Dawn Redwood Bonsai Care Guide (Easy Tips for Beginners).

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6 ай бұрын

Find out my KEY dates and Bonsai Care Tips for Dawn Redwood. A short and simple guide that is ideal for beginners. Pruning dates, Wiring, Potting, Disease, Fertilising and a bit of history too. If you want to see more detailed explanations of this then I urge you to look at the playlist below.
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@MartinBBB 6 ай бұрын

Great video Xav, and the calendar is an excellent idea. 👍 I'm a big fan of Dawn Redwoods. I like to leave mine completely untouched throughout the growing season and then prune them in the winter. I too put mine in a tray of water on the warmest days - those Redwoods can really drink! 💦

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

It amazes me just how much growth they can put on in a single season as well. You need to send me some pictures Martin :)

@MartinBBB 6 ай бұрын

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat Will do! 👍

@scheers100 6 ай бұрын

I had succes with a metasequoia airlayer. In 2022 the airlayer callused over, so last year I re-opened the ring and scraped it deeper. And in 6-8 weeks it had rooted. Removed the airlayer early august and it started growing good. Hope it survives winter(it should) like my other metasequoia’s.

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for that - it will be good to see just how that gets on in future.

@Darkfire1300 6 ай бұрын

Love this Calendar!!! How lovely to have all the tips in one video. I have marked my calendar for each "milestone". My single Dawn Redwood is going to be very grateful to you.

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Susan, but I am sure you knew all this already. I remember when I was first watching KZfaq and all i wanted was a 'short' guide to dates - ony MaKe did something like this that i could find. Hopefully it wont upset too many experts :)

@donnarattray8036 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, really helpful. Peter Chan at Heron's Bonsai has had success with air-layering dawn redwood so I may give it a go.

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 2 ай бұрын

I have definitely seen other people have success with it. Just not something I have yet tried. I would be very interested to hear how you get on in the future with one :)

@deineath 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Xavier for another interesting and informative video. I've been following your instructions on caring for dawn redwoods and Japanese larches (guess that's next?) for the past year or so, and I totally trust your input on them since I've had great results on both. Cheers!

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

I really appreciate you taking the time to say that. I have 4 more guides filmed for January and one of them is of course, Japanese Larch :)

@japanesemaplesbonsai7133 6 ай бұрын

Love the calendar. I have a dawn redwood which will benefit from this info, thanks

@japanesemaplesbonsai7133 6 ай бұрын

Also, have you any idea where I can purchase trident maple seedlings. I’m really struggling to find any in 🇬🇧. Would appreciate any direction on this, thanks Xavier

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Cheers - hopefully it will be of benefit to a few people.

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

They are hard to get hold of but easy to root from cuttings. I have a few 2 year old rooted cuttings in the garden which I may be selling this year.

@baldyeti 6 ай бұрын

Great info, Xav. I’m diggin it

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Cheers my friend

@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai 6 ай бұрын

Love this! Thanks Xav.

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Cheers Steve - I have a few more coming out in January. Hopefully people will add additional tips if something is missing :)

@mikec3820 6 ай бұрын

its a beautiful species for bonsai. one on my "want that" list for sure. ty xav. happy newyear

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Definitely a very bonsai friendly species and so easy to tak cuttings from too. All the best for 2024.

@bonsaibythesea 6 ай бұрын

Good info Xavier thanks 😮

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Cheers James but I have no doubt this is all known to you already. I am looking forward to seeing how your Tamaracks and White pines develop this year :)

@AFV85 Ай бұрын

New sub great videos from Scottish Bonsai

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat Ай бұрын

Thank you so much - did you need a passport to view stuff in England :)

@BostonBonsaiIdiot 6 ай бұрын

Wow, I can actually add something useful here...strange. YES, I've air layered these. Success came with a brach approaching 1" in diameter. Previous attempts of pencil thick branches failed, though I'm not sure if it was the medium I was using or not. Plenty of roots, all in one season, when it did work. As far as cuttings, you seem to have no issues, but maybe it's worth noting that one of the heads of horticulture from the Arnold Arboretum (our kids were in daycare together for a while) told me that they take pencil thick cuttings in the winter. Had a pretty good success rate doing that, and will plan on doing it again when the specimen in my yard grows up tall enough to take cuttings from (one of my cuttings, actually). Cheers, thanks for all the great info as usual. -Colin

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Cheers for that Colin. I will be very interested to see how you get on with this yourself. Good to know airlayers are definitely possible :)

@rubber800 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Very helpful even though I have had my own dawn redwood for some time. Always good to compare notes. I have actually successfully airlayer the dawn a couple of times, within one season.

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

That's brilliant - I shall have to give it a try then. Do you have any other points that may be of help to people?

@rubber800 5 ай бұрын

You pretty much covered most aspects of dawn redwood. Perhaps you can comment of the pruning of dawn redwood too.

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 5 ай бұрын

Hi, this is designed as a quick 5 minute Calendar video. If you look at the playlist you will see I have done one or two very in depth pruning videos on dawn redwood. Cheers@@rubber800

@rubber800 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Xavier for the great videos as always. I have watched your essential guide to Dawn redwood bonsai and you did go in depth on how to prune! Thanks for that. @@XaviersBonsaiRetreat

@johnlindell5024 6 ай бұрын

Great video!🌲

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Thanks John.

@TOMSAI 6 ай бұрын

Thx for this Great Informations! Very Good . I have one and i Must Repot it in Spring. And this Informations are very Good. I like it 👍 nice Start in your Bonsai year ❤cheers

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Cheers Tom - definitely aimed for people very new to the hobby.

@rhondaskinner7071 4 ай бұрын

Thanks you for sharing the info without a lot of filler

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 4 ай бұрын

It is never easy knowing what different people prefer. If people need more detail I have done in depth work on these as well. i appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment :)

@AlexBraunton 6 ай бұрын

Just what I needed! Thank you 🙏🌳💚

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

I'm sure you were just fine without this but thank you for saying this anyway :)

@one_three_eight 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

No worries Ken - hopefully something in this is of use.

@andrewbeattie5245 6 ай бұрын

Clear and concise, perfect.

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

That's very unlike me :) All the best for 2024 Andrew

@mitziwinters4986 3 ай бұрын

Great bonsai information. Thanks!

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 3 ай бұрын

I love Dawn redwood and right now - they are all looking lovely with the new fronds pushing out :)

@mick681 6 ай бұрын

Great!! Now I know exactly what to do with the few of these that I have. Thanks Xavier.

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

They are such a hardy species that even I can keep them alive - I look forward to hearing your progress :)

@Kriywan 6 ай бұрын

Many thanks for the great Dawn Redwood info Zavier😊

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

No worries - I have 4 more species guides planned for January / February :)

@lindac446 2 ай бұрын

OUTSTANDING! I am in 9a in AZ .. Dawn R's are on my Bonsai wishlist ... love your creative shaping .. great motivation. Oh, and the specific trimming guidelinevis fabulous! Thank you

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 2 ай бұрын

Now worries - that is so nice of you to say linda. They are a challenging tree but look incredible when the fronds are out. What have you got in your collection that you love?

@bobcatbonsai 6 ай бұрын

Great video Xav! Very informative and I appreciate the help!

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

No worries Matt - I look forward to seeing more from your patch of the woods soon.

@MIMMO4068 6 ай бұрын

Ottimo Video come sempre

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and supporting me :)

@dreamingofbonsai 6 ай бұрын

This is some awesome information! Thanks for making this it helps a lot!

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

No worries - I finally put a few notes in my pad to better use :)

@raymondplodzien7459 6 ай бұрын

Great information and a very nice tree.

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Raymond - it just seemed the perfect thing to do whilst I am 'not doing anything'. All the best.

@phillipwaterman5721 6 ай бұрын

Nice job xavier keep up the good work mate thanks

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Phillip - to be honest it is refreshing to be able to slow down a little bit for this colder period of the year.

@FrostBiteBonsai 6 ай бұрын

Great information!! I have a ton of seedlings up... I will be preparing!

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

I look forward to seeing them thrive under your expert tutelage :)

@TheBonsaiZone 6 ай бұрын

Super video Xavier!!

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Nigel - hopefully I don't upset any 'experts' in the bonsai world :)

@robmartin3312 6 ай бұрын

Great info...much needed for newbies like me

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Hopefully it is of use - always tricky doing something like this with the 'range' of opinions in the big wide bonsai world :)

@jameswalker3416 6 ай бұрын

Im pretty sure peter of herons bonsai they airlayer. He has a couple of good videos on these trees but i don't remember him saying anything about the red stem part.

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

I picked up the ruby red stem aspect a while back. Changed my whole approach to Redwoods and definitely works.

@sueb1317 6 ай бұрын

Happy Happy 2024 Xavier! Absolutely LOVE this care guide calendar!!! Unlike the rest of Canada, my growing climate is very close to yours - maybe a touch cooler in winter and warmer in summer. I will be looking out for the notices. Thank you for this info on Dawn Redwood - will be very helpful this year. I am really interested to hear how repotting some of your coniferous species in late summer/fall (versus spring) compare. Now you will have some historical data using both methods on pines, junipers, etc.

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

It will be good to see the results - a lot of expert advice still say spring is the time. I will be repotting a few this spring as well to continue the observation process. All the best for 2024 Sue :)

@greasylimpet3323 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video. I haven't got a redwood, but Iike yours, specially the curvy one! Hope you're feeling on top of the world now. Stay warm!

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Cheers for that. The toe is still causing issues so not able to get much done. We are definitely heading into a very cold spell this week so just rechecked the winter storage and cold frame. All the best

@DavesBonsai 6 ай бұрын

Excellent my friend! Great tips for my new r DR Forest from Candice.

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Cheers Dave -- I shall be looking forward to seeing that forest again. All the best :)

@BonsaiCornwall 6 ай бұрын

Bonsai Calendar… Xav you genius 😁 what a brilliant video, I’ll be using this as a book mark for my dawn redwood REALLY looking forward to trident maple episode 😎

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Maple is next Saturday - it counts for Trident as well :)

@susanbossert6833 6 ай бұрын

Good information. Your pronunciation was spot-on, too.

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Susan - and hopefully I may get a few more species identifications right this year :)

@oachkatzlsmum 6 ай бұрын

This is indeed amazing- what a great idea! 😍 Your dawn redwood is looking great, as you do. I didn’t expect to see you out of bed by now and hope you’re still taking it easy. 🙏 All the best 🤗😘 God bless. Cheers 🙋‍♀️

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

I shall tell you a secret. All of these were filmed back in October/November which is probably when I should have beenr esting my toe :)

@oachkatzlsmum 6 ай бұрын

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat ❤️ Some time has passed, since then. I’ld love to hear you’re on your way up. How are you meanwhile? As mentioned before, take all time needed for full recovery. 🙏😘 Cheers 🙋‍♀️ Martina

@TheBonsaiGarden 6 ай бұрын

Happy new year and welcome back. Dates noted 😊 I also keep my Dawn Redwood stood in a drip tray as the are quite thirsty. Ps. Did you use “essential” in a video title???? 😂😂😂😂

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

It was in and out of the title 6 times before I decided on the thumbnail only. I just knew I couldn't use essential without thinking of you :)

@TheBonsaiGarden 6 ай бұрын

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat😂

@KennetDeBondt 6 ай бұрын

Thx Xav, good info. Now I just need a tree. Grts Kennet

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Kennet

@Bonsaicrazy 6 ай бұрын

Grave videos I have great to catch up on everything

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Mandy :)

@carolficorilli9768 3 күн бұрын

Great video. What is the best soil?

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat Күн бұрын

I thought I answered this. I would probably go for a more organic mix than I am currently using. It does like to have 'wet feet' from what I have seen.

@Ad_DOOM 5 ай бұрын

brilliant. thanks Xav, i've got one of these that i've just been leaving alone through fear of killing it. are you going to Doncaster on Sunday?

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 5 ай бұрын

Definitely be there :)

@Ad_DOOM 5 ай бұрын

see you there!@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 5 ай бұрын

Will do Adam@@Ad_DOOM

@williamkvashay9502 4 ай бұрын

Yes I have air-layered Dawn Redwoods … twice

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 4 ай бұрын

Sounds like you have given me the confidence to have a go myself. thanks :)

@gandolfgrey5385 2 ай бұрын

Can you prune the branches when they are ruby red even if there is no bud present where your trimming too. I'm fairly sure when you prune you have to identify buds to trim too or the ramification won't occur

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 2 ай бұрын

If you look back at the detailed pruning video you will see how I demonstrate exactly that. These are meant as little 5 minute short guides for getting your timings right. This pruning isnt really related to new buds it relates to the existing ramification that has taken place through the year. You cut back to existing fronds to encourage the tree to produce new buds from those juntions. The early spring pruning is definitely related to the buds because that is all you can see on the tree. Cheers

@richardstack2853 6 ай бұрын

Hi there this is my first bonsai winter and I have heard conflicting reports about putting evergreens in a garage over winter what is your view on this my garage has no windows and I live in the UK

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Mine are all outside on the ground close to fencing or bucnhed up together. I have never put anything in the garage. I have done this since 2002. That doesnt mean other people are wrong and I do know that my friend uses his garage for his maples - but there is a window and he uses fans for circulation. Hope this helps.

@bonsaisn 6 ай бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support

@Tuscan2 Ай бұрын

Hi my name Alan from Leicester, I have just got another dawn redwood which has some large branches ( pencil thick ) Which I would like to remove , do you have any advice on propergating large cuttings

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat Ай бұрын

I am just about to put out my Dawn redwood video later this week. Truthfully I would just stick it in some soil and see what happens. I find I get a lot of success with semi-hardwood cuttings but the thickest I have tried were about half what you are describing. Perhapsplant them in pots and then put them in sealable plastic bags for humidity? let me know what you do in the end - I will be very interested :)

@brucedeacon28 6 ай бұрын

👍👌🙂

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Bruce

@TheBugB 6 ай бұрын

Alright!

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 ай бұрын

Cheers - I love your username and logo :)

@TheBugB 6 ай бұрын

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat thank you thank you!

@tonywright3084 2 ай бұрын

Hi why has my redwood bonsai indoor not come into bud yet?

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 2 ай бұрын

Hi Tony, mine started to open up about 2 weeks ago. I am interested to know how long you have kept your redwood indoors? In terms of why? Truthfully I don't know - everything should be leafing out by now unless your in a very cold climate and the tree is still dormant? When did it leaf out last year?

@tonywright3084 2 ай бұрын

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat hi I have had it 4 years ,always keeper indoor, there are 2 buds just breaking through now .