Metasequoia Dawn Redwood Project

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In this video I show you a large and quite rare form of Dawn Redwood called ‘pixie’ due to the small foliage.
I take this large tree and wire to shape.
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@mimoochodom2684 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter. I was at your nursery in 95. A real WOW moment. Couldn't believe all those incredible Scotts pines. Something I can only dream about where I am. And haven't forgotten how generous you were in giving me a lift back to the train station. God bless mate. Hopefully I can return again oneday.

@peterchan3100 2 жыл бұрын

That was almost 30 years ago - lot of changes since you last came. Do visit again.

@Watcher4187 2 жыл бұрын

Watching you just break branches while trying to bend them gives me a ton of confidence. It's like the old saying "No crying over spilt milk." Bend the branches and if they break just keep moving forward.

@arnes.7945 2 жыл бұрын

Mosten Times, when branches crack, they still keep on living. At least in my experience. My Fukien tea has the one or other cracked branch, and they are still green

@smack09 2 жыл бұрын

Also, if it breaks off it wasn't meant to be.

@entvisual 2 жыл бұрын

*I love the* Redwoods! Thanks Peter for great video 🪴 ✊

@johnlinehan9053 2 жыл бұрын

Your cameraman is thorough in showing us everything you are talking about. 👏

@project23321 2 жыл бұрын

I'm two weeks new to this channel after buying our first bonsai. Thank you for all the information and entertainment.

@allanbartram1849 2 жыл бұрын

From South Africa these visions of your amazing nursery are a joy and inspiration- not easy finding lovely maples like yours - I have had an interest in these trees for around 12 years and have about 40 trees - never realised how slow they would be but they are my favourite venture after getting home when I have been out , after greeting my lovely wife and dogs, just walking about and looking for progress about my little collection - you are so blessed and how well you have developed your farm- I am 70 now but after Coved we will try get to see your place in person- thank you sincerely for your lovely videos- regards from South Africa

@jesikaanthonym.6680 2 жыл бұрын

A nice plants scenery here. Great. It's a song and flower for you

@bjornlennartson 2 жыл бұрын

Wish everyone here a peaceful christmas. We are facing a big change in the world, but watching Peter going about his business the way he does, at his age is truly inspiring . Cant believe he is 80 years old... Merry Christmas everyone 🌳🎅

@dickmcshan9778 2 жыл бұрын

WOZWERS!! That is a majestic beast! Always enjoy your presentation, my far away friend. Cheers, Dick from Vancouver.

@fabianhoward315 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter! Bonsai isn't very popular here in Norway but your videos have inspired me to make my own from a tree from our forest! Thanks for the superb vids! Keep them coming!

@jfdb59 Жыл бұрын

This tree could make a lovely homage to the world's tallest known living tree, Hyperion, with those short branches tight to the trunk adding significant scale.

@dougthoms8958 2 жыл бұрын

The foliage looks exactly like, what I would call, a bald or swamp cypress. I love these trees! They are so vigorous.

@joshdavis8657 Жыл бұрын

Dawn redwood and bald cypress are related

@gorinn_uk7478 2 жыл бұрын

that was a nice looking redwood bet when your done with it, it will look fantastic

@streeeetz6059 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2yo coastal redwood on my patio bc of Peter, I’ve baby’d it but it’s thriving in the Florida humidity!

@Ollieslife101 2 жыл бұрын

Love ur channel..your such a great person and teacher..truely and inspiration

@huntingkc1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir... You really don't know how calming Ace helpful your videos are.... May the forever be enjoyed

@BonsaiCornwall 2 жыл бұрын

So nice to see a Pixie! 😍 thanks Peter 🪴

@gracepeterson7483 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you have your reasons but I'm surprised you didn't air layer those big branches. But later you answered my question. Thank you.

@DavidMartin-xr3ym 2 жыл бұрын

Hello peter that tree you got from you friend is a hell of a tree lad. I love all your videos .

@kathrynmettelka7216 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Master Chan

@ekoed 2 жыл бұрын

I love this tree Peter, thank you!

@TallowTheQuoll 2 жыл бұрын

I'm watching this as hail currently pelts my roof (Qld, Australia)

@DarylAW 2 жыл бұрын

Not in Marsden.

@peterchan3100 2 жыл бұрын

We had torrential rain just yesterday which depresses anyone, but it soon goes away.

@albertdeboer1838 2 жыл бұрын

When I noticed this channel, I was thinking about a book about the bonsai hobby, written by Peter Chan. I got it as a present, I think around the year 1993. I've just realized it's you!

@MidniteSan 2 жыл бұрын

Mighty Dawn Redwood 😭, I've never seen that variety before 😱. Thx for sharing Peter, 🙏 Cheers.

@ChrisPuch 2 жыл бұрын

I love this tree.

@carloscruz6536 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your wisdom 👍👍🙏

@johnhierons1691 2 жыл бұрын

hi peter. thank you for another lovely informative video, really enjoyable. the maple whose name you couldnt remember is it Acinitifolium. Similar shaped leaves to the aconitum, monkshood.

@peterchan3100 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - bad memory in my old age. The Japanese call this maple "Make-jaku" or peacocks tail because the shape of the leaf is like a peacocks tail.

@craighunter3273 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Agree very much with you on tertiary wiring. The number of iterations and style revisions I’ve done on trees over the years even amazes me. BTW your shirt is stunning. Obviously a gift from the new world. It’s a real gem. Looking forward to looking at the development of your cuttings. My success averages out at around 40 percent. It could be greater but I let them weather outside from day 1 and I certainly pay the price. Take care. Best wishes for a lovely Christmas with your staff and family. Merry Christmas Take care. Craig NZ

@almac2598 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter.

@TheOG_Bonsai_Guy 2 жыл бұрын

Man I can't wait till one day they ship to the US.

@bonsaitopics2239 2 жыл бұрын

love this tree

@murray821 2 жыл бұрын

This metasequoia would have lend itself perfect for the style of a giant redwood, perhaps cathedral. Because of the big straight trunk and the tiny leaves. Very nice species! I hope the cuttings will take.

@ivannaempress2347 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, stumbled upon your videos and I’m entirely in love with them. Is there any videos of the results after one year. Would love to see how the bonsai you have wired looks like a year later and how to maintain them? Maybe I’m impatient but it’s just that it would be great to see what I’m aiming to get after a year or two. I have never done a bonsai and you’ve definately inspired me to start.

@peterchan3100 2 жыл бұрын

I have made about 400 videos on various topics. I revisit some projects from time to time, so you will have to trawl through the videos to catch up on progress. Enjoy the videos.

@TheProcecution 2 жыл бұрын

love yr cockatoo,rosella shirt

@scheers100 2 жыл бұрын

How can you see the difference between metasequoia and metasequoia pixie? Smaller leafs are easy to see when you have both next to each other. I only have one, probably the standard metasequoia! Greets from Belgium

@briangallagher3106 2 жыл бұрын

I’m also curious because a bonsai shop in my town has a dawn redwood but I’m not sure which it is. The guy that grows them is never there only girls that don’t speak english. I want to buy one.

@aliciacantrell4993 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh, this tree stressed me out! So many leaves falling off, practically just from breathing on it! If Peter can make anything of this thing, I will consider it a miracle.

@mattgrant2089 2 жыл бұрын

it is a semi-deciduous species, so not abnormal..

@briankavanagh7191 2 жыл бұрын

Peter this "SPRINGS" to mind (pun intended) the famous line, 'water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink', 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'. Loving the early winter shots of the trees. Will you be doing a video on selection/trimming of Deciduous branches/twigs or is this a spring activity video?

@peterchan3100 2 жыл бұрын

There will be a follow up next year of various projects that I started.

@henzobonsai 2 жыл бұрын

Wow...👏👏👏

@AnglerBob 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Peter. Have you ever tried bending a thick branch by cutting small ‘v’s’ in the branch to partially thin the branch locally so that you can bend it then wrap it in raffa and tape and wire to hold it. I saw a video once and wondered how successful it could be. When ever I see a video of yours when you walk round the nursery I am always amazed at the number of trees you have in development, how do you keep track of them all. Compliments of the season.

@pansepot1490 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to see amazing bending work take a look at this channel: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f7eofdyC2tLbZ6c.html

@AnglerBob 2 жыл бұрын

I have just watched it. This is basically the question I asked Peter. I would love to see it after time to see what happens to the bark on the trunk and main branch.

@peterchan3100 2 жыл бұрын

Yes that is a standard way of doing it.

@batambonsaifamily6857 2 жыл бұрын

nice

@Dulur-Bonsai 2 жыл бұрын

Luar biasa , mantaf bang,makasih sudah berbagi ilmu

@superwetboy4261 2 жыл бұрын

Ficus forest style is that posible ?

@peterchan3100 2 жыл бұрын

Yes - we have made a few. Will do another video one of these days for KZfaq

@robertmcgivern565 2 жыл бұрын

Has this beautiful tree always been called a meta sequoia or was it formerly a mega sequoia ? Great show again, btw those shirts are getting increasingly awesome, I'd subscribe , Peter Wows Hawaii !

@mchlbk 2 жыл бұрын

Always metasequoia, it's the Latin name for the species.

@joshhhuagarcia1890 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter. Do you have or have you ever cultivated the giant sequoia?

@peterchan3100 2 жыл бұрын

I have tried a couple but they dont make good bonsai. Very difficult to make them look convincing as bonsai.

@StephenTurnerVlogs 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, I hope your cuttings took from this tree. I've been trying to roots cuttings from ordinary redwoods all year. I think some took but I'm waiting until spring to start poking at them. When would be the best time to start an air layer in British and Irish climates?

@murray821 2 жыл бұрын

Ive took some redwood cuttings in fall and put them in water first, I saw them rooting. Have potted them up. Airlayer is best time in spring when the buds open (sending hormones to the roots)

@StephenTurnerVlogs 2 жыл бұрын

@@murray821 thank you. I've never put my cuttings in water first. Might try that next time. There are some redwoods in a local park I've taken cuttings from. I might ask if I can put an air layer on a branch.

@peterchan3100 2 жыл бұрын

Air layering in April/May is best.

@StephenTurnerVlogs 2 жыл бұрын

@@peterchan3100 that's great advice. Thank you Peter. 😊

@MusicVisuals21 2 жыл бұрын

Hey. New subscriber here. Recently got into bonsai and currently trying to grow a black pine from seed. Left in fridge for 3 weeks and now put onto the window seal to get some sunlight. Should i leave it in the fridge for longer? I'd love to come visit your nursery if that's allowed.

@peterchan3100 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we are open and have lots of visitors all the time. Do come.

@MusicVisuals21 2 жыл бұрын

@@peterchan3100 great. I'll definitely come by some time, thanks. Carl

@carynludwig4084 2 жыл бұрын

If it’s deciduous, could all those falling leaves be natural for Autumn??

@britaglious 2 жыл бұрын

Redwoods generally don't like wire, even if branches aren't broken.

@victorl9051 Жыл бұрын

Tree might need more fertilizer or silica is a good nutrient so the branches don't break as easily.

@makewithmegma 2 жыл бұрын

🔥💕👌👍

@yopage 2 жыл бұрын

Could you have split the branches you wanted to bend more?

@interiorpathshala1377 2 жыл бұрын

Sar India delivery available in your online website???

@skrounst 2 жыл бұрын

I think I would work at Heron's for less than minimum wage. It would be worth it to have a job that I actually care about. Tending to nature, and creating beauty, sounds much more fulfilling than being a manager at a food store. 😂

@acheronexile 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if dawn redwood sets roots from cuttings easily, would almost be worth attempting to smuggle it into america in a prison pocket, now I just need a willing mule to carry it to me!

@peterchan3100 2 жыл бұрын

I am sure you can buy it in the US

@streeeetz6059 2 жыл бұрын

The Johnston Company .. in Cali I believe, they ship quality saplings, dawn and Coastal redwoods

@Gbhmagic 2 жыл бұрын

How cold does it get where you are Peter?

@peterchan3100 2 жыл бұрын

Most winter nights are between minus 2 or 3 to plus 5 C. The coldest it gets is around minus 8 C maybe once every five years - but it is only for a few hours at night.

@Gbhmagic 2 жыл бұрын

@@peterchan3100 ahh lucky guys lol. -20 is not uncommon here

@jamiehls 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know of a source of the “Pixie” cultivar in the United States? I have had excellent luck in my young bonsai journey with Redwoods and MetaSequoias in particular. I wound love to buy or trade for a cutting / seedling of the pixie on “this side of the pond” if anyone knows a source? Please feel free to direct message or email, me. Thank you.

@manishyt3433 2 жыл бұрын

Can I grow Liquid amber in india?or something like maple india?? Any suggestions peter??

@peterchan3100 2 жыл бұрын

You can try

@irisjanemay1903 2 жыл бұрын

It has a less pretty name in America and is called sweetgum. It grows here in the warm more humid areas and down into Mexico. So I bet it work for you. Where I live we don't have them, but apparently their seed shells are considered a danger and messy. So you might want to look into that aspect, but they are very pretty.

@brucedeacon28 2 жыл бұрын

🍻🍎👌

@mchlbk 2 жыл бұрын

Another hard tree to airlayer is the persimmon, my success rate is zero. 😁

@blakespower Жыл бұрын

poor tree, I wonder if they feel pain

@brianingle8883 2 жыл бұрын

I have successfully taken cuttings of metasequoia (although not Pixie) and I have found the secret to be maintaining a very high humidity

@Robert-ij9ih 2 жыл бұрын

So you put em in water to get roots or direct in soil?

@epicname1549 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a bonsai expert... But if he kept that tree outside... In the wind... It would be more sturdy... My opinion... Again not even any plant expert

@simonjones686 2 жыл бұрын

I’m no expert either, but I do recall seeing this tree growing outside in one of Peter’s previous videos. In my limited experience Metasequoia branches break very easily.