How to Prune a Chinese Elm Bonsai : 2 Key Techniques

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  • Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
  • Mastering Basic Bonsai Techniques by Jason Chan
    www.easternleaf.com
    In this video, we go through some of the key techniques in training and shaping a chinese elm bonsai. The basic premise of the clip and grow technique is covered along with directional pruning tips for a chinese elm.
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  • @briant8063
    @briant8063 7 років тому +143

    Little details like this aren't talked about much for us beginners. Very helpful. Thanks.

  • @Gravy_Master
    @Gravy_Master 2 роки тому +18

    This is hands-down the best bonsai pruning video on UA-cam. I’ve been searching for this type of information for weeks and nobody explains it. Hallelujah.

  • @marianrieg9260
    @marianrieg9260 3 місяці тому +1

    I have learned more in these 10 minutes than I have learned in dozens of other videos I have watched. Thank you!

  • @lindyashford7744
    @lindyashford7744 4 роки тому +17

    Very helpful. You told where to cut and why, this was not clear from anyone else. I know understand how to have some control over how it will grow and develop. Thank you.

  • @F36RYN
    @F36RYN 4 роки тому +10

    I’ve been putting off pruning my first Chinese elm because I was scared of messing it up, but this video has helped so much and is very informative! Thank you 👍🏼🌿

  • @swilzig
    @swilzig 7 років тому +34

    Best instructional video I have found. Tired of theory...I need how to meat and potatoes. Thanks.

  • @christinesargeant5697
    @christinesargeant5697 7 років тому +11

    Great tutorial, thanks so much, I'm a total beginner after receiving an elm for xmas, it's busy getting hairy - so I'll just let it be, but now feel confident when it's ready to trim!

  • @joet7678
    @joet7678 6 років тому +2

    one of the first videos that I have seen that have explained directional pruning clearly and simply. thanks

  • @derekelliott3971
    @derekelliott3971 4 роки тому +2

    Definitely the best instructional video channel. Thanks

  • @dhalmjr
    @dhalmjr 8 років тому +4

    Would love to see more videos from you. Great lighting, great method, just awesome stuff!

  • @BamaNewb
    @BamaNewb 4 роки тому +3

    WOW! When I read in other places or other videos to cut back to 2 sets of leaves no one says make sure there is wood. I've been cutting back green shoots for 5 years. 😊😊😊 THANK YOU THANK YOU

  • @Mike-fn4ls
    @Mike-fn4ls 5 років тому +4

    Great vid Jason, thanks so much! Really good explanations, sounds basic principles and clearly filmed and explained.

  • @UncleRa
    @UncleRa 6 років тому +2

    Big thank you from the bottom of my heart. Keep doing what you're doing.

  • @Asiel66
    @Asiel66 7 років тому +3

    Thank you, that was so helpful!! You're the first person I found, explaining why and how to do the pruning properly!

  • @pnaubry
    @pnaubry 5 років тому +1

    The detailed explanations are excellent !! Look forward to many more of your videos.... All the best

  • @dougsydnes5418
    @dougsydnes5418 7 років тому +6

    Great video! The instructions are so easy to follow for beginners. Getting my first Chinese Elm in a few days and will be keeping this video handy!!

  • @eponamama
    @eponamama 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for the video! I've just got a tiny Chinese elm bonsai for Mother's Day, my first bonsai. It definitely needs some pruning. Your advises are very helpful.

  • @mauirex
    @mauirex 5 років тому +1

    Your instructions are easy to follow and very helpful. Thank you.

  • @vickiejones4853
    @vickiejones4853 6 років тому +1

    really enjoy the way you explain in detail all your Bonsais

  • @Madcat1776
    @Madcat1776 7 років тому +3

    Thank you so much for this informative video! I am new to Bonsai and I just purchased a Chinese Elm. Now I know how to properly trim her! I love your videos, thank you again for keeping us informed.

  • @M.Gonzalez83
    @M.Gonzalez83 5 років тому +1

    Spectacular video. Prob one of the most informative I've come across, regarding on where to cut and why. Thanks for sharing.

  • @alanamoses8197
    @alanamoses8197 5 років тому +1

    So helpful, all the little details you went over make a difference to us that are just starting out

  • @estherjohnson6193
    @estherjohnson6193 4 роки тому

    Thank you!! That was the best and most informative video on the Chinese Elm I’ve seen yet. I now feel confident I can have my little bonsai looking better. Subscribed 👍🏻

  • @tiffanynelson9537
    @tiffanynelson9537 5 років тому +3

    I just bought a small Seiju Chinese elm and it started growing crazily. You're my first bonsai video I've ever watched - thank you so much for making it no nonsense! :)

  • @Schnibs
    @Schnibs 6 років тому +1

    Great video, i dont normally comment on tutorial vids but this deserves a like. Covered most of the questions i have about my new elm. Thanks

  • @hebagowiely2665
    @hebagowiely2665 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for sharing these really useful tips! :) I love how straight to the point you are.

  • @michaellimon6064
    @michaellimon6064 3 роки тому

    Great tutorial for ramification and directional pruning! Thanks!!

  • @kkmagpie961
    @kkmagpie961 Рік тому +1

    This has helped me loads. I’ve been trying to learn this stuff for years and you have just taught me so much in this short video.

  • @thenar
    @thenar 6 років тому +5

    I've been pruning my chinese elms incorrectly for years now. I didn't kill them, but wondered why I was having trouble with ramification. I didn't always prune only where there was wood. This was very helpful, very clear.

  • @Toenailxi
    @Toenailxi 2 роки тому +1

    The extra information and reasoning behind the decisions you make are very helpful for the ones of us just starting this journey. Thank you for your videos. They are great.

  • @anthony.armstrong.1906
    @anthony.armstrong.1906 4 роки тому +2

    This was extremely helpful! I just bought a Chinese Elm from you guys earlier in May. and it's a bit rough right now, but I think with the tips provided, I can craft this tree into a great little example!

  • @MrBumrah123
    @MrBumrah123 3 роки тому +1

    I''m awaiting delivery of my first Chinese Elm and feeling quite daunted. Your video is super helpful and eased my mind, thanks!

  • @AlbertMedeiros
    @AlbertMedeiros Рік тому

    This video is so helpful in explaining directional pruning; where to cut and not to cut. Mahalo!

  • @jameshutchinson308
    @jameshutchinson308 4 роки тому +1

    Really helpful! Thank you for that. I am new to bonsai, but I am really enjoying learning all about them. The Chinese elm was my starter plant. I now have a couple of maples.

  • @joshwolf6512
    @joshwolf6512 3 роки тому

    Perfect video for me I’ve had an elm for a couple of years and was super lost on what to do with it but now I’m going to follow these techniques and feel confident that I can make something of it cheers mate

  • @Edwin-fw4jp
    @Edwin-fw4jp 7 років тому +1

    best tips so far how to prune a bonsai, really great!

  • @ogajodocenario
    @ogajodocenario 7 років тому +1

    Great quality videos mate. I've started about a year ago with a chinese elm and did a lot a research on it. None of these enormously useful tips showed up. Congratulations and you've got yourself a new subscriber

  • @bikedoc59
    @bikedoc59 4 роки тому

    Jason, Your videos are the best I have seen in the art and science of Bonsai. I am an Eastern Leaf fan .

  • @toge167
    @toge167 Рік тому

    Excellent video. Thank you for the clear explanations and imagery

  • @mikhailkouchnir5485
    @mikhailkouchnir5485 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent presentation. Very useful tips.It's exactly what i was looking for .Thanks a lot.

  • @thebonsaiseed
    @thebonsaiseed 6 років тому +1

    Good video Jason. It was most helpful. I can't wait to get outside and start trimming our Chinese Elms.

  • @lazlott1
    @lazlott1 5 років тому +1

    Very helpful for the first time Chinese elm bonsai grower. Thanks!

  • @tangerinejukebox
    @tangerinejukebox 7 років тому +2

    Thanks for making this video :) Just got my first teeny tiny 12 inches tall Chinese Elm and today was the first time I needed to prune it. Your simple, logical tips were really helpful.
    Except now I want to get a much more interesting sized one ;)

  • @michaelhoulihan7325
    @michaelhoulihan7325 6 років тому +1

    Another great video. Specially for us beginners. I've subscribed. Thank you

  • @kelz4420
    @kelz4420 8 років тому

    Wonderful video! Would love to see more! Can't wait to get one of your beautiful bonsai!

  • @jakep7547
    @jakep7547 8 років тому

    Fantastic Teacher. Keep the videos coming!

  • @larrycheech9622
    @larrycheech9622 8 років тому +1

    Awesome demonstration thanks, very informative

  • @Mammalbonsai
    @Mammalbonsai 8 років тому +4

    great video thanks

  • @JoshBrown18
    @JoshBrown18 5 років тому +1

    Dude, outstanding informational video. Thank you so much

  • @TheScubatrucker
    @TheScubatrucker 2 роки тому

    Had my Elm for quite some time but now I clearly understand the technique for pruning my elm tree. Great video with great instructions. Well done on this certainly subscribed.

  • @leontrinde1905
    @leontrinde1905 Рік тому +1

    Perfect tutorial, never heard the tips you talked about before and they are very helpful, thank you very much

  • @tylertheune637
    @tylertheune637 7 років тому +1

    Awesome video, very helpful as a beginner

  • @wwong5480
    @wwong5480 8 років тому +1

    excellent, learned so much, will be looking for your other videos and future ones. i'm ordering a much smaller one with not as much leaves. Hoping to get into bonsai more.

  • @wolfcastle7458
    @wolfcastle7458 3 роки тому

    Your video has helped me out tremendously! I recently purchased a Chinese elm bonsai and your video is very informative! Thank you!

  • @bankerbilliards6878
    @bankerbilliards6878 Рік тому

    Excellent explanation, your videos are always very informative. Loved visiting your nursery.

  • @waknatious
    @waknatious 2 роки тому +1

    This is probably the plainest, most essential guide to deciduous in general that I've ever seen and I appreciate it so much. This is elm/beech/zelkova Course 101 on the syllabus. Everyone who wants to prune-and-grow to shape their trees needs to see this.

  • @carolecole1641
    @carolecole1641 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much at last a wonderfully clear video for beginners,

  • @Cozzy2312
    @Cozzy2312 8 років тому +1

    Thanks great video, short and very good useful info, and details.

  • @leebreslin2374
    @leebreslin2374 2 роки тому

    As usual, another great informative video. Thanks.

  • @charliebell5071
    @charliebell5071 8 років тому +1

    This is brillant teaching learnt so much,thanks.

  • @Swooooooooosh
    @Swooooooooosh 6 років тому +1

    Much appreciated looking forward to putting this into practise !

  • @sheilaevans7590
    @sheilaevans7590 5 років тому +1

    Brilliant! very clear and easy to understand instructions. Would love to see more videos like this. Many thanks.

    • @easternleaf
      @easternleaf  5 років тому +1

      Thanks Sheila! Glad it was helpful. :)

  • @dbr1310
    @dbr1310 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the great information, beginners like us need more videos like this.

  • @mrscotchguy
    @mrscotchguy 2 роки тому

    Thank you, this is one of the most informative Chinese Elm videos. I appreciate alk the detailed tips throughout the demonstration.

  • @technogeek2436
    @technogeek2436 Рік тому

    Many thanks for this video, very easy to understand the process and good tips.

  • @jaysonenfeld2321
    @jaysonenfeld2321 4 роки тому

    Excellent 101 on pruning Chinese Elm...Cheers!!

  • @joppevanstiphout516
    @joppevanstiphout516 8 років тому +1

    great content, really helps out rookies like me. keep up the great work!

  • @dildhaliwal8192
    @dildhaliwal8192 7 років тому

    hi Jason.
    great video. a real help. just got my first Chinese elm. thanks

  • @michaelmccormack1461
    @michaelmccormack1461 6 років тому +1

    Outstanding...and very understandable. Thank you sir.

  • @peteclements6427
    @peteclements6427 5 років тому +1

    Thank you, very informative, and a lovely tree

  • @abortiongonewrong
    @abortiongonewrong 6 років тому +1

    I learned a lot about my Chinese Elm . Thanks!!

  • @nopenope5203
    @nopenope5203 3 роки тому +1

    This was actually very valuable information for me! By sheer coincidence I am getting a Chinese Elm for my first Bonsai attempt. I would have never known ANY of this stuff!

  • @suryjoni
    @suryjoni 5 років тому +1

    best purning video in every way. especially for the ulmus.

  • @notactive01
    @notactive01 3 роки тому

    This has to be the best video I have found on how to cut the chinese elm, I will forward this on to many beginners when they ask thank you

  • @andreiflaviusoanea8432
    @andreiflaviusoanea8432 4 роки тому

    You explain very well. Good job.

  • @gazzasalordabi
    @gazzasalordabi 7 років тому +1

    Great tips and advice thankyou

  • @neadof4222
    @neadof4222 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this video, I'm waiting for my first Chinese elm, it will arrive in 3 days, and i started to investigate about care and a good life for them, you are very helpful 🙂👍

  • @opencontainer1381
    @opencontainer1381 6 років тому +1

    Glad I stumbled across this. Thank you.

  • @walker8476
    @walker8476 5 років тому

    Excellent video. Great explanation.

  • @tonyc1437
    @tonyc1437 3 роки тому

    Excellent information, Thankyou

  • @davidmartin5597
    @davidmartin5597 5 років тому +1

    Good clear instructions. Thanks.

  • @funlovincop
    @funlovincop 6 років тому +1

    Extrememly helpful, thank you!

  • @readman53
    @readman53 4 роки тому

    Thanks! Very helpful for beginners.

  • @jaygofett8545
    @jaygofett8545 4 роки тому +1

    very helpful and explained very well!

  • @Smosh842
    @Smosh842 4 роки тому

    Really informative! Ordered a Chinese Elm from you guys!

  • @PCragan74
    @PCragan74 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome. Most practical info I've had yet. I was gifted a Chinese Elm and lhave no idea how to maintain. :)

  • @ladyjrider666
    @ladyjrider666 Рік тому

    Great explanation and demonstration thank you

  • @The7irishman77
    @The7irishman77 2 роки тому

    You do a great job a teaching the right way to care for the bonsai,, thanks 🙌

  • @JensGraikowski
    @JensGraikowski 6 років тому +5

    My daughters just got me my first Bonsai tree for father's day; a Chinese elm. I have no idea what I'm doing, so your videos come in incredibly handy. Thank you ever so much! 🙏🏼😌🌳

    • @shawnx24
      @shawnx24 5 років тому +3

      How's the tree so far, has it grown?

    • @Wedge53
      @Wedge53 3 роки тому +1

      Hope your Elm is doing well.

    • @JensGraikowski
      @JensGraikowski 3 роки тому

      No, I'm sorry to report that the bonsai died on me. I'm not cut out for that kind of thing. 😔

    • @Wedge53
      @Wedge53 3 роки тому +1

      @@JensGraikowski Kiss your daughters for they love you very much.
      Perhaps try an evergreen bonsai. Junipers are more forgiving.
      Enjoy your day.

    • @JensGraikowski
      @JensGraikowski 3 роки тому

      Thank you ever so much, @@Wedge53! Yes, I am very fortunate with my daughters. One of them bought the exact same bonsai for herself when they bought mine and it died too. 🙄 I'll stick to cooking. 😉

  • @graceland75
    @graceland75 5 років тому +1

    Very helpful, thank you

  • @dananadeau1059
    @dananadeau1059 6 років тому +1

    Brilliant. Very helpful.

  • @MF-fc5vk
    @MF-fc5vk 5 років тому +3

    Would have love to have seen the finished pruned tree, it is a beauty.!!

  • @weebsyweebs9144
    @weebsyweebs9144 7 років тому +1

    very informative, thank you.

  • @SeekerOfWisdom07
    @SeekerOfWisdom07 5 років тому +1

    Very very helpful, thank you very much.

  • @TexasRanchu
    @TexasRanchu 3 роки тому

    Thanks for explaining basic pruning concepts

  • @nerinat8371
    @nerinat8371 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for a great explanation on pruning

  • @goatphew
    @goatphew 5 років тому +4

    BRO, thank you for making things so clear, I just got a Chinese Elm from my girlfriend and you're the only person I've clearly understood on yt

    • @ahappyimago
      @ahappyimago 4 роки тому

      I guess you are no longer the asian loner

  • @djnelson1250
    @djnelson1250 2 роки тому

    Amazing video..and Amazing tree 🌿

  • @anneburke2405
    @anneburke2405 5 років тому +1

    Brilliant! Thank you so much.

  • @wolfwolf-sr6he
    @wolfwolf-sr6he 5 місяців тому

    Very good explanation !!