Weeping Willow Bonsai Update, The Bonsai Zone, Aug 2018

[@paulbyland]

I've been hoping for an update on this tree forEVER!

[@alexcolon8153]

Paul Byland me too

[@alfredovillegas4874]

same here

[@Fellony100]

Crocs and socks? You're a dangerous man Nigel!

[@MalcolmXtra]

I had to report you for hate speach

[@christiansanchez1486]

MalcolmXtra lmao what😂

[@sud6646]

living on the edge, no fucks given

[@annak2575]

lmao!!

[@ClimateChanged2020]

I had to subscribe when I saw that. He is definitely my kinda guy!

[@jakbuji7981]

I have planted weeping willow about 9 years ago it was about six feet as a skinny branch,what can I say it has grown into a beautiful full size tree and a large spread covering almost half of my garden,Every time I look at it just makes me feel extremely Relaxing, Willows are very nice trees but keep it in mind if you let it grow it will take full advantage and shoot up. Wonderful work nigal keep up 👍.

[@patsfreund9164]

Enjoyed the trip to the park to see the large willow tree. It's beautiful, isn't it? Your bonsai willows are really coming along. Well done!

[@dpc2.]

You should bring back this style of video! Love the inspiration-seeking bike ride excursion.

[@dickwelts8817]

I planted a willow cutting several months ago in a water jar and recently replanted it in a bonsai pot, it is really thriving. great tip on putting the pot in a water container to prevent the roots from drying out in dry soil.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Glad you're having success, Willows are hard to kill, but also hard to style!

[@omietopi]

Wow, the most beautiful old weeping willow tree, you showed in winter 2019 or 2020 ( I don’t remember ) here it is with all its weeping branches full of leaves. It looks just as stunning as in Winter, just different. Magic ! Thank you Nigel

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Glad you found the video, it's a wonderful old tree!

[@PapaOsmubal.OscarBalajadia]

Wow, thanks Nigel for showing us around on your bicycle. I can't wait to see an update on that weeping willow.

[@VinnyChirayil]

Nice trees and i love your water tub below the pots, Nigel 👍

[@Lazarus-aap]

The music by Jo San is always very pleasing. And when you say Jo San out loud , it sounds quite similar to "good morning" in Cantonese

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks and Jo San Lazarus!

[@veronicaford5208]

Intense traveling music! I love the journey you are awesome!

[@deploribusunum3894]

I just picked up a huge black willow. I'm glad you made some more videos on yours. They look great!

[@AlexHernandez-vt8vf]

Nigel you amazing wonderful gifted man you inspire many to continue the bonsai tradition .you're the Master hopefully one day i have a inspiring garden such as yours good sir 🎻🎼😁

[@LoanNguyen-if8vn]

Thank You! Great show and bonsais! (10 years ago, I had an umbrella tree in my back yard, but we cut it because somebody said that” this tree needs a lot of water so it can make the soil around the house dry! ) All of the trees can be Your bonsais( include Your hair ( I am just kiding)) I admire You and llove Your bonsais! Wish You have a nice weekend!!!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Loan, lots more videos to come!

[@alexbiggs8131]

I enjoyed your willow tree update..

[@michaelm6574]

Always love your videos, I hope you’ll repair that broken pot in a kintsugi style.

[@samuThomas1987]

Hey Nigel, The way your videos are progressing I really hope to see a full length bonsai movie very soon here in the bonsai zone.. 😃

[@TheBonsaiZone]

An interesting idea, actually.....Hmmmm? Thanks!

[@geoffcurtis9221]

Really like what you have done for the backdrop, makes it much easier to see what you are doing & how it effects the style

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Geoff!

[@trevorsell4598]

Hi Nigel, it was good to see how your weeping willow is recovering, it will be nice when the new branch has thickened up. The one in the park is a beautiful tree!

[@betulaobscura]

Willow updates are one of my favourites!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I'll be starting more Willows in the future.

[@dippy2898]

It's been 2 years.. you got a update

[@czgrain9705]

The first cut was a big one. I like your videos very much. Thank you and I really love Willow Trees.

[@dannyellis971]

That was a great episode. Thank you Nigel.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Danny!

[@BonsaiTalk]

Starting to get really nice bark on that first Willow there..

[@michaelwhyte8529]

Bonsai Talk hey mate how are you? I subscribe to your channel and nigels, would appreciate your thoughts on questions i asked nigel in these comments, my name is Michael whyte. Thanks mate

[@michaelwhyte8529]

Bonsai Talk have u noticed not many bonsai vids coming out lately? I subscribe to you, nigel and mikbonsai and its summer in north hemisphere but not many vids. Not having a go, love ur vids, just an observation cos i hang out for more info. So much to learn,never really a plant guy untill bout 2 years ago.

[@BonsaiTalk]

What's up Michael.. Well both Nigel, Iqbal and Me with crew are probably in need of some vactation and cold drinks in this crazy heat right?..However, manuscripts are beeing made, vid are comming out. Luckily michael there is YEARS of content to watch for you, and every human stumbling into the artform and hobby..

[@michaelwhyte8529]

Yeah fair enough, i just polished bout 12 myself, haha,still not sure what to do w my new plants but, awaiting enlightenment

[@michaelwhyte8529]

Sorry, that sounded rude, i just respectfully ask for your opinion

[@BeTheCREATOR]

I'm talking about the First one, It'll become a great bonsai in near future I think. God bless you Nigel, keep your nice works on.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, with good care, I hope to get it looking good in the upcoming years!

[@mkbs913]

Nigel u are such simple man. Your cycling expedition is awesome. very inspiring man. In my place (Bangalore, India) its lot of dust in the air. My trees will be with dust. In your garden all trees looks so fresh and live.

[@dabblingwithbonsai]

Was waiting for an update for the poor willow, which seems to have grown well. I loved the daytrip to see the big willow!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Aija, I love going for a bike ride!

[@BonsaiJCan]

Great video! Willows are looking great and the trunk on the first one has really got some character. I'll have to agree with you that the willow in that park is one of the nicest around.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you J, I'm not sure how it grows so well, maybe an underground water source? It's in the middle of an apartment block in the city.

[@bonsaitreeseeds9470]

I truly love your plants and your hair

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, crazy hair and some crazy bonsai!

[@Niiiiiichhuuutee]

I very much enjoy your videos nigel. I watch all of them. Thank you

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Jake, glad you enjoy them. I love making them!

[@DillonPeterson]

Wow! What an inspirational willow indeed!

[@dippy2898]

10:49.. you looking for the bug as it crawls off screen... lol

[@themotivatedgardenergarden7822]

Nice bonsai the willow out in the green is a marvel...

[@jbp198506]

The Willows look awesome. I started some cuttings 2 weeks ago. It's crazy to see the progressions. I have a long way to go. Keep up the great work!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, both progressions and recessions! The main tree is recovering really well from it's major die back. I think next year will be a good year for the willows!

[@jeffbruhn4164]

I found a black willow in the middle of a sandy river bed. The trunk is about 6 inches wide we get droughts every other year so the tree didn't grow tall.I believe the tree must be over 20 years old because of the bark.It came up out of the sand easley. I've had it in a pot all winter. This morning I noticed the first buds forming.Thank you for this video an help .

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I hope it grows nice and strong for you! An exciting project Jeff!

[@snakendahills]

Willows look great!!! What do you use for fertilizer?..thanks

[@markmondrinos7721]

Such a story behind the main willow tree. I remember how it looked with the full canopy when you were using the clothespins to make the branches weep. The foundation of the tree is still wonderful. I guess one has to be patient with willows. The very top of mine died last winter, but that may have been a design choice by the tree since it died back to a perfect new leader :)

[@bradleymathis4762]

Such a beautiful tree

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Bradley!

[@astalope]

One of the most intense bike ride I’ve ever witnessed! Thanks for another amazing video :D

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I love biking around, I get all my groceries by bike and rarely drive the car!

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

Willows grow so fast! I planted one in my old garden and it soon shot up. I may have to give willow bonsai a try 🤔

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Sounds good!

[@KennetDeBondt]

These look great, Nigel! grts Kennet

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Kennet, the Willows had a good year of growth this summer and should do well for next year!

[@josi4749]

Nigel, I really look forward to getting notifications for new videos from you. You're so inspiring, and your way of doing bonsai is so unique! One question I have is; what pot types have you found to crack less? It seems your proper pots crack more often, so I'm not sure which will be best to invest in.

[@montymanmontyman9832]

I love this guy I been watching now for 2 day non stop lol love the hair sir

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@mablechan3314]

Watched a couple of your videos. Very informative! Subbed.

[@Toasti09]

This clump of roots that you cut of looked a bit like a portion of pasta that you forgot in the pan 😄

[@purplelove2661]

Willows are so pretty

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

I love my Crocs! They're so comfortable!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

They are great for gardening too!

[@johnrice1943]

I've got 2 black willows started. In Texas, seeing a black Willow means there's a water source. Hard to overwater as well. A good way to find springs.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks John, they definitely love the water!

[@AwesomeGarden]

Nice collection and awesome info

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Awesome, thanks!

[@eugenetitus9370]

I know I am quite off topic but do anyone know a good site to stream new series online ?

[@bonsaimoldova]

Waited a lot this update! Thanks!

[@josecarlosmoronmendez256]

Hello, greetings from Venezuela, what a good video, needless to say :) I love seeing the trunks of your bonsais with lichens and moss, it gives your bonsais an old look; In addition, with the bark and the dead wood it is an art, when they make the finest ramification the smallest leaf uuff great teacher! ! !. On the other hand, how old do you think the old willow tree in the park is? Thank you...

[@heftylad]

I really really love willow trees so ive just recently been looking at videos on how i could make a bonsai one lol

[@TheBonsaiZone]

They are really nice trees, not real easy to make into a bonsai, but not impossible!

[@heftylad]

@@TheBonsaiZone I think willow trees are just amazing and beautiful tbh. I definitely wouldnt be able to grow a full sized one but a bonsai may be possible

[@fortunatovaleriomazzotta7776]

Hello Mr. Saunders. I think it would be interesting to see how you create your own compost. Would you please make a video about that?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I'll try and fit that in, we do make a lot of compost!

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

Is that your garden where you parked your bike? If so, I love it. I love gardens looking natural and a bit wild. I live in a rented house so have to keep the lawn short :( but! I have allowed the borders to go wild. They are full of wild flowers now. I also created a big compost heap with lots of wood and sticks and branches etc. We now have a resident hedgehog! You don't get the wildlife in a manicured garden at all.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes our garden is quite wild, we get a lot of wildlife. I only mow the small front lawn with a manual push mower.

[@treedaddy4260]

Please show your full garden with a wide angle shot in more videos! I’ve only seen it a few times I think.

[@milmex317th]

Happy holidays Nigel.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Santos, I love working on my trees over the winter!

[@purplelove2661]

Love your transportation

[@klm20079]

Bonsai palm hair!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you!

[@prehistoricliving]

Hi Nigel, awesome series on these willows, I've been watching the whole playlist, can't stop! Would you recommend using the water reservoir technique with any other tree types, or is it just the willow that needs/can stand so much water?

[@brmbkl]

just the willows. lots of IBA

[@jessestambaugh447]

Well I guess you answered my question should I put it the Shed or can I bring it in the house

[@TheManuel216]

How do you get the natural moss and keep it that green? :o

[@unifiedvision999]

I had a willow in my hard, it grew seriously 4' per year, so this is probably good for fast results I'd guess.

[@LinLin-ep5wu]

Can you please make a video of how you prep the cutting for successful root?

[@letsbfriends19]

I guess just take off all the leaves only one or two at the top,a cutting about 6 or 7 inches is enough and let it stand in water for about 20 days.But don't forget to change the water every 6 or 7 days,but not all of it just half and add some new half to older water.It should root in about 20 days or so in water and then u can transfer it to a pot.

[@marysoldeeley2218]

You never cease to amaze me sir! Haha! I'll show my daughter in the morning when I see her, she will enjoy this. Question, what is that silver looking moss in the first pot you trimmed after the field trip? It would be good to create the type of forest floor I like. Again, well done :)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

That is just my regular moss, and in that light, it looks more silvery. There are many varieties of moss and you can get some really nice bluish silver colour ones. Thank you Marysol!

[@marysoldeeley2218]

Thank you! Also, I showed my daughter this video. She still wants a pine, but after pondering the care and shaping, has announced that maybe she is not ready for her own tree yet. Although she will take care of mine while I work away from home haha!

[@steveweeks3159]

Great and very informative video. Where can I get those training pots with water tray?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The pot is a nursery seed tray that I melted holes in the bottom for drainage with a soldering iron. I made an Oak frame that surrounds the seed tray to make it better looking. The tray that catches the water is a boot tray!

[@joeNbritt]

Socks with crocs. Love the updates

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks, more to come!

[@yoyis95]

Nigel if you put 20-20-20 fertilizer after the root cutting it won kill the tree?, if not can be used in other trees after the root pruning ? the video is fantastic, and the root mat,

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The water and fertilizer solution is very weak and won't harm the roots. I usually put a pinch of fertilizer in my 2 liter watering can, every time I water, this weak solution can be used straight away on trees that have been re potted without damaging the root tips.

[@splesh7104]

Hi Nigel! One question: are those double-bottomed pots improvised or bought? Where could I get one for my young willow?

[@vidvid74]

Hey Nigel. Have you changed your soil recipe again?It didn't look like your regular perlite/turface mix in the plastic pot. Thanks.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It is the same mix, it just changes over time, organic matter build up from algae and moss and makes the soil go dark.

[@griffinrl]

Nigel, I have about 20 willow cuttings rooting and 10 I have already transferred to training pots. I live in the southern U.S. (right outside of Little Rock, Arkansas). As we do get some really cold periods in winter I have a question about over wintering my willows. My transplanted cuttings are sitting in pans of water like your recommend but how about winter time? Do the root bases need to still be able to access water? Do I need to water them over the winter or will they go completely dormant?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

They will go dormant, but you do need to keep the roots damp. I have had my willows in the unheated basement freeze solid, pot the pot of soil and the pan of water underneath. The tree survived fine. I do recommend keeping them close to the freezing point of water if possible, but my trees survived -24 C (-13 F) outside on the benches last winter. They are very hardy trees!

[@jessestambaugh447]

Mr. Saunders do you bring your willows N in the Winter It gets cold in Maryland

[@el_mosito]

6:21 with your eyes closed lmao Nigel's a dirty boy lol

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Instant regret!

[@christiansanchez1486]

Very beautiful willow tree with development and time it will intensify it's beauty very well done Edit: just realized I wasn't subed fixed that quickly.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Yogis and thanks for subscribing to the Zone!

[@russellinator]

Do you think adding a water pot under a bonsai pot (as you've done with your willows) would help a Bald Cypress achieve "knees"? While at a local nursery, I noticed a large Bald Cypress with knees growing around the trunk. Upon doing a bit of research, I found out bonsai enthusiasts have a very hard time achieving 'knees' in pots, possibly due to the great drainage that bonsai soil provides. Some have tried flooding the pot, but that doesn't simulate swamp conditions very well (for a number of reasons). Have you any luck with cypress knees? Any thoughts on this idea? Knees are such an interesting feature!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, I think it would be great for a Cypress tree. The knees might be hard to grow, there are so many theories about them! I think they are similar to the ribbon roots that I am trying to grow on my rain forest trees. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cypress_knee

[@russellinator]

Your videos on ribbon roots got me hooked on those too! Such an awesome feature. If only there were a way for us to be a fly on the trunk for a couple hundred years, we might glean natures secret, haha.

[@hectordehesa2118]

Did you have this in bonsai soil when you were letting it just grow? Did you do an air layering on this tree? I’m nervous about trying my first air layering. Really excited as well. Thank you for all your inspiration.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Willows can be rooted easily in just plain water with almost any size cutting! Keep your water clean by changing it every week or so.

[@bobshaffer3889]

I purchased one of these willow clippings like yours, and it is starting to root now! Where can I find a bowl and clear plastic water tray like the one you show here? Love this video!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The clear plastic bowl is the top off of a cake container from the bakery. It just happened to fit my bonsai pot perfectly!

[@bobshaffer3889]

@@TheBonsaiZone Thank you very much for your quick reply! I love your videos!

[@itsallgravyable]

Hey. I have some new cuttings that are just planted. Can I keep them outside? I have them inside right now but will get better light outside. It's winter time right now so it gets chilly and I don't want to kill them. Please help!

[@wildkev1010]

How did you get the bend in your truck so close to the ground level? I'm starting one from a cutting, but it will be at least 6" of cutting before I can make any bends.

[@yashsultania9391]

Nice idea to give fertilizers do u plant all training bonsai to thicken like this.if yes pls explain what all u put in water

[@robertclosheim5376]

Hello Nigel, your willows have developed very well. I hope mine will grow similarly in the future. A question I would have to your tools, where do you get your pliers. Even after a long search I could not find a concave pliers like yours. Greetings Robert

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Here is a source! www.maibanbonsai.com/bonsaisphericalconcavecutters2178joshuaroth.aspx Thanks Robert!

[@robertclosheim5376]

Thanks Nigel, spherical concave cutter was the word I was missing.

[@FeelTheVoid]

How long should I keep my Willow Bonsai submerged in Water?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

If you are trying to root the cutting, it can stay in the water for a couple of root pruning's with no harm. I have had willows in water for two years.I always keep my more mature willows sitting over a tray of water. They can use a lot of water on a hot day!

[@FeelTheVoid]

@@TheBonsaiZone Thank You Nigel. I currently live in Northern VA so we are in a cold season now. So should I still have water under the pot? Once it freezes will it be OK? Also i grew this willow from a cutting. Once it rooted i planted it in a Bonsai Pot. But with the water under it

[@nexingtoncaldwell6381]

I understand that you use the bonsai technique, but I was wonder I brought a weeping willow that stands approximately 6 feet and would like to maintain a short canopy for a chair on my patio. Don't want it to grow to a full size massive tree, will it survive if it remain in a pot

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It should survive and take to pruning well, you will need to keep it watered well!

[@nexingtoncaldwell6381]

@@TheBonsaiZone Thanks I was so excited about about the price that I didn't realize the 50-80 ft note. It is a golden weeping willow. The limbs are growing upward and I read that I would have to tie down the limbs for them to willow.

[@wiseoleowl5154]

Can all tree cutting rooted in water? If yes what is special about the water that makes them grow?

[@gardeningjunkie2267]

I came to this video after seeing your first one. I was wondering if you had damaged the taproot by the heavy root pruning? Do you know what caused the tree to nearly die?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I think the roots must have died from the cold as this tree never did have a taproot. It was started from a cutting.

[@bobmccarlie382]

That soil mix you used for the Black Willow doesn't look like your normal Turface-Perlite mix. Did you add something to it?

[@michaelwhyte8529]

Hey nigel how are you? Crazy roots on those willows! I have a few questions if u dont mind. I have been getting impatient w my plants as they are all just 1 year old cuttings, most have had low trunk chop so just sprouted stumps atm, nothing that resembles a tree yet so i bought 2 plants and some wire from nursery today w plan of making kinda "instant bonsai" to keep me interested while others grow out. Plants are green island ficus and a dwarf murraya. Basic plan is to repot into bonsai soil and prune roots for radial spread, remove unwanted branches, do a pretty high trunk chop, wire and shape trunk and primary branches and then clip n grow apex and secondary branching. I have never wired before, can i do this all at once or should i trim and wire in nursery pot/soil and repot/root prune at later date or visa versa. It is late winter here in south east Queensland. Sorry about long question but i really have no idea.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Hello Michael, I always try and get the tree sorted out in the following order, roots, trunk and then branches. It is best to keep the top growth on the tree while you are developing the root base. This will make your root base grow much faster with all the leaves providing energy to grow the roots after pruning. You may loose some leaves after root pruning, but if you keep the tree in high humidity, you won't loose many. Once the roots are sorted out in a radial pattern. you can rapidly grow the trunk in the ground, or a training box.. Once the roots and the trunk are the size and shape you want, then I would start the work on developing a nice compact flowing branch structure. If you do too much work at once, you will actually slow the growth of the tree down and it may take many years before it starts to grow with vigor again.

[@michaelwhyte8529]

Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone thank you mate :)

[@何德成-u5o]

Does the Weeping Willow bonsai soak in the water everyday? Why it didnt die because of too many water???

[@toniadzic454]

Because in nature, willows are positioned very close to the lakes so their roots are constantly growing in wet surface and they like a lot of water.

[@何德成-u5o]

Thanks for answer!!! ^_^

[@VinnyChirayil]

I do not know if his pot base is always touching the water level but this setup will give similar results with many tree species, provided there is a gap between the pot base and the water level. Trees will sprout roots out of the drainage holes and dip into the water quite happily. Look up some videos on Kratky Hydroponics to know more.

[@何德成-u5o]

Thanks because Kratky Hydroponics always for veg and i never see bonsai like that before this is very special way to grow bonsai .(∩_∩)

[@Minstera]

nigel pruned the tree to early and after that ther was a frost that killed almost the whole tree,i think 😉

[@yashsultania9391]

Ok I'm from India here the climate is very warm so I thought should I try his method to thicken my plants fast . thanks for reply and I always watch ur video.im planing to come toranto may can u suggest me a teacher from same city to learn more.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I would join the Toronto Bonsai Society, they will get you on the right track in this climate!

[@MrTributes]

wonderful adventure ^^

[@elainegardiner9826]

I have a question! I have a 2 1/2 year old grape fruit tree. It was given to me when it was 6 months old. They put it in a 5 gallon pot. I want to repo t it. If I repot it do I cut any of the roots off at this time? Love your show!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, you should try and correct the roots into a nice radial pattern with each re potting if you can. Here is a video on this.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5S2pmuJirZjoac

[@gruber5937]

Do you use fertiliser in the water beneath from the moment you pot the cutting? I've just potted 4 rooted cuttings from a local white willow into bonsai pots with water beneath but Im not sure if its too soon to fertilise? (I'm in the uk so I'm getting a similar climate to you at the moment in may)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I use just plain rainwater until the roots start to grow well. I don't think it would hurt to put a mild solution of fertilizer in the water right away, as long as it's not too strong.

[@nyoungp]

So what kind of trees can you do this water method to without fear of rotting? And at what size? And must It already be in bonsai soil to work properly?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, I would use bonsai soil for this. There are not many water loving trees, Willows, Bald Cypress, here is an article on this... www.barcham.co.uk/guides-advice/picking-your-perfect-tree/how-to-choose-the-best-trees-for-wet-soils/

[@tridrummond2079]

My big [problem is always hurt feeling to cut healthy branches. I know in Bonsai is opposite, right? Thank you.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It's always hard cutting large branches, but you can start a bonsai from a young seedling and just keep pinching the growing tips and develop your tree this way.

[@EnngTheGreat]

Where can I find a pot like this for my willow bonsai?

[@emilfagerberg1862]

When will we see a update on the lemon tree, btw great video

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It will be coming, it's just growing new leaves for the first time this summer, so I'll wait until they harden off.

[@emilfagerberg1862]

Okay, thanks, i really appreciate that you take your time to answer comments

[@CDM10000]

Whenever I prune my willow tree. It gets really weak and looks like its gonna die. I put it In a shady area and keep it moist and it slowly comes back. Question is why do you think it does that? I dont do any hard pruning on it. I dont constantly prune it. I repotted it last year and it dropped all its leaves and a few branches died off.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I think Willow trees need a larger root system than other trees. Most trees will produce smaller growth and finer branching with a restricted root system, I think Willow trees, just reduce the top of the tree instead! I'm going to try and plant mine in a larger pot and see how it goes. I think the size of the root system has to match the size of the top growth for the tree to keep it's branches. it's just a theory, but it's worth a shot!

[@joysmith1213]

Man on a Mission!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I love biking!

[@salfarruggello6357]

Beautiful video! I love your willow trees.. question: what kind of fertilizers you mix with the water?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I use 20-20-20, here is a video on this.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYmseqOuitarmrs

[@theozekinbros5209]

Hi nigel awesome video but I have a question my chinese elm bonsai is not growing new leaves and it's a indoor bonsai please help thanks and keep up the great work

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It may be the position it is in. The trees need about 4 hours sunshine each day and they should be watered and fertilized properly. I would check the tree over for insects also. Good luck!

[@theozekinbros5209]

Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone how would I check for insects

[@H_A_L_7]

I am not expert but take it out of it’s pot, and pot around, in the bark etc?

[@nesciioo123456789]

Great update! Glad everything is well with the trees I've been worried about these. What time of year did you take your weeping willow cutting? Also, what method did you use to get it to root?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I started the cuttings mid summer and I rooted them in a glass of rainwater in full sun. You can see me rooting then in the first video in the playlist.... kzbin.info/aero/PLQouTWwmTQowswWD8xq5Y6tvjmCg0XJQG