Cypress Bonsai Re-Shape

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5 жыл бұрын

This Cypress Bonsai tree was brought into the nursery as the owner wasn't sure what to do with this precious wedding gift (given in 1980). In this video I talk you through the re-shaping process and change the look of this bonsai quite a bit.
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@quicksilvertears921 5 жыл бұрын

The first thing I saw in that tree from the owner's front was what looked like was a couple hugging. It was so cool.

@mikesmithsays 4 жыл бұрын

i would accentuate that aspect and abandon the traditional triangle.

@TeslaDanser 2 жыл бұрын

That's what jumped out at me. The hug is amazing

@twodogsyyc6729 5 жыл бұрын

Your genuine caring for the customer and the tree are very evident.

@mormsbie2227 5 жыл бұрын

The before and after was nothing short of inspiring. Incredible transformation, subtle yet striking.

@sarahsmithers4725 5 жыл бұрын

I like this tree as is. Art never needs to be conventional. But you, Sensei Chan are a genius tree surgeon. Beautifully done

@xajlad9579 5 жыл бұрын

Most beautiful thing you've verbalize is beauty is in the eye of the beholder

@samueltourist 5 жыл бұрын

My parents had a bonsa 40+y/o that died due to a parasite (don't know the name). They went to a specialist to get it removed and it did but a year after, it was back and totally wrecked it. Now we are 10 years later and i'm making my own Bonsai from cuttings and yamadori all because of you Peter. You are an inspiration and a source of knowledge. I hope you may live the life of an ancient japanese maple . 私はあなたに健康を祈ります

@sophiaangelini4368 4 жыл бұрын

the creation of jins at opposite sides of the front of the Tree is spectacular. The music also. The moments are memorable.

@Merlin-wo1kj 4 жыл бұрын

I personally love twin trunk trees for bonsai, something about the harmony and balance between them.

@adamheckle2198 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is legit. Learning a lot. He also reaffirms a lot of what I already know. I am starting off with over 30 specimens dedicated to bonsai. I started to collect trees because of my interest in land conservation and the fact I don't like to waste. Most of the materials and specimens I use are all ones that would have been wasted and thrown away by other at job sites. I am so happy I can now turn native trees into works of art. Showing people the beauty of the natural world.

@pigcatapult 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you kept the focus on the double trunk. Just seems right for a marriage tree

@wonderwend1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for listening to your viewers and including a before and after shot at the end 😊 This was a true joy to watch! It turned into a cooking show at one point😅 and I held my breath when he was bending those branches. This tree is a wonderful representation of their marriage ; now with a few white hairs and weathered the storms together. Just wonderful, and this tree particularly represents how Bonsai should be. Thank you so much for sharing your process and to Ian for allowing us to share this piece of his private journey with him 💙

@peterchan3100 5 жыл бұрын

Very well said - you are very articulate. Thank you.

@Ailorn 4 жыл бұрын

I love your kind and respectful world view that respects all people's uniqueness and the love and effort they put into their efforts. You're not just teaching us bonsai :)

@mokck1739 5 жыл бұрын

I come here for free life lessons. Cheers!

@cbr900rr6 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree, it's quite interesting to listen

@jeanniegriffin1692 4 жыл бұрын

Me too🌹💜🌹🌹

@gsageorge2008 3 жыл бұрын

I am with you

@j.d.8075 5 жыл бұрын

...and here I thought I was tough on my bonsais... just learnt I am not using the right tools... need to buy a new "bonsai" axe and cleaver... After watching through this twice, I am no longer afraid of "manhandling" my bonsais. *Totally loved the process and the outcome*

@bustersgarage 5 жыл бұрын

absolutley! When you think about the super harsh coastal rocks that breed true bonsai, it is often knocked down or swept back and forth for weeks, if not years. I have driven along the Atlantic coast of Ireland a few times and as you come across trees at the coast, it isn't uncommon to see them grow in a helical pattern or in a sweeping cascade form, because what has bent or torn initially, provides shelter for the next branches. Natures wires are merely constant winds gales and gusts and sometimes even stones and branches or entire trees.

@HansKaramottoBonsai 4 жыл бұрын

Manhandling Bonsai or Bonsai material is never the way to go!!! 👎Treet living things with respect...always! Look further around to get the right idea about how to respectfully create a Bonsai! This will lead to better Bonsai and will make you feel better and more proud!!! Hans van Meer.

@WTHFX 4 жыл бұрын

Depends somewhat on your environment. Where Peter is in Surrey, England, it's Zone 8B and relatively humid. He can get away with a great deal more than someone in, say, the American Midwest - less extreme heat and cold and a longer growing season. Having your bonsai in peak condition (well fed, several years of vigorous growth for an energy store) before engaging in major reductions, can significantly aid in its aftercare. Aftercare, however, is possibly the most important part. If you have the right aftercare environment, you can do just about anything. For example: if you have a temperature controlled Fog Tunnel, you can pretty much take a tree down to a single shoot (species depending) and get it to survive. But I wouldn't recommend it. Ideally, you do the least offence to the tree and only one major offence per growth period, although some species, this might be one insult every 2-3 years. The species and your environmnent will determine what you can get away with, but until you really understand how the tree grows and what it can handle, keep it light - seriously, I'm talking like 5 years (minimum).

@ruizhiqiu2109 3 жыл бұрын

@@HansKaramottoBonsai I think Peter absolutely respects the tree and is so passionate about developing it’s potential.

@swireho4776 2 жыл бұрын

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That's the quote to remember!

@risquerabbitthehomespa9356 5 жыл бұрын

I love this man. I keep asking why I am binge watching these videos. Its because Im secretly, but madly in love with this bonsai man.

@MsSaudm 5 жыл бұрын

When the cleaver and the axe came out my jaw dropped Mr Chan you are Bonzai genius

@phjones01 4 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful story and I love how Peter went to great lengths to praise what Ian had already achieved with this amazing tree. I watched this with my wife and we couldn't help getting a little emotional how the story and Peter's thought process was revealed. I love how the drift wood created sort of imitated how a long term relationship often goes - i.e. the tree still growing strong - but with the odd battle scar along the way! Peter you are an amazing inspiration: who has this knack of conveying your talents for everyone to learn from. Thank you so much for producing these videos.

@aparnabairagi7950 5 жыл бұрын

I love your philosophy about the bonsai tree.

@BearMeat4Dinner 5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Heron's. I love watching your videos. Wisdom and sincerity are always abundant in them. Thank you!

@buddyprince4730 5 жыл бұрын

This tree was quite a challenge and you did a superlative job of making the most of this material, outstanding.

@christinahickman4620 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't think you could use the word superlative that way, but I learned!

@raysmith1028 5 жыл бұрын

Every comment is so positive Peter san. I'm creating a Japanese garden and intend to include 1 bonsai and you have provided the inspiration.

@Admiral_Pumpout 4 жыл бұрын

Ray Smith one will become two, and an even number is bad so you’ll get another. And another, and another.......!

@Jack-oc2xq 5 жыл бұрын

Wow Peter, what a transformation, I didn’t think that big awkward tree would ever look good as a bonsai, but yet it is now a beautiful tree that as you said looks ancient, the owner must have been very happy with the result, very well done 👏👏 thank you for sharing the process with us

@peterchan3100 5 жыл бұрын

Owner was sitting by the camera watching me do the transformation. He was very happy with the result.

@Mylok_ 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Nice work ! In fact, I also love looking at the process as him basically punching the tree, breaking its tooth and then coming back to its mother saying with a huge smile on his face "I made your son more beautiful than he already was !"

@peterchan3100 4 жыл бұрын

Wow - that's a great analogy!

@headingnorth5701 5 жыл бұрын

You transformed it into a work of art. I wish I had your vision.

@bonsaitherapy1468 5 жыл бұрын

Master Chan, I love your philosophy on the beauty of a bonsai. As a beginner I try to make my trees the way I like it, following the determined traditional shapes. I really don't have bonsai. I have trees I am trying to turn into bonsai the best way I can. To me they are turning beautiful, and I really don't care that much if others like it or not. I like the way they are developing and I love any suggestions exactly because I am just starting. But I am not changing this or that just because. You are the best!

@antonstroms407 5 жыл бұрын

This is now certainly one of my most favorite videos, because it feels like I'm getting vicarious experience through the process of decision making. Thank you for showing us this tree's restyling process!

@jxt1661 5 жыл бұрын

I learn so much from every video you upload. I love your concept of beauty as being relative to the observer.

@ianstanton Жыл бұрын

This really is a beautiful restyle. To my eye you have taken what looked very much like a topiary, as you said, and made it look like a bonsai, by applying some principles that I see you reinforce in all of your videos, examine where the trunk flares at the base, reconsider the front, less is more, jins where appropriate and conical shape. These kinds of principles equip one with a process where if applied, almost guarantee a good outcome. This video was a real pleasure to watch because I really could not imagine how you could transform it, but as viewers, we know you can do it, and you did, and it looks awesome. Thank you for sharing this ever inspirational content!

@mitchfennell2916 5 жыл бұрын

What an artist! Not only as a Bonsai Master but has a teacher as well. Thank you Peter.

@larrykalcso1639 5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Chang, I want to thank you for the presentations you do. Because of this I took a eight year old Japanese Lace Leaf that had been in a 5 gallon pot and put it in a Bonsai Pot. The roots that I removed were gnarly and some of them were as thick as 4 inches. I tried this after watching you do it on one of your presentations. The tree is now leafing out and appears to be doing well.

@peterchan3100 5 жыл бұрын

Send me a picture

@larrykalcso1639 5 жыл бұрын

@@peterchan3100 How do I send a picture. I am trying but have not been able to figure it our.

@peterchan3100 5 жыл бұрын

Send to peter@herons.co.uk.

@larrykalcso1639 5 жыл бұрын

@@peterchan3100 I have tried the e-mail and continue to get address does not exist. I tried peterchang@gmail.com. peter@herons.co.uk. does not work.

@peterchan3100 4 жыл бұрын

@@larrykalcso1639 Go to our office website and contact via that

@davebusink2019 5 жыл бұрын

I've never seen anyone use a clever to create such a beautiful bonsai before. So many thanks.

@guysolis5843 2 жыл бұрын

The master...he fully explained what he says and with no hesitation he moved to improve this treasured tree..I am impressed..the mans contemplation is well received. "It's too late to put it back"!! And I laugh a little when he uses a Chinese Chef's knife and a hatchet to perform the oh so delicate work....superior video.. I learned a lot. Thanks..

@elizabethcrist6629 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful renovation that reflects the owner's marriage in so many ways. Thank you Mr. Chen

@DerBjjjg 5 жыл бұрын

I'm currently at the beginning of the video and I don't think the tree is ugly at all especially due to the history it's actually even better. It looks like the two trunks are trying to hug each other.

@taitjones6310 5 жыл бұрын

Man! It looks ten times better in the new pot!

@agxryt Жыл бұрын

Honestly this one was beautiful right from the start. Looked like a perfect miniature of nature

@LoneWolfandCub 5 жыл бұрын

Your passion is contagious and inspiring thank you for sharing your wisdom!

@l.d.p.9365 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful restyle! I'm a great admirer of your styles. I love what you did with the Cyprus and bringing out its natural beauty.

@hectordehesa2118 5 жыл бұрын

The masters mind, is always at work. Thank you again for great info and inspiration

@michaelmartin8235 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Pete! The pot you selected could not have been more appropriate. Excellent work on the Bonsai! Thanks for sharing.

@gailc3334 4 жыл бұрын

Peter hearing this beautiful story that he gave to his wife. First thing I see is a man loving his wife. I think it is perfect. I am sure you are honored to be in this quandary.

@gailc3334 4 жыл бұрын

Love the end result I can see two love birds still intact.

@peterchan3100 4 жыл бұрын

@@gailc3334 Very well said

@redryderaus 5 жыл бұрын

Really good demo, Peter. You respected the trees history while bringing it out of it's shell with minimal changes. I really like the result and hope that the owners do too.

@ryanreyviliran8162 5 жыл бұрын

You are a very good story teller sir. .. I have enjoy listening to you. God bless. From the Philippines

@rontrnkus547 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing Peter in the transformation of the tree.

@Hailexx 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, the pot change really moved the aesthetic of the tree, great eye sir!

@tinamariemalinowski2745 5 жыл бұрын

WOW you did amazing job love the texture of the bark.

@jakbuji7981 5 жыл бұрын

Very dangerous manoeuvring not for an average person,But sir you're truly master with a brilliant vision.

@GrahamWhatmough 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I wish that I was a bonsai tree so I could take myself into Mr. Chan for a reshaping

@Iba0001 4 жыл бұрын

A man of such poetry, beautiful.

@BostonBonsaiIdiot 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, talk about an improvement. Thanks for all your informative videos, it's really inspiring.

@mishap00 4 жыл бұрын

I kinda liked the branch that was cut back. It kinda made it look like the twin trunks were embracing not bonsai I know, but it seemed it appropriate for the sentiment behind the tree's story.

@chrisj2511 5 жыл бұрын

Love your commentary Mstr Peter. Always insightful. I appreciate and enjoy all your videos. Keep up the great work! Greetings from the Caribbean.

@hughbarned7660 4 жыл бұрын

Your transformation of the tree was masterful, your appreciation of the symbolism of the twin trunk to the owner and your enhancement of this by redefining the front with both trunk viewed more intimately together, the tilting of the tree symbolic of leaning on/ supporting each other and finally the complimentary ' gin " on each trunk, symbolic of the small hiccups faced in their relationship as discribed by Shakespeare himself, " The course of true love never did run true " has added more symbolic significance to the tree. They're gonna love it

@peterchan3100 4 жыл бұрын

Love your description

@chrisellis9689 5 жыл бұрын

What an amazing transformation, I am truly bewildered everytime I watch you Mr Chan. I would love to have the skills & confidence you possess.

@EnchantedwithPoodles 5 жыл бұрын

It's fascinating watching the Master at work.

@redbeardsbirds3747 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this reshaping work and I just love the "driftwood" effect on this Bonsai...the Japanese music is also amazing!

@AEMAmetal 5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this man and his work!!!!! Please do not stop making videos!!!

@cristinaa.5671 4 жыл бұрын

Just love what you've done with this, sir. Thank you for sharing with us.

@John-hp2hg 4 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna gift my wife a tree when we get married too! What an excellent idea. It'll become a family heirloom that I can pass on to my first born, or favorite child :)

@mephi5t0 4 жыл бұрын

"...or favorite child..." - no pressure kid

@lemanruss9620 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making these instructional videos. Please continue Mr Chan!

@johnfloydman7735 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing 👍 . Peter, you have the eye of a master 🙏

@cyndydejoy6129 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely back story and beautiful restyling. I love the music also. Thank you

@pasquale14815 5 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL! What talent you have.

@jayfirebaugh 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic thinking process! Amazing!

@CrispinFreemont 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Through these videos I kept thinking what I would do and you never fail to surprise. You blow my mind.

@pinatajuju4471 5 жыл бұрын

I think that this tree will look much better in the future.

@shatteredlenses 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your videos. I am learning so much of my new hobby. I love how methodical and slowly your talk, so I can follow along and make my notes. Your videos are done very well! Thanks again.

@jeanhawken4482 4 жыл бұрын

The subtle changes produce something so interesting. It is such an art.

@brianappletree 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Amazing techniques Peter. A great result from difficulf material

@cherylandrews3195 4 жыл бұрын

I loved the story behind this tree and I cant believe how you totally changed the look of it! So very awesome.

@poser8364 5 жыл бұрын

what a nice outcome for the tree. it is very helpful to see your thought process for restyling material like that.

@derekchan7747 5 жыл бұрын

Great work once again! Thank you!

@steveanacorteswa3979 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter, very many ways to tackle that tree, I liked the first idea, the twin trunks were a bit hidden but like a union of two people they become one unless you look around the back. Bending the branches was a must and made the tree look more to scale. I just trimmed a white pine today that is about 20' tall, it had become overgrown but now looks amazing, trimming the candles to make it back bud and fill in the areas that had less light. Some amazing nebari on this tree, 5 candles so I guess white pine.

@MightyGodofGods 5 жыл бұрын

My most favorite video from you. Thank you for sharing.

@bigshortstack2929 5 жыл бұрын

It is a true pleasure watching a master at work. Thank you for this video. I don't know if you planned it, but that pair of seris (sp) at the bottom look like mirrors of each other. Beautiful, Sir. Have a Blessed Day.

@arayan83079 5 жыл бұрын

This was amazing to watch. Thanks Peter!!!

@zwitshr 5 жыл бұрын

Senpai has spoken. I got a lot of approval for my trees at he beginning.

@bonsaibob8253 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you again Peter for a beautiful video. I love your open minded respect of beauty. We all see the beauty of something differently. I unfortunately run into a lot of haters of my art. Ryan Neal of Bonsai Mirai I feel says it best, “ there is no such thing as Bonsai done right, Bonsai done well is the cultivation of a healthy and vibrant tree. Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. Thank you Peter as always for teaching us what being true to our Art is.

@peterchan3100 5 жыл бұрын

We are like minded!!

@TheNatrjack965 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful transformation looks amazing..

@cameliamelillo1930 3 жыл бұрын

Most beautiful tree. Was mesmerized as soon as you started spinning it. Such a touching story. I shed many tears. Very thoughtful Re-Shape!

@PerfectPencil 4 жыл бұрын

I recently converted a small cypress christmas tree into a bonsai tree. Still very young. It's great to see how it can develop over time. I'm looking forward to growing mine! Thanks for the inspiration!

@michaelwhyte8529 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. U really are the bonsai guru!

@thepaperstaggering 5 жыл бұрын

Great work, Peter!

@eoysny7781 4 жыл бұрын

You're so sweet, I have been addicted to watching your videos.❤️ Amazing how you do ...what you do!

@CortVermin 5 жыл бұрын

when you first talked about how these two branches resamble a couple i thought you would go and make one into driftwood "time for a change". very nice work!

@PatriciaAnnGriggs 3 жыл бұрын

What a Wonderful change. A new beginning.!!!!💑

@tompa.s Жыл бұрын

Simply amazing work ❤

@playthreetwo 4 жыл бұрын

Can I just say, even if this tree is not conventunal. I absolutly love it how it came to you.

@nancyfahey7518 5 жыл бұрын

First time I ever saw splitting the branch like that. Very nice.

@chuckycheese1 2 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC VIDEO.... AMAZING TREE!! 🌳 WOW

@joralte5600 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the way you appreciate others point of view.

@jeanniegriffin1692 4 жыл бұрын

I have watched many of your works, i love all of them, this however is my most favorite. 🍃

@dopham3399 4 жыл бұрын

Love the finish work!

@eatsleeptravel888 5 жыл бұрын

A big transformation. Well done sir.

@danutashayler34 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's really nice, touched by an artist.

@seemooreb.9724 5 жыл бұрын

Great work! much much better than before

@mattbritton6222 5 жыл бұрын

One day I hope I can do something even close to this. Genius.

@peterchan3100 5 жыл бұрын

You will if you keep trying!

@perryrhodan3740 5 жыл бұрын

Peter San, I discovered your channel while browsing for instructional Bonsai videos since this is something I wanted to try for a long time (but haven't found the courage to do yet) and by now I must have seen almost all of your videos (plus I ordered three of your books online). You are a true Sensei in the art of Bonsai! I love how clear and simple you explain what you do, how easy to understand you present principles and techniques and I appreciate how you encourage your audience to try Bonsai for themselves. It's pure joy to watch your videos. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Would you be so kind as to do a video about how to care for a Bonsai tree some time after it has been wired and potted; how long to leave it as it is, when to remove the wires/rewire and/or repot? I'm sure your viewers would appreciate that. Thank you again for your wonderful work.