Im sure theres little in the world of bonsai that I can teach you. But maybe for those in the comments... Ive learned that with Junipers there strength is in the foliage. Some trees like Ficus are strong in there roots. Additionally my I suggest when you are cultivating your Willows that you remove them from water in the winter. In a Horticulture class in college I remember learning about bald cypress particularly that while they can grow in standind water in swamps down south they need to dry out in winter in the North because as the water within the roots freeze it ruptures the cell walls. If enough of the roots are damaged the tree dies. I would like to suggest that when you see Willow in the North they might grow up to the waters edge but most of the roots are in dry soil. Food for thought...
Hi again, I was think about how I said let it dry out. But what I really meant was take it out of the water tray and treat it like your other hardy trees. Im certain letting it dry out too much would be just as bad.
@@willkeith4944 By definition Bonsai means tree in a pot. However I have seen video of people completely developing the trees in the ground before ever putting them in a pot and they are gorgeous. It should be noted that the speed at which they develope in the ground is many times faster than in a pot and as a consequence can quickly out grow looking like a bonsai if not maintained properly. I believe the video originated in Ireland.
Thank you , appreciate it. I was hoping/wondering if , was possible to sculp/trim a Junpier growing in rock garden. If it worked , would be an incredible piece
@@willkeith4944 Yes it is entirely do-able! The Japanese also do this. I believe there's a book called Niwaki (or something like that) that is all about sculpting garden trees. All the best....DK
Wonderful pruning. Looks good vigorous and strong against the wind. It’s current front suggests a wind that blows and swirls around, lifting the branches some. Looks good!!!
Do you have a Clip and Grow channel for Juniors, cos I'm still a total noob lol I still need to check out your channel, so many to watch nowadays! - Ashley Bonner
I love how this tree is developing, it realy looks good 360⁰ absolutely enjoy the the more subtle 'Fukinagashi' than the hard shaped windsept. Totaly love your style with this Juniper!
My wife and I love your posts, so much. I. Like the windswept juniper also , or in this case, wind influenced. Just thinking if you lay the pot on its side ,pointing upwards, the new growth will grow that way. You just have to set it down to water it.
There's so much complex information online about Juniper bonsai, it's interesting to see you grow one using just clip and grow and not use other techniques such as wiring or carving to make it into a conventional bonsai.
Thank you Nigel. Although I do have a number of Junipers I always seem to struggle getting motivated to do much with them. I think it is the amount of wiring that puts me off. So, after yet another well presented tutorial on clip and grow I have decided to change my approach and follow your lead. I may use a weenie - teenie bit of wire for some primary branches, but that will be it. I hope... 😉
Crazy how THICC that juniper trunk is! And interesting to hear about your willow experiences. I’ve got a weeping that rooted in my gutter. Its in a nursery pot at the moment…
Heya Nige, great vid as always mate! I am one with your opinion on the windswept style of trees. I also feel that fully windswept trees to the extreme can be a tad tacky but I do love a windswept when it looks more like the tree was encouraged by the wind rather than forced. If you remember that powerful tree I send you a picture of a month or two back by Southsea Castle here in Portsmouth, it was very strong, very mighty, most of it growing in the direction of the coastal winds but still maintaining a lot of upright structure as well. I look forward to your tamarind juniper reaching that stage if its development :) - Ashley Bonner
You probably know this, but, if you save your willow clippings and add steep then in water over night, you can use that “tea” to water cuttings and pruned things where you want to encourage root growth. Willow water is nature’s rooting hormone.
For me there are two fukinagashi styles or cases: first, where the tree grows in harsh windy conditions - it is the style described in this video. The second case is when normally grown tree is hit by an exceptionally strong storm, In this case the styling must be exaggerated by use of horizontal and strongly bend branches.
