How to Make a Hinoki Cypress Bonsai🪴*EASY*

How to Make a Hinoki Cypress Bonsai🪴EASY

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In this video, I show you how to create a beautiful Hinoki Cypress Bonsai from a piece of raw material. Genus: Chamaecyparis Obtusa - Nana Gracilis.
Hinoki Cypress trees are popular among bonsai enthusiasts for several reasons. First, they have a delicate and graceful appearance, with fine, needle-like foliage and elegant branches that can be trained into a variety of shapes and forms. This makes them highly adaptable to the art of Bonsai, as they can be easily manipulated to suit the aesthetic preferences of the bonsai artist.
Additionally, Hinoki Cypress trees are known for their pleasant aroma, which can add an extra sensory dimension to the Bonsai experience. They also have a relatively slow growth rate, which allows for more careful and deliberate shaping and training over time.
Hinoki Cypress trees are relatively hardy and can tolerate a range of growing conditions, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor bonsai cultivation if cared for correctly. Overall, the delicate beauty and adaptability of Hinoki Cypress trees make them an excellent choice for bonsai enthusiasts of all levels!
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TIMECODES:
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - About The Tree
00:53 - The Tools Used.
01:04 - Revealing More Of The Trunk.
02:50 - Loosening Old Soil.
03:39 - Working On The Roots.
05:24 - Potting The Hinoki.
08:49 - Pruning Problem Branches.
10:34 - Wiring The Trunk.
11:24 - How To Wire Two Branches Together.
12:30 - How To Thin Foliage on a Hinoki Cypress.
13:01 - Watering / Beauty Shots.
13:29 - BONUS! Taking Cuttings from the Hinoki Cypress.
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@viralcubing882 Жыл бұрын

Dude your videos are very much informative than any other bonsai KZfaq channels

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks very much! I try to make them as informative as I can. Though I'm always open to new ideas and other ways of doing things! 🙂

@arnes.7945 Жыл бұрын

I live in Germany and my local Gardencenter had some hinokis ( each about 30 cm in height and grown very vigorously. They sold each for 10€. That was a really happy day for me. (it‘s a very traditional flower/gardening store and held by the same family for more than 50 years)

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Oh wow thats a really good deal! 😲

@BlueSkyBonsai Жыл бұрын

Nice repot! I love hinokis, the reason I haven't got one in the last few years is all the specimens locally here have their graft bulge too big and obvious, you were very lucky with yours!

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave! Ah that's annoying! You might be able to get one online like I did. They don't even do the grafted ones over here! 😅 I love them as a species tho.

@TheBonsaiGarden Жыл бұрын

Great video Adam. Hinoki make for super cute little trees. Be careful that their dense growth habit can cause the inner foliage to brown and die off.

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Jason! 😊 That's such great advice! 🌳✂️

@kuriseon Ай бұрын

Ever since I became aware of hinoki cypresses I've been seeing them EVERYWHERE when I'm out. Their foliage is so pretty and just.. different

@kulinerjalananchannel Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful bonsai. Two Thumbs up 👍👍 thanks for sharing the knowledge

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bonsai Nusantara!

@scotthogbin613 Жыл бұрын

Great little cypress Adam, best of luck with the cuttings..i hope they root for you, i can see a nice little cypress forrest in the future if all goes well.

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Scott! Ooh a little forest would be cute for sure!! 🌳🌳🌳

@TheBonsaiZone Жыл бұрын

Hello Adam, your excellent video inspired me to make another "cinematic" asmr style about my new bonsai bench!!

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey Nigel! I'm honored to have inspired you! 😊 Just watched your video also and it was fantastic!

@Rob1337 Жыл бұрын

Nigel did something happen to your channel? I’ve been off a while and noticed I was no longer subscribed to you??? We used to comment to each other often, hope all is well buddy

@TheBonsaiZone Жыл бұрын

@@Rob1337 My channel did get hacked last year, and I did loose many subscribers! Everything is going smoothly now!

@Dylan-ok6ft Жыл бұрын

Great video! I appreciate the extra info about the variety. I’m just about to repot mine. It is also from nursery stock and I’ve had it on the bench for almost a year. I would like to see more about pruning hinoki. I love their foliage pads, but b/c they are so dense, I’m not sure how to develop them for ramification.

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey Dylan, thanks very much! Hinokis grow so slowly so it will take a long time to get good ramification on them!

@BonsaiMethod Жыл бұрын

i too like hinoki! really lovely foliage fans .. which make great pads in the future.

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Aw nice! Do you have many Hinoki? 🙂

@annepahler8726 10 ай бұрын

Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

@notionbonsai 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Anne!

@raymondplodzien7459 Жыл бұрын

Great job on the bonsai and the video Adam. You never stop impressing me with your skills.

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey Raymond! Thanks very much 😊🌳Bonsai doesnt have to be complicated 🤗

@meltdowngrfx969 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful end result! Great work and video.

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Meltdown grfx!

@shankill178 Жыл бұрын

Grand job Adam. Very nice little tree. Keep up the good work.

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you Sam! 🤗 There will be lots more videos to come! Any species of tree you would like to see? 😊

@harrietb2141 Жыл бұрын

God job😍I really like that styling..

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Harriet! 😊

@sahibsingh6016 6 ай бұрын

Really well done video. I liked the methodical approach, and descriptive explanation and the good tips. Keep up the good work! Excellent video!

@firefrom70k98 Жыл бұрын

Great video!👏👏👏

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊😊😊

@Motorfreegamelive 6 ай бұрын

Bravissimo!!!

@healthhealing1825 3 ай бұрын

Loved your style on this tree! Great content man! Looking forward to watching your channel all day 😎 pretty new to bonsai but learning quick!! I will be turning a hinoki bonsai soon☺️

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Aw nice one! Glad you are enjoying the art of Bonsai!!

@Rajatlingam Жыл бұрын

Great work!

@Rajatlingam Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t find a Hinoki here in Malaysia. U mentioned Thuja. Will get one and try it out.

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you Raja! You may be able to order Hinoki online if you really want to try one! Though I have found the thuja to be a fun one too!! 🙂

@ArkansasBikernet Жыл бұрын

Another GREAT video Adam. I have several of these that look almost exactly like your final product here. Again, informative, high quality video and very easy to understand...you could almost make a "HOW TO" series with your videos. Great job!!!

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey Wally!! Thanks! 😊 Aw nice one! How many Hinokis do you have?? They're so nice to work on. I may arrange the videos in a playlist when there is more! 😊

@harrychristodoulou3782 Жыл бұрын

Well done mate, another fantastic piece of work by a junior pro 👍🏼

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks!! 😊

@joycestoop9074 11 ай бұрын

Thank you from the Netherlands

@phillipwaterman5721 Жыл бұрын

Nice job Adam keep it up mate thanks

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Phillip! 🙂

@tacobonsai Жыл бұрын

Really impressive that you retained a lot of foliage despite all that clean up. another super nice video. I hope those roots treat you well this season.

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey Taco! I hope so too! Got to watch out for cold spells as it is still coming into spring right now. How are your trees doing? 😊

@tacobonsai Жыл бұрын

@@notionbonsai hey thanks for asking they are good. We get cold spells but they are protected somehow. Cheers

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

@@tacobonsai Aw nice!

@thenaturecreater8906 Жыл бұрын

Thanks adam. Hinoki cypress is a favorit for me here in Norway. Hardy trees . Left them out on the bench all winter. I drops down to 20 minus where I live. They doing amazing

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

ah nice one! It's amazing how some trees can tolerate the cold and some just dont like it at all! Do you have many of them?

@thenaturecreater8906 Жыл бұрын

@@notionbonsai I got 4 of them. Every one pulled it true winter

@santoshsharmavlogs1550 Жыл бұрын

Very nice

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Santosh!!

@glennrren8382 8 ай бұрын

Nice video, nice little tips and tricks for my own Hinoki. BTW there is enough oxygen in the water, so plants will not drown. Do not worry if you need to have any plant/tree in water a couple of days.

@eyeteeoh_5117 Жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Eyeteeoh! 😊

@dbturbonub2536 2 ай бұрын

Any updates on this? Great videos too! Straight forward! Informative!

@notionbonsai 2 ай бұрын

There will be an update on this one coming soon!!

@Yurup Жыл бұрын

I would have tried a tourniquet to improve the roots on this tree. Just tie a wire around the root just below where you want the roots to come out, eventually it will choke the the root and the tree will have to make roots above the tourniquet. THe benifit of this is that its slower and the tree will not be in as much of a danger of dying.

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Ah nice! Thats a good idea 😊 I may do this on the next repot... depending on how they progress from here!

@danbaker8254 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying watching your content. Looking to start making bonsai.. what was the other alternative tree to use as you stated in your video please. 👍

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Dan 😁 The thuja is a good one! Similar growth to Hinoki but less dense!

@danbaker8254 Жыл бұрын

@@notionbonsai thanks for that.. would of never guessed how to spell it correctly. . It's now on the buy list. 🙏

@raymondbirds2392 11 ай бұрын

Lovely job, where did you pick up the hinoki, any updates on it please

@notionbonsai 11 ай бұрын

I will post an update on the Hinoki soon! 🤗

@Alfaro_Bonsai Жыл бұрын

listen to master, greetings to Indonesian bonsai lovers

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey! 😊

@howardmckeown7187 Жыл бұрын

great video, Adam, where do you get your drainage mesh/what is it? thanks

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you Howard 🙂I just searched for "Bonsai drainage mesh" and thats what I got. I believe it came in a plastic wrap with Kanji on it. It came with 5 sheets.

@howardmckeown7187 Жыл бұрын

@@notionbonsai ok, thank you

@tombarbarick5667 8 ай бұрын

Very informative. Would like to see an update on this. I’m guessing it’s been about a year?

@davewatson3405 Жыл бұрын

With a nursery hinoki purchased in summer would it be best to repot right away to get roots growing in bonsai mix or leave in poor compost till spring?

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave! It is generally recommended to wait until the following spring for repotting. The reason behind this is to avoid adding additional stress to the tree during its active growing season. In the meantime, it's important to ensure that the tree remains healthy and well-maintained. Keep it in a suitable location with proper sunlight, watering, and care. 🌱🙂

@MD-wk3gj 4 ай бұрын

I’ve either not heard, or it didn’t sink in, about the sacrificial branch to thicken up a trunk. Thanks for the tip/reminder! My teacher once mentioned not to mess with the roots if you’re working on the top and vice versa because it’s too much for the plant. Did you do it all for the video or is that what you find works?

@notionbonsai 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found the tip about sacrificial branches helpful! Regarding your teacher's advice about not working on both roots and the top of the tree simultaneously, it's indeed a common practice in bonsai. Making major changes to both the roots and the top foliage at the same time can put a lot of stress on the tree, potentially compromising its health and vigour. Personally I have found that is is generally ok to work on both if the tree is young, I would not do this with older Hinoki and if you want to be on the super safe side only work on one at a time. I hope this clarifies things for you! If you have any more questions or need further explanations, feel free to ask. Happy bonsai growing! 🌳🌿

@aaronasissoard1098 10 ай бұрын

Top5 bonsai channels

@dalebrett7458 Ай бұрын

Hi did you leave the tree in shaded area to recover? and if so how long did you leave to recover.

@tonycross4451 Жыл бұрын

Where dod you get your hinoki from? Doubt ill be able to find one at the local garden center

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey Tony! I found mine on ebay!

@shnarfie Жыл бұрын

Im new to bonsai. I have a False Cypress/Chamaecyparis would i treat it the same or does it require different care?

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey! It would be a very similar procedure! Though do not remove too much of the roots and foliage at any one time 🙂

@shnarfie Жыл бұрын

@@notionbonsai I will keep that in mind, thank you for the advice.

@dalebrett7458 2 ай бұрын

What is the best time of the year to take the cutting?

@raymondbirds2392 Ай бұрын

How did your cuttings do. Did many root for you

@notionbonsai Ай бұрын

Many of them rooted! I will have an update on them this year!

@monkey4424 Жыл бұрын

I got a hinoki cypress yesterday at the nursery! And because it’s still spring I’m going to give it a prune, wire shaping and a potting. One side of my hinoki is not as colored as the front. I think it’s due to lack of sunlight. I think when it’s all pruned it should get sun. I have a question, at what temperature is too hot or too cold for my bonsai’s?

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

I'd advise waiting a year after repotting a hinoki before you style it or work on the foliage. The temperature depends on the species. Hinoki cypress is adaptable to a range of temperatures and can tolerate both cold and hot conditions. In general, Hinoki cypress trees thrive in temperatures between 10°C and 30°C (50°F to 86°F). However, they can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F) in winter and as high as 35°C (95°F) in summer, provided that they receive adequate water and care. It is important to note that different cultivars and growing conditions can also affect the temperature preferences of Hinoki cypress trees. In general, they prefer well-drained soil, partial shade, and protection from strong winds.

@monkey4424 Жыл бұрын

@@notionbonsai I did see youre hinoki cypress video, and you said they want a high drain soil but moist with spaghnum moss. Which I put in the soil. My species is thoweil hinoki cypress

@joepearce1728 17 күн бұрын

Where do you buy ur IBA3 rooting hormone I can’t seem to find it in Northern Ireland

@notionbonsai 17 күн бұрын

Hey! Yeah I found it hard to get here too. I order mine on ebay 😀

@joepearce1728 17 күн бұрын

@@notionbonsai thanks Adam

@lluisasastre 4 ай бұрын

Can you show us how hinoky is today? Good Job

@notionbonsai 4 ай бұрын

There will be an update on this Hinoki soon! 😁

@rockys7726 Жыл бұрын

I'm wondering if those cuttings ever rooted???

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

They are justtt producing some roots now! Maybe 1/2 cm roots on them. Gotta leave them longer to establish before working on them!

@tombarbarick5667 8 ай бұрын

I am as well.

@bobmccarlie382 Жыл бұрын

Was there signs of new growth on the tree to prompt you to repot it? I’ve been taught to not repot until a tree shows positive signs of new growth, like green tips, etc,

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

I think it was beginning to! Thanks for that advice though! 🤗 I didn't take too much off the roots or foliage so hopefully it grows strong in that pot this year!

@raymondbirds2392 Ай бұрын

What time of the year is best for propergating cuttings from hinoki cyprus

@notionbonsai Ай бұрын

The best time to propagate cuttings from Hinoki is during late spring to early summer. This period allows the cuttings to establish roots while the plant is actively growing🌱😊

@raymondbirds2392 Ай бұрын

@@notionbonsai thanks, how did your hinoki cuttings do for you

@notionbonsai Ай бұрын

@@raymondbirds2392 They rooted well! I would say 90% success rate+

@raymondbirds2392 Ай бұрын

@@notionbonsai lovely job

@dalebrett7458 2 ай бұрын

So may I ask did they root?

@notionbonsai 2 ай бұрын

Hey! They sure did!

@bartstellink307 4 ай бұрын

Just curious, is this done in spring?

@notionbonsai 4 ай бұрын

The best time to repot these is spring yeah 😄

@bartstellink307 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, that helps a lot!

@scheers100 5 ай бұрын

Where I can find your video of making lime sulphur? This is the latest video I can find from you 😮

@notionbonsai 5 ай бұрын

Hey! It is back on my channel now 😄

@dahlmasen3084 3 ай бұрын

I know this is an old video but instead of making the same nebari on all bonsai, why not try to work with curled root to make something unique?

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

You can do this if you wish to! If the curling root looks nice enough I may decide to keep it 🤗🌳

@user-sc4dv9en2q 8 ай бұрын

Скажите пожалуйста зачем ?они заглубляют корневую шейку какой в этом смысл?Обьясните мне это.Постоянно приходится раскапывать все растения

@_gabe_9556 Жыл бұрын

Hi☺️

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey! 😊

@CharleneLi-ld1hy 2 ай бұрын

I’m wondering if you get anything from those cuttings 😂

@blackjack3957 Жыл бұрын

There is two Adam in bonsai,,, this Adam,,,, and Adam jones

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! I've watched some of Adam Jones and he is very talented with Bonsai with a lot of experience! 🌳

@blackjack3957 Жыл бұрын

@@notionbonsai yes im sure about that,, cheers from Indonesia

@simonveghel3937 Жыл бұрын

Maybe you should have more patience 😅 pruning, root pruning, Bare rooting and putting it in a small pot expect it to recover. I should have waited strip it down to its flare to see how the nebari is. Leave it in this container cause the roots and soil were looking Just fine. Setting the first 2 branches with wire. Choosing the front and brainstorm where i want to go with the design. When the tree shows some good growth i'll give some extra sweets to push some more and than i'll prune. To repot it in (a larger training pot) late summer early autumn. But hey this is bonsai its your tree and i love hinoki 2 but i killed a lot trees in the beginning with your speedy method😂🎉

@notionbonsai Жыл бұрын

Hey! Thank you for this advice 😄 This one is still looking well so I think it is OK 🙂 Keeping it in a humid environment until I see new growth.