I'm pruning up my new Cotoneaster to resemble an old Apple tree. This is the first styling to get the tree underway as a bonsai. To see part 1 click on the link here.... • Starting Two Bonsai Fr... #TheBonsaiZone
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@bazejjaworski90213 жыл бұрын
Since watching your movies, I am less and less afraid of cutting branches.
@bikegeist Жыл бұрын
That spider survived the great soapy deluge and rinse, then just went right back to work at the top of the tree. Legend.
@mnilsson27043 жыл бұрын
Who did not like this ... Nigel is so instructive and kind. Thank you for a great video. You inspire sir.🍍
@smack093 жыл бұрын
2 of em so far! Ive been awaiting this. Just about to watch.
@Hiphobbit3 жыл бұрын
Makes me so sad that Nigels work is frowned upon in bonsai communities cuz of he’s so different and does things differently. Makes no sense to me for anyone to hate. At the end of the day if it’s a beautiful tree who cares about the steps he took to get it there! Team Nigel
@drohnenfabrik3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I thought it was awesome. Nigel makes bonsai exciting as well as beautiful.
@GreenhornBonsai3 жыл бұрын
What a difference! It looked like a common shrub at the beginning, and by the end of the video you could see the beginnings of the bonsai tree it will someday be.
@jmmvangoor3 жыл бұрын
Nice little tree mr. Saunders! Like that!
@CarvingBonsai3 жыл бұрын
Nigel I did not know this species and she seems very suitable to Bonsai... congratulations on thinning and the selection of branches ... wise intervention my friend.
@maximinix3 жыл бұрын
Cotoneaster is one of the best species for beginners. It is hardy, vigorous, responds well to pruning and wire-ing, has small leafs and even fruits if you wish so. It will forgive many beginner mistakes, except not watering it, of course. You can grow it from seed, cutting, air-layering. If I had to start again my bonsai journey I'd take a cotoneaster: so easy and rewarding.
@chrisswales11742 жыл бұрын
Great to see your pruning decisions creating a new bonsai. Thanks!
@Brennah3 жыл бұрын
⭐️The Bonsai Zone⭐️ is the best! Thank you 💫Nigel💫!
@BeTheCREATOR3 жыл бұрын
A wild bush became a beautiful bonsai, at the touch of a master's experienced hand,,,, great Nigel.
@pootroock3 жыл бұрын
I just got myself a cranberry cotoneaster two days ago! It made me so happy seeing that you got one now too!
@TheBonsaiZone3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Patrick, they are nice for bonsai!
@ig78063 жыл бұрын
i saw those cotoneasters at my local Crappy Tire and i was tempted, too. :P now i'm almost wishing i went and bought one! they seem to have all the best qualities of malus / prunus but not so high-maintenance when it comes to pests or disease. yours is looking very much like an old orchard tree, when you've finished pruning it. someday, maybe, when i have more room!
@pardeepkhichi85823 жыл бұрын
Going through difficult phase in my life and your videos acts as antidepressant for me. 🙌
@TheBonsaiZone3 жыл бұрын
I hope things improve with time Pardeep, just like a bonsai.
@pardeepkhichi85823 жыл бұрын
@@TheBonsaiZone thanks
@MrJcalvino3 жыл бұрын
Cotoneaster looks really like an old apple tree. Good design Nigel 👌
@alicer34233 жыл бұрын
What a difference!! I am going to get one of these to work on. Thanks Nigel.
@doghouseclassics68353 жыл бұрын
Lots of cuttings Nigel,thats going to be a lovely tree . Thanks for the vid . Greetings from uk.
@TheBonsaiZone3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks doghouseclassics!
@SoundQuestROB3 жыл бұрын
Who knew there was a tree somewhere in that bush, nice job Nigel!
@BonsaiJCan3 жыл бұрын
What a job, the trees already looking good!
@mikeemmons10793 жыл бұрын
Because Nigel put a bug in my ear, I hit CTC this afternoon, found a sad and forlorn looking dwarf smoke bush for 8 bucks on the "save me!" rack. Took it home and gave it a lot of love... and some abuse with the shears... I am really pleased with the results.
@rebeccahunter7253 жыл бұрын
Cotoneaster are delightfully forgiving trees. I have 3 collected trees, and another one that is waiting for the spring to join them. I should send a photo (but they are only about 18 months form collection, so not very advanced!) I really look forward to the development of this tree as the years progress.
@michaelmason42068 ай бұрын
Great video! I really like that teaching moments and seeing a bonsai from the beginning. I will be looking for your follow and Videos. Thank you.
@janetobermann1572 жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel! I’m new to Bonsai, and love your Channel! Thanks for all your videos!! I suspect that you might have had fuzzy mealy bugs. I battle them on some of my Orchids! Spraying with soap and water is good, but adding some Isopropyl alcohol will kill them on contact, and not harm your tree. Can’t wait to see how your Cotton Easter tree grows!! All the Best! Janet
@patsfreund91643 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed very much seeing you work on this Cotoneaster. It does remind me of an old apple tree as well. May it grow well for you. (I love this tree but can't grow it in my zone 10 climate as it is too hot/humid for it. So I can grow one vicariously with you.)
@mariapietroniro74793 жыл бұрын
Hi professor. Starting this hobby myself. Love your work, don't stop the show. Love Maria Montreal Canada 😻
@MaybeBonsai3 жыл бұрын
More ammo for the backyard green salad! That bottom thick branch was really thick! I am glad you removed it
@beardedbonsai3 жыл бұрын
I love the cotoneaster it looks good already. It will be great in no time in bonsai terms.
@RosarioCostanzo3 жыл бұрын
There is a lovely tree under all that foliage. Cotoneaster should have beautiful autumn colors too, if I am not wrong
@TheBonsaiZone3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm not sure about this variety, but we'll see this fall! Thanks!
@lullabylullaby62262 жыл бұрын
Wish I could find a mature cotoneaster like that! Please make a video on root pruning this plant.
@Mikicomi233 жыл бұрын
Of cotonaster there are many diffierent varieties. You were lucky to find a cotonaster aupiculatus because it's one of best for doing bonsai. In my area it's only available the contonaster orizzontalis that has an awful bi-dimensional growing patter with straight, symmetric 90degree fishbone branches.
@jballenger92403 жыл бұрын
Nice pruning! What about wound paste for the cuts? Any particular objections?
@averyprice94223 жыл бұрын
Elmer's glue!
@redzepplin73973 жыл бұрын
@@averyprice9422 Really, Thank you
@maximinix3 жыл бұрын
Wound paste helps a lot to speed the healing process. Divide by 2 or 3 the time it takes to heal a wound without cut paste. But forget about the fungal protection legend. Fungal spores are flying around in the air all the time. By the time you make the cut, the spores are already on the wound. I guess the paste protects the wound from drying out, what speeds the healing (personal theory, if some plant biologist has a better explanation I take it).
@shvshvhkv86083 жыл бұрын
👌👌👌...!!! Looks like you're making us a master of bonsai...
@calvinchau54793 жыл бұрын
Love it love it. From big box to a nice bonsai
@smack093 жыл бұрын
Been awaiting this initial styling.
@marysoldeeley22183 жыл бұрын
Two very neat starters!
@redzepplin73973 жыл бұрын
I learned how to pronounce "cotoneaster" Thank you!
@natrjack9653 жыл бұрын
Great video Nigel I enjoyed that one
@farmert96793 жыл бұрын
Your cuttings. Try putting them in your solution of water in a deep tray and cover the hole branch and put a rock on the branch to hold it under water for 5 minutes and then rinse. Might help out.
@DakotaDS2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Nigel!
@tomaszwozniak43433 жыл бұрын
Nice little tree! ☺
@jugalkishorekalita96113 жыл бұрын
Tree is look like your hair 😂....... By the way you are a great bonsai teacher 🙏
@marlonpayabyab84803 жыл бұрын
Beautiful tree to start with
@marlonpayabyab84803 жыл бұрын
Im watching nigel since 2018 and im always enjoying the vids keep it up
@nightcoder5k3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Please make more videos like this.
@Tore1972Wisdom3 жыл бұрын
Cotoneaster grow like crazy, so it will get lots og new branches. They make new buds from everwhere......LOL.
@waterlover3 жыл бұрын
I really liked the results of the cranberry teee
@percyacutt31103 жыл бұрын
Going to be powerful tree👍👍
@slbonsai23553 жыл бұрын
And great video
@jjasperchan3 жыл бұрын
I was wondering why Nigel decided not to root prune, or repot into bonsai soil for this type of material short on time? not wanting to overstress the tree? thanks for the great video!
@mattbrennan6472 жыл бұрын
Wrong time of year
@roror883 жыл бұрын
Wow that plant has a 2g internet connection. You don't see that often.
@RonMaurer3 жыл бұрын
Our shrubs of 14+ years were very old Cotoneaster. We used to get the “white fuzzies” on & off. Neem oil would take care of it for 1-2 seasons. I am now kicking myself for never trying to propagate any of the cuttings from trimming as I no longer live in that house. Hmmm? Maybe I’ll ask the new owners if I can take a few.. Any idea if the thicker hardened branches would root? Or should I stick with greener whips? Thanks!
@TheBonsaiZone3 жыл бұрын
Hello Ron, I'm trying both thin cuttings and the thicker ones, so far they are all still green! I'll keep everyone updates on how the cuttings do!
@johnpugh58673 жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel the cotoneaster and apple tree are same family rosacea
@Denkar113 жыл бұрын
It's the CCC tree! Cranberry-Crab Apple-Cotoneaster!
@corndrunk3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Have you ever done a boxwood?
@lucaslucas62723 жыл бұрын
I think the spider got something on its web
@_SharonShah_3 жыл бұрын
How often should I water my root pruned repotted Orange until it make leaves
@TheBonsaiZone3 жыл бұрын
Water the soil when it begins to dry out a bit, it's best not to keep it too wet, but just right!
@Captainvemon3 жыл бұрын
hello mr saunders, whats a good bonsai for beginners?
@TheBonsaiZone3 жыл бұрын
I'd recommend starting with a Ficus, they are awesome trees, are easy to keep alive and can become a really good tree with the right techniques!
@Rblock7773 жыл бұрын
Or a Jade
@nickkellogg41553 жыл бұрын
order some cuts paste its needed for deciduous and evergreen species
@VinciecBonsaiJourney3 жыл бұрын
Thoid? If thats a thing :-)
@percyacutt31103 жыл бұрын
Remember to spray your tools as well
@TheBonsaiZone3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I do always clean them with the soap and water!
@buhdsinghchouhanchouhan96103 жыл бұрын
Sir plant name tell me
@johnpugh58673 жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel cotoneaster can get attacked with codling moth
@slbonsai23553 жыл бұрын
Hey Nigel I had uploaded a new video 👈
@batanghardinero15393 жыл бұрын
fOIssttt
@TheBonsaiZone3 жыл бұрын
Cacti Lyndon, you have completed your Foist task!!!
@thenaturecreater89063 жыл бұрын
The only thing i dont like about you KZbin channel nigel. That you never answear in the comments. 😪
@TheBonsaiZone3 жыл бұрын
Never say never!
@zaubergarden69003 жыл бұрын
3 parts to one?!?!? su much soap
@TheBonsaiZone3 жыл бұрын
40 parts water, one part soap!
@johnpwright7832Ай бұрын
Its realy a shrub. Its shrubish
@johnpwright7832Ай бұрын
Good job tho
@atatopaul12273 жыл бұрын
That's unfair Nigel, you cut a lot of that shrubs hair and not a single of yours is not cut. lol