Restoring a Chinese Juniper Bonsai to Its Glory

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  • @bgertsma
    @bgertsma 2 роки тому +63

    When Peter says "a light trim" I know we're in for a treat :)

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 2 роки тому +24

      You wouldn't like me to be your hairdresser I guess?

    • @bgertsma
      @bgertsma 2 роки тому +4

      @@peterchan3100 why not? :)

    • @johnheckles8239
      @johnheckles8239 2 роки тому +3

      @@peterchan3100 that made me laugh more than it really should have 🤣🤣🤣

    • @smartfone231
      @smartfone231 2 роки тому

      🤣

    • @lodineil
      @lodineil 2 роки тому

      Exactly my thought.😁

  • @henzobonsai
    @henzobonsai 2 роки тому +1

    Nice sharing videos 👏👏👏

  • @davidparry2301
    @davidparry2301 2 роки тому +7

    When Peter starts out you think OMG don’t cut that, but in the end it’s perfection. True artistic vision and a master in his art. I love these videos.

  • @Macks_Mustermann
    @Macks_Mustermann 2 роки тому +7

    Peter showing us his flexibility while wearing his T-shirt the wrong way around. I just hope the customer doesn´t fall out of his chair watching his tree get a "light trim" while on holiday. :D

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 2 роки тому +13

      Wearing the T-shirt the wrong way round is always a talking point with my staff and friends. There is a reason behind eveyrthing I do. So I will reveal the secret - The seams and labels on vests and T-shirts always annoy me, that is why I wear them inside out. I have done this since I was a boy.

    • @Macks_Mustermann
      @Macks_Mustermann 2 роки тому +3

      @@peterchan3100 ha ha, thank you for your response Peter. I am always to first to cut off any tags and labels from my clothing but I would not go that far :) Anyway I love your videos and have recently started to actually do bonsai despite being interested for more than 5 years.
      Greetings from Dresden (Germany)

  • @k2u364
    @k2u364 2 роки тому +4

    Did you notice, Peter is accidentally wearing his shirt turned inside out ☺️ Great video as always

  • @mahkotabonsai
    @mahkotabonsai 2 роки тому +1

    Salam bonsai dari Bali Indonesia
    Sebuah maha karya yg luarbiasa

  • @ashwindannenburg6283
    @ashwindannenburg6283 2 роки тому +1

    The difference between the beauty of bonsai and people as they get older. Great!

  • @davemead4504
    @davemead4504 2 роки тому +1

    What a transformation. Looks so elegant now

  • @eloisebates7827
    @eloisebates7827 2 роки тому +1

    Dr. Chan skillfully excised Mr. Blobby.

  • @tolbaszy8067
    @tolbaszy8067 2 роки тому +1

    "I'm going to do just a little pruning..." Superb video and commentary! Thanks!

  • @edro3838
    @edro3838 2 роки тому +1

    Nice result

  • @ERDoctorZ
    @ERDoctorZ 2 роки тому +6

    From a doctor who loves bonsai I’d say you’re a bonsai surgeon with the highest credentials. Thanks for sharing Peter.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 2 роки тому +5

      I am honoured to have your comment. I nearly became a doctor but did not study biology in school.

  • @dbe2705
    @dbe2705 2 роки тому +3

    🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 thanks Peter, perfect !!!!!!

  • @GT-of4ts
    @GT-of4ts 2 роки тому +2

    Seeing your foot come up to the branch as you held the camera made my day-your determination to educate us is more than appreciated. The tree ended up another masterpiece! Thanks for this!

  • @ReillyR99
    @ReillyR99 2 роки тому +8

    If I was the customer, I would be pleasantly delighted of the beautiful transformation Peter brought to light behind the dense foliage blob

  • @sidtewari5746
    @sidtewari5746 2 роки тому +3

    Namaste Peter
    Love from India 🇮🇳
    This was the real tutorial
    Thanks a lot

  • @roberthidalgo2088
    @roberthidalgo2088 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you Peter for another session of mental health. Lovely work. I expected even more pruning but the customer should take a some initiative. He is fortunate to have you.

  • @dan-ig2ds
    @dan-ig2ds 2 роки тому +1

    This is a tremendous transformation! The customer will be delighted.

  • @MidniteSan
    @MidniteSan 2 роки тому +2

    Huge difference... Thx for sharing Peter 👍

  • @colincrawford4397
    @colincrawford4397 2 роки тому +2

    Do it.. Do it... Do it... Yes!

  • @nickjohnson710
    @nickjohnson710 2 роки тому +8

    You were 100% right about the top, it's completely transformed, one of your best videos, knowledge and common sense 👏

  • @BonsaiFamily
    @BonsaiFamily 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice looking tree sir

  • @mick681
    @mick681 2 роки тому +10

    What a fantastic transformation. I would be ecstatic if this were my tree. If the owner isn't happy I don't know what would make him happy. What a lucky man he is to have his tree transformed into a thing of even more beauty. Just brilliant Peter.

  • @noumine
    @noumine 2 роки тому +1

    I love the up close and personal video approach. Really love seeing the details. edit: The doctor is in hahaha. Love the cut.

  • @Shakudo4385
    @Shakudo4385 Рік тому

    As a beginner this was a great lesson to behold. Thank you for that. I have just begun a new journey with my Chinese Elm. I’m watching as much videos as I can to learn for the future. It was a good lesson.

  • @chrisbrayley6271
    @chrisbrayley6271 2 роки тому +1

    That is so true; age is beautiful. We are striving to be perfect.
    Enjoy your recommendation and advice Peter

  • @almac2598
    @almac2598 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Peter. Super job.

  • @janetjohnson6758
    @janetjohnson6758 2 роки тому +1

    Your vision is wonderful. I would like to see a follow up video of the owner's reaction to his tree when he comes to retrieve it. I am sure he will be amazed. 🙂

  • @keefe4484
    @keefe4484 2 роки тому +2

    thanks for sharing your knowledge, you make it look easier than it is but experience is knowledge

  • @Teresa-ih4sn
    @Teresa-ih4sn 2 роки тому +4

    Well done!!

  • @deepanjanbanerjee3491
    @deepanjanbanerjee3491 2 роки тому +3

    This was a really bold trim …… with stunning results

  • @timdady4660
    @timdady4660 2 роки тому +1

    Peter , Every time I watch one of your tree styling video's, the finished tree is stunning ,this is a vey nice Juniper at the start and if it was mine I would have to thank you for the transformation, from nice to stunning .

  • @bigbrobunny
    @bigbrobunny 2 роки тому +3

    Excellent work.

  • @amandam3145
    @amandam3145 2 роки тому +1

    It's getting so beautiful!

  • @rsa420
    @rsa420 2 роки тому +2

    Its looks so much better of the master worked his magic. Ps loved the socked helper 😉

  • @elizamoy6749
    @elizamoy6749 2 роки тому +3

    Nice work.

  • @nordicson2835
    @nordicson2835 2 роки тому +5

    Wow , great work, looks amazing .thank you for your posts.

  • @angie3504
    @angie3504 2 роки тому +2

    Great looking tree. Thanks for sharing your wisdom Peter. 🌲

  • @agentxavier1752
    @agentxavier1752 2 роки тому +3

    Great work sir! The Tree Work, to me, almost becomes secondary given the vast amounts of life experience and wisdome you drop so casually in your videos. Rly think thats what distinguishes you on youtube and among other Bonsai-Content-Creators. Well that and the inside-out-shirt-style you show of ;)

  • @cornbreadburglar
    @cornbreadburglar 2 роки тому +2

    This is the quintessential Peter Chan video. Perfect.

  • @Blaydrnnnr
    @Blaydrnnnr 2 роки тому +1

    I really didnt realize how big this tree was until around 6:53 or so when I saw you next to it from a short distance. VERY nice specimen tree. I have 2 Shimpaku, ( not sure what variety ) and will never see them get to this size. But you have inspired me again. Problem is, pruning foliage on these type of juniper is beyond my knowledge. Branch pruning isnt much of a problem, but foliage pruning is, I'm always afraid I will take too much, or badly prune the foliage. My 2 tree's were badly pruned a few years back and have finally grown alot of back budding to fill out the tree. So I'm pretty nervous, even after all these years, to prune these...great vid, thanks again Peter.

  • @robertmucci8039
    @robertmucci8039 2 роки тому +3

    Been waiting to view more of these problem solving videos. Thank you Mr Chan.

  • @KurisuBonsai
    @KurisuBonsai 2 роки тому +2

    This one got the full deal with it! Thankyou as always for the videos 🌳🌴🌲

  • @aaronleslie1581
    @aaronleslie1581 2 роки тому +5

    Beautiful work…. As always!! ☺️

  • @MF-fc5vk
    @MF-fc5vk 2 роки тому +5

    I have kishu cutting from herons. Growing in a large pot, for a future bonsai. Feeding it well. Its getting to a nice tree. V. Rare in the uk. .perfect for bonsai . Thanks peter. Looks great

  • @descarroll9089
    @descarroll9089 2 роки тому +2

    Nice job 👍

  • @nillysbonsai
    @nillysbonsai 2 роки тому +2

    What a Beauty! Great job

  • @voller_art
    @voller_art 2 роки тому +4

    Such an improvement, yet I can't help picturing the customer coming back from holiday saying WTF! 😂

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 2 роки тому +3

      Sadly there are people like that in this world.

    • @voller_art
      @voller_art 2 роки тому +1

      @@peterchan3100 True, but not me. I felt enlightened by the transformation. It's resonated space in my mind all evening. And confidence too.

  • @alfaqir4755
    @alfaqir4755 Рік тому

    Love the transformation

  • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
    @XaviersBonsaiRetreat 2 роки тому +1

    It looks so easy and if it was any other type of tree I would probably be fine but for some reason juniper is like cryptonite to me. However, i am determined to overcome this shortcoming by copying your every move. Your advice certainly worked with my azalea pruning - I now have loads of new shoots lower down the cut branches. So thank you :)

  • @suer666
    @suer666 2 роки тому +2

    Love this. And so inspirational thank you yet again ❤

  • @luisvega6770
    @luisvega6770 2 роки тому +1

    Bueno, gran cambio con esa magistral poda, quedo hermoso.!

  • @murray821
    @murray821 2 роки тому +1

    Customer: brings plant for care over the holiday.
    Peter: let’s do a makeover, the owner wouldn’t mind.
    😆
    Awesome tree!

  • @yoteslaya7296
    @yoteslaya7296 2 роки тому +2

    Kishu and itoigawa are the only species of juniper i grow. Both very good for bonsai

  • @thomasroeder1
    @thomasroeder1 2 роки тому +2

    I appreciate the importance of a good UA-camy thumbnail, but I like it when you only see the finished product once you've watched the steps Peter's taken to make the tree that way!

  • @jamesa7506
    @jamesa7506 2 роки тому +5

    Very nice looking tree sir. I'm sure the customer will be pleasantly surprised. As the tree sits with the front facing out from a corner of its pot, would you then repot it to align the front with the side of the pot, or maybe plant it in a round pot or just leave it?

  • @tammymariedaveson6336
    @tammymariedaveson6336 2 роки тому +1

    I was wondering if you would be creating other bonsai with the clippings from this bonsai?

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 2 роки тому

      Yes I did make some cuttings from this tree

  • @yopage
    @yopage 2 роки тому +2

    Peter, do you have a top 20 list of your Bonsai trees?

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 2 роки тому +1

      Not really because I have had so many good bonsai over the years

  • @johnwetherington6348
    @johnwetherington6348 2 роки тому +2

    You should make a sequel to this video of your customer's reaction. I don't think he will recognize it.

  • @AnkitKumar-xp5wt
    @AnkitKumar-xp5wt 2 роки тому +3

    Not small trimming at all owner will be surprised. But looking good now

  • @Matt6644
    @Matt6644 2 роки тому +2

    would you brush Hinoki Cypress bark as well?

  • @mmjnice97
    @mmjnice97 2 роки тому +2

    😳Hold up,,,,, ,, , am I the only one that noticed Peter has on black socks 🤔 omg talk about talent,,,, he can hold a camera with his hands and prune a shimpaku with his feet😂🤣😅 6:25 hahahahaha I'm done.... dam.. but but,,, no no I'm done and completely finished hehehe.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 2 роки тому

      Thats called multi-tasking Peter Chan style. - They say 'necessity is the mother of invention' so when you dont have a cameraman to do the filming - you have to do that too and prune and move the turntable and speak and take decisions etc etc

  • @gerardedgar5961
    @gerardedgar5961 2 роки тому

    That's exactly what I would have done😉 haha ha!! looks much better. 👌 Now I Want it.

  • @davidchaves9070
    @davidchaves9070 2 роки тому +2

    What are the red scissors you're using mr. Chan? Once again a great video, thank you!

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 2 роки тому +3

      Felco No 2. You've not been watching my other videos. I talk about them a lot.

    • @davidchaves9070
      @davidchaves9070 2 роки тому

      @@peterchan3100 In fact I haven't lately, thank you!

  • @7kelevra
    @7kelevra 2 роки тому +8

    The inside out T-shirt 😅

  • @walterwjr947
    @walterwjr947 2 роки тому

    Thank you.... 🙏😔🙏

  • @mrfister1899
    @mrfister1899 2 роки тому +2

    Yeah, I'll just look after it and do a little pruning 😂

  • @GraveKommander
    @GraveKommander 2 роки тому +2

    I bought once a bonsai from the gardencenter. He lost about 2/3 of his leaves on the way home. 25 minutes in car, on the seat next to me, not trunk. Was quite a sad look.

  • @Sha11_11
    @Sha11_11 2 роки тому +2

    If that was my tree I probably wouldn’t be able to understand how I’m supposed to wire it and to get it done for me

  • @marysoldeeley2218
    @marysoldeeley2218 2 роки тому +1

    I would definitely be someone that is afraid of a tree like that one!

  • @onizukateacher7992
    @onizukateacher7992 2 роки тому +3

    Neglected is a big word...

  • @johnlinehan9053
    @johnlinehan9053 2 роки тому +2

    👏👏

  • @pamelaarana1942
    @pamelaarana1942 2 роки тому +1

    It looks lighter. Trimming is scary, because it commits you to a path. It ends the possibilities. I saw a beautiful cascade before the first branch came off.

  • @makewithmegma
    @makewithmegma 2 роки тому +3

    🔥💕👌👍

  • @johnrb9397
    @johnrb9397 2 роки тому

    Why did you remove the bottom jin. It looked nice Peter. Now is just a round scar.

  • @2A_supporter
    @2A_supporter 2 роки тому +1

    Not gonna cap to ya it looked 1000% better (neglected)

  • @Tbag2106
    @Tbag2106 10 місяців тому +1

    6:26 Is that his foot…!?

  • @PolinaS-gq1te
    @PolinaS-gq1te 2 роки тому +2

    As I'm afraid to cut and giving a second thought on every movement of scissors.

  • @brucedeacon28
    @brucedeacon28 2 роки тому +1

    👍👌🙂

  • @isabelmolero
    @isabelmolero 2 роки тому

    Me gusta tu trabajo, Peter, pero...ese jin, tan intensamente escorzado, ¿no es lo que se denomina "la rama que te pincha en el ojo"? Se dirige directamente hacia la vista del observador, no tiene perspectiva ni profundidad, te "ataca".

  • @Radhatter1
    @Radhatter1 Рік тому

    Are you originally from Malaysia ?

  • @HommeTerre
    @HommeTerre 2 роки тому +2

    🍀🙏💚
    👍✨

  • @LuisRojas-rs6pv
    @LuisRojas-rs6pv 2 роки тому +2

    He turned this tree from probly 2000 to 5000

  • @chrisbanner7551
    @chrisbanner7551 2 роки тому

    In the safe hands of Dr Chan

  • @GML890
    @GML890 2 роки тому

    👍

  • @russmaleartist
    @russmaleartist 2 роки тому +1

    Do you, Sir, know the Lord as your Savior? I enjoyed your reference to the Bible. Thank you so much for all your lovely, informative videos! You are right...old is wiser and beautiful in those who recognize this truth...I am 75 and enjoy all your creative videos...and they are never boring. This video is no exception...you did a marvelous job on the neglected tree!

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 2 роки тому +1

      Bless you my friend. May the Lord be with you.

    • @russmaleartist
      @russmaleartist 2 роки тому

      @@peterchan3100 I really appreciate your kind reply... Jesus is returning for His trur believers very soon..
      I just want as many people as possible to go and miss God's erath upon a very ever-growing wicked world. Continued good success to you and your business... I will continue to watch and pray for you!