Thick trunk bonsai? Split Trunk Literati style

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 25. 04. 2020
  • The purpose of this video is to show you what you can do if you have a large or ugly trunk.
    I split the trunk of this Prune in two making two very different literati style bonsai.
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  • @TheCalcarAvis
    @TheCalcarAvis Pƙed 3 lety +24

    i need only one thing in my life: an update on those trees.

  • @Tiger313NL
    @Tiger313NL Pƙed 4 lety +137

    Peter: "I think I'm going to do something drastic." Me: "Uh oh, here we go!" That did not disappoint! :D

  • @Seventenths
    @Seventenths Pƙed 4 lety +155

    “I’ve literally done nothing to this tree except split it” 😂

  • @kn544
    @kn544 Pƙed 4 lety +29

    The battle scream when he cut off the branch was impressive

  • @nicolasperraud2873
    @nicolasperraud2873 Pƙed 3 lety +29

    "Now I'm goint to take my cleaver back and clean it because I have to cut a duck this evening....", I love this man!

  • @selfmade6142
    @selfmade6142 Pƙed 4 lety +44

    I have been dealing with bonsai and the associated work techniques for around 35 years. I have never seen that anywhere. I am happy to have learned something new again.

    • @arnes.7945
      @arnes.7945 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      If you are on mobile: I see a lot of this technique in the CZcams shorts.

  • @TheGaMeL0rD
    @TheGaMeL0rD Pƙed 4 lety +17

    This is probably the boldest decision in making a bonsai IÂŽve ever seen. Thanks for sharing this inspiring piece of art!

  • @HollerHunter
    @HollerHunter Pƙed 4 lety +124

    Here I am using tweezers to pinch the buds off my pine and Peter just chops his tree in half with a cleaver. What is happening.

  • @daveclarke4875
    @daveclarke4875 Pƙed 4 lety +13

    “Look at that beautiful split down the middle!” đŸ˜‚đŸ˜±đŸ˜ł

  • @heirtothedrip
    @heirtothedrip Pƙed 4 lety +54

    Peter's going crazy with this Corona virus stuff going on and I love it

    • @sarcasmismyname8794
      @sarcasmismyname8794 Pƙed 4 lety

      @Dog Face Pony Soldier... price

    • @johnturner3455
      @johnturner3455 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      When you've got as many trees as Peter, you'd be incredibly dull not to get crazy once in a while 😂

  • @VinciecBonsaiJourney
    @VinciecBonsaiJourney Pƙed 4 lety +40

    Now I have liter(ati)ily seen everything! Never thought one could even consider this. Thank you Peter for showing such variety in working with bonsai, it is truly inspiring!

  • @jennifertucker107
    @jennifertucker107 Pƙed 4 lety +182

    I'm surprised the trees don't die, of fright, when they see Peter .

    • @genner-vincenthodgson5177
      @genner-vincenthodgson5177 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      OK, that one made me chuckle out loud at 1:00am.
      I genuinely feel bad for the trees and just want to sing them a lullaby now after the trauma it suffered😂

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  • @hanzifaction
    @hanzifaction Pƙed 4 lety +16

    Amazing! Never would’ve thought to spilt the entire tree. They turned out great, so much character

  • @tolbaszy8067
    @tolbaszy8067 Pƙed 4 lety +21

    "Trees that struggle to survive the storm" - but maybe not the hand of man, unless it's the hand of Peter Chan! Brilliant!

  • @allypayne2755
    @allypayne2755 Pƙed 4 lety +7

    You see the beauty in a tree where others can’t, thank you for your inspirational videos

  • @derschnuff4565
    @derschnuff4565 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Stay healthy Peter! We love you!

  • @matejrojc7972
    @matejrojc7972 Pƙed 4 lety +15

    I'm quite used to see some extreme moves by Peter from time to time but this is on a whole new level :D

  • @MidniteSan
    @MidniteSan Pƙed 4 lety +36

    Now that something I've never tried before,. wish to see more updates on them trees please Peter. Until the next one, stay safe to all...cheers

  • @barload
    @barload Pƙed 4 lety +151

    It's amazing how much 'torture' a plant can withstand. I'd love to see this tree this time next year.

    • @leoi3031
      @leoi3031 Pƙed 4 lety +17

      Read 'hidden life of trees'. Answer, probably. They grow away from things that damage them, justbas we would move our hands from heat. Likely due to pain receptors.
      This tree will probably die from infection. Trunk innards exposed, roots messed with and branches cut all in one. Typically we say only one insult per season!

    • @nicolapislor1665
      @nicolapislor1665 Pƙed 4 lety

      đŸ€ŁđŸ˜‚đŸ€Ł

    • @barit924
      @barit924 Pƙed 4 lety +12

      @@leoi3031 - I'm trusting Mr. Chan on this --I think he would say the struggle creates character!

    • @caydenhoward273
      @caydenhoward273 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      @@leoi3031 So do viruses, but they're not alive. torture implies there is pain to the object

    • @edzejandehaan9265
      @edzejandehaan9265 Pƙed 4 lety +13

      @@leoi3031 You do realize you need a nervous system to have use for pain receptors? The fenomenon "pain' is a product of a nervous system, when you don't have a brain you need pain receptors even less than a fish needs a bycicle.

  • @GleichUmDieEcke
    @GleichUmDieEcke Pƙed 4 lety +4

    I feel like I've learned more in the last month just watching these videos than I have in the last decade of figuring things out on my own.
    Absolutely wonderful.

  • @taterbug429
    @taterbug429 Pƙed 4 lety +19

    He is so good at what he does. I have a greater respect for the bonsaist that use what they have at hand. Thanks Peter!

  • @dashanthonyflagg9562
    @dashanthonyflagg9562 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    hands down my all time favorite tutorial on Bonsai. both trees came out spot on. it's humbling watching a master at work.

  • @johnswatching4156
    @johnswatching4156 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    And people laughed when I took out my reciprocating saw. Now I'll need to add a cleaver to my bonsai toolbox. Way to go, Peter!

  • @chinguchimp1357
    @chinguchimp1357 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    " ... struggle to survive against all the storms." so, that means Peter is a storm! A true force of nature!

  • @TomTomTomTom538
    @TomTomTomTom538 Pƙed 4 lety +36

    Ah the old Peter Chan meat cleaver trick, "HOY!"

  • @silentgrove7670
    @silentgrove7670 Pƙed 4 lety +28

    I imagine when you have done hundreds of trees you get a lot of courage to try drastic things. I hope we can see both these trees next year. I am no expert and I wonder if the thinner of the two will survive. I hope so as it has such a dramatic character.

  • @justinoffner3670
    @justinoffner3670 Pƙed 4 lety +13

    That was so bold and interesting and fun to watch. I can hardly make the decision to cut off a branch or two when needed and you split that tree without pause. Hope to see the Progress of those next year.

  • @osmium3691
    @osmium3691 Pƙed 4 lety +106

    "I'm not happy with how this tree is turning out... IT MUST BE PUNISHED!"

    • @Ryomichi
      @Ryomichi Pƙed 4 lety +5

      “Punished with love” Chinese way.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 Pƙed 4 lety +10

      No No - not punished but enhanced to its full potential.

    • @christiansanchez1486
      @christiansanchez1486 Pƙed 4 lety

      Lol what’s your outlook on cosmetic surgery

    • @rx456
      @rx456 Pƙed 3 lety

      We better stop mowing our lawns and stop producing fruit n veggies cos plants feel pain.

    • @adisuyanto8974
      @adisuyanto8974 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Don't you know that people kill millions large trees to make your tissue and toilet papers and many other things you use everyday.

  • @lefthandluke8923
    @lefthandluke8923 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Not gonna lie... I thought a couple of times Peter had lost his mind on this one. But he's the master! Certainly method to the madness. Love it!

    • @lefthandluke8923
      @lefthandluke8923 Pƙed 4 lety

      Peter - Just incredible. Please give us an update on these trees when they leaf out. Thanks so much!

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      @@lefthandluke8923 - I sure will. One of those trees has just been sold - ie - reserved.

  • @stuff6218
    @stuff6218 Pƙed 4 lety +7

    Well, that was the most drastic thing I've seen you do! Please do an update on these trees when/if they recover.

  • @mynala110
    @mynala110 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    From a straight stump of a tree to possibly my favorite Peter creation ever! Quite wonderful and amazing!!!! Thank you Peter!!!

  • @maryshoemaker7593
    @maryshoemaker7593 Pƙed 4 lety +7

    That’s what a said a few months ago... you could make a beautiful tree or two.. out of anything alive!!! Well done Peter!!! Thanks for sharing!!

    • @edie944
      @edie944 Pƙed 4 lety +4

      Master Teacher Chan can plant a broom handle and make it grow.

  • @cirilloz
    @cirilloz Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Holy Moly, That's just amazing how he just does this. I never thought a tree could survive a split. The end result is just lovely again.

  • @rayl7225
    @rayl7225 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    “I am going to go clean it (cleaver) and cut a duck this evening.”
    I just love the humility of this Bonsai Master. Thank you for your humble, selfless, sincere and enjoyable video lessons!! Just what the world needs more of.

  • @paullill5604
    @paullill5604 Pƙed 4 lety +43

    16 weeks of breakfast with Peter.
    Stay safe
    Stay well

    • @Yehman125
      @Yehman125 Pƙed 4 lety +4

      The David Attenborough of bonsai

  • @waruiboya2575
    @waruiboya2575 Pƙed 3 lety

    You're like an old familiar uncle. Love watching your videos.

  • @lesliehilesgardener6959
    @lesliehilesgardener6959 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    This guy ceases to. Amaze me ..no fears just a tree

  • @bastiv7806
    @bastiv7806 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    poor cleaver! it will never be the same again! ^^

  • @edzejandehaan9265
    @edzejandehaan9265 Pƙed 4 lety +8

    I am going to do something "a little" drastic...That's quite an understatement....
    Interesting video.

  • @asianangie7209
    @asianangie7209 Pƙed 4 lety +6

    Just when I thought I’ve seen everything! That was Amazing! Wow wow wow

  • @gboetzer
    @gboetzer Pƙed 4 lety +1

    You sir... are a madman, and I love it! Amazing to watch you push the boundaries of what’s possible

  • @jimtorode9330
    @jimtorode9330 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Mr. Maverick at it again...a meat cleaver and a log splitter!!! I love that ends the video with a comment, "I've got to clean up the cleaver so I can use it on a duck later in the evening." :)

  • @gailc3334
    @gailc3334 Pƙed 4 lety

    I have seen this twice and still enjoy what you have made from this tree. Peter I enjoy your video's and never tire of watching. Learning more each time. I now find another use for my cleaver that I never use anymore.

  • @sophiaangelini4368
    @sophiaangelini4368 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Thank you, Master Chan, for the dramatic trunk splitting with your thinking and beautiful result.

  • @Peerzadashariq
    @Peerzadashariq Pƙed 4 lety +16

    *Peter chan wakes up*
    Let's split a tree today.

  • @SuperPeleke
    @SuperPeleke Pƙed 4 lety +4

    "I'm going to disinfect this after I'm done with it." 😂

  • @sunfresh79
    @sunfresh79 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

    I have to say WOW!!! Best one I have seen.

  • @sonicboom1970
    @sonicboom1970 Pƙed 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing. I began by making blackthorn walking sticks, ten years ago. That’s what got me started in Bonsai. I decided that every tree I took a stick from, I would gather some seeds each November, so I could give back to nature. It’s amazing that I cannot get them to survive in my garden, but they have taken in local wasteland., along with hawthorn. I never make Jin’s or Shari’s but they look so great on the blackthorn. Thanks again for posting.

  • @literati100
    @literati100 Pƙed 4 lety +15

    Its a good job trees cant run, there would be no trees left in the nursery, they would all of run away and be hiding from Peter the cleaver.

  • @eliotdaoust3765
    @eliotdaoust3765 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Lovely idea, lovely result! I hope you will make a second video on those two trees later so we can see how they heal from that "surgery" haha! Thanks for taking the time to share you knoledge!

  • @rickandrygel913
    @rickandrygel913 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    It's so nice, I think I'll enjoy it twice.

  • @ericaldana3233
    @ericaldana3233 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    It’s refreshing to see someone be rough with bonsai. Took a cleaver to that bad boy!

  • @54114142
    @54114142 Pƙed 4 lety +83

    I wonder if the flimsy tree will survive. An update in two weeks and a year would be cool!

  • @sir648
    @sir648 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    This is my favorite of your videos so far. I would love to see an update on these two trees next year. I look forward to doing this on a thick, plain trunk some day.

  • @alaindavid2419
    @alaindavid2419 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Of course Peter, I enjoy the show. You never fail to amaze us with your techniques in making beautiful bonsai. I learned today from you on what I can do for my bonsai. Unique work of your hands. God bless you , always.

  • @andoionutdan9670
    @andoionutdan9670 Pƙed rokem +1

    you are a genius Peter

  • @stevemartin8832
    @stevemartin8832 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Amazing! I have seen trees, oaks and cedars, get split by lightening and survive. Looks to me like these will. Congratulations!

  • @poples5799
    @poples5799 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Now these are two very interesting bonsai! I love them already, and would love to see updates on them in the future!

  • @legocircus
    @legocircus Pƙed 4 lety +1

    One day I hope to have a fraction of the knowledge Peter has. I've watched Herons vids for a while now but I wasn't subbed. I just subbed. I love all the content.

  • @bonsaipiper3773
    @bonsaipiper3773 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    The rain was an added bonus!

  • @IzonHow
    @IzonHow Pƙed 4 lety +2

    This was really interesting! didn't know you could just split a tree in half! Thanks Peter :)

  • @TheRainmanisback
    @TheRainmanisback Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    I didn't if know if I was going to be able to take all that punishment to the tree LOL, but in the... WOW! This man is a master

  • @KarinMichelle
    @KarinMichelle Pƙed rokem +1

    I'd love to see these trees today!

  • @kalayne6713
    @kalayne6713 Pƙed 4 lety

    Now that's got to be Samurai Bonsai! I wonder if the tree is in as much shock as I am. Another Mr Chan original. Wow!

  • @christophjanitzky1357
    @christophjanitzky1357 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    I would love to see those two trees in a upcoming episode! Thx for sharing this... :)

  • @germanliebana9572
    @germanliebana9572 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    This is an artist’s job and a master class! Thanks Peter!

  • @laisa1956
    @laisa1956 Pƙed 4 lety +15

    Sunday morning with Peter and coffee. Now off to go take care of my bonsai.

    • @samyoel5384
      @samyoel5384 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Everyday is a Sunday for me right now😉

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 Pƙed 4 lety +4

      Have you got a cleaver ?

    • @laisa1956
      @laisa1956 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      No I don't. My trees are way too small to be split in the middle, I am still working on getting thicker trunks so I can give this a try :-)

  • @dismian7
    @dismian7 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Love all the videos, there so many it is absolutely priceless! Thank you for sharing!

  • @acrocrab
    @acrocrab Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Amazing idea!
    Amazing execution!
    Which both come with the experience and wisdom Mr. Chan possesses. Thank you đŸ™đŸ»

  • @criszf
    @criszf Pƙed 2 lety

    How wonderful, Peter! I've never seen anything like it. Thanks for sharing.

  • @wolfe1970
    @wolfe1970 Pƙed 3 lety

    Going from slicing a tree trunk to slicing a duck for tea.....love it

  • @nairn1978
    @nairn1978 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Amazing that you still have all your fingers and toes!

  • @russsherwood5978
    @russsherwood5978 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    PETER ! i almost had a heart attack when i seen you bring out the clever, i would never have thought any one could / would do this to a tree i was affraid the tree was ruined instead it was made into 2 beautiful trees,,,, be strong, be safe, and be blessed

    • @judysykes3656
      @judysykes3656 Pƙed 4 lety

      russ sherwood yes my heart was pounding! Great stuff.

  • @briankavanagh7191
    @briankavanagh7191 Pƙed 4 lety +11

    My first reaction was đŸ˜± but then I remembered Peter did this technique on a Juniper I took to one of his work shops not quite as long but the juniper has been re-potted since with new growth on show. Just think how many of us have stuck plants/trees we dont like in the green bin, this is a new way of looking at ugly ducklings.

  • @fucious70
    @fucious70 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    This is amazing. Like a mad science project

  • @mattbrennan647
    @mattbrennan647 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Congrats on the 150,000 subscribers. Love your content and philosophy. Thanks

  • @greglongenecker1772
    @greglongenecker1772 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Ok everyone stand back, Peter has a meat cleaver! You have taught me so much, keep making videos,and stay well my friend :)

  • @lifeonthecensorship884
    @lifeonthecensorship884 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    They look great surprisingly lol! The things I learn here always make me laugh! I hope your doing well and thanks for sharing.

  • @zeidlerei3906
    @zeidlerei3906 Pƙed 4 lety +15

    Wow, I’m really curious how these trees will evolve. Amazing work!

    • @denniswhite166
      @denniswhite166 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      Me too but being at an older age I will leave it to my grandson to see how this works out.

    • @denniswhite166
      @denniswhite166 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      @@654wsj I hope you don't really slap your Mom but thanks for encouragement. I'll bet you end up saying the same things when you are her age - LOL

  • @saulc8127
    @saulc8127 Pƙed 2 lety

    I think this sort of video definitely deserves an update!

  • @GrizzlyGroundswell
    @GrizzlyGroundswell Pƙed 4 lety

    Froe or billhook would of worked the treat on that lovely split personality tree! You make the best videos, so glad to learn this!

  • @shug2884
    @shug2884 Pƙed 4 lety +9

    @heronsbonsai I'd love to see a follow up on these now!

  • @Gardeningwithdushyant
    @Gardeningwithdushyant Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Very informative and step by step instructions....thanks to share

  • @remilerolle4048
    @remilerolle4048 Pƙed rokem +2

    My favorite peter's vĂ­deo.
    More about carpentry but he's a genius!
    I'm really curious about how are doing theses 2 trees.

  • @venturarealestate9918
    @venturarealestate9918 Pƙed 2 lety

    Wonderfull video! You never cease to amaze!

  • @barbkrienke8400
    @barbkrienke8400 Pƙed 4 lety

    That was incredible and very inspirational. Thank you!

  • @michaeljijus980
    @michaeljijus980 Pƙed 3 lety

    Dear Peter.
    That was seriously "drastic"!!!!
    My gosh. I crying behalf of that tree now!!
    Pardon.. Two trees
    😋😋😋

  • @sourcearun
    @sourcearun Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Peter goes all Dexter on this one!

  • @pie419
    @pie419 Pƙed 3 lety

    This videos gonna be a good one
    Peter: casually steps on bonsai material

  • @PwnZonePanda
    @PwnZonePanda Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Try using a mallet next time so you dont damage the cleaver. Just an idea since metal on metal with hardened steel can cause cracking.

  • @wood-youknowit
    @wood-youknowit Pƙed 4 lety

    Great fun! I am learning a lot. I am thinking of splitting a big mulberry tree I have. đŸŒČđŸŒ”đŸŒłđŸƒđŸ€â˜˜ïžđŸŒŸđŸŒč

  • @plips71755
    @plips71755 Pƙed 4 lety

    Master bonsai to master chef...prunus to duck. I hope we get to see these in the fall and then next spring. It just amazes me how he takes something that most of us would have thrower on the wood pile for the campfire - and turns it in to something quite unique and interesting. I think it will end up looking like it was struck by lightening or a heavy wind hit it. Well done!

  • @explorer2571
    @explorer2571 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    As always Peter brings something unusual in bonsai world.i would love to see the follow up.

  • @SubjectiveFunny
    @SubjectiveFunny Pƙed 4 lety

    They both looking great!

  • @chrisrigoni
    @chrisrigoni Pƙed 4 lety

    Really like the outcome here!! Thanks Peter!

  • @tedkell92
    @tedkell92 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    If I were to do something like that to one of my wife's kitchen tools, she would string me up by the neck.
    Yesterday, watching the video about the Ficus, I heard Peter say "I'll do a little pruning here" and thought "Be afraid little tree, be very afraid." Little did I know.
    I guess the social distancing and isolation in the UK is starting to get to Peter. :)

    • @Tryin2Bnice45
      @Tryin2Bnice45 Pƙed 4 lety

      ted Kell lol

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      The lockdown has certainly given me more time to make the videos although it is done by self videoing - not the same.

  • @Rockin23
    @Rockin23 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    That's a great idea. I've got some prime candidates to try this on! Please keep the vids coming! :)

  • @mikelhansen2377
    @mikelhansen2377 Pƙed 4 lety +6

    Sir you are amazing, so positive, calm and nice person. I wish you all the best!

  • @YXE00
    @YXE00 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Thanks Peter for giving me some ideas for a few useless trees I dug up.

  • @mitondo6123
    @mitondo6123 Pƙed 3 lety

    Fantastic results!