Leaving a Legacy | The Story of the Tatsumaki Bonsai 

Hopefully that tree will do well in Wisconsin 🤷🏾‍♂️

This is epic Bjorn! Letting go of such an amazing tree and selling it must have been a big mental challenge to you. You are a strong mind. Keep on going man. You are an inspiration to many bonsai enthusiasts!

This tree is iconic much like the ones you mentioned in the start of the video. Your name and nursery will forever be remembered through this tree.

No wintering outside in Massachusetts.... learned the hard way

Good job capturing that one snow day a year in Nashville. Very pretty tree.

Love the Tornado/Tatsumaki bonsai. It's a beast, and you've taken it so far.

Beautiful tree will live on past our lives

It's even more magnificent in person.. Best bonsai I've ever seen !

Bjorn thank you very much for telling the story of this fantastic juniper,now this tree is a masterpiece and you are credited with creating this living work of art! Very compliments Bjorn!👍👍👍👍🔝

your spirit will be missed here, but we are so lucky to stay in contact and support you at your new location! Travel safe... see you across the water❤✂️☘️🌱🌳🥢❤️🤗

You get emotional when you tell this epic tree is gonna leave the nursery. Hope it will be in a good hand and pop up someday somewhere ❤

Absolutely stunning!

That’s a legendary tree

this tree is so beautful. love it

Stunning!

What a legacy, beautiful tree.

So amazing planting 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

A bitter sweet goodbye. This is a spectacular tree, truly world class.

Can't wait for you to find the new iconic tree for your garden! Thank you for the quality content.

Wow...amazing tree......

Would be insane to see Tatsumaki in Japan with you. Your masterpiece garden but i know its hard. I know what you can do with your job, and you will be able to achieve snother master piece in Japan. Thanks for showing us the history of this tree Bjorn! ❤

What a stunning work of art!

Oh wow the tree looks like a lively prancing horse 😱

Its a Beautiful Statement...and I wish it well in its new home as I do you in yours. I look forward to Japan...and the potential it offers.

OMG Bjorn! every time I see a new video makes me sad brother. Amazing pot also by the way.

Love it ❤️❤️❤️ Beautiful 🥰🥰🥰

Met u in Japan as also in India. Hope u will prosper in Japan. GOD BLESS U.

Hard to let it go but the future is bright for the tree and also for you and the family in Japan. Turn the page and start a new adventure

Absolutely stunning. It’s been a journey. Thank you cheers from Ojai California

Hopefully I'll get to see it here in milwaukee. Good luck to you on your next adventure in Japan. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and beautiful trees with us.

This was a fantastic tribute video. Farewell Tatsumaki!

Holy shit this bonsai is incredible

Not to worry.. this bonsai will be in good hands👌🏽🤙🏽

No doubt, is a masterpiece

It has been incredible to see this tree develop since 2018. Amazed to get 2 videos working on the tornado! - redheaded guy

It’s sad to see an era end, but hopefully the new era will be even better.

Such an iconic tree for Eisei-en Bonsai and for you Bjorn. Wishing you and your family the best for your future in Japan.

Wow that is simply stunning 😮❤

Thanks for sharing this amazing story, I am so privileged to even watch your awesome video. I love bonsai techniques ❤🎉

Beautiful legacy

incredible !!

What a beautiful massive Juniper.

Such a shame to lose that tree.. It is truly one of a kind..

Bravo!

Love this tree, I would have kept it... definitely would not have had the heart to let it go.

Gracias por el vídeo!

very nice bonsai..👍

Aye! Is it going to Mirai?? I been geeking out watching both ya’lls videos

An amazing tree! Maybe a bit on the huge side, but this is debatable. Your hiragane is very distinctive. Kouka-en style, or more just you? Anyway, it will be super interesting to see how this magnificent tree will develop, and how it may transform if some other professional designs the foliage again. Gambatte for the big move!

Hi!Is your bonsai garden ỉn Tennessee still open for the rest of the year? My husband and I are planning to visit your bonsai garden anytime this year.

Such a hard transition it seems, wish you the best

Hi Eisei-en!

Farewell, Tatsumaki

WOW. 😍

Love it! But you must be really sad to say farewell to this massive tree.

So sad to see this tree go 😢

I love bonsai ❤❤❤❤🙈🥰🇲🇽🌲😘🙈

Ce doit être un crève-cœur de se séparer d'un tel arbre, il devait être comme l'emblème du jardin, une pièce comme celle ci est rare.

I imagine there’s plenty of times in your bonsai practice where your height and frame (esp in Japan) is a hassle. Moving this MONSTER is certainly not one of those times.

it's gorgeous i wonder how much the collector bought it for

That’s so sad I’d hate to have to sell all my trees I’ve put a lot of time and effort in.

Wow!!! The bittersweetness of starting over. I'm gonna be leaving California for freedom, but need to do more research on what trees I can dig up, and when.

Now someone gotta make a Hadouken tree to complete the set 😂

Can I ask how much approximately did the collector pay?

Really bums me out to see that you’re selling the “tornado” but ya gotta do what ya gotta do, I guess. I hope we can see its progression in the future! I also can’t help but wonder how much it sold for. 😂 I know it was at least 6 figures. But 100 or 500 thousand. Can’t help but to be curious, even though it’s private. I guess Borjn is literally selling everything?

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You should of shipped that monster bonsai to Japan

Bonjour vous arrosez votre arbre avec de l'eau du robinet ?

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wonder how much it sold for

Tranen in mijn ogen. Is het niet mogelijk om bomen mee te nemen nan Kyoto?

Any idea of its age?

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is it taboo to say the price?

Too sad to watch. 😢😭🥺

A tree that important and with such provenance, should really be in the hands of a bonsai professional or atleast cared for in a similar zone .. imo but hey it’s business too?? I guess ?? I hope the new owner knows what they’re doing maybe the new owner had a formal stint of study in Japan or has been practicing bonsai for many many years, I’d hate to see it decline

No words to say. It's a long good bye for you I guess.

So sad, like leaving a beloved dog behind. Are you selling any other “children”?

What was the sale price or what would a tree of this magnitude typically fetch? Seems priceless!?