No video
Thick trunk bonsai? Split Trunk Literati style
Рет қаралды 143,531
Күн бұрынThe purpose of this video is to show you what you can do if you have a large or ugly trunk.
I split the trunk of this Prune in two making two very different literati style bonsai.
Stuff to buy... (EU Only)👇
🌱 Young Starter Trees www.herons.co....
🌳 Forest Groups www.herons.co....
👉 To shop for bonsai go to 👉: www.herons.co.uk
(please note we are only able to ship within the EU)
Please follow us @ 👇
instagram: / herons_bonsai
facebook: / herons.bonsai
twitter: / heronsbonsai
---------------
🎹 Music is from imove and is called Newborn
@TheCalcarAvis 3 жыл бұрын
i need only one thing in my life: an update on those trees.
@nickybeingnicky 3 жыл бұрын
Same.
@messyties 3 жыл бұрын
This and €1'000'000
@lefthandluke8923 4 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie... I thought a couple of times Peter had lost his mind on this one. But he's the master! Certainly method to the madness. Love it!
@lefthandluke8923 4 жыл бұрын
Peter - Just incredible. Please give us an update on these trees when they leaf out. Thanks so much!
@peterchan3100 4 жыл бұрын
@@lefthandluke8923 - I sure will. One of those trees has just been sold - ie - reserved.
@nicolasperraud2873 3 жыл бұрын
"Now I'm goint to take my cleaver back and clean it because I have to cut a duck this evening....", I love this man!
@selfmade6142 4 жыл бұрын
I have been dealing with bonsai and the associated work techniques for around 35 years. I have never seen that anywhere. I am happy to have learned something new again.
@arnes.7945 2 жыл бұрын
If you are on mobile: I see a lot of this technique in the KZfaq shorts.
@Seventenths 4 жыл бұрын
“I’ve literally done nothing to this tree except split it” 😂
@intronintron2608 4 жыл бұрын
HAHAHA I can't stop laughing. I like how he still wires it xD
@cristianbranea5034 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta love this man! :))
@TheGaMeL0rD 4 жыл бұрын
This is probably the boldest decision in making a bonsai I´ve ever seen. Thanks for sharing this inspiring piece of art!
@derschnuff4565 4 жыл бұрын
Stay healthy Peter! We love you!
@Tiger313NL 4 жыл бұрын
Peter: "I think I'm going to do something drastic." Me: "Uh oh, here we go!" That did not disappoint! :D
@daveclarke4875 4 жыл бұрын
“Look at that beautiful split down the middle!” 😂😱😳
@kn544 4 жыл бұрын
The battle scream when he cut off the branch was impressive
@VinciecBonsaiJourney 4 жыл бұрын
Now I have liter(ati)ily seen everything! Never thought one could even consider this. Thank you Peter for showing such variety in working with bonsai, it is truly inspiring!
@allypayne2755 4 жыл бұрын
You see the beauty in a tree where others can’t, thank you for your inspirational videos
@hanzifaction 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Never would’ve thought to spilt the entire tree. They turned out great, so much character
@HollerHunter 4 жыл бұрын
Here I am using tweezers to pinch the buds off my pine and Peter just chops his tree in half with a cleaver. What is happening.
@dashanthonyflagg9562 4 жыл бұрын
hands down my all time favorite tutorial on Bonsai. both trees came out spot on. it's humbling watching a master at work.
@taterbug429 4 жыл бұрын
He is so good at what he does. I have a greater respect for the bonsaist that use what they have at hand. Thanks Peter!
@GleichUmDieEcke 4 жыл бұрын
I feel like I've learned more in the last month just watching these videos than I have in the last decade of figuring things out on my own. Absolutely wonderful.
@heirtothedrip 4 жыл бұрын
Peter's going crazy with this Corona virus stuff going on and I love it
@sarcasmismyname8794 4 жыл бұрын
@Dog Face Pony Soldier... price
@johnturner3455 4 жыл бұрын
When you've got as many trees as Peter, you'd be incredibly dull not to get crazy once in a while 😂
@bastiv7806 4 жыл бұрын
poor cleaver! it will never be the same again! ^^
@mynala110 4 жыл бұрын
From a straight stump of a tree to possibly my favorite Peter creation ever! Quite wonderful and amazing!!!! Thank you Peter!!!
@MidniteSan 4 жыл бұрын
Now that something I've never tried before,. wish to see more updates on them trees please Peter. Until the next one, stay safe to all...cheers
@snoutysnouterson 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely want to see updates on these too!
@jennifertucker107 4 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised the trees don't die, of fright, when they see Peter .
@genner-vincenthodgson5177 3 жыл бұрын
OK, that one made me chuckle out loud at 1:00am. I genuinely feel bad for the trees and just want to sing them a lullaby now after the trauma it suffered😂
@korbynharrison5899 3 жыл бұрын
I know Im asking the wrong place but does anybody know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly forgot the password. I love any tips you can offer me!
@harrisonlanden436 3 жыл бұрын
@Korbyn Harrison Instablaster ;)
@korbynharrison5899 3 жыл бұрын
@Harrison Landen thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out atm. Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
@korbynharrison5899 3 жыл бұрын
@Harrison Landen It did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thanks so much you saved my ass !
@matejrojc7972 4 жыл бұрын
I'm quite used to see some extreme moves by Peter from time to time but this is on a whole new level :D
@barload 4 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how much 'torture' a plant can withstand. I'd love to see this tree this time next year.
@leoi3031 4 жыл бұрын
Read 'hidden life of trees'. Answer, probably. They grow away from things that damage them, justbas we would move our hands from heat. Likely due to pain receptors. This tree will probably die from infection. Trunk innards exposed, roots messed with and branches cut all in one. Typically we say only one insult per season!
@nicolapislor1665 4 жыл бұрын
🤣😂🤣
@barit924 4 жыл бұрын
@@leoi3031 - I'm trusting Mr. Chan on this --I think he would say the struggle creates character!
@caydenhoward273 4 жыл бұрын
@@leoi3031 So do viruses, but they're not alive. torture implies there is pain to the object
@edzejandehaan9265 4 жыл бұрын
@@leoi3031 You do realize you need a nervous system to have use for pain receptors? The fenomenon "pain' is a product of a nervous system, when you don't have a brain you need pain receptors even less than a fish needs a bycicle.
@justinoffner3670 4 жыл бұрын
That was so bold and interesting and fun to watch. I can hardly make the decision to cut off a branch or two when needed and you split that tree without pause. Hope to see the Progress of those next year.
@tolbaszy8067 4 жыл бұрын
"Trees that struggle to survive the storm" - but maybe not the hand of man, unless it's the hand of Peter Chan! Brilliant!
@johnswatching4156 4 жыл бұрын
And people laughed when I took out my reciprocating saw. Now I'll need to add a cleaver to my bonsai toolbox. Way to go, Peter!
@cirilloz 3 жыл бұрын
Holy Moly, That's just amazing how he just does this. I never thought a tree could survive a split. The end result is just lovely again.
@lesliehilesgardener6959 2 жыл бұрын
This guy ceases to. Amaze me ..no fears just a tree
@silentgrove7670 4 жыл бұрын
I imagine when you have done hundreds of trees you get a lot of courage to try drastic things. I hope we can see both these trees next year. I am no expert and I wonder if the thinner of the two will survive. I hope so as it has such a dramatic character.
@chinguchimp1357 4 жыл бұрын
" ... struggle to survive against all the storms." so, that means Peter is a storm! A true force of nature!
@sophiaangelini4368 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Master Chan, for the dramatic trunk splitting with your thinking and beautiful result.
@gboetzer 4 жыл бұрын
You sir... are a madman, and I love it! Amazing to watch you push the boundaries of what’s possible
@gailc3334 4 жыл бұрын
I have seen this twice and still enjoy what you have made from this tree. Peter I enjoy your video's and never tire of watching. Learning more each time. I now find another use for my cleaver that I never use anymore.
@stuff6218 4 жыл бұрын
Well, that was the most drastic thing I've seen you do! Please do an update on these trees when/if they recover.
@maryshoemaker7593 4 жыл бұрын
That’s what a said a few months ago... you could make a beautiful tree or two.. out of anything alive!!! Well done Peter!!! Thanks for sharing!!
@edie944 4 жыл бұрын
Master Teacher Chan can plant a broom handle and make it grow.
@sir648 4 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite of your videos so far. I would love to see an update on these two trees next year. I look forward to doing this on a thick, plain trunk some day.
@poples5799 4 жыл бұрын
Now these are two very interesting bonsai! I love them already, and would love to see updates on them in the future!
@sonicboom1970 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I began by making blackthorn walking sticks, ten years ago. That’s what got me started in Bonsai. I decided that every tree I took a stick from, I would gather some seeds each November, so I could give back to nature. It’s amazing that I cannot get them to survive in my garden, but they have taken in local wasteland., along with hawthorn. I never make Jin’s or Shari’s but they look so great on the blackthorn. Thanks again for posting.
@waruiboya2575 3 жыл бұрын
You're like an old familiar uncle. Love watching your videos.
@asianangie7209 4 жыл бұрын
Just when I thought I’ve seen everything! That was Amazing! Wow wow wow
@rayl7225 3 жыл бұрын
“I am going to go clean it (cleaver) and cut a duck this evening.” I just love the humility of this Bonsai Master. Thank you for your humble, selfless, sincere and enjoyable video lessons!! Just what the world needs more of.
@TomTomTomTom538 4 жыл бұрын
Ah the old Peter Chan meat cleaver trick, "HOY!"
@54114142 4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the flimsy tree will survive. An update in two weeks and a year would be cool!
@mitchconnerandsometimesjlotoo 3 жыл бұрын
I accidentally did that to a Japanese maple and one half was fine.
@alaindavid2419 4 жыл бұрын
Of course Peter, I enjoy the show. You never fail to amaze us with your techniques in making beautiful bonsai. I learned today from you on what I can do for my bonsai. Unique work of your hands. God bless you , always.
@jimtorode9330 4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Maverick at it again...a meat cleaver and a log splitter!!! I love that ends the video with a comment, "I've got to clean up the cleaver so I can use it on a duck later in the evening." :)
@eliotdaoust3765 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely idea, lovely result! I hope you will make a second video on those two trees later so we can see how they heal from that "surgery" haha! Thanks for taking the time to share you knoledge!
@highwayjim6672 5 күн бұрын
This is a very interesting artistic approach. It's fun to watch you Peter.
@stevemartin8832 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I have seen trees, oaks and cedars, get split by lightening and survive. Looks to me like these will. Congratulations!
@rickandrygel913 4 жыл бұрын
It's so nice, I think I'll enjoy it twice.
@edzejandehaan9265 4 жыл бұрын
I am going to do something "a little" drastic...That's quite an understatement.... Interesting video.
@acrocrab 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing idea! Amazing execution! Which both come with the experience and wisdom Mr. Chan possesses. Thank you 🙏🏻
@IzonHow 4 жыл бұрын
This was really interesting! didn't know you could just split a tree in half! Thanks Peter :)
@sunfresh79 11 ай бұрын
I have to say WOW!!! Best one I have seen.
@osmium3691 4 жыл бұрын
"I'm not happy with how this tree is turning out... IT MUST BE PUNISHED!"
@Ryomichi 4 жыл бұрын
“Punished with love” Chinese way.
@peterchan3100 4 жыл бұрын
No No - not punished but enhanced to its full potential.
@christiansanchez1486 4 жыл бұрын
Lol what’s your outlook on cosmetic surgery
@rx456 4 жыл бұрын
We better stop mowing our lawns and stop producing fruit n veggies cos plants feel pain.
@adisuyanto8974 3 жыл бұрын
Don't you know that people kill millions large trees to make your tissue and toilet papers and many other things you use everyday.
@ericaldana3233 4 жыл бұрын
It’s refreshing to see someone be rough with bonsai. Took a cleaver to that bad boy!
@christophjanitzky1357 4 жыл бұрын
I would love to see those two trees in a upcoming episode! Thx for sharing this... :)
@germanliebana9572 4 жыл бұрын
This is an artist’s job and a master class! Thanks Peter!
@dismian7 4 жыл бұрын
Love all the videos, there so many it is absolutely priceless! Thank you for sharing!
@legocircus 4 жыл бұрын
One day I hope to have a fraction of the knowledge Peter has. I've watched Herons vids for a while now but I wasn't subbed. I just subbed. I love all the content.
@mattbrennan647 4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the 150,000 subscribers. Love your content and philosophy. Thanks
@mikelhansen2377 4 жыл бұрын
Sir you are amazing, so positive, calm and nice person. I wish you all the best!
@SuperPeleke 4 жыл бұрын
"I'm going to disinfect this after I'm done with it." 😂
@paullill5604 4 жыл бұрын
16 weeks of breakfast with Peter. Stay safe Stay well
@Yehman125 4 жыл бұрын
The David Attenborough of bonsai
@MrEdo320 4 жыл бұрын
Damn your voice is so peaceful! I watched your video before i sleep at night
@peterchan3100 4 жыл бұрын
Dont do that - you will have nightmares.
@MrEdo320 4 жыл бұрын
peter chan hahahahhaaa... Yeah nightmares about some of my bonsai tree dead.
@criszf 2 жыл бұрын
How wonderful, Peter! I've never seen anything like it. Thanks for sharing.
@kalayne6713 4 жыл бұрын
Now that's got to be Samurai Bonsai! I wonder if the tree is in as much shock as I am. Another Mr Chan original. Wow!
@briankavanagh7191 4 жыл бұрын
My first reaction was 😱 but then I remembered Peter did this technique on a Juniper I took to one of his work shops not quite as long but the juniper has been re-potted since with new growth on show. Just think how many of us have stuck plants/trees we dont like in the green bin, this is a new way of looking at ugly ducklings.
@zeidlerei3906 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, I’m really curious how these trees will evolve. Amazing work!
@denniswhite166 4 жыл бұрын
Me too but being at an older age I will leave it to my grandson to see how this works out.
@denniswhite166 4 жыл бұрын
@@654wsj I hope you don't really slap your Mom but thanks for encouragement. I'll bet you end up saying the same things when you are her age - LOL
@alotofusers 4 жыл бұрын
I would suggest to keep both trees near each other over the following months... May help with restoring their internal electromagnetic fields faster and aid in the final results. We definitely need a follow up on these now two trees' progress. Thank you Peter for showing us this technique.
@remilerolle4048 Жыл бұрын
My favorite peter's vídeo. More about carpentry but he's a genius! I'm really curious about how are doing theses 2 trees.
@plips71755 4 жыл бұрын
Master bonsai to master chef...prunus to duck. I hope we get to see these in the fall and then next spring. It just amazes me how he takes something that most of us would have thrower on the wood pile for the campfire - and turns it in to something quite unique and interesting. I think it will end up looking like it was struck by lightening or a heavy wind hit it. Well done!
@Gardeningwithdushyant 4 жыл бұрын
Very informative and step by step instructions....thanks to share
@PwnZonePanda 4 жыл бұрын
Try using a mallet next time so you dont damage the cleaver. Just an idea since metal on metal with hardened steel can cause cracking.
@hamock1 Ай бұрын
It's ben four years since I saw this video first. I hope you will give us an update on this or these trees. What an amazing piece of art!
@andoionutdan9670 Жыл бұрын
you are a genius Peter
@lifeonthecensorship884 4 жыл бұрын
They look great surprisingly lol! The things I learn here always make me laugh! I hope your doing well and thanks for sharing.
@GrizzlyGroundswell 4 жыл бұрын
Froe or billhook would of worked the treat on that lovely split personality tree! You make the best videos, so glad to learn this!
@russsherwood5978 4 жыл бұрын
PETER ! i almost had a heart attack when i seen you bring out the clever, i would never have thought any one could / would do this to a tree i was affraid the tree was ruined instead it was made into 2 beautiful trees,,,, be strong, be safe, and be blessed
@judysykes3656 4 жыл бұрын
russ sherwood yes my heart was pounding! Great stuff.
@KarinMichelle Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see these trees today!
@explorer2571 4 жыл бұрын
As always Peter brings something unusual in bonsai world.i would love to see the follow up.
@laisa1956 4 жыл бұрын
Sunday morning with Peter and coffee. Now off to go take care of my bonsai.
@samyoel5384 4 жыл бұрын
Everyday is a Sunday for me right now😉
@peterchan3100 4 жыл бұрын
Have you got a cleaver ?
@laisa1956 4 жыл бұрын
No I don't. My trees are way too small to be split in the middle, I am still working on getting thicker trunks so I can give this a try :-)
@nairn1978 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing that you still have all your fingers and toes!
@BenBSeattle 4 жыл бұрын
This is a first for me. Peter gave it the fire log treatment. I'm interested in seeing an update from this for sure
@wood-youknowit 4 жыл бұрын
Great fun! I am learning a lot. I am thinking of splitting a big mulberry tree I have. 🌲🌵🌳🍃🍀☘️🌾🌹
@TheRainmanisback 6 ай бұрын
I didn't if know if I was going to be able to take all that punishment to the tree LOL, but in the... WOW! This man is a master
@bonsaipiper3773 3 жыл бұрын
The rain was an added bonus!
@literati100 4 жыл бұрын
Its a good job trees cant run, there would be no trees left in the nursery, they would all of run away and be hiding from Peter the cleaver.
@saulc8127 2 жыл бұрын
I think this sort of video definitely deserves an update!
@shivangnisharma9448 Жыл бұрын
How are these trees doing now? Please post an update if they haven’t been sold off. I thought I had seen all your videos but this gem popped up today ❤
@Peerzadashariq 4 жыл бұрын
*Peter chan wakes up* Let's split a tree today.
@alancunningham4274 4 жыл бұрын
i think the end result is beautiful ,he makes my lock down just that bit more bearable
@shug2884 4 жыл бұрын
@heronsbonsai I'd love to see a follow up on these now!
@v5planet 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see an update on these trees. I watched this video when it was first posted, and it looked like quite the dramatic operation.
@tedkell92 4 жыл бұрын
If I were to do something like that to one of my wife's kitchen tools, she would string me up by the neck. Yesterday, watching the video about the Ficus, I heard Peter say "I'll do a little pruning here" and thought "Be afraid little tree, be very afraid." Little did I know. I guess the social distancing and isolation in the UK is starting to get to Peter. :)
@Tryin2Bnice45 4 жыл бұрын
ted Kell lol
@peterchan3100 4 жыл бұрын
The lockdown has certainly given me more time to make the videos although it is done by self videoing - not the same.
@fucious70 4 жыл бұрын
This is amazing. Like a mad science project
@wolfe1970 4 жыл бұрын
Going from slicing a tree trunk to slicing a duck for tea.....love it
@MikeOxmellsGrimm8 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter for giving me some ideas for a few useless trees I dug up.
@michaeljijus980 4 жыл бұрын
Dear Peter. That was seriously "drastic"!!!! My gosh. I crying behalf of that tree now!! Pardon.. Two trees 😋😋😋
@MauricioVarelaE 4 жыл бұрын
I have always wanted to do this kind of work!