Ukon Maple Forest - Greenwood Bonsai

In this video Corin talks us through the history of this famous group planting.
The tree was originally put together by Corin's father Harry Tomlinson and features in his book "The Complete Book of Bonsai".
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[@banjopete]

One of the very best Bonsai channels on YT.Congratulations.

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

Many many thanks, much appreciated, we are working very hard to make to just that

[@shaunshelly3314]

What a stunning grouping - the art of positioning is [almost] perfected in these groupings. The new grouping is unbelievably spectacular and may end up being more iconic than the first. It is, in my limited knowledge, unique in style and is dynamic in a way I haven't seen before.

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

Yes, it bends a few rules, (such as trunks crossing). but was originally designed like that as a more natural composition. It is now re-born in a similar vein for years to come.

[@shaunshelly3314]

@@greenwoodbonsaistudio Just beautiful. Will definitely come and visit Greenwood when I'm in the UK.

[@simonbremner2707]

Harry's book was the first I got back in the early 90s👍 thanks for sharing your videos, it's always good to see what bonsai folks are up to around the world. Cheers from Australia✌

[@TonyHigginsonVlog]

Another brilliant video. I'm sat in isolation following a very long surgery last week, and watching your straight forward no nonsense videos such as this really help to make my days pass. Many people don't appreciate the work involved in the production, but you are doing a great job, and my multiple recently collected yamadori potted in the aggregates I bought from greenwood are thriving. Can't wait to get them styled. Cheers Tony

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

Thank you very much Tony

[@zelinalangford571]

Beautiful forest and great video. Keep them coming thank you.

[@willbhm]

Such a stunning forest it never never fails to to amaze me, those maples are stunning

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

Thank you William, glad you like it, stunning in real life, next time you visit the nursery make sure to ask to see it !

[@phillipwaterman5721]

Bonsai phill very good quality trees thanks corin Love the video thanks mate

[@fredgrech1498]

That’s is awesome I have got that book and now I know a bit of history behind it thanks for sharing

[@richt4336]

Your Dad would be very proud of what you have done with that group mate, It looks awesome. all the best Richard.

[@mattbrennan647]

Your collection is consistently amazing. Thanks

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

Glad you like them! More to come

[@johnstarkey4959]

A beautiful arrangement of stunning Maples Corin, a privilege to view something like this that was put together by your father 👌👌, thank you so much for sharing with us .

[@bobsmith5417]

Yet again a straight forward really helpful video, sure your father would be so proud that you have taken the group planting forward.. cant wait to seeing theKZbin video of the maples event .Thanks for your time and effort, keep up the good work..

[@108Lee]

Just awesome. If you can, get over to Greenwood and see this group in the flesh - it's breath taking.

[@almac2598]

Thanks Corin

[@richardbmw320]

Cracking forest, looks amazing.

[@DarthMasiah]

very nice forest. the refresh looks great. 👍

[@jacktaylor6190]

What a beautiful tree grouping!

[@EH18]

That's a magnificent forest group!

[@bigbulk688]

Incredible. For an enthusiast like me, this feels almost divine.

[@87jadams]

I'd love to see how you style some of your younger trees. I bought a Coteneaster from you the other week and it'd be cool to get some ideas from the master on how to style young trees!

[@Riverangler78]

Hello. When i whas 13(1991) i have bought your fathers book. I never knew it whas your father. His book inspired me realy much in to bonsai. Regards Ruben Netherlands

[@alfredgrechbonsailicious4827]

Such a precious treasure.

[@fredmanfv]

WOW that is beautiful. I have to say its very therapeutic listening you you talking 😉. I hope to visit the nursery some time in future.

[@kurtkampmeier]

Beautiful group, thanks for sharing.

[@paulcraft727]

Immense! Forests are fast becoming my favourite style, this showcase is simply inspiring. Thanks for sharing and sharing the history behind it.

[@duncanblakey9343]

I just love this channel, I grew up with that book.... to see the trees today is an absolute pleasure

[@69kesh]

DEAR Corin, i hope all is well, not that often I get to see such a beautiful specimen, all the pruning you did can you make cuttings for propagation,

[@catabaticanabatic3800]

Stunning. An epic creation.

[@larrylamonde7242]

Great stuff Corin! Keep the videos coming.

[@gloriablanco7856]

What a beautiful colour!!!!

[@RolandObermeier]

Awesome, will see to get some seeds and start one from scratch. Love your work man!

[@claudiucampean1392]

Gorgeous forest.

[@daleenoch9939]

Stunning planting, love it.

[@ferranmartinez9213]

fantastic maple forest Thanks for sharing Greetings from Spain and until the next video👍😊

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jeef16]

beautiful! I buy trident seedlings from Mr. Valavanis, and seeing all your group plantings makes me want to try out some in the future. My only reticence is that repotting will be a bitch lol

[@FIZZYYAM]

Very nice speaker and planting.

[@andrewd6830]

These look amazing.

[@paolomh113]

This is becoming one of the best bonsai channels, it will be good to know when do u wire in UK, how do u deal with large wounds and perhaps about black pine? Thx u

[@shropshireladoutdoors743]

It's like farther and son you did your farther proud by splitting it up to save the trees

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

Thank you S.L.O.

[@peterjohnson350]

Still a beautiful maple forest, now a forest and a spinney.

[@lukthere2]

Not a big fan of forrest arrangements. But this one is gorgeous! Such amazing colour on those leaves. Beautifull tress really

[@randallmaier4036]

It has to be nerve racking to “redo” a bonsai forest that has become a family heirloom!

[@justojime]

Nice.

[@teversalmanor]

fabulous

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

Thanks Caz

[@teversalmanor]

@@greenwoodbonsaistudio Your welcome is know now how to prune my ikon thanks

[@teversalmanor]

Ukon

[@boostspike]

Hahahaaaa. I had that book. Good stuff

[@kaanforward7782]

Could we get a video on detail wiring sometime maybe ? With like some juniper stock, I have always had trouble with wiring individual shoots, structural wiring on the other hand is easy.

[@danieltarcak]

always a pleasure to give U "a like" definitely worth it, btw, did you try to propagate the Ukon Maple from cuttings? awsome forest.

[@108Lee]

Unfortunately, Ukon will not propagate from Cuttings. Grafts only. I've got a few from airlayers, but they're very weak.

[@DarthMasiah]

@@108Lee that sucks. it must not put out seeds?

[@108Lee]

@@DarthMasiah yes, but they'll just be standard acer Palmatum

[@TonyHedges]

Beautiful group planting. I hope that you got someone to gather cuttings from that which you cut off? You were casually throwing stuff on the floor whilst saying that it was difficult to get hold of that type of acer. I am waiting saying -"cutting, cutting, more cuttings!

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

They are virtually impossible from cuttings, hence they are usually grafted.

[@TonyHedges]

@@greenwoodbonsaistudio how easy is it to air layer acer? It could be a way to get around maples that have ugly grafts?

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

@@TonyHedges some are easy, others are not. Keep an eye out for our maple air layer video soon !

[@108Lee]

@@TonyHedges I took 4 ukon airlayers last year and they took ages to root. To be honest, they're very weak now with minimal growth. I don't think I'll be bothering to take any this year.

[@briankavanagh7191]

Corin, have you still got the red twin trunk maple on the left in your collection? Still got my book which I bought when it came out 👍 Any advice on a Beech forest?

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

The Deshojo or the Dissectum ?

[@briankavanagh7191]

Corin, @0:45 the one just above your right index finger, I think it's Deshojo?

[@bat3759]

What is the name and brand of the cut paste you use? I can’t find any decent ones in Texas

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

I usually use Lac Balsam

[@bat3759]

@@greenwoodbonsaistudio thank you!

[@Josef_R]

Why don't you root all those rare cuttings you threw on the floor?

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

because they don't root from cuttings, hence why they are usually produced by grafting to get stronger plants

[@MrSwain9415]

It looks like it’s been trained to look like a single canopy having several trunks. Can you not get this to look like several individual trees as ‘forest’ suggests?

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

Yes, of course you can plant wider apart with less trees, but over 40 years they will grow together. If you look at single genus broadleaf forests in nature, they will grow to form a canopy just like this. Becoming one cohesive group made from single elements. Even then don't forget, bonsai is not about explicitly copying nature, but creating and artistic impression of it. Thats why it can be so diverse.

[@mk2kayman794]

awesome channell! if we where in prison i would protect you in shower!

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

one of the best (but also weirdest) comments we have had - congratulations !!