Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m still having my treatment and now going on to another one so hopefully this will help me out. Many blessings to you 🙏🏻🐥🌳🌻🌞
I’ve been wanting to grow my first bonsai for a while and you explaining the process of what and why you’re doing something to the tree has made me a lot more comfortable with taking that first step, thank you.
I think root structure is just as important as branch structure. It's good to promote fine feeder roots that grow laterally, so when they thicken they develop a nice nebari 🤗
Great video! I love how thorough you are. I've never seen anyone wash the roots off before trimming. That's a huge help when we're learning at home. Thank you so much from Hawaii.
I'm glad i saw this...its early spring here in NZ now and I've done a bunch of root pruning. Every time I had this uh oh moment, thinking I got carried away and took too much off. Maybe they'll be ok. I agree with you...root pruning is very therapeutic. I love that part of bonsai. Wiring...not so much.
I've always been interested in having a bonsai. I do really love the cherry trees just because of the flowering. It all seemed so daunting to take on, but having seen this video it seems decently doable. I've just ordered seeds (I really want to grow it from seed) and will get started. Thanks a lot for this video. I'll be watching more of your videos to get as much information as I can before it is time to start using wires and trimming.
You are awesome…. I am very happy I found your channel and been watching you everytime. My request is, can you please make a blueberry bonsai. Thank you
Ahh a proper dog lover- a PACK of huskies ( nuff said!!) my fave channel ‘Boston Bonsai Idiot’ is of Irish descent- Colin McGovern, genius graphics, amazing music (beautiful guitar on channel under his own name) Adam has another channel too ‘IZONHOW’ another genius I’d say! Be blessed 🙏✝️
I was looking at getting a Cherry Bonsai and Homebase has got loads of varieties in. They have 4 different types of Cherry Tree: Prunus Incisa 'Kojo no Mai, 'Mikonori', 'Oshidori' and Prunus Nipponica 'Brilliant'. I was leaning towards Kojo Mo Mai (Fuji Cherry) purely based off the blossom colour and this video has been unbelievably helpful. I really lack the confidence to prune as much as you did though!
This is such an amazing video. I have 2 normal little kojos and have just bought 2 x 9cm pot kojos that I'd love a go at trying to bonsai. Can I use a basic compost and perlite? My budget is tiny, but I'm very excited. Your video is absolutely amazing! I think I could have a new hobby at the age of 50. Thanks so much for sharing
I'm having a garden center one myself which I bought last year but didn't really plan for yet! This video was a great one, as mine also has a problem branch competing with the trunk line and I didn't really know how to move forward with it! Subbed man!
Hey thanks Boyan! Keep in mind that simpler is always better! Sometimes its good to remove a competing trunkline and have the tree looking a little sad before it looks a lot better when new growth comes in 😊
Great to watch and your explanation. Thank you. I have a Prunus incisa Kojo-No-Mai I'm reducing root ball to bonsai. A great tip on the brittleness I totally agree with that. Have dropped you a sub! Look forward to watching more of your videos.
I've learnt so much from watching your content, thank you! I picked up a Fuji cherry at a garden centre on Saturday, it's in leaf but I don't know if it's yet to flower or has already flowered (in the UK, June 2024...Is the tree expecting spring due to the cold weather in April/May?). I've trimmed some of the longer branches but am cautious not to do too much work at the wrong time. Do you think it's safe to repot / prune and shape/wire now, or should I wait? Hope you get back to me 😊, thaks again!
I have similar that I bought and repotted in compost in a normal pot back in March. It’s now June and it’s grown well but I’d like to now transfer into a nicer bonsai type pot, shape and cut it. When is the best time of year to do this? Now, later in the year or wait until next year? Thanks
Beautiful tree one of my favorites I'm thinking of getting this tree but the higher heat temperatures that we've had in the last few years how does this tree do in the heat especially in temperatures where it's been reaching like 99 Fahrenheit
Hey Riz! I have a specific video about overwintering Bonsai 😄I go a lot more into detail about how to preotect your trees depending on what part of the world you live in and temperatures you get. ❄️ I do protect this one yes! I place it in a cold frame to keep the frost off of it.
Adam, real nice video. The shape you gave it was great. I got some seeds for a Fuji but from what I just read, I doubt it will flower. I live on the East Coast about half way down Florida. We really don’t have enough Winter.
Ohh! I hope it flowers for you! You can still create a beautiful tree even if it doesnt flower 🤗 You can try to simulate a period of dormancy by keeping the tree in a cooler area, like a garage or shed, for a few weeks during the winter months. This can help trigger bud formation.
This tree is in full leaf now and is totally fine! I'm sad it's lost all its flowers, now i'll have to wait to next year to see them again 😀 Pruning can be done in early spring before it has a flush of growth, but any time after that it's best to prune mid summer in the UK (July/August)
I'd never let the soil fully dry out as the roots need to stay moist. I leave mine outdoors. It's important it goes through a cool period in the winter so that the tree can go dormant. If it goes below -10C I bring mine inside a greenhouse. Not indoors as the warmth can wake up the tree before its meant to in spring! Hope this helps!
@@diegoz9896 What part of the world do you live in? A fuji cherry shouldnt need a grow light unless it can't get much sunlight in the summer. No tree should be in light 24/7, they all need to "sleep". Periods of darkness are nessessary as it affects their metabolism. It gives them time to stop producing food (photosynthesis) and use the huge amount of energy they've stored through the day to grow.
@@notionbonsai I live in North Carolina and I noticed the dormant season will start soon. I’ve seen some people put there bonsai in the basement with a growing light but others use a green house. I’m not too sure how prunus bonsai do outside in North Carolina but I know the weather here is unpredictable at times. If you have any idea on the best method any advice would help
Hey! Yes, Bonsai trees can still produce cherries even though they are miniaturized. Many fruit trees, including cherry trees, can be trained and maintained as bonsai while retaining their ability to flower and bear fruit. However, it's important to note that the size and quantity of the cherries may be smaller compared to those of a full-sized tree. Proper care, including providing adequate sunlight, water, and nutrients, will support the bonsai tree's overall health and fruiting potential. Some cherry tree varieties are better suited for Bonsai cultivation due to their natural characteristics and growth habits like the Fuji cherry with its small leaves and flowers 😊🌳🌸
Its a good idea if you wish to have more trees of this kind! There's only so many cuttings I can do before I have too many 🤣 Thanks for watching Maciej!
Late spring to early summer is indeed the best time for propagating Fuji cherry cuttings, as that's when the tree is actively growing and its growth hormones are most active. Softwood cuttings, taken during this period, tend to root more quickly and have higher success rates. Using a rooting hormone powder with the active ingredient IBA (indol-3-ylbutyric acid) can further enhance rooting speed and success. When taking cuttings, ensure they're healthy and include a few sets of leaves. Removing the lower leaves and dipping the cut end in rooting hormone powder can encourage root development. Propagation success can be influenced by various factors such as the health of the parent plant, environmental conditions, and care practices. However, Fuji cherry cuttings generally have a good success rate when propagated under suitable conditions. 🌸🌿🤗
Yeah! As long as that operation is done in spring when the energy has moved into the leaves then the tree will be fine! That tree is still alive and well!
I found this one at my local garden centre 🙂 They are common in the UK around spring time 😄 Ebay is another place to look if you can't get them locally
Well done with the channel and video quality in general. I don't think your potting mix is very good, it appears very damp and cloggy. Additionally, the tree wont grow much in that tiny container. a larger round flat pot would get better nebari and growth. Most people use 32cm round training pots, they are cheaper than the plastic amazon one you have and work much better at gaining vigor.
Hey! Thanks for this advice 😃 I've been experimenting with soil type for a while now, non-organic seems to be the way to go. I think just as a first styling this Fuji will be okay for this year, but next spring it may move into more free draining soil 😇
