Unlock the Art of Chinese Elm Bonsai: Pruning Secrets Exposed!
Channel: Rōjin Bonsai
Date: 2023-10-27

in this video we cover two methods on styling/pruning a chinese elm bonsai. neither way is wrong and both have benefits. we show two rescued starter trees that i have been working on for the last few years. I hope for people to learn from this bonsai tutorial and to not be reluctant on pruning decisions as this can lead the tree to become growing unconditionally losing its shape in a very short period especially during the growing season. these trees can handle down to -10 degrees Celsius in the winter and can also handle the roots being frozen over for long periods of time but please note that it is the cold wind that can cause branch die back or the total loss of a tree if not protected from the cold winds and location plays a huge factor.


other channels I enjoy watching in no particular order 

@BonsaiCornwall  
@Bonsaicrazy 
@NotAnotherBonsaiChannel 
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 
@bobcatbonsai 
@bonsaisforever 
@thebonsaiprojectkernow 
@houghtonbonsai 
@thetreestyler 

VIDEO TIME STAMPS
0:20 1st tree with the controlled styling/pruning
0:30 Moss clean up.
01:12 Pruning back extended growth.
01:36 working inside the tree to create clearer trunk line.
02:30 working on outer foliage clearing anything that does not fit the final image.
03:20 working on the top section of the tree creating space in the interior.
04:16 creating space between top and bottom pads.
04:46 removing any thing left that pokes out to the viewer that can be classed as an eye sore.
05:20 2nd tree with conical shape styling/pruning
05:30 explaining the method used of conical shape pruning.
05:34 start on the 1st pads close up.
06:50 start of the top conical pruning to create shape.
07:01 talk about winter care for Chinese elm Bonsai trees.
08:59 speeded up process of styling.
09:48 branch placement.
11:05 Moss clean up on 2nd tree.

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