Refining a Fuji Cherry Bonsai Tree - Kojo-No-Mai

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Super update and thank you for the shout out Adam. 🙏
Great to see the tree in that lovely Noya ceramics pot.

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Jason! 🙂🌸🪴It is such a lovely pot!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Nice work Adam and your sub count agrees!!!

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you very much Nigel!! 🙂

[@casandraolund9006]

That little Fuji trunk line looks grand. Much nicer with the one trunk. Love all the air layerings - it’s amazing how many you can fit on a tree and still have it stay upright 😂

[@notionbonsai]

I'm glad you agree Cassandra! It is!! I'm sure this tree will do well!

[@harrychristodoulou3782]

Well done mate, another fantastic achievement from a great young bonsai artist. Keep up the good work 👍🏼👌🏼👍🏼

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks Harry 🙂 This tree still has a long way to go but its a start!

[@pesoverwatch9324]

what a beautifull flowers!!!

[@susanbigler3014]

Nice to see the progression!🎉 Thank you✂️🪴🌿😊

[@susanbigler3014]

Can't wait to see the air layers and how you cut them and prepare them for the potting. Incredible😊

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks Susan!! 🤗🌳🌸Hopefully all of them take!

[@JMacFlyFishing]

Top job 👏 I really enjoy the way your videos flow and the effort you put into editing 👍🏻 well done, keep up the great content 👍🏻 🌳

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks very much J MAc Koi! 🪴🤗

[@BeckyBledsoe-qj1rn]

10:46 CDT Love your rainbow Hoodie. Went out yesterday to air layer a Dogwood tree in the woods two different limbs.

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Becky! ohh nice! Make sure to get land-owners permission lol 😋

[@Dylan-ok6ft]

I think that trunk line is great - it’s going to be a really lovely tree in a few years (looks good now too)!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks Dylan! In my mind it isn't straight enough but nothing is perfect in this world haha! 🌳🙂

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Great video Adam and I love the pot choice. Jason was with me today filming a juniper collaboration. If i may be so bold I think we are well overdue hearing you answer to the Top 7 Questions so I can add you to the challenge playlist where you can join such greats as Nigel Saunders, Jelle and Aussie Bonsai Bloke...and me of course :)

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

I would love to see Adam’s contribution on the 7 questions. 👍

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Me too!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Xavier! I enjoyed that collaboration!! The top 7 Questions video will be out today 😄

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

@@notionbonsai That collaboration isnt out till next saturday...it is also with Bonsai Science. Looking forward to your answers :)

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat ooh, I’m intrigued about the collaboration 😄

[@joegarland4885]

A pretty tree Adam in. Lovely pot I think you justified your reason for reducing to one trunk I have a few which as yet are in larger pots to try and increase the girth of the trunk hope all the air layers take so your dad has more trees to enjoy. Nice hoody BTW. All the best Adam.

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Joe! 🤗

[@Michael-yt3wz]

Awesome video. Enjoying the uploads.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thank you Michael!

[@johng1097]

Nice looking trunk !

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks John!!

[@donnadornbusch6738]

Love the Fuji design

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Donna!

[@gloriablanco7856]

Thank you 😊

[@notionbonsai]

🤗🪴💖

[@denhardy7238]

Nice to see a young and enthusiastic bonsai artist regards 😊
Dennis

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you very much Dennis 🙂

[@StephenTurnerVlogs]

Great looking tree.
I'm looking forward to all the air layers I'm going to do this summer

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Stephen! Ohh nice! How many air layerings have you done?

[@davidstokes925]

At first I thought the cut was kinda radical but you were right. Would sure like to see your Father’s tree after removing the air layering is removed.

[@Fanroghscorner]

That mesh kinda reminds me of what is used in miniatyr diorama making that is called grannygrating , its basically a mesh that you use for sewing

[@notionbonsai]

Ohh nice! I havent heard of that before! I'm sure it would do the same job!

[@shankill178]

That’s a nice little cherry tree Adam. It’ll be good to watch it maturing. I think you made the right decision with the single trunk.

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks very much Sam! 🙂🪴

[@mikesbonsaiandmore]

Very nice 👍

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks Mike! 😄

[@suzieplum7995]

Hi there... I stumbled across your channel yesterday and subbed immediately ! Your content is great in my opinion and its nice to listen to someone in this hobby who has the same accent as I do ! I have also just bought my first bonsai in the making..this little cherry tree. I am watching and listening to your advice on this new hobby of mine . Thank you....( and as an old girl... Im trying to learn new tricks from a very knowledgeable young pup. ) You are a credit to your Mum and Dad. Regards from the Ards Peninsula !

[@notionbonsai]

Hey! 😁 Welcome to the Notion Bonsai channel! I'm thrilled to hear about your new cherry tree bonsai adventure. Cherries are such beautiful trees to work with, and I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time nurturing it into a masterpiece. If you ever have any questions or need advice along the way, don't hesitate to reach out.
Learning new tricks and techniques in bonsai is always exciting, regardless of age or experience level. It's a journey of continuous growth and discovery, and I'm honored to be a part of yours. Wishing you all the best with your cherry tree bonsai and your bonsai endeavours!!

[@raymondplodzien7459]

Well done Adam. Great looking tree.

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Raymond! It still has a long way to go 😄

[@affchanel88]

Beautiful bonsai trees

[@notionbonsai]

🤗

[@kuriseon]

Again, beautiful video and really informative.
Random idea: I might be an unnecessary recycler, but if you need to cut off the curly bit of wire when removing a potting wire, maybe cutting off the length you might use for securing bonsai mesh would be economical? 😛

[@nancyatkinson4253]

Hi Adam. I just started Bonsai last year. Watched a lot of videos. I live in zone 4 in Mn. As I was out searching for trees I found one that looks so much like yours Fuji cherry. I did not have to make cuts. It was already done. Got it wired trying to shape like yours. So enjoy your videos Nancy

[@notionbonsai]

Hi Nancy! That's wonderful to hear! It sounds like you're making great progress in shaping it to your liking. Remember to give it proper care, considering the specific needs of the tree and your climate.🤗 Good luck on your bonsai journey!

[@JessDivaTM]

those flowers are so cute I love it!

[@notionbonsai]

🤗🌸🌳

[@JamisonSculptureStudio]

Loved this video Adam! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks Brendan!! 🙂

[@maekelovlycheski8520]

I feel it was a good decision to air layer your da's tree since there's nothing to lose if it's getting cut off anyway

[@notionbonsai]

For sure!

[@TheSunnyTrails]

Amazing work man thanks for the fuji updates

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks very much Aidan! 😊🪴

[@bikegeist]

Great stuff. 🌸

[@stevehartkopf9114]

Thanks! Great stuff as always!

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you so much for your support Steve! 🙂🌳🪴

[@tacobonsai]

thats a beautiful little cherry in that pot.

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Taco! 🙂🌸

[@harrietb2141]

It’s a beautiful little tree😍

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Harriet!! 🙂

[@deus5185]

[@notionbonsai]

🪴💖🤗

[@raymondbirds2392]

Lovely job

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks!!

[@Phils-sticks-carving-bonsai]

Hi Adam, another great video, I’ve just ordered the same tree on eBay so your video will help a lot with my styling process.
The pot looks great btw!

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Phil!! 😄 Good luck with your tree!!

[@Vaasth]

I was thinking it looked a bit too straight after you did the first wiring, but it turned out pretty good.
Also you can use almost anything for the holes in the pots, I use some leftover mesh that is used to hold plaster on the walls, I even used tissue paper in one of my seed trays because i didn't have anything better at that moment, not ideal, but it worked quite well.

[@notionbonsai]

😄😄Ohh nice! Thanks for that tip with the tissue paper! Haven't heard of that being done before! I can understand why it is not ideal though!

[@sbragaglia]

Nice video Adam! Your presentation style is fantastic, and so is the tree! Is it just me or the trunk has thickened sensibly?
Very happy to see that Jason’s pot went to such a good use! 👏

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Are you still sore you didn’t win it Stefano? 😂😂😂

[@sbragaglia]

@@TheBonsaiGarden it’s a beautiful pot, but I’m not such a loser! Just happy that the pot did find a nice home!

[@sbragaglia]

@@TheBonsaiGarden not that much, at least… just a little!

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you Stefano! It may have thickened a little? 🤗

[@daz8024]

Hey Adam, I enjoyed that video and I do think you made the right decision also :). I am only around 16 months into my bonsai journey and I first noticed you when you attended to Peter Chans nursery when you vlogged the day. I have been watching you ever since and I have learnt so much from watching you so thank you :) Darren

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Darren! Thanks! I'm glad you agree with my pruning decisions 😄 Thank you for watching my videos for so long!! Never stop learning 🤗

[@johanvanasch8967]

First of all , great job
What i would do differently , I use butterfly shapes to attach the drainage screen , it doesn't wiggle at all and if u use U shaped wire sometimes particles get stuck between the pot and the screen, roots get under and might block the drainageholes, its a minor thing but it takes just as long to fold butterfly's , (I made the little U's when i was starting out to , lazy i know :)
tying in : i don't cut my wires at all , i'm just carefull not to cross them over big roots , and keep them invisible , you can use a smaller gauge of wire and even steel wire ( especially if its a big tree) you can also attach them to chopsticks to prevent crossing the roots , why do i keep the tree tight in, the tree needs to be stable at all times, also when an animal or the wind knocks a tree from the bench it will keep somewhat moist with the pot still attached to it , it prolly survives if you come home from work after accidents like that happen.
Every time you repot you are cutting the wire anyway to do rootwork.
I noticed u use a very organic based bonsaisoil , when i was starting out i was rather afraid of inorganic soils aswell, now i use someting like 60 percent akadama , 30 % pumice and 10 percent biochar for something like prunus , for a maple i might add some bark as organic component because they like it. and for pines etc i will add some lava in 1 : 1: 1 mix, nothing wrong though with organic soils when trees are in development , like yours, for something like that i use i mix of 70 % cocochoir or bark based compost and 30% pumice, but i would put the tree in a training pot or a wooden box that is higher than a bonsai pot , water drains alot slower in shallow bonsaipots , when you use an organic bases soil it might get you in to trouble.
the bonsaisoil mixture you use is very dependable where you live btw , some people don't have acces to great quality akadama, or they have alot of freeze thaw cycles wich renders the akadama into mud in one year , i use what works for me , it can be different for someone else.
last : be carefull with doing alot of operations at once , besides incorrect watering , that is the number one reason, people kill trees (and i'm guilty to).
bending a tree , repotting a tree , and making big cuts on a tree are stressfull operations, only do one at the time if you can ,and let the tree recover , in bonsai patience is key ,if there is one thing i learned from bonsai its patience , its the best therapy ever :)
anyway keep up the channel , you are explaining it better then alot of other people on the interwebs !

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Johan! Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your insights on Bonsai care! I appreciate your tips on using butterfly shapes for attaching drainage screens and using smaller gauge wire to keep the tree stable. It's always good to hear about different techniques and methods that work for different people. I've seen a few people do that chopstik trick to tie the tree in! I'll have to give it a go sometime for sure!!
Regarding the bonsai soil mix, I agree that it can vary depending on the location and climate. I do try to use a mix that is appropriate for the species and growing conditions of the tree. And as you mentioned, it's important to be careful when doing multiple operations on a tree at once to avoid stressing it out too much.
I couldn't agree more about the importance of patience in Bonsai - it truly is a therapeutic hobby that teaches us the value of slow, intentional growth. Thanks again for your insights and encouragement, and happy bonsai-ing! 🌳🤗💖

[@davidstokes925]

Adam, really good decisions on your tree.

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you very much David! 😄

[@renatopamoso6774]

😍🥰🥰

[@notionbonsai]

😄🌳💖

[@jeffbelttari5627]

My goal is to keep them alive. I’m not that successful

[@notionbonsai]

If you follow good practice they should live for a long time!! 😄

[@dirtydp4vp917]

Lovely job with this tree and also the video as a whole. Very satisfying and relaxing to watch. Time for me to get a Fuji Cherry, the cherry trees native to Michigan just can't compare to those beautiful blossoms.

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks ver much! The blossoms on the fuji cherry are just so beautiful to me!

[@BrewByMe]

Good day my friend
Just curious to know were you got your bonsai tool roll I like it I like it allot. Cheers my friend

[@notionbonsai]

Hey! The tool roll I assembled myself from lots of various tools that were bought to me as gifts from family and friends!

[@BrewByMe]

@@notionbonsai the tool roll tools you got as gifts but the leather tool roll without the tools is what interests me I have tools and a green canvas tool roll but the leather one looks much better cheers my friend

[@notionbonsai]

@Dale Moore I think the leather one is made by Ryuga. It's artificial leather, I think?

[@lluisasastre]

I watched this video again and I was wondering if you could make an update.😊😊😊😊

[@notionbonsai]

I may repot this tree into a pond basket soon!

[@boxCatalogue]

It leafed out very well! I was surprised at how dense it is after seeing how sparse the flowers were. Will this be a year for starting branch work on many of your trees?

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Pedro! It all depends on the tree I think! Most are at the trunk thickening process but I do have a lot where it is time to create a strucure also!!

[@nancyatkinson4253]

I watched your video on wintering. I have got a plan. Only one question. My material is mostly young. Can I keep them indoors in a cool place 40-50 degrees? Do they need colder temps and if so for how long long?

[@mikeswain9085]

What's the cut paste you're using at 0:42 please Adam? I've seen it in tubes and in pots too but never in a box.

[@notionbonsai]

The cut paste I use is from a brand called Kikuwa 🙂

[@puppypancakes2.0]

Do they have small ones in stores and does it flower indoors?