Restoring a Chinese Juniper Bonsai to Its Glory

Process of restoring a very overgrown Chinese Juniper Bonsai to its original glory.
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[@bgertsma]

When Peter says "a light trim" I know we're in for a treat :)

[@peterchan3100]

You wouldn't like me to be your hairdresser I guess?

[@bgertsma]

@@peterchan3100 why not? :)

[@johnheckles8239]

@@peterchan3100 that made me laugh more than it really should have 🤣🤣🤣

[@smartfone231]

🤣

[@lienidol]

Exactly my thought.😁

[@davidparry2301]

When Peter starts out you think OMG don’t cut that, but in the end it’s perfection. True artistic vision and a master in his art. I love these videos.

[@eloisebates7827]

Dr. Chan skillfully excised Mr. Blobby.

[@colincrawford4397]

Do it.. Do it... Do it... Yes!

[@k2u364]

Did you notice, Peter is accidentally wearing his shirt turned inside out ☺️ Great video as always

[@dildobaggins8987]

Hopefully after 60 years I’ll have half the knowledge Peter does 😂 seeing him make the decision and give his reasoning makes learning so much easier….the committing and making the cut is the hard part our end

[@GT-of4ts]

🤣 Seeing your acct name also made my day!

[@nickjohnson710]

You were 100% right about the top, it's completely transformed, one of your best videos, knowledge and common sense 👏

[@noumine]

I love the up close and personal video approach. Really love seeing the details. edit: The doctor is in hahaha. Love the cut.

[@ReillyR99]

If I was the customer, I would be pleasantly delighted of the beautiful transformation Peter brought to light behind the dense foliage blob

[@mick681]

What a fantastic transformation. I would be ecstatic if this were my tree. If the owner isn't happy I don't know what would make him happy. What a lucky man he is to have his tree transformed into a thing of even more beauty. Just brilliant Peter.

[@dbe2705]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 thanks Peter, perfect !!!!!!

[@tolbaszy8067]

"I'm going to do just a little pruning..." Superb video and commentary! Thanks!

[@sidtewari5746]

Namaste Peter Love from India 🇮🇳 This was the real tutorial Thanks a lot

[@Shakudo4385]

As a beginner this was a great lesson to behold. Thank you for that. I have just begun a new journey with my Chinese Elm. I’m watching as much videos as I can to learn for the future. It was a good lesson.

[@ERDoctorZ]

From a doctor who loves bonsai I’d say you’re a bonsai surgeon with the highest credentials. Thanks for sharing Peter.

[@peterchan3100]

I am honoured to have your comment. I nearly became a doctor but did not study biology in school.

[@ashwindannenburg6283]

The difference between the beauty of bonsai and people as they get older. Great!

[@Macks_Mustermann]

Peter showing us his flexibility while wearing his T-shirt the wrong way around. I just hope the customer doesn´t fall out of his chair watching his tree get a "light trim" while on holiday. :D

[@peterchan3100]

Wearing the T-shirt the wrong way round is always a talking point with my staff and friends. There is a reason behind eveyrthing I do. So I will reveal the secret - The seams and labels on vests and T-shirts always annoy me, that is why I wear them inside out. I have done this since I was a boy.

[@Macks_Mustermann]

@@peterchan3100 ha ha, thank you for your response Peter. I am always to first to cut off any tags and labels from my clothing but I would not go that far :) Anyway I love your videos and have recently started to actually do bonsai despite being interested for more than 5 years. Greetings from Dresden (Germany)

[@roberthidalgo2088]

Thank you Peter for another session of mental health. Lovely work. I expected even more pruning but the customer should take a some initiative. He is fortunate to have you.

[@davemead4504]

What a transformation. Looks so elegant now

[@chrisbrayley6271]

That is so true; age is beautiful. We are striving to be perfect. Enjoy your recommendation and advice Peter

[@MidniteSan]

Huge difference... Thx for sharing Peter 👍

[@GT-of4ts]

Seeing your foot come up to the branch as you held the camera made my day-your determination to educate us is more than appreciated. The tree ended up another masterpiece! Thanks for this!

[@peterchan3100]

Multi tasking !

[@cornbreadburglar]

This is the quintessential Peter Chan video. Perfect.

[@dan-ig2ds]

This is a tremendous transformation! The customer will be delighted.

[@keefe4484]

thanks for sharing your knowledge, you make it look easier than it is but experience is knowledge

[@almac2598]

Thanks Peter. Super job.

[@nordicson2835]

Wow , great work, looks amazing .thank you for your posts.

[@deepanjanbanerjee3491]

This was a really bold trim …… with stunning results

[@timdady4660]

Peter , Every time I watch one of your tree styling video's, the finished tree is stunning ,this is a vey nice Juniper at the start and if it was mine I would have to thank you for the transformation, from nice to stunning .

[@MF-fc5vk]

I have kishu cutting from herons. Growing in a large pot, for a future bonsai. Feeding it well. Its getting to a nice tree. V. Rare in the uk. .perfect for bonsai . Thanks peter. Looks great

[@Teresa-ih4sn]

Well done!!

[@7kelevra]

The inside out T-shirt 😅

[@aaronleslie1581]

Beautiful work…. As always!! ☺️

[@agentxavier1752]

Great work sir! The Tree Work, to me, almost becomes secondary given the vast amounts of life experience and wisdome you drop so casually in your videos. Rly think thats what distinguishes you on youtube and among other Bonsai-Content-Creators. Well that and the inside-out-shirt-style you show of ;)

[@robertmucci8039]

Been waiting to view more of these problem solving videos. Thank you Mr Chan.

[@bigbrobunny]

Excellent work.

[@Blaydrnnnr]

I really didnt realize how big this tree was until around 6:53 or so when I saw you next to it from a short distance. VERY nice specimen tree. I have 2 Shimpaku, ( not sure what variety ) and will never see them get to this size. But you have inspired me again. Problem is, pruning foliage on these type of juniper is beyond my knowledge. Branch pruning isnt much of a problem, but foliage pruning is, I'm always afraid I will take too much, or badly prune the foliage. My 2 tree's were badly pruned a few years back and have finally grown alot of back budding to fill out the tree. So I'm pretty nervous, even after all these years, to prune these...great vid, thanks again Peter.

[@BonsaiFamily]

Very nice looking tree sir

[@voller_art]

Such an improvement, yet I can't help picturing the customer coming back from holiday saying WTF! 😂

[@peterchan3100]

Sadly there are people like that in this world.

[@voller_art]

@@peterchan3100 True, but not me. I felt enlightened by the transformation. It's resonated space in my mind all evening. And confidence too.

[@angie3504]

Great looking tree. Thanks for sharing your wisdom Peter. 🌲

[@elizamoy6749]

Nice work.

[@rsa420]

Its looks so much better of the master worked his magic. Ps loved the socked helper 😉

[@janetjohnson6758]

Your vision is wonderful. I would like to see a follow up video of the owner's reaction to his tree when he comes to retrieve it. I am sure he will be amazed. 🙂

[@KurisuBonsai]

This one got the full deal with it! Thankyou as always for the videos 🌳🌴🌲

[@amandam3145]

It's getting so beautiful!

[@AnkitKumar-xp5wt]

Not small trimming at all owner will be surprised. But looking good now

[@johnwetherington6348]

You should make a sequel to this video of your customer's reaction. I don't think he will recognize it.

[@henzobonsai]

Nice sharing videos 👏👏👏

[@edro3838]

Nice result

[@descarroll9089]

Nice job 👍

[@thomasroeder1]

I appreciate the importance of a good KZbiny thumbnail, but I like it when you only see the finished product once you've watched the steps Peter's taken to make the tree that way!

[@murray821]

Customer: brings plant for care over the holiday. Peter: let’s do a makeover, the owner wouldn’t mind. 😆 Awesome tree!

[@mahkotabonsai]

Salam bonsai dari Bali Indonesia Sebuah maha karya yg luarbiasa

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

It looks so easy and if it was any other type of tree I would probably be fine but for some reason juniper is like cryptonite to me. However, i am determined to overcome this shortcoming by copying your every move. Your advice certainly worked with my azalea pruning - I now have loads of new shoots lower down the cut branches. So thank you :)

[@suer666]

Love this. And so inspirational thank you yet again ❤

[@yoteslaya7296]

Kishu and itoigawa are the only species of juniper i grow. Both very good for bonsai

[@luisvega6770]

Bueno, gran cambio con esa magistral poda, quedo hermoso.!

[@onizukateacher7992]

Neglected is a big word...

[@nillysbonsai9636]

What a Beauty! Great job

[@alfaqir4755]

Love the transformation

[@jamesa7506]

Very nice looking tree sir. I'm sure the customer will be pleasantly surprised. As the tree sits with the front facing out from a corner of its pot, would you then repot it to align the front with the side of the pot, or maybe plant it in a round pot or just leave it?

[@johnlinehan9053]

👏👏

[@GraveKommander]

I bought once a bonsai from the gardencenter. He lost about 2/3 of his leaves on the way home. 25 minutes in car, on the seat next to me, not trunk. Was quite a sad look.

[@user-pt8mq2xf1p]

Peter, do you have a top 20 list of your Bonsai trees?

[@peterchan3100]

Not really because I have had so many good bonsai over the years

[@mrfister1899]

Yeah, I'll just look after it and do a little pruning 😂

[@Matt6644]

would you brush Hinoki Cypress bark as well?

[@peterchan3100]

Yes

[@gerardedgar5961]

That's exactly what I would have done😉 haha ha!! looks much better. 👌 Now I Want it.

[@phall777]

wow

[@makewithmegma]

🔥💕👌👍

[@walterwjr947]

Thank you.... 🙏😔🙏

[@davidchaves9070]

What are the red scissors you're using mr. Chan? Once again a great video, thank you!

[@peterchan3100]

Felco No 2. You've not been watching my other videos. I talk about them a lot.

[@davidchaves9070]

@@peterchan3100 In fact I haven't lately, thank you!

[@mmjnice97]

😳Hold up,,,,, ,, , am I the only one that noticed Peter has on black socks 🤔 omg talk about talent,,,, he can hold a camera with his hands and prune a shimpaku with his feet😂🤣😅 6:25 hahahahaha I'm done.... dam.. but but,,, no no I'm done and completely finished hehehe.

[@peterchan3100]

Thats called multi-tasking Peter Chan style. - They say 'necessity is the mother of invention' so when you dont have a cameraman to do the filming - you have to do that too and prune and move the turntable and speak and take decisions etc etc

[@marysoldeeley2218]

I would definitely be someone that is afraid of a tree like that one!

[@Sha11_11]

If that was my tree I probably wouldn’t be able to understand how I’m supposed to wire it and to get it done for me

[@PolinaS-gq1te]

As I'm afraid to cut and giving a second thought on every movement of scissors.

[@tammymariedaveson6336]

I was wondering if you would be creating other bonsai with the clippings from this bonsai?

[@peterchan3100]

Yes I did make some cuttings from this tree

[@pamelaarana1942]

It looks lighter. Trimming is scary, because it commits you to a path. It ends the possibilities. I saw a beautiful cascade before the first branch came off.

[@2A_supporter]

Not gonna cap to ya it looked 1000% better (neglected)

[@chrisbanner7551]

In the safe hands of Dr Chan

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌🙂

[@Tom-ck3io]

6:26 Is that his foot…!?

[@GML890]

👍

[@HommeTerre]

🍀🙏💚 👍✨

[@johnrb9397]

Why did you remove the bottom jin. It looked nice Peter. Now is just a round scar.

[@isabelmolero]

Me gusta tu trabajo, Peter, pero...ese jin, tan intensamente escorzado, ¿no es lo que se denomina "la rama que te pincha en el ojo"? Se dirige directamente hacia la vista del observador, no tiene perspectiva ni profundidad, te "ataca".

[@Radhatter1]

Are you originally from Malaysia ?

[@LuisRojas-rs6pv]

He turned this tree from probly 2000 to 5000

[@russmaleartist]

Do you, Sir, know the Lord as your Savior? I enjoyed your reference to the Bible. Thank you so much for all your lovely, informative videos! You are right...old is wiser and beautiful in those who recognize this truth...I am 75 and enjoy all your creative videos...and they are never boring. This video is no exception...you did a marvelous job on the neglected tree!

[@peterchan3100]

Bless you my friend. May the Lord be with you.

[@russmaleartist]

@@peterchan3100 I really appreciate your kind reply... Jesus is returning for His trur believers very soon.. I just want as many people as possible to go and miss God's erath upon a very ever-growing wicked world. Continued good success to you and your business... I will continue to watch and pray for you!