Xavier these are all great tree's that you have recommended. The only other 1 I would add for people is look local. Look in your yard for little saplings or bushes you want to remove. Talk to a farmer to see if you can look for wild shrubs on the edges of the fields. Don't feel bad we have all lost our kids in the grocery store. 🤣🤣🤣
Eine kleine Nachtmusik. It is gorgeous listening Mozart while watching your beautiful trees, Xavier. ❤ Meanwhile in Austria, Salzburg - by the way Mozart was born in this beautiful city - cold and above freezing during the day, gentle minus degree Celsius during nights. Last leaves are falling. 🍂🙋♀️
He had such a traumatic life as well - died alone and unkown. Thanks for your kind words Martina and I am busy reading your latest. I wish it could be 'Forever Autumn' - what a great song too. Regards, Xav
This is a great idea for a video. Very informative and honest. It’s very popular too looking at your views so far. I like to intro too on the bench. Well done! 😊
Thanks Gail - I just need to invest in a shirt mike to cut out on the background noise and wind a bit. I had to cut loads of material because it was too distorted. This youtube hobby starts to cost :(
Great comparison between ground and pot grown trees! I tell beginners all the time to grow first years in ground or big pot, but really hard to convince anyone.
I know - it is like trying to convince people to do hard chops early to give you the best results later. Unfortunately we all seem to take the long road on these tips :)
Thanks Alexis, I love the Azalea as well - one of the first to flower in Spring. The Tigerbark is my friend in Winter - sitting above the washing up sink :)
Alex beat me too it lol I bought an azalea from Morrison's and have done some styling to it. Talking of bargain bins... b&m always have grafted acers at a cost of 30 quid however I literally bought a 5 ft Orange dream for less than half price. Third larch is beautiful And oaks..I have upward of 20 acorns all have sprouted roots and 2 have began to grow and leaf out already Awesome video xav!!
Lovely bit of bonsai basics on a Tuesday afternoon. A great top 5, Xavier. I'm sad not to see an Elmkova in there though haha. I thought this worked really well by you splitting it down into categories. People often just do a top N or whatever without as much substance.
Thanks Alex - it can be difficult to get some originality in these subjects. But, using it as a springboard for my bonsai basics series will keep it relevant I think. Hope all is well with you and the family. Regards Xav
Like the video Xavier, I have 10 Japanese larch all around the age of 3-4. There growth is amazing got a video coming up soon on my ones. Good vid mate 👍
Your globe trotting/time travelling is messing with my tiny mind 😊 You’re not the new Doctor Who? Ps. My dwarf azalea is definitely less forgiving and looked dead and crispy in August/September. If it pulls through next year it’s going into kanuma soil. And if not, I have a lovely blue pot from Walsall Studio Ceramics… Ps. Larch - lovely trees for beginners. Makes my top six 😂
It is funny because the dwarf Azalea have been so easy for me. I changed them over to Kanuma about 3 years ago but they flower every year regardless of the soil anyway! you have to get some Italian Alder Jason.
Thank you again for your very helpful information. I am a beginner and am always searching for help with dealing with my trees, many of which I have gotten via yamadori collecting. I’m still experimenting hence killing several . I’ll try my best to improve technique.
Now I have garden the growing bed idea is one I'll have a go. My Chinese Elm like where they are out side. Good advice the Italian Alder is my favourite so far, but I like my Tiger Bark Ficus as it was my first. The trees you kindly gave me are doing great too. Cheers Xav
Great reasoning using trees to keep you busy that's how to learn quickly..never seen the alder before so I will keep an eye out for them.. the benches are looking great behind you there as well.
Hi, so glad you dropped in to join me. i love the community and hopefully you will let me know about the trees you have...maybe even a few pictures too :)
No worries Chris, hopefully you get something out of the next two vids this week and have found yourself some saplings that you can 'follow along' with me...
I'm glad I watched this video I think I will see if I can find in the spring English Oak and Italian Alder to add to my collection thanks for the information.
Great stuff Pa. I would have to guess Italian Alder is your favourite, you were most passionate when talking about that species. A species I don’t have any examples of, I’ll add it to the list 😉
Italian Alder was my best for beginners but my favourite will always be Japanese Larch - my first ever trees and you get so much growth for your dollar :)
Hi Xavier, interesting choices especially the omission of Chinese Elms. I had never heard of Italian Alder until i saw it on your channel and purchased one from you. I have never managed to keep an Azalea alive for more than one season (even those bought from bonsai professionals). I don't touch 'indoor' bonsai as i found light levels and humidity to be problematic. I think Cotoneaster and Hawthorn would have made it into my top 5. Cheers
It is all very relative to your location I think. I was concentrating on price, ease of work, growth rate and 'fun' factor. I find that both cotoneaster and hawthorne are good but they don't have as much versatility. Alder is the best for a beginner because the cuttings are easy, you gets loads of flushes and it is really fun to learn on with wiring and air layers. The dwarf azalea are just so easy and I have done nothing more than clip and grow - so that must be an environment issue possibly. Indoors - I just keep them on windowsills or near windows - no extra care systems. That was abit of aa longer ramble than I intended. Hope all is good, cheers Xav
@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat Hi, on reading through my comment again, it sounds like an attack on your choices which was by no means intended. As you and many others have stated, bonsai is a personal and subjective matter, something which i wholeheartedly endorse. Keep up the good work.
Sorry Susan, I may have given the slightly wrong impression. Alder is my absolute favourite for beginnners as it gives you everything easily. But...I could never turn away from my first ever tree type - Japanese Larch :)
Nice idea for a video Xav. I enjoyed it. 👍👍
Cheers Guy - At least we keep each other occupied watching respective videos. No ice skating from me yet either :)
Nice video mate, and good to see some alternative choices. I think your favourite is the Japanese larch!
Bingo - as you will see on Saturdays video :)
Xavier these are all great tree's that you have recommended. The only other 1 I would add for people is look local. Look in your yard for little saplings or bushes you want to remove. Talk to a farmer to see if you can look for wild shrubs on the edges of the fields. Don't feel bad we have all lost our kids in the grocery store. 🤣🤣🤣
Glad someone picked up on that comment :)
Eine kleine Nachtmusik. It is gorgeous listening Mozart while watching your beautiful trees, Xavier. ❤
Meanwhile in Austria, Salzburg - by the way Mozart was born in this beautiful city - cold and above freezing during the day, gentle minus degree Celsius during nights. Last leaves are falling. 🍂🙋♀️
He had such a traumatic life as well - died alone and unkown. Thanks for your kind words Martina and I am busy reading your latest. I wish it could be 'Forever Autumn' - what a great song too. Regards, Xav
Bonsai phill very good video nice shape trees
Thanks xavier keep it up mate
It makes it so much more fun knowing I keep having your support. Cheers Phil.
This is a great idea for a video. Very informative and honest. It’s very popular too looking at your views so far. I like to intro too on the bench. Well done! 😊
Thanks Gail - I just need to invest in a shirt mike to cut out on the background noise and wind a bit. I had to cut loads of material because it was too distorted. This youtube hobby starts to cost :(
@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat it certainly does. You’re doing great as a love your videos and can always here you. 👍
Great comparison between ground and pot grown trees! I tell beginners all the time to grow first years in ground or big pot, but really hard to convince anyone.
I know - it is like trying to convince people to do hard chops early to give you the best results later. Unfortunately we all seem to take the long road on these tips :)
💕 Azalea ✨ Tiger Bark 👍
Thanks Alexis, I love the Azalea as well - one of the first to flower in Spring. The Tigerbark is my friend in Winter - sitting above the washing up sink :)
Alex beat me too it lol
I bought an azalea from Morrison's and have done some styling to it.
Talking of bargain bins... b&m always have grafted acers at a cost of 30 quid however I literally bought a 5 ft Orange dream for less than half price.
Third larch is beautiful
And oaks..I have upward of 20 acorns all have sprouted roots and 2 have began to grow and leaf out already
Awesome video xav!!
Cheers - sounds like you have a growing collection set you keep you busy as your hair falls out :)
@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat indeed,I'm a baldie anyway,
Just had a look at my weeping willow cuttings,all have sprouted roots.
Lovely bit of bonsai basics on a Tuesday afternoon.
A great top 5, Xavier. I'm sad not to see an Elmkova in there though haha. I thought this worked really well by you splitting it down into categories. People often just do a top N or whatever without as much substance.
Thanks Alex - it can be difficult to get some originality in these subjects. But, using it as a springboard for my bonsai basics series will keep it relevant I think. Hope all is well with you and the family. Regards Xav
Like the video Xavier,
I have 10 Japanese larch all around the age of 3-4.
There growth is amazing got a video coming up soon on my ones.
Good vid mate 👍
Cheers - looks like I have to watch out for that one then :)
Your globe trotting/time travelling is messing with my tiny mind 😊 You’re not the new Doctor Who?
Ps. My dwarf azalea is definitely less forgiving and looked dead and crispy in August/September. If it pulls through next year it’s going into kanuma soil.
And if not, I have a lovely blue pot from Walsall Studio Ceramics…
Ps. Larch - lovely trees for beginners. Makes my top six 😂
It is funny because the dwarf Azalea have been so easy for me. I changed them over to Kanuma about 3 years ago but they flower every year regardless of the soil anyway! you have to get some Italian Alder Jason.
Thank you again for your very helpful information. I am a beginner and am always searching for help with dealing with my trees, many of which I have gotten via yamadori collecting. I’m still experimenting hence killing several . I’ll try my best to improve technique.
Just so long you dont use the same technique with children or pets you should come out on top :)
Love alder trees myself. So forgiving. And hardy
You got it in one - it really was a surprise discovery for me a few years back. Cheers, Xav
Now I have garden the growing bed idea is one I'll have a go. My Chinese Elm like where they are out side. Good advice the Italian Alder is my favourite so far, but I like my Tiger Bark Ficus as it was my first. The trees you kindly gave me are doing great too. Cheers Xav
Thanks jack and I look forward to some pictures too. You know you want to order some bare root Alders or Larch for my Saturday video...
I loved the video, thanks for sharing different alternatives to start a bonsai.
nice collection amigo Xavier 💚✂️🌿
Thank you - we all have our different biews on trees but it can be so confusing for a beginner who just wants a little bit of success :)
Great reasoning using trees to keep you busy that's how to learn quickly..never seen the alder before so I will keep an eye out for them.. the benches are looking great behind you there as well.
Cheers Rob - you know you want to get yourself some Italian Alder now :)
Great video and tips / reasons. Thanks for taking the time.
Hi, so glad you dropped in to join me. i love the community and hopefully you will let me know about the trees you have...maybe even a few pictures too :)
Brilliant, thanks Xav, really useful for a beginner like me.
No worries Chris, hopefully you get something out of the next two vids this week and have found yourself some saplings that you can 'follow along' with me...
Very good Video Idea and super implementation! Great choice aswell 👍💚cheers.
Thank you Dorian - sound was not as good as yours but I'm trying :)
@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat My pleasure 🌿 I think your sound ist perfectly fine 😇✨
I'm glad I watched this video I think I will see if I can find in the spring English Oak and Italian Alder to add to my collection thanks for the information.
Cheers and let me know how you get on next year. I will be very interested on your views too. Cheers, Xav
Great video Xav and a very agreeable top 5 although I will need to check out the Italian Alders.
Cheers Bob - definitely have a go at Italian Alder. You can't fail with that one :)
Great stuff Pa. I would have to guess Italian Alder is your favourite, you were most passionate when talking about that species.
A species I don’t have any examples of, I’ll add it to the list 😉
Italian Alder was my best for beginners but my favourite will always be Japanese Larch - my first ever trees and you get so much growth for your dollar :)
That's a really good idea. ✨👍
Thank you - hopefully a few people may buy themselves some dry-rooted larch or Italain Alder :)
Hi Xavier, interesting choices especially the omission of Chinese Elms. I had never heard of Italian Alder until i saw it on your channel and purchased one from you. I have never managed to keep an Azalea alive for more than one season (even those bought from bonsai professionals). I don't touch 'indoor' bonsai as i found light levels and humidity to be problematic.
I think Cotoneaster and Hawthorn would have made it into my top 5.
Cheers
It is all very relative to your location I think. I was concentrating on price, ease of work, growth rate and 'fun' factor. I find that both cotoneaster and hawthorne are good but they don't have as much versatility. Alder is the best for a beginner because the cuttings are easy, you gets loads of flushes and it is really fun to learn on with wiring and air layers. The dwarf azalea are just so easy and I have done nothing more than clip and grow - so that must be an environment issue possibly. Indoors - I just keep them on windowsills or near windows - no extra care systems.
That was abit of aa longer ramble than I intended. Hope all is good, cheers Xav
@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat Hi, on reading through my comment again, it sounds like an attack on your choices which was by no means intended. As you and many others have stated, bonsai is a personal and subjective matter, something which i wholeheartedly endorse.
Keep up the good work.
@@andrewbeattie5245 Oops - no I was enthusiastic not upset :)
I'm going to guess that your favorite is the Italian Alder.
Sorry Susan, I may have given the slightly wrong impression. Alder is my absolute favourite for beginnners as it gives you everything easily. But...I could never turn away from my first ever tree type - Japanese Larch :)
well done. 👍thx
Thanks so much for your encouragement and I look forward to hearing about your bonsai too. Cheers, Xav
Thanks!!!!
Thank you for watching and God Bless, Xav