The American Elm: A Naturalistic Legacy

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Ben and Arthur, this video is fantastic, as good as it gets! I love the naturalistic styling of the American Elm, one of my favorite trees!

[@AppalachianBonsai]

I'm so thrilled you enjoyed it, Nigel. Labors of love, these things. You know EXACTLY how it is, so reading these words warms my heart.

[@GreenhornBonsai]

I didn't realize we were going to get to see the tree three years later--it looks amazing!

[@johnholloway691]

Arthur is an excellent teacher and the calm, measured tone of his commentary is just right. Good job on the editing, too!

[@AppalachianBonsai]

Thank you.

[@walterwjr947]

Thank you.... 🙏 😔 🙏 Where I grew up there was an Elm in the front yard. I had a swing in this tree, but as your tree grows, the limbs don't grow too close to the ground. 🙏 🖖 🙏 😔 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@sigvemonsen5118]

Nice work. The best bonsai video I’ve seen for months.

[@AppalachianBonsai]

Thank you. It was a long time coming.

[@BlueSkyBonsai]

really enjoyed this, such a thorough and interesting video. thanks for showing the 2022 view at the end, what a beautiful tree!

[@andrewsalhany5665]

That comparison of the four air layers is crazy 😀😃

[@AppalachianBonsai]

Isn't it!

[@bibnida7945]

A master class in an episode, thanks for sharing.

[@mikeduffer6858]

Thanks App Bonsai for airing this ! Arthur is wonderful.

[@ronaldmoose6876]

Seeing the trees at the NC Arboretum several years ago is what got me interested in bonsai. It's great to get to see the process that goes into their creation and hearing Arthur Joura describe the thought process behind it. Thank you.

[@ernsttencate6699]

Amazing video. Arthur Joura is a real bonsai artist. The tree is amazing. And at the end of the video this elm in leaf was beautiful. Big like for the video. Glad to see you back.👍👍

[@andrewt1176]

That’s nuts man! Awesome video one of the best. Arthur seems to know what he’s talking about. Even better to see the tree 3 years later

[@johnthehotty]

Thank you for taking the time. Many bonsai KZbin videos are shot in one day and you don’t get to see the effect of time. Thank you again for doing it “right”

[@baldyeti]

Fantastic walk-through on an amazing tree! Thank you for sharing this, brother! And the 2022 update!

[@johng1097]

EXCELLENT tips !!! Thanks !

[@cor3944]

Amazing video about technique, art and philosophy. And amazing naturalistic (more European style) outcome! The hole in the die-back is waiting for a tiny bird in my fairy fantasy…love it❤

[@AppalachianBonsai]

(more American style!)

[@ryanmarsh4033]

Lovely tree, and fantastic detail. In the tree, and verbally explaining as you went. Thanks

[@mattbrennan647]

Amazing tree. Thanks for the update and inspiration. Thanks, keep growing

[@GreatLakesBonsai]

All I can say is wow - I love our native trees, and this is a great example! Thank you for documenting this. I enjoy watching Arthur work o, and explain work on, trees. Ben, you/your channel continues to be an inspiration, thank you for taking the time to bring us new learnings.

[@AppalachianBonsai]

You're very welcome, and I'm so glad you find something useful in them. I hope to continue doing so for as long as I can, even if it takes a few months to get them out. But I will get them out.

[@idru4364]

Thanks for the awesome video. Learned a lot from this. I love how he dived into the biology of the tree.

[@adamdeanmorrison3739]

Fabulous guys. Very good info and lovely production value!

[@vimukthichathuranga4051]

Fantastic ..very talented person ..its really naturalist ..❤️

[@mmjnice97]

First amazing examples of elm tree's.. my question is why not wood hardener? Wood burning be sufficient for Preserving the wood and would it hurt to do both?

[@AppalachianBonsai]

Both are done. The wood burning is to get rid of the loose fibers and fine tool marks from carving. Once time has weathered a little more, an acrylic wood hardener is used to preserve the look.

[@Shinrin_koen-en]

Very well done! Love it. Maybe someday I can make the drive up to see it. Have not been to the. Arboretum since 2010. Also I'm going to look for that type of torch. ☺

[@jameslangschied7900]

A brilliant master class: Great videography, excellent explanation, solid information, and a beautiful, "natural" American elm. I hope to visit Asheville again soon to see this gem.

[@FREDDYBRUJO1]

Fantastic Job, and super nice quality video. Thank you for taking the time to do these videos for us!

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

Wow~ Amazing Bonsai ^^ Include Like 415 , I leave 3 Presents. Have a good relationship. My friend, always stay Connected.

[@my_bonsai_and_koi]

Hello and thank you for this great video with a gorgeous tree! I have one more question. How is the deadwood reworked so that it doesn't decay? Wood hardener or something else? Thank you for your answer! Greetings from Germany!

[@AppalachianBonsai]

I believe he uses a wood hardener. I think an acrylic based one.

[@my_bonsai_and_koi]

@@AppalachianBonsai Thanks a lot! 👍🙂

[@Strong_Tomato_]

Great video! I prefer growing fruit trees(to full size) and I dont have the patience to do this kind of work but I can still appreciate the art!

[@Bonsaifly]

This was awesome!

[@brendancahill3376]

Very interesting video and i love the idea of allowing trees to grow natural and not like Bonsai.

[@amateurambience]

great share! learn so much about American Elm, big like 156 friend from Taiwan!

[@brandonglossup510]

This was absolutely fantastic and fascinating. Thank you so much for putting this together for us to enjoy.

[@pela1100]

Un gran video, un gran trabajo. FELICITACIONES ! Salud. 🙇‍♂️

[@dan-ig2ds]

Very informative and beautifully done! Thank you for sharing your artistree!

[@timv.885]

Found you’re channel thru a podcast wormhole, you mentioned gathering some yamadori vaccinium , farkleberry/ sparkleberry. It’s something that’s been running through my head as being a great bonsai plant. Since no one I know of has ever done a video on this I was hoping that you were planning on doing one soon. Any updates would be greatly appreciated. *your*

[@karlcottingham1472]

Excellent work. Very convincing. Turned into a tree of great character. Thanks

[@SyriusStarMultimedia]

I have 3 American elm trees that I harvested out of my backyard. I let mature just before getting woody and then potted them. They are only 2 years and do not look as great as yours.

[@scarcell1]

30:35 "Any plant I water in this media will retain enough water till I get back 24 hrs later", that's a key line right there.

[@DrunkDaddy]

I have seen a lot of bonsai youtube videos. But this is hands down the best I've seen. Really nice editing and Arthur is so well articulated. I would love to hear him elaborate on his philosophies.

[@AppalachianBonsai]

If you ever have the chance to visit, he's always there. Additionally, the North Carolina Arboretum has a weekly Curator's Journal that Arthur writes. It's wonderful! Currently, it is by subscription, but there may be a day when it will be free to the public.

[@dabblingwithbonsai]

Excellent video! All the info with hows and whys.. Very well executed and the end result looks amazing! 💚💚💚 This is why I love clip&grow over wiring 🧡 Edit: bonsai and jazz, video can't get any better ...... Now off to buy meself a dremel and wood carving kit, since i have so many deadwood (i.e.trees)to practise with😭😄

[@AppalachianBonsai]

I like it! Check out the video 'Making an Eames Fiberglass Chair' which was filmed by Ray Eames herself. It's ooey gooey jazzy delicious!

[@dabblingwithbonsai]

@@AppalachianBonsai thanks, I will 😁

[@dabblingwithbonsai]

Oh mi god, this is the exact opposite of my favourite jazz... But I stayed for the chair!

[@AppalachianBonsai]

@@dabblingwithbonsai 😆Definitely dated, but brings me back to early childhood.

[@OlufsWaterview]

Not always looking at the video I though David Blaine was talking about this tree.

[@DavesBonsai]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks for the effort to put this together.

[@garymccarthy4994]

I always enjoy listening to Arthur talk about bonsai and watching him work on trees. He talked about a soil mix for bonsai but didn't mention what he was using. It looked like a fair amount of organic, maybe pine bark. Do you know what his mix is Ben?

[@AppalachianBonsai]

It's a mix of pine bark, peat moss, and Stalite. He didn't give the mix because it isn't as important as what it does, which he does mention. The materials he uses are local and can be bought in bulk by the Arboretum. That makes it easy to acquire. If you've got something close and cheap that works well, that's what should be used. I use different for mine, because I can buy it local and cheaply.

[@LuisRojas-rs6pv]

It's kool how you look at it from different perspectives.

[@samuddimaduranga633]

good video friends.. i like bonsai❤️❤️👍👍👍👍

[@marcusGanske0]

This video was fantastic! One of my favorites. Thank you for what you do!

[@OlufsWaterview]

Very nice video. Fantastic tree - hard to imagine this tree ‘isn’t ready to show yet’

[@suz4keeps]

Inspirational and informative, thank you

[@Dave_0993_I]

This is great! I intend a much more thorough comment as soon as I have time.

[@bonsaibythesea]

Greetings from Nova Scotia great video 😊

[@JesusChrist4ever]

I love everything abt this bonsai 🔥 great work

[@steampunkvampyre]

fabulous very envious of the tree and your skills

[@dinobrown1205]

This was amazing! Thank you.

[@paranoid1944]

Enjoyable and informative

[@bulumacan9477]

nice tree of bonsai about bonsai american elm.

[@davidgreathouse1604]

Where is the exhibition garden?

[@nikolak5281]

loved the video, amazing tbh.

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Great work on a great specimen!

[@JesusChrist4ever]

Us human being are leaves no lie 😊

[@piotrslo3294]

Dziękuję za polskie napisy :) 🇵🇱

[@Bougainvilleabonsai]

Ikut belajar pakde 🙏🙏♥️

[@michaelduncan6287]

Tool junkie here, what brand of carving chisel were you using, with bamboo wrapped handle? Unable to find match on-line.

[@AppalachianBonsai]

I'm not certain, but likely Japanese. Whether it's something Arthur purchased or was given, I don't know. He might not even know.

[@eldril1009]

what a great tree big day for it

[@hubismaximus]

How different is the fire treatment from something like Sho Sugi Ban? It seems surprisingly similar, and I expect it has similar benefits (the heat converting resins in the wood into something that resists insects and rot).

[@AppalachianBonsai]

It's not a full char like with the shosugiban, but it does remove the softer wood (spring/summer growth) and leaves the harder wood (autumn/winter growth), and all with nice rounded soft edges (much like natural weathering). I don't know about the resins in the wood, but I could see it with pines, junipers, and other conifers. This elms doesn't really have much of what we'd call resin.

[@zeroeure]

What an awesome video!! I’ve seen this tree in person and absolutely LOVE it so it’s great to see this insight by such a great artist as Joura. Thanks so much!

[@lucassimmons9112]

I get so pumped when I see a new video from you that includes Arthur. I’ve said it before, but thanks again for doing this!

[@larietournelle7904]

18:25 " best as u can " :)

[@bmoney6482]

It was worth the wait

[@joseanmarrero4195]

Very nice video and tree. What is the name of the Mikita tool he is using to carve wood?

[@AppalachianBonsai]

I don't know the model number, but it's called a die grinder. Loads of bits to help carve wood.

[@robertwoods1380]

Outstanding

[@littlsuprstr]

I hope to live to see a mature American Chestnut bonsai.

[@AppalachianBonsai]

Wouldn't that be something!! I've only ever see English chestnut and Allegheny chinkapin bonsai. However, the leaf size is really large. Gotta get one that's just like this elm to keep it in proportion - aka, big!

[@vwbonsaichannel1675]

I like friend 👍👍

[@BobBelveal]

Awesome

[@eeeealmo]

Absolutely fantastic demo and incredible tree. Would love to see more

[@haryartbonsai7630]

Amazing ❤😍

[@norfolkyeti]

Hi, great video and loads of info, can I ask the ingredients of the soil mix? Looks like grit and bark equal measure? Thank you

[@AppalachianBonsai]

His mixture is sifted pine bark, Stalite Permatill, and a dash of peat.

[@norfolkyeti]

@@AppalachianBonsai thank you 🙏

[@kamilcopur6513]

I fell in love with it... Please give it to me...

[@AppalachianBonsai]

You'll have to go the The North Carolina Arboretum and inquire with them. I wish you luck! ;)

[@gcj942]

Love it 👍

[@duyhailuavlog]

👍👍👍

[@larietournelle7904]

Pot selection, an intriguant scene :)

[@AppalachianBonsai]

It's pretty sweet, isn't it?!

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌🙂

[@kimberlyduncan1053]

😍

[@DarthMasiah]

👍👍

[@akshaykota]

I think folks in flat plains of Iowa would really appreciate a workshop.

[@AppalachianBonsai]

I am planning a little bonsai touring travel this summer. I'm now going to make a special stop just for this!

[@akshaykota]

@@AppalachianBonsai you da man brother from another mother

[@bastiv7806]

Finally new content! I hope for more. Always liked your videos back in the days!

[@AppalachianBonsai]

Sometimes I can knock them out quickly. Other times, it takes 3.5 years.

[@ginabeena6757]

Fantastic!! ❤️🌱❤️

[@baldyeti]

First

[@AppalachianBonsai]

And hopefully not the last.

[@jerezindraj6723]

@ 34:06 what type of Bonsai Pot is that?

[@adulteducationprogramsatth4471]

Hello, you're looking at a wonderful ceramic container commissioned by Arthur from Waldo Street Pottery in Atlanta, GA, created by Eli Akins.

[@jerezindraj6723]

@@adulteducationprogramsatth4471 Thank you

[@jerezindraj6723]

Thank you.

[@gregpeterson8270]

Great video! I hope people listen to what Arthur is saying - as much as they watch what he is doing. Bonus points for using the term anthropomorphism in a KZbin video :)

[@joyalways1179]

“Damage and recovery” sounds like the foundation of this life. Jesus is pruning us into His Glory.

[@dickmcshan9778]

Thank you for an educational and entertaining presentation. You have a beautiful beast of a tree. Cheealrs, Dick from Vancouver.