Repotting My Bloodwood Tree, The Bonsai Zone, Nov 2023

My Bloodwood tree was a gift from Scott Winnard of "Lets Do Bonsai". I'm doing my first work on the tree, root pruning it and repotting it into bonsai soil.
This tree is a Haematoxylum or Campeche, also know as Campechier, Campechy Wood, Logwood, Logwood Casha, Palo Campeche, Palo De Tinta, Palo Negro, Spiny Tree and Tinta. This tree is native to the Yucatan Peninsula area.
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[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

I am glad that the light worked out for you.

[@eve66able]

Whenever I see you work on a store bought tree, or see others work on their trees (without doing proper rootwork) I understand your philosophy and diligence to educate us about the importance of this step. Thanks for your dedication to this step.

[@bobcatbonsai]

Love this tree!

[@t3dwards13]

When washing the roots, I couldn't help but think the tree is saying "What the heck is happening to me right now?" Lol

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

This is one super gift from Scott. I wonder if you could get that thick root to sprout another tree? Has nice movement in it for a mini bonsai trunk if it would sprout. Just a thought.

[@FrostBiteBonsai]

That is a nice looking tree!

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

The ratcheting pruner might have worked on that tough piece of wood.

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌👌

[@lukasmihara]

Not too many roots left, but I'm sure the good conditions in the plant room will help with the recovery! I'm also looking forward to some pruning soon, as I've never seen that red sap before.

[@jballenger9240]

There is a Dragon Bloodwood, a prehistoric tree, that grow on Socotra Island, like your desert rose planting. Should have known Socotra was a very special place! Many of the images of those bloodwood trees made them look like giant mushrooms, gills and all!!! And not to be believed branch ramification and perfectly rounded canopies. 🌳 Was there any bleeding from any of the roots you pruned? If you are interested, I ran across some varieties of jade** that would make excellent replicas of bloodwood trees…for your next forest! 😆😂Ha-ha-ha🤭 Such a marvel of a tree!!! Thank you very much. 🌳 ** Sempervivum calcareum , Crasullas (baby jade), or Sedum rubrontinctum, (aura varigata)

[@jaguardelcielo]

What a great video...Thanks Nigel.

[@garygilliam1890]

Nice work bring the rooster back

[@trybonsai]

One quick question and comment. Great work as usual, we have that species here in Trinidad as well 😊. Considering the severity of the root prune you did, would the amount of foliage left behind be a burden of the tree?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

So far the leaves are hanging in there, the tree did originally loose leaves when it was brought indoors, so hopefully it has had enough natural defoliation!!! I'm keeping a close eye on the tree, keeping it misted!

[@trybonsai]

@@TheBonsaiZone that's great my friend..😃

[@joshuajavens1816]

My Norway maple leaves went to red before they finally fell off. Never seen that. Usually they are a brilliant banana yellow.

[@bonsai_life_style]

you could try to grow something from that big roots you cut off . If they root easy then that could be interesting shaped tree.

[@Eric.D.519]

You went full-Nigel on the roots again!! Good luck with the recovery for this tree!

[@BeardedWorm]

Does removing so much of the root system require romoving a bit more from the foliage too? Or does it depend on the season?

[@dk2614]

If I can put an opinion out there. In Traditional Japanese bonsai care trimming the foliage back is common when doing severe root work. The advantage of doing that is that is that you get to choose what stays and what doesn't. However it is a guessing game at best to try to balance the canopy to the roots. Many Western bonsai gardeners tend to let the tree decide if some of the canopy dies back. I personally think it might depend on the circumstances, species, timing, ect. In the best interest of the tree leaves are the mechanism that kick-starts root growth. If you take off too much leaves you unnecessarily weaken the tree and precious nutrient stores are used for regenerating leaves instead of roots which is the primary work being accomplished.

[@RyanFish825]

You the man Nigel! ❤️TBZ

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Fall is always a nice time to see the trees in their autumn glory. Great fall update.

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Nice work on the root system. That is why you are the master of the root. Very good information on why you did what you did on the tree. This tree will be a nice addition to your collection. With your care the BT will develop into a masterpiece.

[@hyperionhelios190]

I have a small board of bloodwood in the garage. Beautiful lumber, Nigel, if you grow it big enough! And so kind of you Scott!

[@patsfreund9164]

That tree really looks GREAT in that new pot. Hope it does well for you.

[@elementalbonsai]

Nice looking bloodwood tree I have one it's also known as the Compeche Logwood tree . Great specimen for bonsai ! 👍

[@dk2614]

50°c is a little warm don't you think? Sorry my ears stuttered. 😁 I always get nervous doing extensive root work on new species. But I think your reasoning is solid and I'm certain the aftercare will be spot on. I look forward to watching this develop over the years! Cool tree and a get keepsake!

[@TheBonsaiCreator_Krish]

Beautiful tree❤

[@twiztedyuri9837]

I noticed that your hands are a little swollen, if I’m not wrong that’s arthritis. If it is you should look into ozone treatment is seen great results. Best of luck

[@WatchMeGrow1]

What is the purpose of the reflective bubble wrap on the benches ?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I just re-used it from the plant room, it just keeps the sun off of the plastic! No other purpose.

[@WatchMeGrow1]

@@TheBonsaiZone thanks!! Was thinking maybe to let light in from underneath

[@justlucky13]

Foist

[@jaguardelcielo]

Nice!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

So lucky, can luck be a super power?

[@paulschaefer5241]

It seems to me that every time you start a new tree, you cut away like 90% of the roots. I wonder, I have seen a couple of videos where you started a walnut tree that way. I have never seen a follow up on any of them, did they all die? It appears that not all tree can handle such severe cut back. You talk like these trees start easy from cuttings. It might be a good idea to start a few cuttings for a back up, if you successd and don't need any new trees, you can always sell or give away the extra.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I haven't had any success with rooting collected Walnuts... yet! I have heard they should go in wet sand, I'll try that this spring!

[@chychyy6728]

Try the black walnut!