Defoliating Flowering Apricot Bonsai | Bonsai-U

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  • čas přidán 6. 05. 2020
  • In this episode, Bjorn explains the process of defoliating Japanese Flowering Apricot, or Prunus mume, bonsai. Learn the mechanics of Partial Outer Canopy Defoliation as well as how to wire and style a raw Ume Bonsai!
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Komentáře • 164

  • @leoclay1
    @leoclay1 Před 4 lety +93

    I love how 6-8 years is a "quick process." Man, bonsai is a different kind of hobby.

  • @DrSticktrick
    @DrSticktrick Před 4 lety +155

    Would be great if you could post an update to this tree in 4-6 Weeks.

    • @alessandromassimo5717
      @alessandromassimo5717 Před 2 lety

      you have now it featured in the last video of bench tour. its thriving

    • @DrSticktrick
      @DrSticktrick Před 2 lety

      @@alessandromassimo5717 Yes, I've seen it. Thanks.

  • @mattseaters5145
    @mattseaters5145 Před 4 lety +51

    You’re a legend! Thanks for sharing the knowledge. Too often the bonsai community holds their knowledge close to their heart instead of sharing and moving the art forward. I love these videos.

  • @jasonbombardier1159
    @jasonbombardier1159 Před 4 lety +26

    The fact that he's just as nice to look at as the tree makes this suuuuper easy to pay attention to 🤭

  • @gijose5611
    @gijose5611 Před 4 lety +15

    I love how passionate Mr. Fujikawa talks about his bonsai tree. He seems to be such a humble, kind, passionate guy who I'd love to spend some time with.

  • @keithjarvis7196
    @keithjarvis7196 Před 4 lety +5

    You're a great teacher Bjorn. Some of the other top artists 'teach' by quizzing 'students' about things they don't know yet, and berate them along the way. It is exceptionally reassuring about humanity to have someone who is so skilled also be so humble, patient, and able to calmly and logically articulate the how and why of their actions. THANK YOU.

  • @drgonzo3871
    @drgonzo3871 Před 4 lety +6

    Simply put; I believe these are the best Bonsai videos being produced these days.

  • @alvinsus430
    @alvinsus430 Před 2 lety +6

    Hello Bjorn
    Please update this work on this tree
    Thank you
    Really appreciate all your time on videos you upload so far!!

  • @thuydao8945
    @thuydao8945 Před 4 lety +2

    You was born for the art of the Bonsai. Thank you so much for bring on the details from your heart to teach us so much more of this hobby.
    😳❇️

  • @sakanason
    @sakanason Před 4 lety +2

    This is a great video! Old footage and the new! POCD!

  • @degagnemarc
    @degagnemarc Před 4 lety +6

    Bjorn, your videos and your instructions are such a quality, it's impeccable!
    Can't wait to take your online courses!
    Thank you so much for your sharing your knowledge!

  • @cyndifoore7743
    @cyndifoore7743 Před 4 lety +1

    I love the windswept attitude of this flowering apricot. Maes me happy to look at.

  • @vette63
    @vette63 Před 4 lety +8

    I'm from the tropics in Australia & I love the flowering bonsai but sadly it's hard to grow apricot & cherry in the heat. I had some success with crab apple but it is not the same. Look forward to seeing your apricot in flower.

  • @samsohn
    @samsohn Před 3 lety +1

    Great video, not just for bonsai, but for understanding general plant behavior and growth.

  • @britaglious
    @britaglious Před 4 lety +2

    Music is dope. Good selections. Best vid yet

  • @andyjohnson7070
    @andyjohnson7070 Před 4 lety +3

    This is a brilliant video Bjorn! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this - I’ve learned loads today! 😀👍

  • @JurijsJutjajevs
    @JurijsJutjajevs Před 4 lety +2

    Cool video, thanks for sharing. Although I don’t have a bonsai yet, watching your content really makes me want to get into it 👍

  • @mimoochodom2684
    @mimoochodom2684 Před 2 lety +1

    Next to black pine, my favourite species. Hardy, quick growing and versatile.

  • @spudgun3014
    @spudgun3014 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for this, I literally just bought one of these awesome trees and it was reassuring to see I had done the defoliating correctly. Also I would have never known about removing the wire so soon! Thanks again.

  • @thomasrollinson8630
    @thomasrollinson8630 Před rokem +1

    I appreciate the correct pronunciation of aluminium 👌🏼. Brilliant video to… I now want an apricot for my growing collection. 😵‍💫 haha

  • @dianartimus
    @dianartimus Před 3 lety +3

    I would love to see this one year later to see the growth and development.

  • @drmasroberts
    @drmasroberts Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for the detail in your explanations.

  • @Johnny12ga
    @Johnny12ga Před 4 lety +1

    Outstanding man! I knew you would do something impressive with this and Im glad you got it. Love the pot too.

  • @josiahg2
    @josiahg2 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you!!! Very good to see the process of developing a tree.

  • @carloscruz6536
    @carloscruz6536 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge and the well described information 👍👍🇵🇷

  • @khoadang108
    @khoadang108 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you very much. I live in Vietnam. I'm also learning about apricot trees. There really aren't as many detailed videos as you do about apricot trees. Hope you will make similar videos about apricot trees.

  • @luukderksen8810
    @luukderksen8810 Před 2 lety +1

    Your are a solid and good dude! A ton off information, always with good explanations. Learning a lot from your vids. Thank you!

  • @victoriaarmendariz5893
    @victoriaarmendariz5893 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much...a most informative video...and I can see your love and care in the trees.

  • @robertobreglia2544
    @robertobreglia2544 Před 3 lety +1

    Great job Bjorn! Your videos are always very interesting! You are a great bonsai master! Thanks for sharing 👏👏👏👏🙏

  • @riccardocorona9063
    @riccardocorona9063 Před 4 lety +3

    Done this week!;) good works as usual Bjorn!

  • @MyTreesinthePott
    @MyTreesinthePott Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you Bjorn!
    Since the first hour I'm watching your videos and this is my first comment. The beginning in the field of bonsai was made by a bonsai basic course. Many books deepened my knowledge but were basically too traditional for me and did not allow any alternatives in the design. Your way of designing and communicating this to the people is a great mixture between young and modern, while at the same time taking into account the tradition and its justification! Actually I only want to say that since EISEI-EN you have become my personal mentor and with these first comments I want to express my deepest respect and thanks to you!
    With kind regards from the "Ruhrott" (Germany)!
    PS(HP🙈): 👆 You make Bonsai great again! 🤗

  • @fish_built
    @fish_built Před 3 lety +3

    now that is has been nearly a year, can we see this tree again to see how it has developed?

  • @lukasmihara
    @lukasmihara Před 4 lety +1

    Great video. The Ume is one of my favorite trees I think. Reminds me of good times in Japan. The flowers look great and the fruits make a great "wine", too!

  • @daniaranda3022
    @daniaranda3022 Před 4 lety +1

    I’ve done the same on a malus everest, I hope the same results! Thanks for all your videos Master! It was a pleasure to met you at the Kokufu this year.

  • @MaytoSam
    @MaytoSam Před 4 lety +1

    Que maravilla de trabajo, quedo espectacular, futuro prometedor.

  • @meridethtexastwister
    @meridethtexastwister Před 2 lety +1

    It looks amazing

  • @rolando10
    @rolando10 Před 3 lety +1

    amazing work Bjorn!

  • @jerrefisher2184
    @jerrefisher2184 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks again Bjorn...but would have loved having Nanci in the video as well. Nice tree!

  • @ritxiebeat7028
    @ritxiebeat7028 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you very, very much for sharing all this information gained with a lot of discipline and dedication in these excellent videos !! Without a doubt, a boost in the world culture of Bonsai. Thank you!!

  • @BardicoVagabundo
    @BardicoVagabundo Před 4 lety +1

    Great explanation and work. Thanks a ton!

  • @catherinebrown8577
    @catherinebrown8577 Před 4 lety +1

    Wonderful video, as usual. Perfect timing, my prunus mume will be ready in a few days for this technique, and I've been debating the best next step. How I would love to have dinner at Minoh Saryuu and see the ume exhibition. Thanks for the opportunity to revisit that video - those trees are exquisite and that glass display area is so lovely. Thank you!

  • @lakeelsinorebonsai1203
    @lakeelsinorebonsai1203 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you Bjorn! Another educational excellent video!

  • @BackSeatHump
    @BackSeatHump Před 3 lety +1

    A really, really excellent video. I can see that your time in Japan was very went spent. I bet they miss you over there.

  • @DeanKellyBonsai
    @DeanKellyBonsai Před 4 lety +1

    Brilliant video Bjorn. I think this is the first video specific to Mume. Now all I need is for mine to put out great long new shoots like that. 😂 Thanks for sharing.

  • @bonsaisan5798
    @bonsaisan5798 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video Bjorn! Thank you very much for the information!

  • @leftyaxegrinder
    @leftyaxegrinder Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic tree. Good tutorial, thanks,

  • @zackofalltrades8118
    @zackofalltrades8118 Před 4 lety +1

    Great episode.

  • @JoseORivera
    @JoseORivera Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for share, good work on design

  • @perseusserrano
    @perseusserrano Před 4 lety +1

    Another motivation. Thanks bro!

  • @AntonioTrujillobonsai
    @AntonioTrujillobonsai Před 4 lety +1

    Same like every time. Nice work. Please let us know a little bit more about deciduous trees design. Everybody shows off a lot of juniper and shimpaku but little bit about this topic. Best regards.

  • @Marcusstratus
    @Marcusstratus Před 4 lety +1

    Wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

  • @questionablecooking7019
    @questionablecooking7019 Před 4 lety +1

    Very Inspirational.

  • @chloeeeezy
    @chloeeeezy Před 3 lety +1

    Please post an update!!! I'm in love 😻

  • @LordRubino
    @LordRubino Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing work. Would be fantastic to see the tree later next year with blossom and possibly with fruits :)

  • @reshikote2821
    @reshikote2821 Před 2 lety +1

    I'd love to see an update a few years later on this one!

  • @dashaananlankeshwar5179

    Beautiful 💚💚💚

  • @JaeLim1121
    @JaeLim1121 Před 4 lety +2

    Why did I read this as Deflowering Foliating... But an excellent video once I did my doubletake and slowly read the title correctly.

  • @LessTalkMoreDelicious
    @LessTalkMoreDelicious Před 4 lety +1

    Ume... my fave flowering tree ✨✨
    Chaenomeles & Satsuki... my fave flowering shrub
    Pine... my fave conifer (juniper close 2nd)
    Momiji... my fave broadleaf deciduous (that has a hard time surviving in my climate in SoCal lol)
    ...too many faves 😂

    • @lukasmihara
      @lukasmihara Před 4 lety

      Is it too dry for the maples, or what's the problem there?

  • @karinpetersen8330
    @karinpetersen8330 Před rokem

    Beautiful!! U r a Great Master

  • @matyasfabok5532
    @matyasfabok5532 Před 4 lety +1

    up and down, side to side, lika a roller coaster

  • @dringherden_pedrajas1750
    @dringherden_pedrajas1750 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much sensei, I have learned a lot from this video. The technique is also applicable in majority of our deciduous trees here in the Philippines. - Herden Pedrajas

  • @volkanertem
    @volkanertem Před 4 lety +1

    Very inspiring and fantastic video thanks a lot. I like to see the three when new flush of leaves comes out. Can you do a follow up to this tree in 4-6 weeks please.

  • @luuk341
    @luuk341 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the video Bjorn!
    I have a Ficus that doesnt have many branches, so I would like to try this, but I dont know when to do it

  • @Just.bonsai
    @Just.bonsai Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you!

  • @cherylandrews3195
    @cherylandrews3195 Před 3 lety +1

    awesome tree!

  • @lougriffiths
    @lougriffiths Před 3 lety +1

    Fabulous

  • @scmah174
    @scmah174 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you Bjorn. Brilliant. I'll donate instead of purchasing quarantine booze.

  • @heirtothedrip
    @heirtothedrip Před 4 lety +2

    wondering if you have any videos on azalea or maybe could do some

  • @retirementmillions6533
    @retirementmillions6533 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow lessons thank you

  • @NabilHandaruFile
    @NabilHandaruFile Před 3 lety +2

    Parabens..

  • @jeffhurst4744
    @jeffhurst4744 Před 3 lety

    Love the tree species. Very well presented and explained. In particular the feeding and watering. Good to know how long you suggest to leave were on. I’ve learned the hard way when I first got back into bonsai about leaving it on too long. Thank you.

  • @paweolszowy772
    @paweolszowy772 Před 4 lety +1

    Could you do an episode about spruce white or any other spruce species?
    It would be nice to know how to maintain this tree in the best shape through out whole year.

  • @chrisrigoni
    @chrisrigoni Před 4 lety +1

    Thank You 🙏✌️

  • @aternald
    @aternald Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you, this was amazing! I have a ume that is just a trunk at the moment and about to start building primary and secondary branches. Should I do this kind of defoliation then? can I cut back in the fall as well? (I dont care for the flowers right now). Thanks again! (btw Im in Sweden so a little less heat and a shorter season).

  • @regq4855
    @regq4855 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi Bjorn Thank you for producing and sharing your top notch videos. I'm wondering, can you do partial defoliation on other species like plum as well as Japanese quince? They both have similar growth patterns as flowering apricot.

  • @dethem
    @dethem Před 4 lety +1

    i wish i could have been there during styling so could test out my design of this tree looking like a literati

  • @FUXILUCHSI
    @FUXILUCHSI Před 2 dny +1

    Very nice video! Is it possible to see an update of 2024?

  • @ilisonwb3462
    @ilisonwb3462 Před 4 lety +2

    That was amazing! keep Up the good work.
    One question: is it helpful to defoliate the trees every now and then, or are there trees that would instantly die if you defoliate?

  • @armanmirk
    @armanmirk Před 4 lety +1

    Quality.

  • @treesbonsaiperfect8420
    @treesbonsaiperfect8420 Před 2 lety +1

    wow beautofoll bonsai 😊❤❤❤🌳

  • @janvanschooten4777
    @janvanschooten4777 Před 4 lety +1

    thank you for this information there is not a lot of prunus mume information

  • @thomashaney2977
    @thomashaney2977 Před 3 lety +1

    I hope you post an update of how this tree looks now.

  • @shadowlpa
    @shadowlpa Před 4 lety +1

    Great video as always

  • @nevits14
    @nevits14 Před 4 lety +1

    I just got my first Bonsai!

  • @RecIPiesorTed
    @RecIPiesorTed Před 4 lety +1

    Can I like this video twice?

  • @BenBSeattle
    @BenBSeattle Před 4 lety +12

    Who else is trying to shop online for one of these. =)

    • @karlhorton1925
      @karlhorton1925 Před 4 lety +2

      Ben B. Seattle Me! Lol. Because of this i just bought one.😂

    • @andrewsnyder3359
      @andrewsnyder3359 Před 3 lety

      Me too! I’ve been scouting out my local nursery’s for material to work with just because of this video. I’m curious if the wedge cutting technique will work on making trunk movement with this species. Going to try it on a few larger branches to find out.

  • @EmptyPringlesCan73
    @EmptyPringlesCan73 Před 4 lety +3

    Can this same technique be performed on all alternate leaf pattern and or opposite leaf pattern trees??

  • @dracokaiser
    @dracokaiser Před 4 lety +6

    Where can we get Japanese flowering apricots in the states?

  • @percymariano4758
    @percymariano4758 Před 4 lety +1

    Hola no entiendo puede sub titularlo muchisimas gracias Felicitasiones por lo hermoso del bonsai

  • @angelokeller1161
    @angelokeller1161 Před 4 lety +2

    You should cover cherry blossom bonsai next

  • @OscarZoroaster
    @OscarZoroaster Před 4 lety +2

    I guess Mr. Yanai made the previous owner of that tree, "an offer he couldn't refuse..."

    • @lisajohnson1563
      @lisajohnson1563 Před 4 lety

      I was wondering if the previous owner met an unfortunate end. Gruesome and impolite thought though it is.

  • @iristio927
    @iristio927 Před 4 lety +1

    Greetings from Tacoma, WA. Very informative video, as they all are. Got a question, can you apply this process to other flowering trees like crabapples? To me, the growth pattern looks similar to flowering apricots

  • @casaroccafamilyking
    @casaroccafamilyking Před 4 lety +2

    Would these principles for flowering apricot also apply for flowering quince?

  • @josepenalver652
    @josepenalver652 Před 4 lety +1

    Hello Bjorn,
    First of all thank you for your superb videos which make us learn a lot. I watched your video on apricot trees with great interest, it is exciting, thank you. I have some apricot trees who are 15 years old and a 40 mm nebari. They are beautiful and healthy, but they have never flowered before !? Currently they have long stems that I hesitate to prune to leave wood for next year's flowering, is this a good idea? Do you have any advice for me? Thank you again and continue to treat us ....
    José (from south france)

  • @BareBear117
    @BareBear117 Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent, as always. Is it best to cut or unwind wire?

    • @lukasmihara
      @lukasmihara Před 4 lety

      If you want to reuse the wire, I'd try not to cut it

  • @MrFancypants82
    @MrFancypants82 Před 3 lety +1

    Would spraying the branches with water help them not crack? You've used rubber tubing in other videos to stop wire from cutting in to the branch, curious why you didn't here with the guy wire?

  • @KAROLINAPOCHWAT
    @KAROLINAPOCHWAT Před 4 lety +2

    Great video, Bjorn! Apologies if I missed it, but what other species can this technique be used in?

    • @MarvelousMooalicious
      @MarvelousMooalicious Před 4 lety +1

      I was also wondering what other trees this technique can be applied to :)

  • @russellwheeler6061
    @russellwheeler6061 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey Bjorn, can this process be done other flowering trees like quince, Chinese or Cho chu bi ?

  • @weiliu3623
    @weiliu3623 Před rokem +1

    I did this in mid June this year on all my four prunus mume, after watch your video. By mid July, the secondary shoots are already very long. Should this technique be repeated on the secondary shoots? Thanks.

  • @josephscott5832
    @josephscott5832 Před 4 lety +1

    Can u still grow fruit on bonsai flowering apricot trees? And can I grow these inside under a grow lite as in in central Florida? Thanks 🙏🏼 Jo 🤔😃😊