How to dig bonsai material

[@sloetsteenkamp6332]

I've watched hundreds of bonsai videos and I've never learned so much in one video before.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Sloet, you made my day. Thank you Sir!

[@torgnysafro]

Same! subbed!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you so much!

[@debbiewhitman5455]

Same here.....Subbed 1 year later 😊

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Debbie! Better late than never they say ☺️

[@boyan3977]

Holy moly. My parents have a medium sized apple tree that they want to get rid off. Thought it would be a waste, if the saw is going in it anyway, might as well try to make something out of it. This was by far one of the most informative bonsai videos I have ever seen.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

That is awesome! Thanks so much for letting me know.

[@davidemby4375]

Hi Terry, albeit I live in Western Australia, I found your knowledge and the way you have passed this onto us incredibly helpful. Thank you for taking the time to undertake the video, it was about as informative as 18 minutes could ever get....well done.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks so much David. I really appreciate that! That’s very kind of you. I hope you find some of my other content equally helpful.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Great work Terry, the tree is off to a good start!!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Nigel. Yeah it’s not bad, some work will be needed in the coming years on improving the nebari but I like the trunk, trunk taper and movement so I’m excited to develop it further.

[@stevesecosh8820]

Thank you! Very informative mini documentaries of great quality. Much appreciated!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve! Thanks so much. 🙇🏼‍♂️

[@keazen1]

very well done video Terry, I've been watching lots of bonsai videos and I could listen to you for hours

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you, that’s a great compliment!

[@pavelsimsa1357]

I've been diging trees for a few years now, and new things keep popping up that are worth trying, thank you

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

That’s great Pavel. I also learn new things all the time and that’s what bonsai so great!

[@ritamariekelley4077]

Wonderfully helpful, from start to finish. Thank You. Nice background music, soothing, but not overpowering.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

You're welcome Rita! Thanks so much for the encouragement.

[@bulebonsaibatam1758]

Great info Terry. I only have 1 large field grown tree and this will for sure make things easier. Max

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Max, I am glad it is helpful to you.

[@soonzach4017]

I am a new subscriber, I have watched a lot of bonsai videos but yours is the best, thank you for sharing 👍

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

So nice of you to say that, I am truly honored.

[@lukev9965]

I'm glad I found another good bonsai channel. Love your vids mate.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Welcome aboard Luke! Thanks so much. 🙇🏼‍♂️

[@indujaggi]

Thank you Terry ...I have been hesitating to dig up two trees I' ve had my eye on...afraid I would kill them. You video gives me confidence to go ahead as it is the right time now in my country.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

That’s wonderful. Good luck! Trees growing in the ground have tremendous stored resources and are quite resilient when collected. There are exceptions of course.

[@AmorphousSleaze]

Great video! Can't wait for an update on the trident's condition!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks so much! This tree was featured again in this video Update on 10 exciting bonsai projects, Winter 2023 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGPKZaWBetp1fLM

[@markbrock8662]

This video is so helpful. Thank you for taking the time!

[@d.l.ortega2507]

Thank you SO MUCH for an excellent video! Looking forward to watching more of them 👍😊

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

More to come!

[@koreanature]

Wow, That's a great video. I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you so much! My first fan in Korea perhaps 🤔 😀. I would love to visit your country some day. From what I see you have really great food and excellent bonsai, what more does one need!

[@pesoverwatch9324]

If I was a Bonsai, I would love to be in your garden! Good explenation!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Ha ha. 🤣 thank you.

[@mikegrayleeds]

Great video content Terry and what a tree!! Marvellous 🌳 I learned a great deal in this video so thank you for sharing

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Glad it was helpful Mike! Thanks so much Sir.

[@bobs5596]

i have never thought about bonsai, but i watched this because i have a 10 year old japan red maple that came up wild and i left it. i have to move out of my yard because it blocks the sidewalk now. i cut it back severely this spring, looks like i will plan on doing something similar to this next spring.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Bob. I would rather have suggested you cut back in Autumn. This will produce the most back budding on the tree. Alternatively late spring. Did you not get a lot of bleeding after you cut it in Spring? Regardless it’s done. Japanese maples are not as strong as Chinese maples but you should still be able to collect (wait until buds swell) your next spring. I’m sure the directions I have can be followed as is and should give you a positive outcome. Good luck! 👍🏻

[@bobs5596]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai hi terry, i cut back the portion blocking the gate from opening after it was in full leaf, and i didn't pay attention if there was any bleeding. but it has put out new growth this summer. the other thing i am thinking is to run a shovel around it now and root prune while still in the ground to decrease the shock of digging it up in spring? the trunk is 3 inches diameter, so it seems to be a substantial tree, and there must be a tap root under it by now. i have 3 others that need to come out if this one fails...

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@@bobs5596 good idea with root pruning. But in my opinion for a deciduous tree it’s not necessary.

[@uppotukki]

Finally found a professional who speaks English amazingly.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

That’s very kind of you to say. Thank you 🙇🏼‍♂️

[@Mett-wt3xj]

So much information in a short time. Thank you.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks so much 🙌🏻

[@andrewt1176]

Onya Tez! That was awesome mate. Can’t wait to see this tree in years to come

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks very much Andrew. Yeah I’m excited about it’s future too.

[@AsylumArtifacts]

You were giving very thorough and clear instructions, thank you for that! Simply just had to subscribe, like and share your channel! Keep up the good work!🤘😎👍

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you so much! I will certainly try to keep the quality up and the content interesting.

[@tedsell1455]

Excellent Video and Awesome Tree

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you very much! 🙇🏼‍♂️

[@rominaf.8545]

Great work, the quality of information is excellent, thank you very much for inspiring and helping us to improve our practices. Greetings from Argentina

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Greetings Romina! Hope you are well in Argentina. I’m so glad you find it helpful. That makes me want to do more 😊

[@planterbanter]

Great video, thank you. What a great trunk. This is going to develop into a beautiful bonsai in time!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks so much. I think so too, but it’s a long road ahead 😄

[@p0ln]

good video, concise delivery of infomation, thank you

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Dan, I am very glad you found it so.

[@stonelantern1584]

Excellent video Terry. Very informative. Think it should show everybody how easy it is to collect a field grown tree. When do you start to feed the tree, and do you give the tree any "supplements" to help it to recover from the repotting? And do you immediately start to develop the tree with the new growth or do you first let the tree establish itself and recover?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Stephen for watching and commenting. Appreciate the questions, they’re great! Mind if I do a video on that as an answer rather than write?

[@Moboanojourney]

Nice and majestic trunk more success to your channel. Bonsai Noy from Philippines

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks for visiting and for your kind comments!

[@svenschroder6197]

This is going to be a beautiful tree! Trunk line is awesome

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks so much Sven! This tree was featured again in this video Update on 10 exciting bonsai projects, Winter 2023 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGPKZaWBetp1fLM

[@garydeluca1475]

Thank you for the very informative clear teaching on lifting a field tree although I didn't understand the part where you soak the tree and what was that

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Hi Gary. Thanks for the comment. Soaking the tree is meant to allow it to absorb liquid which will help it to avoid drying out until it is able to produce its own roots. I have commented on the tablets many times in other comments on this video, please check it.

[@bonsaibythesea]

Just got my first trident maple cutting to root that’s a beautiful tree cheers

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thats great, you will enjoy developing it.

[@cawdangcoppertop1118]

It would be great to see a video on how you would air layer your field trees. Great information Thank you

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Noted! I will do something this season I believe.

[@johncavendish8552]

Fantastic growing tips, very inspirational presentation."Love Your Work"

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks so much John, very kind of you.

[@ChelsTrueblue]

Great video Terry, I’ll be collecting a silver birch soon and I wasn’t going to bother removing the soil till next spring but now think I’m confident enough to do it properly straight away as you say it will be more beneficial to the tree

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Rob. I’ve not collected silver birch and I don’t know if they’re different to collect to this species ie Chinese maples. I suspect as it’s deciduous using the process as I demonstrated it should be fine.

[@ChelsTrueblue]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai what’s your thoughts on collecting deciduous trees in autumn? Some people say it’s safe but they use the black bin bag over the top job….. where as collecting in spring when the buds break you obviously have more of an idea that the tree is recovering well

[@TonysBonsai]

Nice work Terry. really enjoyed this!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

That’s wonderful Tony! Thanks for the support.

[@tasanastasi7799]

Thank you , really appreciate this Video and your other videos , very clear precise , now looking for some trees to dig .

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Best of luck Tas! Its such an amazing process. Enjoy!

[@TheYurisam]

Brilliant video! Very informative and helpful.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Glad it was helpful Alex!

[@wesleyphillips3211]

And the start of another amazing tree Terry, did I see a Juniper next in line😂thanks for the great content.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

You bet Wesley, thanks so much! Yeah there are a few junipers there....

[@stevecaspers8540]

Very informative, can’t wait to try this. One question, I planted some privet saplings last year intending to put them in pots sometime in the future. Do you recommend putting a flat root barrier underneath to discourage deep tap roots?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Steve. Sure. You can do that. Makes it easier to dig out and also encourages horizontal rooting.

[@phix9962]

Hey, thanks for this very interesting and well structured video ! I just died out a tree and this video helps me a lot to higher the chance that this tree will survive, even if it is late summer and its a Juniper. Btw in another video I heard sphagnum moos could be a good growing material in this cases too. Best greetings from Berlin

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Phix! Sphagnum moss is a great medium yes however you need to understand what the objective is. For air layering its the best as it holds a lot of water and considering the bag or container typically used for layering is small it will hold enough water till you can make it back and wet it again. However in this case sphagnum moss is the last medium I would use because it hold so much water. At the moment the faster the drainage of the medium the better as this introduces much more air into the rootzone and encourages healthy root development. I would encourage you to use a very fast draining medium for your juniper too. This would be pumice, hyuga, lava, crushed stone etc. The less water retentive the better.

[@rudewaanwoodman6388]

very informative Terry ... finally i can have successful yamadori ...

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Excellent! Good luck Rudewaan!

[@baldancr]

Nossa que trabalho que dá. Mas é gratificante seu trabalho.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Muito obrigado! Obrigado

[@rolando10]

Wonderful work Terry 👏👏👏

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks so much Rolando!

[@BONSAIenCORTO]

really great video. Such a good information and quite clear makes it appear easy!!!!!!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Ha ha, thank you. I was sweating quite a bit to get it out and carry it - it was pretty heavy! Glad what I am trying to say communicates well though. I don't work from a script so its all ad lib.

[@mattbrennan647]

Fantastic tutorial. Thanks, keep growing

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Many thanks Matt. I’m hooked, no stopping now 😃

[@BlueSkyBonsai]

Excellent tutorial! 👍

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Glad you liked it!

[@1969hornet]

Very informative video. You have gotten a new subscriber here 😊

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks so much!

[@patriciareynoso3609]

Excellent tutorial! Loved it. I learned a lot. Thank you.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Glad it was helpful Patricia! Thanks for watching.

[@missaleromanum5614]

Amazing how you can strip nearly all the branches and most of the roots and it still survives

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

It is only really possible with trees which are very strong, such as those grown in the field as these are. I treat it essentially as a giant cutting as there are no roots.

[@oussamachaachoui3727]

Anothere beautiful video, Thank you Terry

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks for watching Oussama!

[@razor2ts]

Thank you Terry, I've collected a lot of trees over the years, some great tips as always from your good self, keep up the great work :-) :-)

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you! Well I’m sure if you’ve done a lot of collecting you could share some tips with me too!

[@razor2ts]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai Learning all the time with each new season :-)

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@@razor2ts that’s the way it should be for all of us, for ever.

[@salvlox_]

is there a video following this up? I’d love to see how’s this bonsai doing

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Yes there is but not exclusively on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGPKZaWBetp1fLM

[@kedai_bonsai-jj]

proses yg bagus, pemindahan bahan bonsai dari alam👍👍👍👍👍God joob

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Terima kasih atas komentarnya, saya menghargainya.

[@ljubicaduran1728]

Excellent explanation, I have one question, is it possible to make a bonsai from an olive tree, which is more than 70 years old, about 5 meters high, how drastically should the roots be cut and the height shortened? I'm thinking whether I should dare? What should I watch out for perhaps? Let me mention that the olive tree was already taken out of the ground because it should have been thrown away. I will be grateful for any advice.😊

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you for watching and for the question. The age and height is not a problem, many olives I have collected are older than this. Cutting the trunk is fine, you would just need to carve the stump afterwards. What I am not sure of is how severely you can reduce the root system as it depends on the stored nutrients. However if you do not cut them aggressively you will not fit the tree in a pot. If the tree was destined for the bin then you stand to lose nothing. Do what needs to be done and hope for the best.

[@nicolafazio225]

Great video but i have a question: if you put spagnum moss on top of the soil, pure pomice for example (to protect superficial roots and to retain water in summer) you disable the ability of air passing throught the soil? Thank you very much

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Great question Nicola. Sounds in theory what you wrote could be a problem but I have not experienced this. I do not however put moss on these trees, only more ramified trees where there are more roots. I cannot remember what I said exactly in the video, I believe I said one can do it if you are afraid of the media drying out too fast.

[@digitaIgorilla]

TIL - Disprin derives from willow. I came to expand my knowledge of bonsai, and learned so much more!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

That’s great!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

That’s great!

[@hakankays5310]

again a great video, thanks alot. greetings from izmir Türkiye

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you too for watching Izmir!

[@JackBlack-dc2rp]

Great vid Terry. Do you know how long it took the tree to grow to that size?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Good question! I’m not entirely sure but I grew it from seed. I’m guessing 10 years to max 15 years.

[@jaskaran-ll3xk]

can you show some videos of how the trees look now please? thanks

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you for the request. Sure! I will do so in spring.

[@rtregear]

Very useful video, Terry. Pleased to have found your channel - yes, subed and liked. What were the dimensions of that wooden box?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Roger. Uhm don’t know off hand but I believe around 60cm square.

[@rtregear]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai Thanks. That seems right. And about 20 deep?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@rtregear no I think it’s a little deeper. Probably more like 30-40cm

[@ferko6]

Excellent video! What was the tablets you put in the water? I couldn't quite hear it clearly. Thank you.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks for watching. It’s Disprin, or also know as Aspirin. It’s medicine taken for headache, pain, to reduce inflammation etc. It contains acetylsalicylic acid. This is why one adds willow branches, however the medicine contains the same acid extract so it’s easier to use the tablets.

[@ferko6]

Oh thank you I thought that's what you said but I wasn't familiar with disprin. Aspirin I know well, my wife claims I give her headaches quite often 😆.

[@jeffreyhutchings561]

I’m curious about the cycle of fertilization of field grown trees. I know that the seasons are different from where you live versus the US. I’m in California (Ag zone 9b), so early March is the beginning of Spring. Would you suggest a 5-5-5 or 10-10-10 NPK granular fertilizer?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

To be honest Jeffrey, I don’t fertilise them 🫣. However under normal or best circumstances you should feed them throughout the growing season with a well balanced fertilizer although you might want to go pretty high on the N value though. I prefer using organic fertilizer but in a farm setting this is tough due to all the critters which steal it. So yes, slow release chemical would be good too.

[@Carlos_Cerda_Moya]

Thanks a lot! Unfortunately I can´t plant on the ground, I´m going to use 150L pots, lets see how it goes..

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Good luck Carlos! Next best thing to planting in the ground is a large wooden box on the ground, in contact with the ground.

[@chasingthefish9042]

Looking forward to the update!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks for your interest! Here is an update on a bunch of projects including this maple. Update on 10 exciting bonsai projects, Winter 2023 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGPKZaWBetp1fLM

[@chasingthefish9042]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai I just watched it! Can't believe I missed it before posting this comment! I guess my Hawkeye for detail is slipping in my age.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@chasingthefish9042 ha ha ha. Don’t be so hard on yourself, nobody is perfect. 😉

[@rosanadancel7225]

Good video, question pls, when should I do seme with olive tree. Thank you

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Usually spring is a good time. There are other times but spring is best.

[@martinkinley8989]

Hi everyone, sorry but I couldn't get what you added to the tree in the minute 4:40. Did you add aspirine?? Thanks and greetings from Uruguay

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Hello Martin. The pill added to the water is also known as Aspirin. It’s medicine taken for headache, pain, to reduce inflammation etc. It contains acetylsalicylic acid.

[@martinkinley8989]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai ok ok Terry I got this, since English is not my first language it was difficult for me to understand that specific word, I thought it could be aspirine but I wasn't sure. Thanks for sharing it, I'll try your method on my next yamadori. 😉

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@@martinkinley8989 perfectly understandable about the language. I am not sure if the addition of the pills works, but it’s so easy to add, costs almost nothing and as I am going to soak the tree I might as well do it even if it only helps a tiny little bit. Good luck!

[@finnsbiavl7483]

Thanks, Terry. Super video as always 😄😄🇩🇰

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Finns! 😃

[@ScottTheExperimentalist]

Would Mica or a wood pot be better? I just pulled out a Japanese maple. It’s soaking now with willow leaves

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

I wouldn’t be able to say Scott. I have usually used wood, but as I don’t have access to mica pots I’ve not used them. Not sure if there is much difference between mica and plastic, plastic I’ve used and it’s fine but wood allows me to build something for the specific tree.

[@ScottTheExperimentalist]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai thanks Terry! I used wood

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@ScottTheExperimentalist cool.

[@jaherlar]

Great video, thanks for sharing, I´ve learned a lot!.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Glad to hear it!

[@timsavage7886]

I’m am in the uk and I want to collect a hawthorn, beech and oak I have read that these species are best collected in autumn is this correct?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

I am sorry Tim, I don’t know. I am not sure why it would be best to collect them in autumn though. If I were collecting them it would be as with all other deciduous trees; in early spring. But I’ve never collected any of these species so I cannot say from experience

[@koenvanmeerbeeck8724]

hey terry super nice and educative video again...A friend of mine lives in the south off france and has some green and white oaks on his territory that he would like to make bonsais from....is it a good idea to remove them from his forrest, cut them down to size and put them in wooden boxes? meaning....would that be ok, or should they be cut to size first and then be removed from the ground?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Koen! Considering that there is no rush to remove the trees I would consider cutting them down to size and allow new growth to develop and largely heal any scars created. Once in a box or pot the ability to heal large wounds is greatly diminished as growth is slower. Once the wounds are largely healed I would then remove them from the ground an put them in boxes for further development. The best time to make the cuts will be either late spring or early autumn.

[@coronnation8854]

Brilliant as always!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks so much! Appreciate it.

[@samiro1877]

I love what you did !

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you Samir!

[@ChristenThykjaer]

How does the tree look now? Great video Terry!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you very much. There is a short update on this tree in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGPKZaWBetp1fLM

[@ChristenThykjaer]

Awesome, thanks for the quick response 😊

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

My pleasure, good luck!

[@marilousopocado9429]

pls specify what tablet you put to the water for the tree to recover fast..

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Hello Marilou. Please read the other comments, I have answered this several times already.

[@garymullins4815]

I am sorry for a question that may sound silly but is disprin aspirin in the US? THank you.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Not silly at all Gary! Yes, you’re 100% correct.

[@cbrusharmy]

Thanks for the instructional video

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gman107a]

Great video thank you ! What was that tablet you added to the water for root recovering?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks for watching. It’s Disprin, or also know as Aspirin. It’s medicine taken for headache, pain, to reduce inflammation etc. It contains acetylsalicylic acid. This is why one adds willow branches, however the medicine contains the same acid extract so it’s easier to use the tablets.

[@mcbabs7495]

Un grand merci à vous pour le partage de votre expérience!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Merci d'avoir pris le temps de regarder !

[@kindofheaveneyes8600]

this tree is gonna be so good

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

If I can do anything about it yes, thanks so much 👍🏻😊

[@Alfaro_Bonsai]

greetings bonsai lovers from Indonesia

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks so much Mas! Greetings to Indonesia. You have some amazing talent in your country. Hopefully one day I will visit there.

[@987654ok]

Hello Terry, another great video and very nicely looking future trident bonsai, thanks. Question: Would you consider putting a clear plastic bag over the stump for the first few weeks? and does it help?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks Alex! No need for a plastic bag, the tree buds profusely without it. Bags can help for some species which require the additional stimulation of the increased humidity though. Must be in shade though if in summer or you will cook the tree.

[@cactusbaboon321]

What is the product/tablets you added to the water on rehydrating the roots?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Please check the comments in the video as I’ve answered this multiple times already. Thanks.

[@baldancr]

Deixa eu perguntar, vc mergulhou ela em que líquido. Quando tempo deixou

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Obrigado pela pergunta. Verifique os outros comentários, pois já respondi isso muitas vezes.

[@dk2614]

Hi Terry, enjoyed the video. Do you put a sharp edge on your spade? You seemed to get through those roots fairly easily.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks DK, I do sharpen it occasionally but considering the ground it works in I’d hardly say it would act as some sort of cutter. I do get through the thinner roots with it but the thicker ones definitely require a lopper.

[@chadjeremiah5048]

Hi, Terry. did you collect this material in SA? If so, where, may i ask?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Yes. In South Africa. I grew it though. It’s part of my field growing. Not just growing wild. Would be nice if it were! 😉

[@chadjeremiah5048]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai Wow. Very interesting. I have been looking for spots to collect yamadori but its proving to be very difficult...

[@michaeltheron6428]

Great Video Terry! Just out of interest, how long do you think it will take you to develop this tree from Field specimen to Final developed tree.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Michael thank you. That’s a tough question to answer. I’d have to say around 15 years if I do everything right.

[@michaeltheron6428]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai wow thanks Terry, that a lot of work and time! But it will be worth it in the end!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@@michaeltheron6428 bonsai is a marathon, never a sprint. This applies particularly to deciduous bonsai. They take a LONGGGGGG time.

[@sabikmercuriobravo5976]

Absolutely fantastic video!!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thanks so much Sabik!

[@godongbonsai702]

Very good material bonsai.. Thank is the videos.. Good luck sir

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Thank you too!

[@fabricios.8433]

Hello sir, I am from Argentina, I do not speak English. what does it add to minute 4:35? a pill? or aluminum foil? Thank you

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Sorry about the English Fabricio. The pill is added to the water, it’s also known as Aspirin. It’s medicine taken for headache, pain, to reduce inflammation etc. It contains acetylsalicylic acid.

[@fabricios.8433]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai gracias Terry!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@@fabricios.8433 my pleasure.

[@Gerardope]

Really want to see that tree with leaves!

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

😂 Ok, you will. It’s starting to bud now so you will need to be patient a little longer Gerardo. 😃

[@HUSARZ-fj8yy]

Hi,I am just starting out and I have a question about the time of the year. I have a magnolia tree that i can get for free and would make a nice bonsai. It is now end of September and I live in the Uk. Is it okay to process it so drastically at this time of the year? Thank you, Kamik

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Hi Kamik. I do not have experience collecting a magnolia tree so I’m hesitant to give advise. I do this work at the beginning of spring. Provided the tree is strong and healthy there is no problem with drastic work such as this on Trident maple and many other species.

[@HUSARZ-fj8yy]

@@TerryErasmusbonsaiThank you for getting back to me :)

[@Justthemow]

Is there a way you can jump start an older looking bonsai by air layering a root system on a larger branch

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Air layering is an extremely popular manner in which you attain more developed and interesting looking material for sure. Give it a go. There is a video showing step by step for air layering on my channel but you will find many others on KZbin as well.

[@Ashley-ti6mp]

What did u put in water to help with rooting?

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

You can use Disprin or Aspirin.

[@mouradbelkas598]

Thank you

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

🙇🏼‍♂️

[@dermo1981]

Thanks Terry 👍

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

My pleasure DR!

[@antwonevis5249]

Thank you for your knowledge and work in making these videos! I am spying to dig up a neighbor's conifers/junipers that he is looking to remove to build a wall. I think if I can save 1 or 2 of them I can maybe let them recover and graft extra branches on next year. Do you think this might work?🤔 I saw in the video that you said I should save as much of the root mass as possible, and I will try to. But regarding the foliage, should I remove some of it or should I keep all of it? Sorry for asking, I'm a bit confused on how conifers/juniper look and work sometimes 😅

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

My pleasure. Glad you enjoy them. Yes what you describe can work for sure. This video was done for deciduous material and NOT for conifers though. Definitely keep as many fibrous roots you can. If the canopy is massive then yes reduce it but you need to keep as much foliage as possible as this is where the energy is going to come from to form the new roots. You will need to mist as often as possible to keep foliage moist. Bright shade exposure out of the wind. You will know in about 6 months from collection whether the tree has made it or not.

[@antwonevis5249]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai Thank you Terry, I will set up a mister for in the hottest time of the day, and I'll keep as much fibrous roots and foliage as possible! I really appreciate you answering my questions! Hope you have a nice weekend!

[@angry9901]

Fantastic, I will be looking out for updates on this one.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

@@antwonevis5249 great! Good luck.

[@galahad9853]

What would you suggest for trying to grow a tree in 100F weather. I have heard from other channels that you should water everyday for a year and that I should prune my dead leaves to propagate new ones. I would say my soil drains fairly well

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

Interesting question Galahad! You do need to consider other seasons too though. If you use a lot of water retentive medium in summer, it will likely cause root rot in winter (or whenever your rainy period is). You could try putting a layer of chopped sphagnum moss on the top which will help with water retention, but you can remove it when its raining a lot. However watering daily or even twice daily is the life of a bonsai enthusiast in summer though. Pruning dead leaves is a good idea as they are unsightly but you would simply get more unless you address the reason they are dead. Assuming this is due to a freak heatwave, well there is not much one can do except try to shade them and mist the trees as often as you can.

[@galahad9853]

@@TerryErasmusbonsai thank you this really helped. I live in California so it doesn’t rain to much. During rainy season it didn’t seem like it needed much watering the heat has just been really brutal.

[@faithgsvlog]

Can’t wait to see the update of these tree in the future, thanks for sharing.

[@TerryErasmusbonsai]

You and me both! I will certainly share though.