Restoring a Neglected Chinese Juniper Bonsai
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- Опубліковано 17 січ 2021
- This first episode from Bonsai Releaf documents the designing, pruning and shaping of a Juniper bonsai tree.
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´What kind of sort is this bonsai tree?
and the tree is death now ..or
Hi. Very nice job. ❤
What kind of wire you use?
I would like to try this as well.😊
"Weak crotch growth"
Dude, you didn't have to roast that tree so much..
That's what my wife's boyfriend told me.
@@rock3tcatU233 wifes boyfriend?
like boy friend boy friend or as in a friend thats a guy
@@e_o7736 His wife's boyfriend. His wife has a boyfriend.
xD
@@rock3tcatU233 I don’t understand. I feel like that was supposed to make you sound like an alpha but it made you sound like a beta.
Tree: *just chilling*
Humans: “Let’s maximize it’s photosynthetic efficiency”
Photosynthesis
Respiration
ass
Gotta min max nature itself
cringe
A small part of me will always appreciate the natural look of a neglected Bonsai. Well done though because that is a massive improvement
I'm planning to do a follow up and to maintain a slightly more wild look this time
I think that the balance between a natural look and a manicured look is very interesting. An old neglected bonsai often looks fine enough but emphasizing the elements that bonsai does can reveal a marvel of both human and natural creation that I find very unique.
盆栽
Nah
My favorite part of this video is the time spent with his daughter collecting moss. She is adorable.
It's actually his nephew. He's the apprentice in the making :)
With a name like Donald Jones, I imagine you're already on a list and shouldn't be watching videos with little kids in them. Big, old man with all white hair who coached little league until one of the boys told his parents about some awkward pictures you were taking, is what I am picturing.
@@assordante2205 kinda sus to get on such thoughts from that comment 🤮
@@assordante2205 - i guess you thought you were being funny or hoping to get a big reaction but it seems you’ve failed at both. All you did was call someone a pedophile for no reason, nice.
@@assordante2205 You're a weirdo bro
"Can you hold my hand?"
If that wasn't the cutest, I don't know what was.
Yeah I had to punch a wall to feel manly again
@@barka2818 Sorry to hear you felt less manly witnessing a tender moment on UA-cam. Poor wall though, oof. 😂
@@MrSunshine251 I- I think it was a joke
@@realcupojoe i think they knew that,but wanted to joke about fragile masculinity.
i thought your username was ryan gosling ...
im gonna be honest that tree looked great even before the trim.
In today's climate of "everything must be modified to be unique" its refreshing to see something just the way it wants to be. It almost hurt me when he started peeling the bark off. I can't explain my pain, I feel what I feel.
Its great to trim a bonsai cause for a bonsai it's as if you're giving it a hair cut for it to grow stronger. And the bark he peeled off was dead what he did was help rid of the dead bark. Which helps the tree stay healthy.
@@dontknow3163 yes but the trim was necessary to get the tree to actually grow new branches and leaves. It's like making an elder person exercise.
@@dontknow3163 That is a dead bark if you dont do that it wont grow new leaves and become healthy
@@dontknow3163 your weird man look at the explanation, it’s dead bark
One of the best bonsai videos I have ever seen . This guy could go into the film business . The editing , music , all brilliant.
@@taekwoncrawfish9418 Give it time, it wasn't complete, needs time to set and grow.
@@taekwoncrawfish9418 It already looked great before he done anything if you ask me.
@@taekwoncrawfish9418 BULLSHIT
yeh..orang kreatife yang sangat mengagumkan cara pengerjaannya detil dan akurat.
i'am from indonesian country.😃
Lies again? Burning Sun Art Of Seduction
I would absolutely love to see an update of this tree. I love it so much. You did an awesome job on it as well.
Thanks Ryan. Filming on the update is underway…
This tree has received more love and care than I did as a child
you must've been a bad child, and that must've been why you were sent to prison, prison mike
😂😂😂😂
theres still time believe and trust Jesus died on the cross for your sins and took the punishment and who ever believes will be saved Jesus loves you
@@alchemyyy2192 hail satan!
Love or torture?
the way his kid reached out her hand for him to grab it was a priceless moment. Very wholesome.
It is heartwarming. Being a parent is like many things in life... You don't have to be try to be great, you just have to avoid being bad and that can make you great, if that makes sense.
True. Made me want to be a parent for a short period of time.
@@sweetrain9482 haha same!
I sensed a collective “awww” ☺️
I miss my grandson reaching for my hand to hold...he's 17 now.
That tree had such an incredible trunk structure and you really turned it into something magnificent. Beautiful video
The tree looks so majestic and magical. It looks like it's from a fantasy world
Honestly glad this got picked up by the algorithm. If I’ve ever seen a deserving video it has to be this one. It was perfect.
And to think its his first video 😮
@@JaydenLawson he probably has a second channel because if it’s this high quality he must of had experienced making videos
No one cares about the algorithm, kill this meme
@@elgayetas shhh
Same!
It's nice to see Bucky found something to keep himself busy with after Endgame
I was thinking the same thing. They do look alike.
hahahaha damn you, you made me laugh XD
😂😂 thought the same thing!!
i as bout to comment that
RIGHT?!? Hahahah
this was like watching a movie. the attention to detail was mesmerizing
I low key love that the artist caring for this bonsai doesn't look like what you imagine a "bonsai pro" to look like. I really love that it breaks down the preconceptions that you can have about a hobby and who should enjoy it. 10/10.
Also, beautiful Bonsai!
a bonsai pro would be a 90 year old japanese man who doesn't say a word.
The fact that this content creator has only made one video and this is it is incredibly impressive
Lmao thats what I was just noticing
He's hinted the next update might be in two years when the branches set. 😅🌳
The channel has been up since 2013.
wish he created more
Everybody needed to see this
Imagine what your Christmas tree would look like if this guy decorated it
probably barren and mangled, but with great Feng shui
The aluminum pole from Festivus.
I giant bonsai tree 🌲
It'd probably look fake and over pruned versus having it look good/natural.
It would look like a shit
This is THE best bonsai channel on the Web! He is a true artist, educator & computer whiz!
your ability to convey this through images rather than just explain has helped me tremendously thanks so much!!!!
Glad to hear it!
This man really just popped onto UA-cam, created one of the most satisfying and relaxing videos ever and then disappeared.
Hope he'll at least come back in two years to show the result without the wires.
Deadasss
He's back! With another tree, but the video is even slightly longer.
@@Galactic_Centre longer is better
HES BACK
Man, I thought the tree at the beginning look good. Didn’t see that coming 👌
Same lol
mr miyagi would be proud
Te amoo guziiii ♥️♥️
Saaaame!! Wild transformation!
I prefer the before tree to the after, personally. But to each their own. Nice looking either way.
This man is an artist. that was an incredible transformation.
I wanna see this guy put up his christmas tree.
He’ll sit there with a nail clipper on each branch clipping them dead needles😭😭
@@DudeGuy-zt9eg spending days rebending every branch to maximise ornaments effiency
lol xD
He'd have to start in July. 😏
Rumour has it 12 years ago he was lost in the wilderness until April the following year searching for the perfect tree. He now has a plastic tree
“Will you hold my hand” 😭😭 so precious what a sweet moment 🥰
Instantly makes me want to be a parent lol :')
@@yipperdeyip wouldn’t go that far but still cute lmao
your little one helping you gather the moss 🥺 so precious
This is the first time I've seen someone do a sketch beforehand. Really beautiful work..
Every now and then, I gotta thank UA-cam algorithm for recommending me a video. This is one of those times. So calming and educational.
Exactly! Same here.
you make your own algorithm bro.
Yeah, just disable history on youtube
This is my new favourite YT video ever, replacing the sea dragon rocket launch.
Yeah
This guy is taking better care of trees than I take of myself
more than lots of believers take their gods...
big oof dude
Was looking for that comment
@@mayoooketchup you're welcome
GG
The most wholesome part is you and the kid collecting moss
Best quality bonsai video I have seen to date
This was definitely a "trust the process" video for me lol
Same. 😁
For real lol same here
Same here! I was certainly cringing at some moments. But indeed a good mental training! :'-D
Same
In my opinion, one of the most amazing things about this is how happy and kind he is with his daughter
I thought it was his son...
@@improvingguitarist1595 well crap your prolly right, he/she had long hair so I thought girl lol
@@colesonhampton6363 judging by their voice and clothes, i think its a lil boy
@@alicia-hd2cs pretty sure he called the kid Lisa
This job is kind and relaxing snd he is just like that
I never get tired of re watching your videos.
as someone interested in getting into growing a bonsai I found this very informative. thanks for explaining your process in such detail
Me after seeing how complicated the maintenance is: * proceeds to stop considering having a bonsai and stick with the cactus *
I’m liking the idea of a wire bonsai tree or a fake one lol
Lmao true
Don't scare yourself, if you want a hobby and have time and dedication you can get one. Still succulent plants need care too, not in this sense though but in its own way too.
@@wikesstrig7078 it would be much less though. Overall yeah taking care or making a bonsai tree is a good hobby.
@@amided3816 I saw cactus once that was soggy. I don't know how but lt was soggy and it just fell over when I didn't even touch it. It wasn't mine. Not just cacti but I like aloe too.
"Can you hold my hand?"
Adorable that was the sweetest thing I've heard in a while 🥺
The creative and relaxed side of the Winter Soldier. Cheers!
I love ur video.... And always when that cute kid comes my day brightens.. thks .
Now I know why my dad spends so much time cleaning his bonsai in every morning
@@thedoorknob7608 😂
the man: Texas trucker vibes
His hobbies: Peace and tranquility
Humans are adaptable to many things through dedication.
After Bonsai trimming - he goes out in his raised truck to pick up more materials for the project
I don’t think we have the same vision of Texas truckers 😂
@@arrowhead5217 i think he's a big skinny to be a texas trucker, though what would i know im in Australia
@@matstarm4733 you're not wrong brotha, from a texan born and raised this man does not look like a trucker from anywhere near here 😂. if our truckers ain't fat from bbq they're fat from mexican food. just how it is
i wonder what this tree looks like today
This is the best format video I've seen on the subject. The close up detail work, inserted drawings and explanations, the in place comparative changes, it's all incredible and helpful to understanding the concepts. Thank you for this!
me: can’t sleep
youtube: here’s a little tree getting braces
I thought of the pain of braces during this video for sure.
I thought the same about the braces and then « this is basically tree torture ». But still it was kinda relaxing.
Kkk
Why does this sounds so cute
The music is so soothing but the content is so interesting.
Lol "Restoring" a tiny tree? How hard can that... Oh. That actually looks super hard and intense. Cheers.
it's how the trees like it.
You ever watch the karate kid trilogy? Mr Miyagi explains how hard it really is.
Ikr
thank you, that tree has to be at least 30 or 40 years old, and the care you gave it. it was much deserved and truly beautiful
Had there been an award for best bonsai grooming video on youtube, you are a winner 😍 Keep it coming 🙌
That little helper of yours is just too cute 🥰
It’s Nina’s turn next 😁
I couldn't remove my eyes from watching this satisfying video. Great work combined with artistic vision. Amazing. 👏🏼
@lhavenothingtosay Smart, nice 😂🤣
Fodase 👍
@@viniciussouza6316 Somebody is angry aren’t they 🥺
Lol somehow this guy found out how to make his name flare without showing the author badge
Exactly
I starting crying watching you prune your Bonsai…it was extraordinary; just a beautiful thing to behold…amazing.
I’ve loved Bonsai for years and have never seen anyone create what you’ve done here.
I wish I could do something like that.
Get some scissors, some electrical wire and steal a conifer from your neighbors garden. Try it.
Watching this for about the fifth time and still blown away by the videography and quality of the edit. The match cuts, speed ramps, graphic overlays etc. And a superb bonsai transformation. Sublime.
Thanks Jason. Funnily enough I just watched your black pine unboxing video last night, and enjoyed that new bonsai feeling, albeit vicariously! Looking forward to seeing it develop. AR
Get yourself someone who treats you with as much care and tenderness as this man treats his bonsai.
The scenes with his sweet little daughter melted my heart. "Can you hold my hand?" 😭😭😭 Clearly consideration is passed down in this family.
#singleforever
Someone who cuts your limbs and other parts off? No thank you.
Great attitude for plants/pack animals(to certain extent) /things, never would wish this to happen to independent, individualistic being.
@@alcupone6462 he didn't say with the same care lol
@@alcupone6462 trees aren't humans lol he's cutting off the dead wood so that the tree can stay healthier. you don't have to feel pain.. the tree's feeling better
I THOUGHT THE SAME THING
I thought "Neglected? This looks cool man". Then I saw the final result. Holy jesus.
They’re supposed to be pretty fragile and need to be trimmed and pampered.
Apparently this one was nearly dead because it didn’t get proper care.
It was still green, how can it be nearly dead ?
So beautiful I shed a tear
Art + Gardening = Bonsai Releaf
Algorythm: "Wanna see what the Wintersoldier does in his free time?"
Me :"Aight"
Underrated.🤣
likely the reason why this got into my feed, not disappointed!
Thanos does not care 😂
😂
LOL
"Wire will need to stay on for at least two years."
So you gave this tree braces??
This is seriously worth watching and worth giving time✨
He really put that tree through a LOT of stress all at once.
depending on the time of year junipers can handle it
Never knew wintersoldier had a youtube channel and restoring a bonsai.
This is what he does to relax
i can't unsee
Gotta do something while recovering in wakanda
@@Deady4u he also got himself a realistic skin for his arm while at it huh?
@@aishijelly Nah just his hand, that's why he's wearing a hoodie lol
"Can you hold my hand?"
Me: *In tears* Hold her hand, please....
Same- it was too precious
same
Definitely my favorite part! haha
and the proud look on her face when she put the first piece of moss in the box, so adorable
That hit different...
where did you find material like that for $200?!?
There were a few bargains to be had pre-Brexit - unfortunately much less common these days!
@@BonsaiReleaf lucky you, and Incredible work!
In our country, a rooted cutting of an Itoigawa juniper costs 62 USD because of rarity (only 2 private individuals selling).. I was able to buy a small, 2 yr old one for 54 USD.🥲
Im speechless, my brain cant even process anywhere close to this level of mastery
Branch: just vibin
This guy: "You're deadwood now"
that "can you hold my hand" was the cutest thing ever
“Can you hold my hand?”
SOOOO CUUUTE! She alone was worth the watch. Adorable
Wow. I’m not sure what I’m more impressed with - the care and detail for the tree or the care and detail put into documenting it. Phenomenal. Completely engrossed.
this guys got a kid and a bonsai plant to take care of, that's respectable
As long as he doesn't prune and wire the kid then stand her in some moss. Ha!
This is hands down the most refined bonsai video I've ever seen. Outstanding work! I don't imagine you'll produce one of those every week given the high quality but I certainly hope you'll make more of those. You're very talented.
Thanks for the kind words Christopher, that’s very encouraging feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m also glad you aren’t expecting one a week 😂 I’m aiming for one a month at the moment 🙂
Yes, very talented chap, meticulous detail, looking forward to seeing your work continue,
@@BonsaiReleaf That was truly lovely. Amazing cinematography as well!
What a beautiful video and a wonderful result. Please keep on making these videos.
Hello! Who knows if you'll see this but if you still have this tree I would love to see an update! Amazing work!
Then the kid went "Can you hold my hand?" and it just brought the whole video home. Very well done!
My exact thought at that part.. such a good wholesome video.
paid actor
Made me want to cry and also made me want children after never feeling that way in 27 years lol
@@DevinJuularValentine Me too, seeing things like that make me want to experience it as well.
I feel like I've lost myself over the years. Searching for something to fill a void in my soul. I sit at my computer wasting my life away playing video games day in and out while my children are growing right before my eyes. To see the love and attention this man gives to this tree and his child is eye opening. I need to realign my focus, and somehow this video was all I needed to remember that.
Somehow I found myself in the same boat bruv. Although I don’t have kids, it’s more along the lines of seeing my parents grow old and my family separated. Seeing this video and then to read a comment like yours makes me even happier.
Wax on wax off Daniel son
:thumbs_up:
Damn m8 he was just fixing a tree, but good on u! Have a great life!!
I loved this video so much. The tree turned out spectacular and the attention to detail, superb, and the endearing time with your, daughter, precious!
Probably one of the prettiest bonsai trees I’ve ever seen. Amazing job!
"What should I watch today?"
UA-cam: "tree haircut and spa"
Lol
@@alexandersuperapple So then deep tissue massage lmao
More like a slave tree imprisoned by a human. 😏
@@alexandersuperapple it hurts watching it.
This seems like a sick hobby to get into. Teaches you patience, let's you care for someone living, you get something nice to look at every day, what more can you ask?
It's a happy little tree after all, I can't ask for more.
Good crotch growth
This tree likely costs in the thousands, must have very very long time horizons or deep pockets.
@@jaredanderson7494 it's literally says 200 pounds in the video
@@henrik8435 go search the market right now for a 35 year old juniper of any variety for that price. Granted the trunk isnt too impressive here its still a fine tree, definitely would fetch far more Id wager.
I love this video, excellent video. Thank you for sharing it.
Merci pour toutes ces videos ! Je ne me lasse pas de les regarder...dommage qu'il n'y en ait pas plus !
Je ne pensais pas que l'on pouvait pousser l'art du bonsai à un tel niveau !
Tu es un artiste de génie ! Un magicien du bonsai ! Bravo !🙏 et continue a nous faire rêver 👌
Me: That branch looks awesome.
Guy: Branch extends too far backward.
Me: Yeah, that branch sucks.
Totally 😂
🤣
Hahahahaha this made me laugh 😂 thank you.
100% this
Hahahaha, thank bro that what i think to, and same yeah
Nobody:
This guy to the tree: “Maybe if you got rid of that ole yee yee ass haircut..”
Maybe if you got rid of that ole tree tree grass haircut you’d get some Finches on your stick
@@knatspray this comment is about to blow up for sure
@@knatspray Twigaaaaaaa
🤦🏾♂️ I’m in love with this comment section 😂
@@knatspray omg
Cool to see that the winter soldier has found a new passion, good stuff
Love the time lapsed photography in your along with high magnification of the activities.
Me the whole time: What the actual is he doing to this poor tree
Me at the end: Damn look at how amazing he made that little tree look!!
mixture of both
still, feeling sad for the tree
@@pitou6084 why, he helped him. without that the smoll tree would have died. there already was dead wood on him.
the amount of times I've seen this comment is immeasurable
@@pitou6084 why are you sad for a tree 💀
Wow, excellent video and production! Keep them coming :)
Thanks so much. Your channel and website have been hugely inspiring and helpful to me so this means a lot. Plenty more on the way :)
@@BonsaiReleaf yes definitely! You have skill on bonsai and making videos . It was a well put video and I will be subscribing!
@@BonsaiReleaf great vid! Lots of great info. Only suggestion, maybe put a black outline or something on the texts? I couldn't read some of the parts where its white text with a white background
@@BonsaiReleaf Can you tell me what music you used? it's fantastic, also the video is amazing as well! Cheers
@@TheMr5x frr, i need to know the name of the first song
the beginning looked good and like an actual tree, but the end it was still good
His little girl asking for him to hold his hand may be the cutest thing ever
My parents have been doing bonsai even before I was born so I've lived my life with bonsai
kinda wholesome to see quite a unpopular hobby get the spotlight for a while
Maybe old hobby gets old but when a hobby are new to the beholder it might be interesting for that individual.
It is unpopular because it is too hard to pursue
3,948,452 views and 126 thousand subscribers, I somehow do not think this is an unpopular hobby
It is indeed hard to pursue. Some may call it the art of patience and discipline.
I am a Japanese who has never done bonsai before, but this video has taught me that bonsai is really an art that requires a lot of patience.
I have a lot of respect for your wonderful work.Thanks for the great video.
Wow, looking at the tree in the very beginning; I would have never guessed there was so much work to be done. Awesome transformation, makes me want to own a bonsai.
great..really great..when I see this tree it's like I'm imagining a tree that I've seen before when I was on an adventure in the forest..I feel like I want to find it again.thank you friend.
*That transition from the tree to his sketch is so good!*
I am impressed with the amount of editing that went into this, great process and even more amazing result :)
I agree the guy’s super talented
The transition from sketch to tree was even better :D
When your talents have a synergy
Untuk bertahan di bilang rasa cinta kepada
Couldn’t say it any better, such a lovely video and editing!!!
Not only did the tree turn out beautiful but the video itself was a work of art. I have never seen a bonsai transformation video so well documented and thought out. Thank you very much for this!
You’re a great artist. Not only because of your bonsai skills but the video editing, the music, the family 🥰
That kid was so cute!! 'will you hold my hand', what a polite little character !
This is one of my favorite forms of art. When the person who started the project passes away or sells it to someone else, the beauty of the piece can continue to be worked on and appreciated by others for hundreds of years.
Impressed.. this kind of art tech us to be calm and focused in what we do ....I think we all need to grow at least one plant that would be for our all generation will take care of it. NYC thought know.. if it will possible i will proude to all my upcoming generation they will take care of it..
Me the entire time: "Noooo! You are ruining the tree!" After: "Oh yeah, that does look good."
I think he ruined it.
Yup ruined it
@@bobicrni1284 not really
@@bobicrni1284 Agreed. Should’ve stuck with just making sure it was healthy and decorating. All the excess trimming and stupid shaping stuff ruined the trees natural look and just made it a unnatural art piece. I guess it’s a bonsai hobby thing.
my exact reaction - though i cant seem to stop thinking that the tree spent 35 years growing in that shape for some guy to think he can do better in some months, although he has been studying this for years as well and is a professional , i do love the videography though
Oh my. A wonderful fluid story. Thank you.
i swear i didn't skip any of this awesome content