Windswept hawthorn bonsai - The Prawn!

[@greasylimpet3323]

Gidday Tony, that's a nicely windswept tree. I like the sinuous lines, how everything follows the whole design. Perhaps you should name her Audrey, if you're going to keep feeding her like that! 🇦🇺

[@TonysBonsai]

🤣Thanks mate. I don't think I've ever seen it, but is Audrey a character in little shop of horrors?

[@greasylimpet3323]

@@TonysBonsai yes, she's the 'horror' itself. A carnivorous plant with a big appetite! 🌵🥩😆

[@TonysBonsai]

You're educating me today!

[@brianmooney5552]

DNA signature on your artwork. Most of my woodworking projects have the same thing. Always put a little bit of yourself in your work.

[@TonysBonsai]

Very true. As long as there isn't enough blood to paint our artwork we're fine.

[@jbmckean]

A wind swept Hawthorn very interesting indeed i love the fact that you became one with the tree in the blooding of brotherhood,, lol i look forward to seeing this tree with its foliage on i also look forward to seeing how it grows over next 3 to 5 years

[@TonysBonsai]

It doesn't look the best in leaf, but as you say, it will be fun seeing this one develop over the next few years. I think it will start looking good winter at the end of 2024

[@BlueJayBonsai]

Bloody well done mate! 🤣 I really like this windswept hawthorn! It’s been a mild winter so far, that’s true. Today it’s -3c and the snow is falling! 🐦💙

[@TonysBonsai]

Good job you Canadians are made from tough stuff Jay. I reckon it's all that maple syrup!

[@thenaturecreater8906]

And in norway we have - 12 right now and 30cm of snow

[@TonysBonsai]

@@thenaturecreater8906 You Norwegians are beyond tough. You're crazy living there! 🤣🤣

[@angry9901]

You poor Buggers, it is 30' C here in Oz.🇦🇺🍺

[@guywatson-bognorregisbonsa7370]

I've used blood, fish & bonemeal on my plants before but you've taken it to another level again! I quite like this 'Prawn' and I must try and start a windswept style myself. Thanks. 👍👍

[@TonysBonsai]

Cheers Guy. Yes human blood is the next bog thing ibn bonsai nutrition. You should definitely start a windswept. They are great fun to work on

[@Tybold63]

😅 Great comment !

[@margaretsims4344]

Feeding your tree blood reminded me of Little Shop of Horrors! Watch out for it growing super fast 😂

[@TonysBonsai]

Just as long as it doesn't become the day of the triffids

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I have to agree Tony - that is a nice looking tree. Especially for a Hawthorne. Great stuff, Xav

[@TonysBonsai]

Cheers mate. It's definitely taking shape and should be looking pretty nice with a couple more years under its belt

[@susanbossert6833]

That tree has great potential! I knew a guy who cut his hand while working in his garden, and instead of going inside to clean the wound, he ran to his compost pile and let the blood drip into the compost. You remind me of him.

[@TonysBonsai]

Thanks Susan. Your friend sounds like my kinda guy. Never waste good blood.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

I’ve definitely not seen any other bonsai channels feeding their trees blood. That’s true passion and commitment. You are definitely committed. Or should be. 😂😂😂😂

[@TonysBonsai]

I think you are right about the commitment. Just the bed shortage keeping me out! 🤣

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

@@TonysBonsai of course I only feed my trees *other people’s* blood 😊👍🔪

[@TonysBonsai]

Now that's a sinister comment 🤣🤣🤣

[@roryleo5629]

I really enjoy watching you make decisions about the design of the tree.

[@TonysBonsai]

Thanks Rory. I love the process and decision making and I just try to say what I'm thinking.

[@seanauld6044]

Great craic Tony, watched a few of your videos the last few days and you've made what seemed like a rich man's hobby really accessible! Got my chopstick at the ready and now on the lookout for my first potential bonsai!

[@mattbrennan647]

Prediction Sean, a year from now you’ll be addicted like the rest of us. Welcome to a wonderful KZbin channel and community. Keep growing

[@TonysBonsai]

Great to hear Sean, and I agree with Matt. Give it a year and you'll have a garden full of trees of all descriptions.

[@andrewdobosz3682]

Bonsai is for everyone!

[@howardmckeown7187]

i started in September, now have 11! Now that i realise some of the things i did in the wrong season i'm just praying they live until spring

[@TonysBonsai]

@@howardmckeown7187 Trees are a lot tougher than you think. Most of the ones I thought wouldn't make it did pull though.

[@thebonsaiprojectkernow]

I've not got anything to work on at the moment....gutting really as I am happiest in my garden A lovely Hawthorn there mate!!

[@TonysBonsai]

Thank you. Yeah you need to get more trees. I don't think you can have too many if you're creating content for youtube.

[@lorenzobongioanni9358]

Tony this tree is really stunning, great movement and a true, natural windswept appearance. Loved the video, as always, waiting patiently for the next one :)

[@TonysBonsai]

Thanks Lorenzo. I'm really liking hos this tree is developing, and I think it might be really nice in the future. I was unable to make a video today, but at least I managed to find the gas leak in my house, so I should be able to shoot one tomorrow.

[@andrewdobosz3682]

Bloody good tree ol' chap ! 🌲✂

[@TonysBonsai]

Cheers Andrew. This one is developing nicely

[@mattbrennan647]

I like your choices especially on the apex. Has the makings of a real beauty. Thanks, keep growing

[@TonysBonsai]

Cheers Mate. I was really happy with how that changed the top of the tree and I think this is slowly becoming a nice tree.

[@phillipwaterman5721]

Bonsai phill very good video nice wind swept style thanks Tony

[@TonysBonsai]

Thanks Phil. I am really enjoying this tree. I think I need to make some more windswept style bonsai

[@keepingitkoi]

Love this tree Tony 👍 and I cut myself all the time but never fed the trees with it 🤣 maybe I'll try that next time 👍😊

[@TonysBonsai]

Cheers mate. What can I say, I'm a fountain of horticultural knowledge 🤣

[@keepingitkoi]

@@TonysBonsai does it really work cos if you say it really does next time I try to cut my finger off I'm dripping it all over my garden 🤣

[@kevinwilkes5969]

Thats a great little tree Tony. Loads of potential.

[@TonysBonsai]

Thanks Kevin. I have high hopes for this one. Could make a really nice bonsai with a bit of luck

[@plbgreen]

Very cool. I thought your goal was prawn the entire video. Then you noticed prawn.

[@TonysBonsai]

Cheers mate, I'm surprised it took me so long to see it as it really does look like a prawn

[@raymondplodzien7459]

Great tree. Excellent job styling Tony!

[@TonysBonsai]

Thanks Raymond. Considering I didn;t really know what to do with this tree a year or two ago, I think it's coming along nicely

[@bobbigbad1963]

Tony very interesting video, l’m getting hooked to keep watching, thanks again and keep the videos coming.👍

[@TonysBonsai]

Thanks Bob. Once bonsai gets a real hold resistance is futile!

[@C1tyground5155]

Hi tony,thanks for that one,I know it’s freezing plus yuo bled for the cause

[@TonysBonsai]

Cheers Brian. I'll go to any lengths for my bonsai

[@thenaturecreater8906]

Thanks for the video sir 👍😀 it was realxing and fun at the same. Never seen a midt winter feed before with blood😅🤣

[@TonysBonsai]

Cheers mate. The midwinter blood feed is going to be the next big thing in bonsai, trust me

[@davidchaves9070]

I was in england just a few days ago, and luckily i escaped the super super cold temperatures now! Great vid as usual tony!

[@TonysBonsai]

Thanks David. Sounds like you picked a good time to get out of here!

[@bobcatbonsai]

Great work with this Hawthorne Tony! I'm not to sure how effective your mid winter feed is going to be looks a little high in iron, but we will see in the spring🤣🤣🤣.The little branch at the top could make a pretty neat deadwood feature a few years down the road.

[@TonysBonsai]

I've got a feeling that this tree will respond really well to the feed mate. Interesting idea bout the deadwood. I think the tree will dictate what happens in the future, but that could look really cool.

[@johncaldwell3558]

Tony don't forget the stronger the wind blows the branches tend to be set at a higher angle to the ground. (About 45 degrees above horizontal) The less the wind blows they will be more horizontal. Make sure the branches are all at the same angle and quite straight. Keep up the good work

[@TonysBonsai]

Interesting ideas on the branching John. I appreciate that thanks.

[@pawelm5493]

Cool idea with repositioning the pot 👋

[@TonysBonsai]

Cheers Pawel. It definitely seems to make a difference in the spring and summer as the new branches grow towards the light.

[@alanjay5228]

Another great video Tony!

[@TonysBonsai]

Thanks Alan. I love working on this tree.

[@joegarland4885]

Good decisions made now Tony looks better already going to be a credible tree in the future. Keep warm mate it is very cold out there. Looks like you have taken a chunk out of your hand rather than the tree mate

[@TonysBonsai]

Thanks Joe. Yeah I would say this is one of my trees which could well be a decent example in the future. As for my hand, I'm a bit of a drama queen really. It was only a scratch. Just the tree telling me not to cut off any more branches

[@snoekhoek]

Maybe the blood sacrifice is going to be the ‘next thing’ in bonsai growing. :-)

[@TonysBonsai]

When we see Ryan Neil doing it, we will know it's a thing! 🤣

[@mattbrennan647]

That damn tree bloodied your hand. It will pay dearly for that 😁

[@TonysBonsai]

🤣I like a tree that fights back!

[@kiwibonsai2355]

Nice work, keen to see it progress. 80% of mine must be some form of windswept lol. Thinking of ya's while NZ heads into summer. ✌️❤️🇳🇿

[@TonysBonsai]

Wow, sounds like you are definitely a fan of the windswept style. I'm a bit jealous of you today. It's absolutely freezing over here.

[@digitaIgorilla]

I'm definitely going to use the blood feed trick. Can you send me some? 🤣

[@TonysBonsai]

🤣It has to be your own blood for it to work mate

[@davebond8251]

Going to be a great tree

[@TonysBonsai]

Thanks. I hope so Dave.

[@scotthogbin613]

I've heard sacrificing a virgin to the bonsai gods along with the blood sacrifice really gets your tree growing Tony. I had a feeling we would see blood in your video's one day Tony with all the chainsaws, grinders and flame throwers you have frightened us with... how did you cut it?

[@TonysBonsai]

Not too many virgins around these parts mate 🤣🤣 I think there was some sort of sharp stub on the trunk which must have pricked my hand a couple of times, and because of the cold I didn't feel anything it was only when I saw the blood that I realised. It was nothing that's why I made light of it.

[@Wise-Man-Say]

shredded hands

[@TonysBonsai]

Just a little scratch 🤣

[@gamer1672]

Have you seen this tree in flower yet?

[@TonysBonsai]

No, I've yet to give it enough of a break. I'm hoping that possibly May 2024 I might see some

[@somersetreefer1168]

Where did you get your branch cutter? I've had several e-bay specials, one snapped and the cutting edges don't even meet on the other! Wasted a good £30 already!!

[@TonysBonsai]

Hi, I've been using these for a couple of years now and they're superb. www.amazon.co.uk/Round-Edge-Cutter-Stainless-Multifunction/dp/B075L21JC7/ref=sr_1_5?crid=IYVC4YNGLIPW&keywords=hybrid+bonsai+cutters&qid=1670769576&sprefix=hybrid+bonsai+cutters%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-5

[@somersetreefer1168]

@@TonysBonsai Thanks. I guess some things are worth spending money on from the outset! Just enough time to add it to the list! Great vid as always. Not totally sold on the fertilizer regime though🤔

[@TonysBonsai]

Yeah, they are stainless and seem very strong, so they should last for many years. As for the fertilizer, I think in future I'll stick to dried seaweed!

[@oachkatzlsmum]

Bloody windswept hawthorn- make sure my friend, not give too much of your precious sap to your trees… 😬 Gorgeous result 🫶🙋‍♀️

[@TonysBonsai]

🤣Cheers mate, and you're right. I need to save the precious fluids!

[@patch1526]

You've convinced me to dig up a yamadori Hawthorne. Stay tuned. BTW, have you tried Sumac? Cheers from Ontario Canada.

[@TonysBonsai]

Fantastic. I didn't know you had hawthorn over in Canada, They are fantastic trees for bonsai, and no I've never really heard of sumac, I don't think we have them over here.

[@patch1526]

@@TonysBonsai yes there are. My wife is from Staines and her grandmother had them. Hawthorne over here is considered invasive and a big weed but real tough. Take care.

[@haryartbonsai7630]

Hallo sobat.. Hadir dari 🇮🇩❤👍

[@TonysBonsai]

Hi Sobat

[@johng3669]

Does it matter what blood type is used for that winter feeding? 🤣 I would say blood, sweat, & tears but I’m not sure you’re sweating in that one.

[@TonysBonsai]

You make a good point John. Once I start digging up some hawthorns in the spring I'll be sweating plenty.

[@briansmith9646]

Nice video but get that gutter fixed 😄

[@TonysBonsai]

🤣I was wondering if anyone would notice that. 10/10 for observation Brian. I actually need a new roof.

[@Greeny22]

Aye it does look like a prawn 🦐 🤣🤣🤣

[@TonysBonsai]

Nice in a curry!

[@Greeny22]

@@TonysBonsai now you're talking. Nice prawn curry on a Sunday evening watching the bonsai videos. Bliss

[@Angela-un2tx]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@chrisbanner7551]

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