November Walkthrough at Eisei-en Bonsai Garden

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This week, we take a stroll through Eisei-en to see what's happening at the garden and the new projects currently in the works. This video was done in conjunction with Bonsai Mais, so please check out their KZfaq channel below:
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@gordonmathias5174 2 жыл бұрын

For the grafting question, I think it depends on what we are trying to achieve with practicing bonsai. If our aim is to create spectacular pieces of art, then yes, graft it with the best possible foliage we can find so that the end result is the best in class. But, by doing that, we do take away what this tree stood for, and it's true essence for hundreds of years, when it was in nature. Somehow I feel like we should try to preserve that as much as we can. I have gone back and forth with what exactly my definition of practicing bonsai is. Personally, at this point in time, I wouldn't graft it. My answer and preference may change at some other point in time but I think there are enough examples of world class Itoigawa. We need to develop and show these native species in their truest form.

@matthewbackstrom2104 2 жыл бұрын

For me, grafting is in the same ballpark as 'Phoenix grafting'. Many have argued with me that they aren't similar at all, but I still disagree. A Phoenix graft uses a sapling, attached to deadwood to give the impression of an old tree, right? Normal grafting keeps the original roots I suppose, but what you see is still a lie. No Rocky Mountain juniper has the dense, lush green foliage of a shimpaku. And by grafting' it with that foliage you are trying to pass it off for something it is not. Sure you can get tighter, denser foliage. But what's the point?? To make it look like something it isn't? Just get a different tree... I know grafting is a horticultural technique, and some would probably argue the same about using wire on a tree. I guess I'm just basically saying I'm against grafting in bonsai, for what it's worth 😂👍

@tlasmuiraqua5049 2 жыл бұрын

If you wanted to preserve a trees true essence then leave it in the mountains. Otherwise you're just complicating a simple hobby. Make bush look like old tree. Stop trying to romanticize everything sheesshh

@murray821 2 жыл бұрын

In my opinion grafting is a bit like cheating. Changing out the foliage on the old trunk. Using the original foliage has my preference.

@maplejapanese9375 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewbackstrom2104 Some take the concept of Naturalism to the extreme ... Nature does NOT make bonsai, nothing we do with a plant to turn it into a bonsai would be something that nature would do ... the very activity of bonsai is a series of deceptions to the viewer.

@bonsai-tvc1426 2 жыл бұрын

Daking special for you.thank you for sharing the beautiful bonsai trees!

@britaglious 2 жыл бұрын

Liking the smooth slow jam vibes. Both of those shimpaku's are ridiculous. US bonsai on the come up!

@LessTalkMoreDelicious 2 жыл бұрын

Love that lantern, lol. Def a 48” 😃✨

@BonsaiMais 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Bjorn. 🥰🥰🥰

@henzobonsai 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning view...👏👏👏

@thejackbonsai8201 2 жыл бұрын

Exellent bonsai collection.. im your big fan from indonesia.. learning much from esei en bonsai.. thank you so much for sharing

@thebonsaiarea 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for the beautiful garden walk, very beautiful bonsai

@martinmclean5985 2 жыл бұрын

Bjorn: I like the big bonsai, I can not lie.

@mike36mm 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, picture Bjorn with twerking dancers

@brainstringham9236 2 жыл бұрын

Brussels is a really stellar bonsai nursery. I get a lot of my trees from them. That’s maple is really nice. 👍

@Riky-elcomodeljardin 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful garden. Congratulations

@egoebonsai37 2 жыл бұрын

Thanx for your education for Bonsai 🙏🏾 The same my hoby.

@JoeyMrTurbo 2 жыл бұрын

You sir, have some of the best Pinus I’ve seen. 🤣

@chrisrigoni 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You 🙏✌️

@Kumurajiva 2 жыл бұрын

Black pine 😍😍😍😍

@MrAcokgitra 2 жыл бұрын

I always happy to see your vedio, I am enjoying the totorial and what you doing. Great trees and can wait to see new videos again.

@phasicsbonsaiworld6902 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, seriously the JBP is freaking amazing!

@IzonHow 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video Bjorn, your B-roll is sickkk - so smooth! You have such a nice bonsai garden, keep up the great work man 😀 - Adam

@marionaziris398 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@derekm918 2 жыл бұрын

World Class Bonsai Nursery in every way. Incredible.

@alx1931 2 жыл бұрын

Graft Graft Graft. But I just love the Itowagawa foiliage.

@robertobreglia9224 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Bjorn! Thank you very much for showing us and describing these fantastic bonsai! 👍👍👍👍

@PNWBonsai 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I gotta visit one day!

@vladimirtrousil677 2 жыл бұрын

You did great work in very short time since you started Eisei-en Bonsai garden. I'm very big fan of yours. You got an amazing bonsai collection.Thanks for sharing

@nickaleshin7149 2 жыл бұрын

Like the frequent uploads! Keep it comin’ Bjorn

@UncleTimTheHermit 2 жыл бұрын

Beauty! Wonderful seeing your work and passion. Love to come see it all in person one day.

@gandrungbonsai 2 жыл бұрын

Taman bonsai yang indah 👍

@stevenclowes7770 2 жыл бұрын

100% keep the native foliage. You have the skill to make it spectacular anyways. I don’t think every juniper needs to have the tightest foliage, The fact that this would hopefully not would in my opinion make it stand out more so, and it has spent its life with its own foliage for hundreds?? Of years and I think you owe it that. just my opinion of course and my will bow down to a better man than I on these matters.👍 Cheers though Bjorn…and thanks you for all your work and sharing it with us.

@jeroenthomas4758 Жыл бұрын

Very nice

@F_C... 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent collection you have there. I hope to visit the nursery someday.

@phasicsbonsaiworld6902 2 жыл бұрын

All your trees are truly amazing and inspiring!

@bildahome 2 жыл бұрын

Dang! I knew it! You have a amazing collection of Bonsai’s and very well nursed and shaped. Thank you for sharing and please share more! Hello from the Netherlands

@drkdrumz 2 жыл бұрын

If it looks as good as the other itiogawa... I'm all for that graft :)

@waynedavis6171 2 жыл бұрын

The garden just gets better!, & I would say graft the Rocky Mountain juniper in the end it will be magnificent.

@bojanmandic732 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Bjorn! I like a lot your presentations because they are all very understandable and even very difficult processes are presented in a simple way. Kindest regards from Slovenia.

@estebanjc1 2 жыл бұрын

Wow !! Amazing Tree ! Like 980 !! Thanks !"

@hamzaokutan7434 2 жыл бұрын

Omg I really love Arakawa one of my favorite Japanese maple.

@bjornlennartson 2 жыл бұрын

As always, VERY educational and inspiring video. Wish there was someone with the same knowledge closer to the arctic sircle. Merry Christmas from Norway Bjørn.

@alexisfaitdubonsai 2 жыл бұрын

The pine in semi-cascade, I love it 😍 Very good work 👍 PS : obviously, graft Itoïgawa, best foliage ever for juniper 😉

@TheYiannos 2 жыл бұрын

My 2 cents, graft that spectacular RMJ with the best RMJ foliage you can find and put it in an American pot. Part of my rationale is that when you eventually put it in the US national show, it will have a real chance to win the All American Award, in addition to being a serious contender for other awards.

@OjaiBonsai 2 жыл бұрын

Graft it just to compact it. The old foliage will be nice added jins

@KennetDeBondt 2 жыл бұрын

Great trees, and thanks for the tour. I thought you wanted to promote native deciduous trees, but I'm not seeing these... Greetings Kennet

@locutia7 2 жыл бұрын

I love how your garden is growing. I come from the desert Southwest, and tend to agree with Gordon about the grafting, feeling like an "American School" would be a wonderful development in the world of bonsai. That said, it would probably turn out beautiful in your capable hands either way.

@ryanbarnes3209 2 жыл бұрын

For me, I’d keep the native foliage. Graft a better, tighter Scopulorum to it, but keep it native. In my opinion, it keeps the grandeur and wildness of our amazing species. And it smells wonderful of the natural environment it came from.

@paulomedeiros9273 2 жыл бұрын

Muito bom !!! Mais canal apresentado por Bonsai+ obrigado Tiago..... vlw Bjorn... fala mais devagar kkkk ..inscrito!!!

@quietmind5888 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a detailed grafting episode. When, where and how to obtain and apply those grafts. Cheers.

@sms2588 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the Giant Rocky Mt Juniper factory!

@RyanMatt12 2 жыл бұрын

I think you should graft one-seed juniper foliage onto the big RMJ! It'll preserve the North American feel of the tree but fix the interior foliage issue

@lofi_bonsai 2 жыл бұрын

*actually, here*

@gregoryh4601 2 жыл бұрын

Bjorn first JBP great Job in this Design. What do you think of a Rock style Pot? #1.I like the JWP love the Color of 5his White Pine.The Rocking Mountain Juniper should be Keep All Natural and just use your Magic in making it Awesome Bonsai Trees.

@brucedeacon28 2 жыл бұрын

👍🍎

@catherinebrown8577 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Bjorn. In regards to the grafting, since bonsai is an art - especially in your hands - any type of grafting is certainly most acceptable. That said, from a little bit of a philosophical viewpoint, when possible I tend to prefer keeping the grafting foliage species the same as the trunk/deadwood - as there’s a 'belonging together' kind of feeling. Aesthetically I often enjoy the lighter, feathery, airy contrast of some juniper species against powerful deadwood and live veins. Also I wonder if less dense foliage can add to the impression of age compared compact, vigorous foliage? Whatever you do, it will be a beautiful tree for sure.

@peterkeane6436 2 жыл бұрын

for the RMJ that you are considering grafting, if you have the shimpaku variety that Mr. Iyuda (sp.) uses, that would make a wonderful tree!

@michael20385 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these amazing videos! In the Midwest, our forests are replete with Sugar Maples. Is there nicer maple foliage that would be compatible to graft onto our Sugar Maples?

@chris38383838 2 жыл бұрын

Go for itoigawa foliage! Personally, I don’t care if the foliage is American or Japanese or Canadian. I just want the tree to be as beautiful as it can be, and if that means grafting itoigawa on it then be it.

@ahb5819 2 жыл бұрын

I won't graft the huge rocky, why because developing a rocky mountain juniper with its native foliage would be much more appreciated than taking the easy way out and grafting shimpaku. Almost anyone can develop a shimpaku where is the skill in that developing a native species to its maximum potential is where the real skills matter.

@Dononcall 2 жыл бұрын

Don't Graft!! Just work your magic on what the tree gives you.

@jayzimmerman7591 2 жыл бұрын

I would graft the tree

@jameswalker3416 2 жыл бұрын

I would keep that tree as a native.

@stephencreswell229 2 жыл бұрын

Will you enlighten me on the fertilizer bags? I've never seen them like that.

@JAMES-dv5ns 2 жыл бұрын

Id keep the original foliage on that RMJ, or graft really tight RMJ/ One Seed foliage. For native species to be more used and accepted in bonsai community, we need to cut a slice out for native US species that showcase the wildness and unique species we have to offer here. We can learn to accept that it won’t be as tight as Shimpaku , and that should be accepted as just like coniferous yamadori with inverse taper , it’s just how nature left it.

@SANTIMUNOZBONSAI 2 жыл бұрын

congratulations, you have a wonderful, functional and practical garden. I am also a bonsai professional in Spain and I know what it costs to maintain a garden as impeccable as you have it. If you will allow me a question, what kind of wood do you use for the shelves? I have a lot of problems with them because they end up rotting and I have to constantly replace them. Thank you

@user-ck1oq2ly2o 2 жыл бұрын

Every tree is beautiful. Buy it yourself or bring it from the forest.

@questionablecooking7019 2 жыл бұрын

Garden looks killer. Bonsai U a good buy if anyone thinking about it. A lot of learning opportunities for sure. No special access to any material tho, which leaves me much sad :(

@Silverfeather1015 2 жыл бұрын

Do you ever plan to work with southwest plants like mesquites or Palo Verdes or Texas sage brushes? I know some people have gotten past the problem of the tap root with making an artificial root with one of the branches.

@Keithphotorama 2 жыл бұрын

I just started learning about Bonsai and now have two of them as a beginner student. Just watch a video of a Bonsai auction in Tokyo Japan and was wondering who buys Bonsai for what purpose?

@icewink7100 2 жыл бұрын

How long ago was this video filmed? The fall foliage in Tennessee was a little late, but had the best colors in years.

@michele73michele 2 жыл бұрын

jaw dropping trees... has last week's tornado caused any damage to the nursery?

@hampton__ 2 жыл бұрын

Potentially a dumb question - how do you go about acquiring foliage for grafting. Are there sacrificial trees or are there nurseries in Japan that specialize in producing foliage for grafting? Love the video as always and am looking forward to the BonsaiU video

@murray821 2 жыл бұрын

Like using cuttings, there is much available when cleaning out a pre bonsai.

@creightonfreeman8059 2 жыл бұрын

I would try to develop the tree to its full potential without grafting Japanese variety Juniper onto it. The Japanese used species native to Japan to create their art and we should try to develop species native to our locality in the same spirit. Train it into the best old Rocky Mountain Juniper that it can be!

@stevefluett8727 2 жыл бұрын

Graft would work well for the students

@bradb.4570 2 жыл бұрын

Asking because I’m kinda toying with moving from IL to TN, can Larch survive and thrive down there?

@pansepot1490 2 жыл бұрын

Ever heard of google?

@John-jm4rh 2 жыл бұрын

Graft itoigawa

@Lost2301 2 жыл бұрын

I would graft this tree with some of the newer commercial Rocky Mountain Junipers with striking blue foliage that is very tight growing. Go visit some nurseries and look them over and you will find what I am referring to. There are some growing in my neighborhood that are stunning. There are also some yamadori trees in Castlewood Canyon state park that are very similar.

@dracokaiser 2 жыл бұрын

No need to put a wedge cut on that Kuromatsu

@briefcasefullofbacon7291 2 жыл бұрын

. I would probably end up killing the tree on accident of course :(

@TheBonsaiGarden 2 жыл бұрын

Secoind

@mateuszbosiacki862 2 жыл бұрын

yee.. graft it its to great tree you might create relly top nr1

@peeweepabalate302 2 жыл бұрын

foist

@TheBonsaiGarden 2 жыл бұрын

;o)

@gustavfranklin 2 жыл бұрын

Original foliage all the way. Grafting would remove so much character.

@skippserrano6771 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never been a fan of wedge cutting to attain an artificial look. Bend, stretch, wire and clip. Cutting into the trunk., never a good idea. MPO.

@briankavanagh7191 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the original foliage and create an American classic not a japanese clone.

@haydenfox3116 2 жыл бұрын

I believe if you want to be pushing the art of north american bonsai, don't graft the tree. Show off what our material has to offer and don't muddy the water with a traditional japanese foliage and extremely tight foliar pads