I'm sure that this tree will survive and that the roots will thicken and grip the rock given time. I think you will need to give it at least 2 years before you even think of investigating the condition of the roots. If its a complete failure the top of the tree will very quickly let yo know. I think that you are on to a winner here mate. Can't wait to see it in a couple of years.
That's an interesting comment thanks Mick. I was thinking that I could perhaps take a look at the roots this time next year just to see how they are doing, but what you say does make sense. I'm going to be patient with it I think.
I think the root over rock with the Hemlock, reminds me of trees growing over cliffs in the Lake District. The moss on the roots will give it the best chance of survival, again thanks Tony.👍❤️
One of the coolest things I have ever seen in the forest is Hemlocks that rooted over a stump, then the stump rots away leaving behind an exposed root hemlock on stilts. Have you ever seen this?
I have never seen that no Robert, but it sounds absolutely awesome. The exposed root style is one of my favourites and I'm definitely looking to add a few more this spring.
Nice work Tony. The color of the rock really makes the bark and needles pop. Great job sorting the roots to avoid cutting them. I look forward to watching this piece progress!
Thanks Matt. I love that contrast between the tree and the rock. Hopefully this one will do well and all those roots will keep growing and thickening over the next couple of years.
I don't usually comment very often even though I love your videos. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your time and process with us. It's wonderful how you verbalize your thought process. It really helps me because I usually do things like this - where I make it up as I go along. But I'm definitely not as brave as you are when it comes to extreme bending! I think you did great with this. Looking forward to your next video. -Kim
Nice one Tony, I think that went better than you'd expected. I hope it does survive because I think it'll look great & I'm looking forward to the update. Its a beautiful little tree, good luck 🤞
The hemlock tree was a good choice and your so lucky having those fantasticly textured rocks thanks to your dad. I was wondering when we would see a planting using the rocks you showed. Great job Tony. I'm finding the vet tape i bought (after watching you use it successfully) is working well to support and protect when I'm bending a tree, have used it on 2 trees now and just ordered 10 rolls of 2.5cm wide as i feel it will be usefull when trying to dodge buds n branches. Cheers Tony 👍
Excellent to hear you're now an official vet-taper! I've yet to snap a branch or trunk while using it, so I've got really high confidence in it. It turns out all vet tape is not equal though. This last stuff I bought just doesn't seem to be the same quality.
I was wondering when we were going to see those beauty again. Great tree, planting looks good. I hope one day that it will catch up with the limestone. Cheers.
A good video using vet tape to wrap the roots tightly. I wonder if it will lose its stretch or partially decompose over time. You could also reinforce with one or two wires with tube covering. Now that you've done one, why not another 1 or 2 to compare tree types. Will be following for future videos on this planting. (Patients on exposing roots. ? On using KLN dilute solution occasionally)
Hi Andrew. I started some clump-style trees this time last year using vet tape and there is no stretch or decomposition, so I'm pretty confident this stuff lasts at least a year, and we are both thinking the same thing about using different trees. I'm going to be doing a similar project but with a bigger version of this rock using hawthorn which should be good.
Well, you definitely took the mystery out of root over rock..bravo. It looks like you had a bit of fun to boot..Now I'm on the hunt to find an interesting rock myself..cheers.
Thank Guy. I love the idea of making bonsai techniques more accessible. I'm not an expert, but if I can inspire people to have a go, then it's a win for me.
I love it Tony this is definately the best bonsai version that i like to see i really hope that it takes and im so looking forward to getting an update on this composition in 1 year from now.keep on keeping on Tony your doing the Bonsai world a great gig.
Cheers mate. I love the contrast between this wonderful rock and the tree. I'll update in the summer when it is hopefully doing well and then as you suggest, I'll probably take a look at the roots next spring
Nice work Tony. This video has come out at just the right time for me. I’m considering a root over rock for one of the trees in the Central Park landscape I’m currently working on. Good thing I just got a ton of vet tape! Cheers!
Great and interesting work as always my friend! I thinkI would have copied pretty much all of your decisions when placing and planting this tree. My only concern, and what I probably would have added is, placing some soil on the top tier avoiding any air space under the base of the tree. Not to late though to work some soil in from above using a chopstick….? What do you think? Can’t wait for the next episode of this one!!
Another great project to follow. This one will definitely test your patience. I’m looking forward to watching its progress. I’ve used the exact same process and have two beautiful successes. But I cheat and only use ficus’😊. Thanks, keep growing
Yes, this one will be hard to hold back on for sure. I'm thinking I'll take a peek next spring and possibly re apply the tape and remove any weird roots. Hopefully it makes it through the summer.
Can you do an update on this tree? I saw it in your mega bonsai shuffle, and it seemed to be doing well. You took a really unique approach on this one.
Great start to the project and now you just have to wait for three or four years - deep joy! My only concern is there does not appear to be much root directed around the rock or beneath it to try and get some firm fastening to take place. I always find that is the hardest issue to resolve when doing this sort of work. I have numerous great rocks but they just haven't got enough crevices or cracks to give the roots something to get attached to or stuck within. But if you dont try...
It's a good point, but I think within a couple of years the roots will fill the space under the rock and I can start to reveal the exposed roots on the side. My big concern is the tree surviving this year.
Interesting project. I like your comment about the downward growth of the roots. I'm curious if and when they really will fill up the bottom part of the soil allowing exposure of upper part.
Interesting root over rock, I get why you chose the one you have used, it’s your tree and rock, I personally would have used the other option Hawthorn it had the look which would suit the rock, I should have known better with you pushing the envelope if you like with the hemlock so good luck with that one it should be fine over time mate. All the best.
Cheers Joe. I thing the hawthorn would definitely have been a safe bet, but I'm going to do that with my big root over rock, so I wanted this to be different. Plus if it dies I can always go back to the hawthorn! 🤣
Interesting to see the development of that project but I must admit at the beginning I thought I was watching John Noakes making a model of Gilligan’s Island. 😂
I'm not really sure on the official line, but my plan is to take a look at the roots this time next year and see how they're getting on. I certainly won;t do anything else before then, and I might even leave it another year if this year is not a healthy one.
Hi Rebecca. From what I have been told, it can take a couple of years, but I think I will take a peek this tiem next year and see what;s going on down there
Hi Tony can I start to repot some of my trees now or wait till towards the end of march they are all outdoor trees oaks need to be repoted as I have grown them from acorns from a very old tree in a local park and the roots are now growing out the bottom just asking for advice thanks
Hi Kieth. It really depends on the species. They are all a bit different, but in general I would let this cold snap pass, and then you should be good to go.
Hi Tony, i am worried that i am going to sound negative, but i think you may have too much moss and soil over the roots and they will just spread to fill the material rather than run down to find the soil below the rock. Hopefully my fears are misplaced and in a few years feel free to say "nah, nah, nanah nah told you it would work!" 🙂
🤣🤣What you say is a definite possibility Andrew, but I've got a feeling that the roots will mainly continue on their way downwards, and when I take a look next year I will hopefully be able to prune off any roots that have headed into the moss a bit like shearing a sheep. It's going to be interesting to see what happens that's for sure!
I can’t see why that wouldn’t make it. I think it’s a great technique and well executed. I found hemlock to be very resilient until I killed them….😂 I’m afraid I had a very lazy period with my trees for a few years so it was entirely my fault!
Beautiful
Thank you
I'm sure that this tree will survive and that the roots will thicken and grip the rock given time. I think you will need to give it at least 2 years before you even think of investigating the condition of the roots. If its a complete failure the top of the tree will very quickly let yo know. I think that you are on to a winner here mate. Can't wait to see it in a couple of years.
That's an interesting comment thanks Mick. I was thinking that I could perhaps take a look at the roots this time next year just to see how they are doing, but what you say does make sense. I'm going to be patient with it I think.
I like the contrast of the soft hemlock needles against the hard rock. I think this is a winner!
Hi Susan, yes I agree. The beauty of this is all about that contrast of colours and texture
I think the root over rock with the Hemlock, reminds me of trees growing over cliffs in the Lake District. The moss on the roots will give it the best chance of survival, again thanks Tony.👍❤️
Thanks Bob. Yes I lust love a nice lone tree on a rock in nature, and hopefully, this composition can have that same look.
One of the coolest things I have ever seen in the forest is Hemlocks that rooted over a stump, then the stump rots away leaving behind an exposed root hemlock on stilts. Have you ever seen this?
I have never seen that no Robert, but it sounds absolutely awesome. The exposed root style is one of my favourites and I'm definitely looking to add a few more this spring.
Very nice Projekt!!!😃
Thank you Jack. It turned out great. I just hope it lives
Super cool planting Tony! 😊Cant wait to see when you take away the moss to reveal the roots gripping the rock!!
Cheers mate. Hopefully, this will work out. It's a bit experimental, but I just love doing stuff that I can look forward to revealing in the future.
Bonsaiphil I have allways put rock in the pot and filled with soil to the top for six months thanks Tony
I like the sound of six months. I hear people saying 4 years, but that seems a little too long for me.
Cheers Tony! Great video!
Cheers mate. I really enjoyed making this one
That's a great project 🐱 Good luck 🤞
Thank you. I really enjoyed putting this one together.
Hi tony ,your right the roots did want completely covering until they start growing.well done.
Cheers Brian. I want to give this the best possible chance as I love the pairing of this tree with the rock. I hope you're right
Nice work Tony. The color of the rock really makes the bark and needles pop. Great job sorting the roots to avoid cutting them. I look forward to watching this piece progress!
Thanks Matt. I love that contrast between the tree and the rock. Hopefully this one will do well and all those roots will keep growing and thickening over the next couple of years.
Looks freakin sweet dude! 🌲
🤣Cheers dude!
Awesome 😎
Cheers mate.
Good morning Tony 🤗🙋♀️
It certainly is mate. Good morning!
This will look great in a few years
Thanks Kennet. I hope so. It just needs to get through the first few months now.
I really like that experiment. Keep us updated, Tony
Thanks Dorrit. Will do mate.
I don't usually comment very often even though I love your videos. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your time and process with us. It's wonderful how you verbalize your thought process. It really helps me because I usually do things like this - where I make it up as I go along. But I'm definitely not as brave as you are when it comes to extreme bending! I think you did great with this. Looking forward to your next video. -Kim
Thanks Kim. Sounds like you're more sensible than me which is probably a good thing! Really glad you're enjoying my videos
Nice one Tony, I think that went better than you'd expected. I hope it does survive because I think it'll look great & I'm looking forward to the update. Its a beautiful little tree, good luck 🤞
Thanks Phil. This tree/rock combo seems to have been really popular. I think it's because of the nice contrast. I really hope it makes it.
The hemlock tree was a good choice and your so lucky having those fantasticly textured rocks thanks to your dad. I was wondering when we would see a planting using the rocks you showed. Great job Tony. I'm finding the vet tape i bought (after watching you use it successfully) is working well to support and protect when I'm bending a tree, have used it on 2 trees now and just ordered 10 rolls of 2.5cm wide as i feel it will be usefull when trying to dodge buds n branches. Cheers Tony 👍
Excellent to hear you're now an official vet-taper! I've yet to snap a branch or trunk while using it, so I've got really high confidence in it. It turns out all vet tape is not equal though. This last stuff I bought just doesn't seem to be the same quality.
I was wondering when we were going to see those beauty again. Great tree, planting looks good. I hope one day that it will catch up with the limestone. Cheers.
Cheers mate. Big limestone planting will be coming up in the next couple of weeks for sure.
Good job Tony hope it grows well for you dude
Cheers mate. I feel like this one is a 50-50
Hi Tony, I absolutely love that rock and the way you placed the hemlock, can't wait to see the results in future videos. Take care
Thanks Wullie. The green of the folliage seemed to contrast really well with the grey rock I agree.
A good video using vet tape to wrap the roots tightly. I wonder if it will lose its stretch or partially decompose over time. You could also reinforce with one or two wires with tube covering.
Now that you've done one, why not another 1 or 2 to compare tree types. Will be following for future videos on this planting. (Patients on exposing roots. ? On using KLN dilute solution occasionally)
Hi Andrew. I started some clump-style trees this time last year using vet tape and there is no stretch or decomposition, so I'm pretty confident this stuff lasts at least a year, and we are both thinking the same thing about using different trees. I'm going to be doing a similar project but with a bigger version of this rock using hawthorn which should be good.
Fab job. It looks great.
Thank you. I really like this one too.
It's going to work Tony I have faith in you 🤞😁
I Like your confidence Rob. I have some confidence in this. At least 50%
Good effort mate. I'm sure it will work out.
Thanks David, and I like your positivity.
Well, you definitely took the mystery out of root over rock..bravo. It looks like you had a bit of fun to boot..Now I'm on the hunt to find an interesting rock myself..cheers.
Thank Guy. I love the idea of making bonsai techniques more accessible. I'm not an expert, but if I can inspire people to have a go, then it's a win for me.
very nice tree/rock combo! cant wait to see updates, also I think I need to get some vet tape.
It really is great stuff. I swear by it!
I love it Tony this is definately the best bonsai version that i like to see i really hope that it takes and im so looking forward to getting an update on this composition in 1 year from now.keep on keeping on Tony your doing the Bonsai world a great gig.
Cheers mate. I love the contrast between this wonderful rock and the tree. I'll update in the summer when it is hopefully doing well and then as you suggest, I'll probably take a look at the roots next spring
Nice work Tony. This video has come out at just the right time for me. I’m considering a root over rock for one of the trees in the Central Park landscape I’m currently working on. Good thing I just got a ton of vet tape! Cheers!
Nice one Steve. A central park landscape sounds very cool, and a nice root over rock in it can't be anything but good I reckon.
Great and interesting work as always my friend! I thinkI would have copied pretty much all of your decisions when placing and planting this tree. My only concern, and what I probably would have added is, placing some soil on the top tier avoiding any air space under the base of the tree. Not to late though to work some soil in from above using a chopstick….? What do you think? Can’t wait for the next episode of this one!!
Yes, I think I will do back and see if I can get some soil in at the top. Great idea thanks Martin!
Another great project to follow. This one will definitely test your patience. I’m looking forward to watching its progress.
I’ve used the exact same process and have two beautiful successes. But I cheat and only use ficus’😊. Thanks, keep growing
Yes, this one will be hard to hold back on for sure. I'm thinking I'll take a peek next spring and possibly re apply the tape and remove any weird roots. Hopefully it makes it through the summer.
Can you do an update on this tree? I saw it in your mega bonsai shuffle, and it seemed to be doing well. You took a really unique approach on this one.
Thanks Jacob. The tree is doing very well and looks healthy. I will be doing lots of updates in a couple of weeks when more trees have come into leaf.
Great start to the project and now you just have to wait for three or four years - deep joy! My only concern is there does not appear to be much root directed around the rock or beneath it to try and get some firm fastening to take place. I always find that is the hardest issue to resolve when doing this sort of work. I have numerous great rocks but they just haven't got enough crevices or cracks to give the roots something to get attached to or stuck within. But if you dont try...
Ficus Natalensis. 1 yr and it's set.
It's a good point, but I think within a couple of years the roots will fill the space under the rock and I can start to reveal the exposed roots on the side. My big concern is the tree surviving this year.
@@TonysBonsai Are they that temperamental? You didnt seem to remove much roots from it.
Interesting project. I like your comment about the downward growth of the roots. I'm curious if and when they really will fill up the bottom part of the soil allowing exposure of upper part.
Yes, definitely an interesting one to follow. I'll be leaving it for the year now and then taking a look at the roots this time next year.
Interesting root over rock, I get why you chose the one you have used, it’s your tree and rock, I personally would have used the other option Hawthorn it had the look which would suit the rock, I should have known better with you pushing the envelope if you like with the hemlock so good luck with that one it should be fine over time mate. All the best.
Cheers Joe. I thing the hawthorn would definitely have been a safe bet, but I'm going to do that with my big root over rock, so I wanted this to be different. Plus if it dies I can always go back to the hawthorn! 🤣
darn too late... looks really nice to use hawthorn for root over rock😁👍
Yes, I'm looking forward to putting together a big hawthorn over limestone planting in the next couple of weeks.
I'm transported onto Stiperstones, the granite outcrop and the occasional hardy little tree here and there. Wonderful.
Yes, that's exactly the kind of location I was thinking of. Given a few years I hope this composition will be a beauty.
Interesting to see the development of that project but I must admit at the beginning I thought I was watching John Noakes making a model of Gilligan’s Island. 😂
John Noakes was a bit before my time Brian. I was more Simon Groom and Peter Duncan
That’s going to look great Tony. How long would you leave the tape on for and do you gradually reveal the roots over time?
I'm not really sure on the official line, but my plan is to take a look at the roots this time next year and see how they're getting on. I certainly won;t do anything else before then, and I might even leave it another year if this year is not a healthy one.
Great project! How quickly do you expect to be able to reduce the soil level? Thanks.
This tree seems to be growing really well and there are signs of fresh growth already. I'm hoping to take an initial look this time next year.
How long does it have to stay all bound up in moss? When can you start to let the soil wash off to expose the roots?
Hi Rebecca. From what I have been told, it can take a couple of years, but I think I will take a peek this tiem next year and see what;s going on down there
Hi Tony can I start to repot some of my trees now or wait till towards the end of march they are all outdoor trees oaks need to be repoted as I have grown them from acorns from a very old tree in a local park and the roots are now growing out the bottom just asking for advice thanks
Hi Kieth. It really depends on the species. They are all a bit different, but in general I would let this cold snap pass, and then you should be good to go.
Hi Tony, i am worried that i am going to sound negative, but i think you may have too much moss and soil over the roots and they will just spread to fill the material rather than run down to find the soil below the rock. Hopefully my fears are misplaced and in a few years feel free to say "nah, nah, nanah nah told you it would work!" 🙂
🤣🤣What you say is a definite possibility Andrew, but I've got a feeling that the roots will mainly continue on their way downwards, and when I take a look next year I will hopefully be able to prune off any roots that have headed into the moss a bit like shearing a sheep. It's going to be interesting to see what happens that's for sure!
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I can’t see why that wouldn’t make it. I think it’s a great technique and well executed.
I found hemlock to be very resilient until I killed them….😂
I’m afraid I had a very lazy period with my trees for a few years so it was entirely my fault!
This is good to hear Jacob. I was a bit worried that they are a bit sensitive. Hopefully your trees are fairing better now.
1st 😂