Learn how to Bonsai a White Spruce Tree - (Picea Glauca)
In this video I show you how to Bonsai a White Spruce Tree from garden center material. It is a lot easier than you think!
I first show you how to select the front of a tree. The front of a Bonsai is the best viewing angle. We do this by removing the surface soil to reveal more of the trunk, then remove any lower branches that is hiding the trunk. After selecting a front for the tree, I then show you how to properly wire the branches downwards. Wiring two branches with one piece of wire ensures that the wire is anchored in place. Finally we finish by pruning the tree into the classical Bonsai tringular shape for a formal upright Bonsai.
I think Picea make great Bonsai due to their small needles. It is important to place the Picea in full sun during the summer months to ensure the tree thrives and back buds well as light needs to reach the inner branches. This particular tree will be repotted next spring.
How do you care for a Picea Bonsai Tree?
Only repot the Picea Bonsai in spring every 2 years. Older trees can be repotted every five years as the tree begings to slow down. When watering, make sure that the soil is never too wet and it has good drainage and never let the soil dry out completely. The best time to prune is early spring.
During winter: keep the tree well protected from frost as if the roots freeze they will not be able to sufficiently supply water to the foliage.
Also! This is an outdoor tree and I recommend keeping it outdoors throughout the growing seasons.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro.
00:20 - The White Spruce - Material.
00:40 - Bonsai Tools That I Will Use.
00:50 - Revealing The Trunk/Nebari.
01:37 - Removing Lower Branches.
02:58 - How To Take Picea Cuttings.
04:24 - Preparing The Tree For Wiring.
05:17 - Chosing A Front.
05:36 - Wiring.
08:58 - Creating The Apex.
10:37 - Using Cut Putty Tip!
11:57 - Pruning The Tree To A Tringular Shape.
12:31 - Adding Moss.
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