Transforming Half-Dead Tree into a New Cascade Bonsai
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- Today, I'm turning this declining Prostrata Juniper into a presentable cascade bonsai. This Juniper declined because I didn't use the proper soil mix and I didn't water it well. Now, we're going to redo it, make use of the dead branches, and transform it into a beautiful cascade bonsai. We'll go over principles such as: how to orient a tree, designing, styling, and cleaning up the branches to achieve our vision.
0:00 Introduction
0:10 About the Prostrata Juniper
2:35 Choosing the front of the tree
2:56 Designing the tree
4:00 Cutting the branches
7:00 How to fix a broken branch
10:00 Working on the apex
11:10 Clean up the branches
11:52 Summary of techniques
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I did this with an Elm of mine. I was very upset when the top died. It had been a beautiful tree. I kept the trunk and have grown the lower branches. Its starting to look quite special again now. Its refreshing to see you dealing with similar issues. Thank you for your masterful teaching ❤
That sounds beautiful! Please keep us updated on the progress of your tree! Best wishes!
"where there's life, there's hope". Just the reminder I need for a barberry that I dug up and potted. It's not looking good, so I'll need to see that sign of life! Thank you!
Best of luck!
Thanks for your honesty and information 🙏 love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Thank you for watching!
Goodmorning Dr.Chang, i'm your big fan from Italy. I would very much like it if you could also tell us about how your passion for bonsai was born. In a video you say it's like a meditation because your job was very demanding, but I'd like to know more..for example what was your first bonsai or which plant is you most attached to..in short, the beginning of your bonsai journey. I really like to deepen the bonsaists as well as bonsai .. I apologize if I have been intrusive, have a nice day😊
You haven't been intrusive, this is something I want to share with you all! Please stay tuned, I will make a video about this soon. Thank you for watching and supporting.
It started with a small Chinese elm bonsai my father and I made when I was approximately 10 years old. Then I left HK for college in the US when I was about 19. That bonsai in my memory is a link to my father.
Then I joined a startup company soon after I got out of graduate school. We worked very hard and it was stressful, because we started with a very small amount of capital. Taking time to care for bonsai is very nurturing for me and enables me to “keep my sanity.”
Now I want to promote bonsai as a partial solution to address the mental health issues we have today. Not only that, it builds community relationships when there is so much hatred between races…that really should not be there.
Beyond that, I feel the Bonsai Heirloom community can make a difference in art creativity. Bonsai has been more of a craft. Trying to duplicate what people came before us did. There are many great Italian Masters…hope you become one to carry the torch!
Thanks for asking.
@@bonsaiheirloom thank you so much Dr. Chang ❤
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Dr.Chang it would be great if one day you showed us your entire collection in detail
I will show them in several videos. This week, I'll show you all 30 trees displayed in my bonsai court. Please stay tuned and watch when it comes out!
Last year I had a crotch break while trying to bend a branch on a Japanese White Pine that was given to me by my college English professor's Japanese gardener about 40 years ago. I wrapped it in place with that stretchy green florist tape and somewhat to my surprise it has recovered. That tape helps to keep moisture in, and it is more stretchy and I think easier to work with than electrical tape. Because of the stretch it also gently ties the branch in place very nicely, so no string is required.
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's great that we're building an online community where we can all learn from each other!
Fantastic idea.
Thanks for watching!
Your videos are so inspiring and encouraging. I am particularly impressed that there is practically no wiring. Thank you.
Thank you so much. So glad to hear that.
Nice recovery
Thanks!
This was way cool to watch!! Thank you kindly for the information given and teachings you are sharing. I would like to see where this progresses. Have a fantastic remainder of your week. Thank you again.
Thanks, I'll be sure to keep you all updated!
When it broke I cringed but seeing you try to salvage it has given me an idea on a particular straight branch section on a tree i have🦘👍
It's great that this is helping you come up with ideas on what to do with your bonsai! Best wishes to you and your bonsai!
Your bold redesign of the tree is an interesting idea. I like it. Looking forward to followup videos on its progress. You have inspired me to rethink my idea of redesign/improvement of two of our trees.
Thanks for watching! Keep me updated with your bonsai redesign! I'd love to hear about it.
Any update on the half dead juniper and the broken branch? Did the branch live? Or is it too early to know yet. Can’t wait to see an update! Thanks for your videos very interesting.
I covered the broken branch with shade cloth. Looks like it made it very well. I will be able to use that branch! Thank you for your concern and asking!
Nice transformation on this one. Looking forward to seeing it in the future.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
I just partially broke a branch. I will try your repair. Thanks
Great, please keep us updated on the branch's progress!
Another great lesson Dr.Chang. Thank you so much😊
Thank you for watching and for your kind words!
Thank you for another great video. We will all experience breaking a branch, and it may offer the opportunity to create a more interesting design.
Well said!
awesome video as always!
Mr. Chang, i really would like to know about yamadori care, when to hunt for and how to take care of them?
Hi there! I don't do yamadori anymore to leave trees for future generations to enjoy. However, I do "yadori" which is where I collect trees from private land, such as digging up trees from my own garden.
Ideally dig tree over time by digging a section at a time for fibrous roots to develop. Ideally dig the tree in the spring and plant it in porous medium retaining as much root as possible, and remove as much of the branches that you are not going to use in your design.
Firm the soil well multiple times to retain water; keep the tree in shade or partial shade, and kept moist. Work on the tree only after it is well established.
Here is a video of me doing this step-by-step: czcams.com/video/7pCiCk0V_Wg/video.html
Youre way more aggressive than any others. It is really interesting.
I always say don't be afraid to make drastic cuts. The tree will grow back. You can't shape the tree to your vision without cutting away what you don't need.
@@bonsaiheirloom I totally agree. Trees don't look good in the short period but it is an investment to long run.
Do you use anything to keep the deadwood features from rotting? I live in Norway so the weather and climate can be pretty wet
Rotting branches simulates nature, which is the natural look I want for my bonsai. If you really want to protect your jin, some people here use line sulphur to coat the branches to preserve the jin of bonsai. You can adjust the color by the concentration of the liquid you brush on. This is also used to protect fruit trees, and therefore should be available in your area.
@@bonsaiheirloom maybe I'll try to just let it be, your bonsai looks great so it's at least worth a shot! Thanks a lot for answering
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Did the branch survive?
That branch did survive. I will leave it alone for some time to strength before working on it again. The rest of three is growing vigorously filling out!
i have a great suggestion.. send all your trees to me lol.. great video btw
And you send me your wit😊
What’s the difference between concave and knob cutters? Are they similar? 4:42
Concave cutter has a round front, which can cut a branch off below the surface of the trunk, whereas the knob cutter is straight. I have found the knob cutter is adequate for all my needs.
@@bonsaiheirloom thank you!
Where there is life, there’s hope.