Pruning & Styling Juniper Bonsai by Graham Potter

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  • Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
  • Graham Potter of www.kaizenbonsai.com/ demonstrates advanced pruning, styling and maintenance of a beautiful old mature juniper created in Scotland 30 to 40 years ago. Learn how to keep juniper foliage compact, develop ramification and balance vigour. Invaluable insight into the long term development and maintenance of these popular bonsai evergreens.
    There are hundreds of cultivars of bonsai but here Graham is looking at soft foliage types.
    Styling junipers without wire is a long process but it produces a very beautiful natural appearance rarely seen. Only 7 pieces of wire were used in this transformation.
    See more of Graham's work here. www.grahampotterbonsai.com/
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 66

  • @briann1737
    @briann1737 Місяць тому +5

    After messing with plants for 20 years, I finally understand how to properly improve my junipers. Thank you

  • @outsiderdf
    @outsiderdf Місяць тому +12

    Glad to see you still creating videos!

  • @SecwetGwiwer
    @SecwetGwiwer Місяць тому +7

    Superb explanation, I learned so much, thank you. Would love you to do a needle juniper video.

  • @phillipwaterman5721
    @phillipwaterman5721 Місяць тому +1

    The way is clear with time no job is ever done with speed thanks graham

  • @victortaboada2058
    @victortaboada2058 Місяць тому +7

    One of the best explanations on Juniper pruning that I have seen...and beautiful styling!!!

  • @jeffbanning734
    @jeffbanning734 Місяць тому +6

    Thanks for this Graham. I've been waiting years for such a clear and detailed explanation of how to maintain and develop junipers.

  • @nickm8134
    @nickm8134 Місяць тому +3

    Thanks, Graham, this was extremely clear and detailed - very useful and very much appreciated.

  • @thegreenmanalishiyamadori371
    @thegreenmanalishiyamadori371 Місяць тому +1

    Dear Sir,I am a great fan of your work and I like the old videos you made long ago🤘
    You are an outstanding artist in the Bonsaicommunity
    Thank you so much for your work and beeing and Idol an a big inspiration over the years🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @derekelliott3971
    @derekelliott3971 Місяць тому +3

    This guy is a genius. I love his videos

  • @lisawagner6076
    @lisawagner6076 Місяць тому

    The crown looked like a head of broccoli! LOL Gorgeous tree!! Beautiful job!!

  • @jackieduckworth1007
    @jackieduckworth1007 Місяць тому +3

    Brilliant! A needle juniper next please ;)

  • @terryc8674
    @terryc8674 10 днів тому

    A massive thank you for taking the time to share this, very clear and informative. Thanks again !! 👍👍👍

  • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
    @XaviersBonsaiRetreat Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for this. I watch every video of yours because I know I will actually learn good techniques and timings that I can then practice in my own little backyard. Junipers still remains a challenging species for me despite all of my 'so called' experience. Thank you :)

  • @percymichaud8003
    @percymichaud8003 Місяць тому +2

    Beautiful work Graham, I'm glad that you're back..

  • @peterjohnson350
    @peterjohnson350 Місяць тому +3

    Great to see another Kaizen video. Very informative.

  • @matshagstrom9839
    @matshagstrom9839 Місяць тому +1

    Graham,
    I recognize the time effort and potential frustration of making videos on UA-cam.
    Your contribution makes the world a better place.
    Thank you,
    Mats Hagstrom

  • @damienoakes
    @damienoakes Місяць тому +1

    The difference between the crowns was amazing , great work

  • @williambarbier8506
    @williambarbier8506 Місяць тому +1

    Excellent video, thanks a lot. I would love to see one for needle junipers

  • @TheMightyjock
    @TheMightyjock Місяць тому

    Fantastic video - great to get info on established trees - thank you

  • @leethomas6856
    @leethomas6856 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much for still doing these fantastic videos. I have been watching (also a very happy customer) for years, you're amazing!

  • @Bonsaicrazy
    @Bonsaicrazy Місяць тому +1

    What a great lesson thanks Graham 👊👊

  • @BETORAMIREZ664
    @BETORAMIREZ664 Місяць тому

    Wow!!! Thatz an amazing tree, wonderful job on it. Really appreciate ur work videos, u truly are a master of bonsai. cheers!!!

  • @bonsaisforever
    @bonsaisforever Місяць тому

    Great video as always. I have been struggling with my junior chinensis it's healthy but with fuliage like this one and I have one like the sparse one. Now I have a better plan to fix them.

  • @suttonsplash14
    @suttonsplash14 Місяць тому

    Looks great! Ur a legend! More content please!

  • @adsminibuild5791
    @adsminibuild5791 Місяць тому

    Thanks so much for sharing once again. It's fantastic, if not the best explanation I've watched. A great transformation that must have taken so so many hours, but has moved the tree in the right direction.

  • @keith7315
    @keith7315 Місяць тому

    I appreciate these videos so much.

  • @veganpullingpower6
    @veganpullingpower6 Місяць тому

    Just great video as always .✌️

  • @KurisuBonsai
    @KurisuBonsai Місяць тому

    Lovely work on a gorgeous tree!

  • @BearCache
    @BearCache Місяць тому

    You are a legend my friend

  • @paulmoult1916
    @paulmoult1916 Місяць тому

    Excellent tutorial, well done on simplifying juniper maintenance

  • @PBwarfare
    @PBwarfare Місяць тому

    Love the content mate. Keep them coming!!

  • @suer666
    @suer666 Місяць тому

    Great to watch a new video from you. Love your explanation and the tree looks fantastic. Looking forward to seeing more in the future 😀

  • @krismarchant2913
    @krismarchant2913 Місяць тому

    Awesome video mate.

  • @josearielyodato514
    @josearielyodato514 18 днів тому

    EXCELENTE EXPLICACION...... POR FAVOR, TRADUCIR AL ESPAÑOL SI FUERA POSIBLE... FELICITACIONES SEÑOR POTTER... SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA

  • @dr.tetraminflakes3187
    @dr.tetraminflakes3187 Місяць тому +1

    impressive

  • @hs_kts_Business_KTS_HS
    @hs_kts_Business_KTS_HS Місяць тому

    あなたの経験を共有してくれてありがとう、あなたはとても細心の注意を払って思慮深い人です。
    Anata no keiken o kyōyū shite kurete arigatō, anata wa totemo saishin no chūi o haratte shiryobukai hitodesu.

  • @DavidAllan-zd8wm
    @DavidAllan-zd8wm Місяць тому

    Thank you Graham for this clear and concise explanation of juniper pruning. It provides invaluable information in such an easy format to follow. I assume the correct technique for 'needle type' juniper is slightly different. Is there any chance you could also explain about it?

  • @GodofHellFire1982
    @GodofHellFire1982 Місяць тому +1

    Nice

  • @colynwyn1281
    @colynwyn1281 Місяць тому

    One thing I'm a little confused by is whether we should allow the back budding, which is essentially crotch growth to develop in certain situations so we can cut back to them? Everywhere tells you to clean out crotch growth

  • @Gabaloc
    @Gabaloc Місяць тому +1

    great to see you again!:) been watching for ages now!:) One question if i may: how long can you work on a tree? i tend to work on mines once a year in early spring and try to do the pruning and repotting in one day to minimise the stress for the tree. However it's sometimes stressful to do all the work in one day so i was wondering if i can split it up in multiple days and if there's a better order like first prune for two days then repot or the other way around:) Thank you for a possible answer and keep up the great work!:) always happy to see new work form you:)

    • @GrahamWPotter
      @GrahamWPotter  Місяць тому +1

      Trees don't feel stress like we do. Typically the stress happens after we got involved. Go little by little with a light touch always and choose your timing to maximise the result for the good of the tree. Always depends upon what you are working too.

    • @Gabaloc
      @Gabaloc Місяць тому +1

      @@GrahamWPotter Thank you very much for the answer:) So i can prune lightly for like one week or so? and then the next week repot it if needed?:)

  • @tompeppi2635
    @tompeppi2635 Місяць тому

  • @yaroslavpronin5111
    @yaroslavpronin5111 Місяць тому +1

    How different is the technique for needle juniper? I would like to see a video on this topic, thank you!

    • @GrahamWPotter
      @GrahamWPotter  Місяць тому +1

      The same but it looks different in your hands.

  • @jefftilt
    @jefftilt Місяць тому

    The implication of pruning the growth the way you have is it will likely produce stronger back bidding. Will you ever reduce the length of the long leggy branches to where the back bidding occurs or will you always clean out the back buds?

    • @GrahamWPotter
      @GrahamWPotter  Місяць тому +1

      I thought i was plain we never cut out back buds. They are always used to replace the little branches that are getting too long.

  • @brucedeacon28
    @brucedeacon28 Місяць тому

    👍👌🙂

  • @user-OMF
    @user-OMF Місяць тому

    Thanks for the information,great explanation for someone new.
    How long did it take for whole tree ?

    • @GrahamWPotter
      @GrahamWPotter  Місяць тому +1

      Two weeks on and off. Trying to film it all on my own sucks and really kills the vibe.

  • @franciscofernandez7753
    @franciscofernandez7753 Місяць тому

    Hey Graham! Can you revisit the first trees you worked long time ago, like the taxus or the nice quercus suber?

    • @GrahamWPotter
      @GrahamWPotter  Місяць тому +2

      Most were sold and i'm starting again.

    • @franciscofernandez7753
      @franciscofernandez7753 Місяць тому

      @GrahamWPotter happy to hear about it but sad at the same time! I was imagining a video revisiting those old ones. Thank you for your reply mate!

  • @jonathanhaag81
    @jonathanhaag81 Місяць тому +1

    The spiky is juvenile foliage I thought?

    • @jg00000
      @jg00000 Місяць тому +3

      Some varieties only have spiked foliage.

  • @thegreenmanalishiyamadori371
    @thegreenmanalishiyamadori371 Місяць тому

    Ye Got a nice Brokkoli,Sir😂

  • @sirbrolic
    @sirbrolic Місяць тому

    Graham what ever happened to Romone your apprentice

  • @goosecouple
    @goosecouple Місяць тому

    Interesting. Shrub if planted in ground. Bonsai if planted in pot. Same plant.

    • @GrahamWPotter
      @GrahamWPotter  Місяць тому +3

      Some insight you have there fella.

  • @prettyprudent5779
    @prettyprudent5779 Місяць тому +2

    You should have an American or European hobby, rather than an Asian one, dear. Carry on… 🌺

    • @SecwetGwiwer
      @SecwetGwiwer Місяць тому +4

      What a ridiculous comment.

    • @prettyprudent5779
      @prettyprudent5779 Місяць тому

      @@SecwetGwiwer 🤔🧐😒

    • @banjopete
      @banjopete Місяць тому

      The Oracle speaketh.

    • @GrahamWPotter
      @GrahamWPotter  Місяць тому +4

      Bonsai may have originated over there but it belongs to the world now. Just because something is difficult why should I chuck away my life's work? I am neither American or a European any more than my bonsai is Asian.

    • @eugenematison5571
      @eugenematison5571 Місяць тому

      Thank you! And for improved sound style too))) Watching your work I not only learn more but am like doing by your hands)). Very satisfactory. Thank you!