhuston6677]

Why not use water pressure to clean the root ball ?

[@jamesfloyd6803]

Who needs a gym when you can repot large trees?

[@almac2598]

Thanks Peter. Is the Elm in danger from Dutch Elm Disease?

[@peterchan3100]

No

[@abhirajpuri9431]

Where can I get maple bonsai seeds?

[@peterchan3100]

We sell them in Autumn but can only send to UK customers

[@satorigardenaksasbonsai.1321]

how old is this root ?!

[@2tedros]

I would be a lier if I say concern for Peter's health and safety didn't come across to my mind! .... I just couldn't really understand why he could not invest in one of those electric (charge) saw? 🤔

[@ishangimhan6112]

"Japanese are exhibitionist" 😂🤣

[@HTStudio86]

2:00

[@ifragpsn6431]

It seems to me that I would do this exactly ...and still kill the tree

[@SyriusStarMultimedia]

I like big pots and I cannot lie. You other brothers can’t deny Music and lyrics by Sir Mix-a-Lot

[@FabiolaDavidWedding]

Looks like work to me.

[@urosknezevic3504]

Sometime i feel Bonsai treess call me to do something.Frist day when water cant pass pot holles something happend so i must water it to relax hehe

[@anitavijai4837]

Good morning sir. This is Anitha Vijai Antony from TAMILNADU. INDIA. I love ur videos sir.I need to learn from u sir.Is there any possibility sir.....

[@guillermoalmansaavellaneda6080]

Que albores tienes

[@paranoid1944]

No need to “nanby pamby” he says but boy did I feel that trees pain. Still “no gain without pain eh?”

[@tokusaghan5301]

Hi

[@min2oly]

Hi there, check ur TITLE... "C"

[@illustriouschin]

Every time I try to untangle a root ball the plant dies.

[@senbonzakurakageyoshi2664]

If you don't want to call it nebari, call it by the english translation: root flare

[@makewithmegma]

🔥❤👌👍