Pruning & Styling Juniper Bonsai by Graham Potter

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Ай бұрын

Graham Potter of www.kaizenbonsai.com/ demonstrates advanced pruning, styling and maintenance of a beautiful old mature juniper created in Scotland 30 to 40 years ago. Learn how to keep juniper foliage compact, develop ramification and balance vigour. Invaluable insight into the long term development and maintenance of these popular bonsai evergreens.
There are hundreds of cultivars of bonsai but here Graham is looking at soft foliage types.
Styling junipers without wire is a long process but it produces a very beautiful natural appearance rarely seen. Only 7 pieces of wire were used in this transformation.
See more of Graham's work here. www.grahampotterbonsai.com/

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@briann1737 Ай бұрын

After messing with plants for 20 years, I finally understand how to properly improve my junipers. Thank you

@outsiderdf Ай бұрын

Glad to see you still creating videos!

@nickm8134 Ай бұрын

Thanks, Graham, this was extremely clear and detailed - very useful and very much appreciated.

@victortaboada2058 Ай бұрын

One of the best explanations on Juniper pruning that I have seen...and beautiful styling!!!

@jeffbanning734 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this Graham. I've been waiting years for such a clear and detailed explanation of how to maintain and develop junipers.

@thegreenmanalishiyamadori371 Ай бұрын

Dear Sir,I am a great fan of your work and I like the old videos you made long ago🤘 You are an outstanding artist in the Bonsaicommunity Thank you so much for your work and beeing and Idol an a big inspiration over the years🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️

@phillipwaterman5721 Ай бұрын

The way is clear with time no job is ever done with speed thanks graham

@SecwetGwiwer Ай бұрын

Superb explanation, I learned so much, thank you. Would love you to do a needle juniper video.

@derekelliott3971 Ай бұрын

This guy is a genius. I love his videos

@peterjohnson350 Ай бұрын

Great to see another Kaizen video. Very informative.

@percymichaud8003 Ай бұрын

Beautiful work Graham, I'm glad that you're back..

@matshagstrom9839 Ай бұрын

Graham, I recognize the time effort and potential frustration of making videos on KZfaq. Your contribution makes the world a better place. Thank you, Mats Hagstrom

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat Ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I watch every video of yours because I know I will actually learn good techniques and timings that I can then practice in my own little backyard. Junipers still remains a challenging species for me despite all of my 'so called' experience. Thank you :)

@jackieduckworth1007 Ай бұрын

Brilliant! A needle juniper next please ;)

@lisawagner6076 27 күн бұрын

The crown looked like a head of broccoli! LOL Gorgeous tree!! Beautiful job!!

@damienoakes Ай бұрын

The difference between the crowns was amazing , great work

@leethomas6856 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for still doing these fantastic videos. I have been watching (also a very happy customer) for years, you're amazing!

@TheMightyjock Ай бұрын

Fantastic video - great to get info on established trees - thank you

@keith7315 Ай бұрын

I appreciate these videos so much.

@williambarbier8506 Ай бұрын

Excellent video, thanks a lot. I would love to see one for needle junipers

@BETORAMIREZ664 Ай бұрын

Wow!!! Thatz an amazing tree, wonderful job on it. Really appreciate ur work videos, u truly are a master of bonsai. cheers!!!

@suttonsplash14 Ай бұрын

Looks great! Ur a legend! More content please!

@Bonsaicrazy Ай бұрын

What a great lesson thanks Graham 👊👊

@veganpullingpower6 Ай бұрын

Just great video as always .✌️

@krismarchant2913 Ай бұрын

Awesome video mate.

@BearCache Ай бұрын

You are a legend my friend

@adsminibuild5791 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing once again. It's fantastic, if not the best explanation I've watched. A great transformation that must have taken so so many hours, but has moved the tree in the right direction.

@paulmoult1916 Ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial, well done on simplifying juniper maintenance

@suer666 Ай бұрын

Great to watch a new video from you. Love your explanation and the tree looks fantastic. Looking forward to seeing more in the future 😀

@bonsaisforever Ай бұрын

Great video as always. I have been struggling with my junior chinensis it's healthy but with fuliage like this one and I have one like the sparse one. Now I have a better plan to fix them.

@PBwarfare Ай бұрын

Love the content mate. Keep them coming!!

@KurisuBonsai Ай бұрын

Lovely work on a gorgeous tree!

@josearielyodato514 7 күн бұрын

EXCELENTE EXPLICACION...... POR FAVOR, TRADUCIR AL ESPAÑOL SI FUERA POSIBLE... FELICITACIONES SEÑOR POTTER... SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA

@hs_kts_Business_KTS_HS Ай бұрын

あなたの経験を共有してくれてありがとう、あなたはとても細心の注意を払って思慮深い人です。 Anata no keiken o kyōyū shite kurete arigatō, anata wa totemo saishin no chūi o haratte shiryobukai hitodesu.

@DavidAllan-zd8wm Ай бұрын

Thank you Graham for this clear and concise explanation of juniper pruning. It provides invaluable information in such an easy format to follow. I assume the correct technique for 'needle type' juniper is slightly different. Is there any chance you could also explain about it?

@dr.tetraminflakes3187 Ай бұрын

impressive

@GodofHellFire1982 Ай бұрын

Nice

@colynwyn1281 Ай бұрын

One thing I'm a little confused by is whether we should allow the back budding, which is essentially crotch growth to develop in certain situations so we can cut back to them? Everywhere tells you to clean out crotch growth

@Gabaloc Ай бұрын

great to see you again!:) been watching for ages now!:) One question if i may: how long can you work on a tree? i tend to work on mines once a year in early spring and try to do the pruning and repotting in one day to minimise the stress for the tree. However it's sometimes stressful to do all the work in one day so i was wondering if i can split it up in multiple days and if there's a better order like first prune for two days then repot or the other way around:) Thank you for a possible answer and keep up the great work!:) always happy to see new work form you:)

@GrahamWPotter Ай бұрын

Trees don't feel stress like we do. Typically the stress happens after we got involved. Go little by little with a light touch always and choose your timing to maximise the result for the good of the tree. Always depends upon what you are working too.

@Gabaloc Ай бұрын

@@GrahamWPotter Thank you very much for the answer:) So i can prune lightly for like one week or so? and then the next week repot it if needed?:)

@tompeppi2635 Ай бұрын

❤

@yaroslavpronin5111 Ай бұрын

How different is the technique for needle juniper? I would like to see a video on this topic, thank you!

@GrahamWPotter Ай бұрын

The same but it looks different in your hands.

@jefftilt Ай бұрын

The implication of pruning the growth the way you have is it will likely produce stronger back bidding. Will you ever reduce the length of the long leggy branches to where the back bidding occurs or will you always clean out the back buds?

@GrahamWPotter Ай бұрын

I thought i was plain we never cut out back buds. They are always used to replace the little branches that are getting too long.

@brucedeacon28 Ай бұрын

👍👌🙂

@user-OMF Ай бұрын

Thanks for the information,great explanation for someone new. How long did it take for whole tree ?

@GrahamWPotter Ай бұрын

Two weeks on and off. Trying to film it all on my own sucks and really kills the vibe.

@franciscofernandez7753 Ай бұрын

Hey Graham! Can you revisit the first trees you worked long time ago, like the taxus or the nice quercus suber?

@GrahamWPotter Ай бұрын

Most were sold and i'm starting again.

@franciscofernandez7753 Ай бұрын

@GrahamWPotter happy to hear about it but sad at the same time! I was imagining a video revisiting those old ones. Thank you for your reply mate!

@jonathanhaag81 Ай бұрын

The spiky is juvenile foliage I thought?

@jg00000 Ай бұрын

Some varieties only have spiked foliage.

@thegreenmanalishiyamadori371 Ай бұрын

Ye Got a nice Brokkoli,Sir😂

@sirbrolic Ай бұрын

Graham what ever happened to Romone your apprentice

@goosecouple Ай бұрын

Interesting. Shrub if planted in ground. Bonsai if planted in pot. Same plant.

@GrahamWPotter Ай бұрын

Some insight you have there fella.

@prettyprudent5779 Ай бұрын

You should have an American or European hobby, rather than an Asian one, dear. Carry on… 🌺

@SecwetGwiwer Ай бұрын

What a ridiculous comment.

@prettyprudent5779 Ай бұрын

@@SecwetGwiwer 🤔🧐😒

@banjopete Ай бұрын

The Oracle speaketh.

@GrahamWPotter Ай бұрын

Bonsai may have originated over there but it belongs to the world now. Just because something is difficult why should I chuck away my life's work? I am neither American or a European any more than my bonsai is Asian.

@eugenematison5571 Ай бұрын

Thank you! And for improved sound style too))) Watching your work I not only learn more but am like doing by your hands)). Very satisfactory. Thank you!