Hi Everyone! In this video I show you how to create Bonsai from some Cotoneasters. Some of the trees we repot and others we are primarily working on the basic styling. There is quite a variation of material shown, therefore I will be showing my way of approaching trees like this in order to develop them for great Bonsai.
This video is relatively EASY to follow and if you're new to Bonsai, this is a great introductory video that explains branch structure, taper and ramification. Instead of creating a tree that is somewhat presentable, I show styling techniques that considers the future growth of a tree rather than an "Instant Bonsai".
Cotoneaster as a species is an excellent choice for Bonsai as it has a small leaf profile, grows small white flowers that then turn into little red berries. It is a fast growing species where you can achieve results over a shorter period of time. This species can be found in many gardens accross the UK as it is also very common in garden centres. I think the most suitable of cotoneasters is the Cotoneaster Horizontalis (Herringbone Cotoneaster).
TIMECODES:
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Cotoneaster No.1
01:40 - What is Ramification?
02:27 - Pruning the Foliage
03:43 - Directional Pruning
05:32 - Cotoneaster No.2
06:02 - Wiring & Styling Options
08:10 - Cotoneaster No.3
09:14 - Refining the Trunkline
10:13 - Repotting
12:52 - Pruning and Styling
14:09 - Cotoneaster No.4