Pruning Japanese Maple Tree Pre Bonsai Part 1

This video shows how to perform creation pruning and maintenance pruning on a Japanese Maple Pre Bonsai tree, part 1. The bonsai tree will be put in a bonsai pot in early spring, 2010. My website: http://www.kuromatsubonsai.com For more on Japanese Maples, http://kuromatsubonsai.com/deciduous-bonsai/japanese-maple-bonsai

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Howto & Style

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• bonsai tree care
• bonsai pruning
• japanese maple
• bonsai creation
• create bonsai
• make bonsai
• bonsai shaping

[pyromaniac53]

ok i just started out i have a juniper that the nursey has cut off the top of the trunk i just wana ask do i just let it grow for a while or.......

[chasnsx]

Two strategies: 1) just let it grow until something grows that you like the shape of; or 2), train up the nearest side branch to the cut, repot the tree at an angle, and prune the cut back to just above the side branch so that the cut looks like a natural bend in the trunk. I think I'm going to shop the nurseries for a 5 gal prostrata or san jose juniper to do another beginner video.

[gta4wyatt]

Japanese Green Leaf Maple when would i put it bonsal pot ?

p.s i have two

[chasnsx]

In early spring, right when the new buds start to swell. Once the new leaves start to emerge, it is too late, so watch it carefully to catch the right moment.

[nnmeil]

Where is part 2?

[chasnsx]

Sorry, I haven't had time to upload the original part 2, which is a short look at the tree after pruning is finished. We might reshoot it in the near future to show the tree after a little more growth.

[thesoulofjapan]

@puertorricanstar I know a good place. DM me.

[icecube1112]

Hi Charles, I just bought a healthy Japanese maple that is about 1ft. tall, over the internet. I am pretty new to bonsai, so I was just wondring if you could answer some questions, as I would obviously love my tree to survive. (1) After it arrives, should I go ahead and transplant it? if not, when should I? (2) Can I go ahead and trim/prune it, if not, when can I? (3) I am not in a position to buy bonsai soil, so can I just use regular soil, or what should I do? Thanks so much for the help!

[tekdeker029]

hey, ive got a platinum Japanese maple, and i was wondering when was the right time to start pruning the leaves.

[MrJono649]

can anyone tell me how wet the soil should be please



[Limpedalong]

Good video, good job at explaining what you're doing and why. I subscribed so hopefully I learn more from your videos!

[godzilar35]

hi i have a azalea i want to trim i hard when is the best time to do it thanks

[OzzieBonsai]

I love this video and its follow up, Charles. I've come back and watched both of them many times. Thanks for putting them up.

[puertorricanstar]

Where can I buy a good Japanese maple online I live in Texas and cant find any

[DougGirard]

Where do you make the cut? Right where the branch leaves its root branch, or somewhere else?

[AF501GUY]

HEY I actually got a green and white ming tree bonsai.