How To Repot Japanese Maple Bonsai

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In this Bonsai Video I am Repotting A Large Japanese Maple Bonsai. I am doing this to take the tree from the compact soil it is currently in and put it into a more free draining soil that will benefit the overall health of the tree, allowing it to grow stronger as a parent tree for future Bonsai.
The Japanese Maple variety that we are repotting is the popular Osakazuki! These are quite sought after for Bonsai as they grow fast, are able to ramify well and have beautiful foliage. The Osakazuki Maple is known as one of the best Maples in terms of Autumn colour with stunning red vibrant leaves!
When it comes to repotting Bonsai in general, I often ask myself one of two questions:
1. Is this now considered a "Finished Bonsai" where it is entering the refinement stage?
2. Do I want to grow this tree on to get thicker / use it as a parent tree?
When repotting this Japanese Maple, I explore these questions and explain my reasoning behind why I have decided to use this tree as a parent tree for other future Bonsai.
Delayed Gratification in Bonsai
In Bonsai embracing delayed gratification means prioritizing the health and development of the tree over the desire for quick results. By allowing the tree to grow and mature gradually, its form and character deepen, resulting in a more refined and aesthetically pleasing Bonsai (long term). I think that delayed gratification in bonsai mirrors life itself. a journey of growth, patience, and the appreciation of incremental progress leading to even better rewards!
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00:00 - Intro.
00:24 - When To Repot Japanese Maple Bonsai.
00:44 - The Bonsai Tools Used.
01:23 - Removing The Old Soil.
04:32 - Washing The Roots (Bare Rooting).
04:51 - Options When Repotting Bonsai.
06:17 - Securing The Sphagnum Moss Bag.
07:57 - Repotting Into A Pond Basket.
07:28 - Working Out Air Gaps With A Chopstick.
07:59 - Adding A Top Layer of Sphagnum Moss.
08:57 - Watering / Beauty Shots.
09:34 - Outro.
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@TheBonsaiZone 3 ай бұрын

Nice work Adam, this tree is going to grow like crazy!!

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Nigel! I hope it does!! 🤗

@dahlmasen3084 3 ай бұрын

This is my favorite bonsai channel👌🏻 Your videos are so informative and you’re very humble and easy to watch and learn from. Also, I love how happy you always look when you’re working on your trees😁 I’ve just recently gotten into bonsai after just having a few small ficus and some other small trees, I’ve learned so much from you👍🏻

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoy the channel and find the videos informative. Bonsai is such a rewarding hobby, and I'm glad to hear that you're diving into it with enthusiasm! Working on trees brings me so much joy, and I'm glad that happiness comes through in the videos. Keep up the great work with your bonsai journey!🌳😊

@acer_p_bonsai 3 ай бұрын

Great video showing that we grow our trees for different purposes, Adam! Love the channel, keep up the good work. I just planted an Acer palmatum 'Oridono Nishiki' forest this spring using a garden center tree similar to yours, that I air layered several times over the course of a few years. Finally able to put them all together into a bonsai composition, and I couldn't be more delighted! There's something special about creating trees from scratch! 🙏🪴🍁

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! It's wonderful to hear about your journey with your Forest. Creating bonsai compositions from scratch is indeed a special experience, full of patience, creativity, and joy.🤗😊 It sounds like you've put a lot of effort and dedication into your project, and I'm thrilled to hear that it's brought you such delight. Keep up the fantastic work! 🌿🍁

@Kristinbonz4045 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Hey Kristin! Thank you so much for your support 🥰🌳🍁

@jackallen83 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the informative video, I’m fairly new to working with bonsai’s, it’s really refreshing to see some young people working on bonsais like yourself.

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Hey Jack! Welcome to the world of Bonsai 😊 With a few conifers or maples from an ordinary garden centre you will have a started Bonsai in no time!

@AntonKoba 3 ай бұрын

Nice tree! Looking forward to look at it in full leaf

@Bonsaicrazy 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video Adam Best choice with that tree as well mate 💪👊👊👊👊

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Andy! 😊

@NovemberBaseball 3 ай бұрын

gorgeous

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

🙂Thanks! Its got a long way to go but step one is done!

@akindofmagick1 3 ай бұрын

Good choice!

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

I think so too! Will be interesting to see how this tree takes off fast!

@maryweber4176 3 ай бұрын

Hi Adam. I subscribe to about 40 channels, and you by far look like you so enjoy your bonsai work. Glad to see you posting again.

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Mary! 🙂 There will be lots more videos to come this year!!

@shawcore3607 3 ай бұрын

1:49 - that soil went flying hehe

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

😅😅

@susanbossert6833 3 ай бұрын

I'd take an air layer higher up the tree, and still have the base to develop into a bonsai.

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Great Idea Susan! I was thinking of doing this once the leaves grow and harden off 🌳🤗🍁

@austinvickymoore3656 3 ай бұрын

Nice tree! Cool video as usual keep up the great work! (Would love to see an update on the maple seedlings you planted from seed)

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Hey thanks! There will be an update and small project we are doing with these maple seedlings soon!

@nerinat8371 3 ай бұрын

Great vid, thx

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 3 ай бұрын

Great decision to treat it this way and spot on for getting it into great soil. Better roots means better branching for better airlayers later! Aphids look very happy too :)

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Glad you agree Xavier! Even if I decide to make a Bonsai from the bottom scarred part in the future, at least it will have amazing roots!

@bonsaitime621 3 ай бұрын

For the algorithm

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@TheKippBot 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful work Adam! Learning from a master of bonsai🙌🏼

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! I am far from being a master but maybe someday!! 🤣 I still have so much more to learn

@TheKippBot 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Quick question - can you use this soil mix for a dwarf umbrella tree? And if so, is there a pre-mixed one online you’d recommend?

@donnadornbusch6738 3 ай бұрын

Great Adam

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Hey thanks Donna!!

@thebrightsidepotteryandbonsai 3 ай бұрын

That's a great approach to creating Bonsai. I like the parent tree idea and will use it for a Cornus Kusa that has a nasty graft at the base. Great production value on your videos, too, Adam. Nice work!

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback! This one would be interesting on the dogwood! 🌳👍

@kupritbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Repoting maple jepang, mantab sahabat, video yang bagus

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Terima kasih banyak! Senang mendengarnya. Repoting maple Jepang memang proses yang penting, ya. Semoga tips dari video ini bermanfaat untuk sahabat dalam merawat bonsai mereka. Teruslah bersemangat dalam dunia bonsai! 🌿🍁

@wmarian5027 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for vid. I have spent all the last few weeks judging buds on my maples...waiting...waiting....

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Hey thanks! Any time now!

@BonsaiForRoman 3 ай бұрын

Good roots

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

🙂

@pascualbeldapenades3504 3 ай бұрын

Hi there Adam, I do exactly the same when I only have a tree of one species that I like, what I usually do as well, is to wire a branch of that tree when I want to reproduce it, and I wire it a few months before making an air layering, this way, when I cut from the parent tree with hopefully radial rooting, it's got a little bit of conicity because of the radial rooting and also it's got a little bit of structural ramification already formed. I hope seeing you more now that spring is here and wish you the best for the future and for any project you'll work on 💪🏻💪🏻😀

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Hi Pascual! Thanks for sharing your technique, that sounds like a smart approach to reproduction and shaping at the same time. You get a Bonsai on a Bonsai! 💪🏻🌱😊

@kimaholland3423 3 ай бұрын

Hello Young Adam, just got home through the rain 😉 and got a 'Larix Kaempferi 'Japanese stiff weeping larch. She will be delivered next week😃 So excited! Everything is coming in bloom slowly now ❤

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Hi Kima! Japanese Larch make absolutely brilliant trees! I will have a video on this species out next week! 😊😉

@hamzaokutan7434 3 ай бұрын

I had a Japanese maple in a pond basket but experienced that they break easily after just one growing season. Wooden box or tokoname training pot are the way to go.

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Ohh thank you for this advice! I do like how wooden boxes look!

@andrewclack4881 3 ай бұрын

Definitely good parent tree material. I've got a 15 ft by 10 ft plus Acer growing in the garden. At the moment it has the most intense red leaves that turn green later on. there are potential monster air layers all over it which I will be doing soon. Two I took Last year are doing well. One 4 ft and another multi trunk. Happy days!

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

That sounds like a nice maple you have in your garden! Those intense red leaves must be a stunning sight. I hope that the monster ones root for you!! 🍁🌳

@rorymair7596 Ай бұрын

Great video Adam. Being from scotland i tend to struggle to find the bonsai mix in bulk? Do you hava any suggestions? Usually i just find 1L bags of each compensate

@Akatsuki-En 3 ай бұрын

Mine ended up dying after waking up this spring hoping the air layers on the one in my yard take

@bonsaibywally 2 ай бұрын

isn t that soilmix extremely expensive for a non bonsai tree? nice video, keep them coming

@antiduckable 3 ай бұрын

I've done the same with my grafted Arakawa and Beni-Chidori parent trees, but these recent frosts have killed off a few of the uppermost leaves - will that lead to dieback or will new leaves just emerge?

@CPB24421 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant video, thanks Adam. I'm a relatively new sub, but I love the way you make vids that are relevant to the time of year and you speak plainly. Quick question: I have an acer palmatum with pink stems and lime green leaves (think it might be a bihou) but the bottom 10cm of the trunk is gnarled bark with an obvious line before the pink "stems" start.. my question is, is this evidence of grafting?.. and will it impact the trees development and the ability to take cuttings from it?

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Hey RCJks. Thanks for the kind words and for being a new sub! I'm glad you find the videos relevant and easy to understand. The gnarled bark at the bottom of the trunk could indeed very well be evidence of grafting, as many Acer palmatum varieties are grafted onto rootstock to improve their growth characteristics or hardiness. While grafting doesn't necessarily impact the tree's development negatively, it can sometimes look unsightly especially when making a Bonsai. Some maple varieties may be more challenging to root from cuttings compared to others which is why it could be grafted in the first place. No harm in giving it a go though!! 🍁🌿 (I find that IBA rooting hormone works well in getting maple cuttings to root faster and more successfully)

@CPB24421 3 ай бұрын

@@notionbonsai Thanks 😃

@kenny2605 3 ай бұрын

Hi Adam are you better using pond baskets than training pots or does it depend on the size of the tree just?

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Hey Kenny! Pond baskets are great for larger or younger trees! Training pots are more suitable for smaller or refined trees, providing greater control over root growth and size. Ultimately, it's about finding the right balance between root development and tree refinement😊🌿🌳

@bryanmorrion9503 3 ай бұрын

Parent tree is the go i recon. What season would you take a cutting for propagation 👍🇦🇺🦘

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Glad you agree!! For propagating maples, the best time to take cuttings is typically in late spring to early summer when the tree is actively growing. During this time, the tree's growth hormones are most active, which can increase the success rate of propagation. Softwood cuttings, taken from the current season's growth, are often preferred for faster rooting and higher success rates. 🤗 For an even faster rooting you can use a hormone rooting powder with the active ingredient IBA (which mimics this growth hormone auxin) and converts the cells at the base of the cutting into root cells a lot faster!

@kimberlyduncan1053 3 ай бұрын

❤

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

😀

@brucedeacon28 3 ай бұрын

👌👍🙂

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

🤗🌳🍁

@Ilyas_khan29 3 ай бұрын

I wonder how your trees have such healthy roots Any tips?

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

I find that using a well-draining soil mix suitable for the specific tree species and to water consistently, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent overwatering and root rot. Considering pots with drainage holes can facilitate air pruning, encouraging dense, fibrous root growth. Regularly inspecting roots during repotting enables early detection of any issues such as pests or diseases. Feeding your trees with a balanced fertilizer provides essential nutrients for optimal root health too!🌱🌳

@BuzzLiteBeer 3 ай бұрын

With the health of the roots, I would have pruned back the taproot a bit - I agree that it makes a good tree in the near future as that trunk heals, but it could eventually make a handsome larger bonsai. Working on the nebari early never hurts, especially if the tree's root are that healthy.

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Hey! Since this tree serves as a parent, I didn't prioritize pruning the roots, as its appearance isn't a concern right now. However, your point about investing in the tree's future growth is spot on! Establishing a solid foundation with healthy roots sets the stage for future bonsai success. Thanks for sharing your insight! 🌱🌳(i may eventually make the bottom of this maple a bonsai)

@forrestcrabbe 3 ай бұрын

🤘☕️🤘

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

🤗🌳🤗

@johnrb9397 3 ай бұрын

If it’s a parent tree why are you not putting tree in more organic soil?

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Good point! While organic soil can also be used for a parent tree, I chose a well-draining mixture in a pond basket to prioritize overall tree health and vigor. The setup promotes good aeration and prevents waterlogging.🌿🌳

@brianhernandez1777 3 ай бұрын

The name for the cut puddy? Or a link

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

The brand of cut putty I use is called KIKUWA 😃

@kekog-1924 3 ай бұрын

Will you fertilise the soil for better parent tree growth? You soil seems inert

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Yes, it will be fertilised with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season 🤗

@hal5699 3 ай бұрын

Something is chewing and attacking mine and I keep seeing all these little twigs at the base of my tree. What can I do? 😭

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Oh no! It sounds like your maple tree may be experiencing damage from pests, possibly caterpillars or other chewing insects. If you spot any pests, manually remove them by hand to reduce the population and prevent further damage. You can consider using insecticidal soap or neem oil which are effective and environmentally friendly options for controlling this 🤗

@hal5699 3 ай бұрын

Oh thank you I’ll have to look into this! I haven’t seen any bugs but do you think a squirrel or a chipmunk could have done it?

@BonsaiGuidetoLife-op7dw 3 ай бұрын

Definitely not for bonsai, as you say the trunk has quite a scarring issue going forward. TBH it would actually make a really nice patio tree in a pot. That variety has intense colours.

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

This is a valid point! Though my plan is to air layer the tree so that the scar is removed. Then create the Bonsai from there 😊

@Bonsaicrazy 3 ай бұрын

Missed it sorry dude

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

No worries Andy! 🤗

@shamesh2302 3 ай бұрын

Hi I'm from India🇮🇳 can you try Banyan 🌳tree

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Hey!! I may try this tree in the future!! I love how their aerial roots come down!

@TheBonsaiGarden 3 ай бұрын

Be interested to see what that looks like in leaf. I have a big shishigashira to start air layering in late spring… I’ll send you one once they root.

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Ah nice one Jason!! I love the shishis! Such nice dense leaves!

@Yurup 3 ай бұрын

I personally don't see the point in putting the tree in a pond basket if you are not concerned about the rootbase. Any other big pot with a well draining mixture would be much better for the development/ growth of the tree. You don't really want the airpruning the pond basket provides which is the best thing about these things.

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

That's a valid point! 😊I totally get where you're coming from. In my case, I used a large pond basket not necessarily for root development, but more to boost the overall health of the tree. Interestingly, even though I'm not particularly focused on root growth, the air pruning effect of the pond basket can still benefit the tree in other ways. By promoting better aeration and drainage, the pond basket helps enhance nutrient uptake and reduces the risk of waterlogging, leading to healthier foliage and improved vigor. Since I'm using the tree primarily as a parent tree for propagation, having a healthy and robust top growth is key for producing high-quality cuttings. So, while the focus may not be on root development per se, the pond basket still plays a crucial role in supporting the tree's overall well-being and propagation efforts. 😊🌳🌿