Cuts of branch. "See, now its totally straight." 😂😂

I suspect the main trick is waiting about 22 years.

@valentinusiganjr.2663

4 ай бұрын

😂i have been trying the last 15 years!

@brianjanku4549

4 ай бұрын

I think the California sun helps, too. I have dozens of trident maples in the ground in washington state. They aren't that big, other than. The ones I didn't prune. It's been 20 years!

@nutmeggs

4 ай бұрын

That's exactly what I got from it! That and I should have known I wanted to make tiny trees when I was around 3 yrs old. 🤦🏻‍♀️

@jonathanzellner906

4 ай бұрын

I mean, it’s exaclty what he says. This is just the start.

@bingo90210

4 ай бұрын

Being 50, the prospect of having a specimen like Milton has is slim lol. Unless I drop 20k. I do wish mame weren't so hard to keep. You can have magnificent mame trident maples in 5 years. But man they are a pain in thr butt to care for!

I am 66 now. When I was 40 I started with few Japanese maples, I had like 15 small bonsais. I had a Japanese maple that was 15 years a beautiful pine etc. During my divorce at 50 , I left my trees in the house with the sprinklers connected like always. I couldn’t no get to the house for 3 weeks. Finally I got there to pick up my trees and moved and I was devastated. My ex husband disconnected the water and my trees were all dead. I cried in front of them for a while. My heart was broken. Then during the pandemic I started again, I started with a nursery plant of a small cypress and seedlings of my big Japanese maple. I have 9 big Japanese trees taller than me in 5 to 6 years in big pots and beautiful young bonsais maybe 30 now that I care for them. I enjoy every minute. On the pots do really grow very fast and I fertilize every month.

@ebenoid6643

4 ай бұрын

I am 41 and I’m learning all I can about bonsai. It’s encouraging to hear your story and how you picked up your broken pieces and started again. Thanks for sharing that story. Wish you the best

@chrislaney930

4 ай бұрын

That's very sad. I'm glad you were able to start over and have a lot of success

@bonsaiheirloom

4 ай бұрын

You are a determined. Good for you! Keep that up! you have more years ahead of you…and a lot can happen to make your trees heirloom.

@milenaruzickova8026

4 ай бұрын

Je dobre se nevzdat sveho hobby. Za 40 let pestovani jsem prisla vlastnimi chybami o dost bonsaji, dokonce mi zlodej ukradl 7 bonsaji, presto pokracuji. Jsem 70+. Zdravim z Ceske rebubliky🙂😂

@irinasmirnofff

4 ай бұрын

Just after 3 weeks???!!!

This has got to be one of the most rewarding hobbies in the world.

@bonsaiheirloom

2 ай бұрын

It is!

@migueldospachangas7716

25 күн бұрын

They don't just give it to ya.

@R1ddle

22 күн бұрын

I recently got my son a bonsai that we care for together on his 9th birthday! It's not too late to start and surprisingly it's not a massive cost either. We got our 3 year old Rock Juniper for 30 dollars :)

@philip851

12 күн бұрын

Only if you start young,.

I’m 23 and I just started my Bonsai journey with two rescues from the grocery store, thank you for sharing your knowledge I’m excited to see where this hobby takes me

@bonsaiheirloom

2 ай бұрын

That sounds like a great start! Please let me know if you have any questions.

@suzettesusanne6165

2 ай бұрын

You will be surprised how time flies. It will be nice to have a bonsai making the journey with you ❤

@andrewrobert5019

2 ай бұрын

what did you get from the grocery store?

@MegaElectriceyes

2 ай бұрын

@@andrewrobert5019 I’m not 100% sure, they are both just labeled as ‘bonsai’ though they look rather different. One is bright green with a light coloured trunk, leaves with three almost tooth like rounded edges at the ends and it makes little green flowers. The other is darker in all respects with fully rounded leaves that remind me of a shoehorn in shape. They both like lots of light and moderate water

@CarbonFiberSwan

2 ай бұрын

@@MegaElectriceyes The one with the little green flowers sounds like a tea tree (maybe fuiken, or something like that?). The other could be a Ginseg Ficus. It is very common in grocery stores. Does it have somewhat bulbous looking trunk and branches?

I’m 34 and just starting my bonsai journey. Your videos are so helpful and inspiring. Thank you 🙏🏼

@bonsaiheirloom

Ай бұрын

I'm happy you're getting into bonsai! Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!

An hour ago I decided to make a raised bed salsa garden... I saw this video and now I need to add "start to make Bonsai" to my list for this summer. Thanks!

@bonsaiheirloom

17 күн бұрын

Have fun!

I am glad I am starting at 33 (34 this year) as I will have a couple of nice trees by the time I am 50 :)

@milenaruzickova8026

4 ай бұрын

Presne v tom.veku jsem.ored 40 lety zacala. Chce to trpelivost, vytrvalost a co nejmene cestovat. Bonsaje musite obhlednout, pripadne zalevat kazdy den😊. Hidne stest a uspechu

@mikeg1032

3 ай бұрын

Yo I'm 33 (34 in July) and I wana start too! Not sure what trees tho?? I definitely wana do exotic trees since I'm gana spend the time doing it I suppose

@deathtitan8087

2 ай бұрын

​@mikeg1032 exotic plants go for exotic mistakes and exotic results, you shoud start with more resistent and more easy an manageable trees

This is how you shape it… completely cuts it off…. See it’s straight now, you can’t see the curve. 😂😂😂 👌 love it

I think it’s beautiful and sad at the same time that you and many other bonsai artists know that the time it takes to create a master bonsai may extend your own life span. I really hope you live longer than 100 so you can see your new tree develop into another master bonsai! Good job and thanks for sharing. I am now 41 and it encourages me to be more patient and make better decisions moving forward with my life and new hobby.

@MiltonChang

4 ай бұрын

I am an eternal optimist😊

@MiltonChang-ee6rq

4 ай бұрын

Not sad...it is good that we leave something good behind for other people to enjoy. For sure can't take it with us.

This is the best Bonsai channel I've found! Very educational, useful information without all the unnecessary diatribe most KZreadrs force me to endure. Thank you!

@bonsaiheirloom

19 күн бұрын

Glad you like my videos! Have fun with your bonsai!

Thank you for posting this video, and sharing your knowledge and techniques. I now have a new appreciation and respect for how much thought, care and time goes in this form of art. Hope you have a long and healthy life to see this tree become a full 25 years bonsai 👍🖖

im glad i started this hobby as early as i am. ill be 26 next month so hopefully ill have some nice trees in many years time

@bonsaiheirloom

3 ай бұрын

Amazing! You are going to make some magnificent bonsai heirlooms :-)

Thank you so much. I want to grow 4 trees to give to my sons when I die. I appreciate all your teachings.

@bonsaiheirloom

4 ай бұрын

I'm sure you will create wonderful bonsai heirlooms for them!

Yes I like and agree. But here is where I am in life and my hobby. I can creat long term projects but at 62 I want to creat trees that come to state of beauty in 5 to 10 years at this point in my life. I’m working with trees and bushes that grow fast, I have older trees and bushes that I bought but I enjoy the process of doing the work myself. I currently have about 150 trees and bushes in my collection. Everything from hot pepper plants, weeds that grow in the yard, to very old Cedar Elms that have been stunted by deer nibbling on them for 20 years. So I ask if you can do some shows that are about bring out ideas for making a per-say finished bonsai in a year. I do enjoy your videos. Thank you.

@mariapilarme

4 ай бұрын

I am 66 myself. I check one guy from England. My bonsais are 5 to 6 years. I started during the pandemic. I understand what you said we have to enjoy now.

@bonsaiheirloom

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I will try to come up with some ideas!

How to turn 3 year old tree to 25 year old bonsai => wait for 22 years

@sundusqureshi6655

2 ай бұрын

😂

Mini's are also a great way to do bonsai. Especially for those with limited space. They are fun to work with and keeps your imagination going as to what you can make. No matter what your age, they are fun to work with. Something easy, a geranium. Cheap and easy to do and fast growing and overwinters just fine. I have one that is 3 years old. Great showing the way you do your small tree to make it into a specimen. Excellent!

@MiltonChang-ee6rq

4 ай бұрын

Yes...I will strive for a balance program. I just did a mini forest.

That's good. Thank you !

Mad respect for that beautiful tree you got there. Godspeed and many good years to you sir.

This guy is a treasure!

Sir, I really hope you reach hundred and more years, so we can admire your skills and knowledge which result in such a magnificent trees! Warmest greetings!

A lot of good information here. The only thing I would mention that I feel is important is that trees do not heal, the compartmentalize damage. If a tree suffers a break or a pruning cut the tree doesn't heal over the wound like a cut on skin would do, it tries to close that wound and compartmentalize the damage. This may sound like semantics in the beginning, but understanding how CODIT works is crucial to developing a desired structure in a tree.

Great video!

Thank you for sharing. Greatly appreciated.

I have a maple tree in a pot that is 3 years old and about 3 feet tall. I cut it back last year and thought I cut it back too much but now I see I could have cut it more. Thanks for the tips.

I am excited to see the update video when I’m retired.

@nylonnet

12 күн бұрын

Growing bonsai is a great way to realise that your time is short, and a bonsai's time is nearly forever. Imagine owning a dog that will live for a hundred years or more. Tempus fugit for humans, not for figs.

Staying tuned.

@MiltonChang-ee6rq

4 ай бұрын

Thanks...I will do my best not to disappoint

@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951

4 ай бұрын

@@MiltonChang-ee6rq You are never disappointing on your videos.

Beautiful tree! I am amazed by the patience and dedication that goes into this art. I started my Bonsai journey last year. I ordered a 3 year old Chinese Elm, and I dug up a Crepe Myrtle and a Eastern Redbud and put them in pots. Hopefully I can keep everything alive for years to come so I can create something this beautiful!

@CarbonFiberSwan

2 ай бұрын

I dug up a small Wisteria vine from across the street as well, since those make beautiful Bonsai. It is extremely invasive here, so it's not difficult to find!

I thank you for your genuine nature and expertise. I began bonsai as stress therapy in my teens and now in my late-thirties, I have a full yard and many larger plants I refuse to throw out. Your video encouraged me to not only pick up a hobby I missed so much, but helped me realise I have an endless supply right in my own backyard.

@bonsaiheirloom

3 ай бұрын

Sounds like you have some great material to work with! :)

Step one of the bonsai-process: cut away anything that looks alive 😂

@MiltonChang

4 ай бұрын

Ha ha! Thx More!

Hi sir fantastic work god has blessed you with this amazing talent and patience

Trunk chop, grow, trunk chop, grow trunk chop, grow!

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge

@bonsaiheirloom

12 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

thank you milton. love these progression videos. makes the big beautiful bonsai tree making "magic" easy to understand for people that are newer to the hobby

@MiltonChang-ee6rq

4 ай бұрын

You can do it!

Absolutely, thank you so much for sharing!

Thank you master. Really helpful

@bonsaiheirloom

Ай бұрын

You are most welcome!

Thank you Sir!!

THANK YOU, VERY MUCH, FOR THIS DEMONSTRATION. I'D LIKE TO TRY DOING THIS WITH SOME OF MY MANY VOLUNTEER REDBUD TREES, AND, RED OAK TREES, BUR OAKS, BLACK OAKS, AND, HACKBERRY, BOX ELDER, AND APPLE TREES...

Thank you!

Very nice and very informative Thanks!

@bonsaiheirloom

12 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

That was nothing short of amazing. Thank you.

thank you very much sir, im very new to this hobby but i feel like i get like the best preparation i can possibly get

@bonsaiheirloom

17 күн бұрын

Best of luck!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Hello, thanks very much for sharing the knowledge. I really apriciate it. It is fascinating art

Thank you for sharing 😊❤

@bonsaiheirloom

12 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Im starting my bonsai journey and came across your channel. With all the channels out there, I find myself coming back to this one the most. Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

@MiltonChang-ee6rq

4 ай бұрын

Glad that you like it.

Probably gonna start a bonsai on my 30th birthday now :D

@bonsaiheirloom

11 күн бұрын

Great, happy birthday!

Ok. Im convinced. Time to find the right tree.

Thank for you sharing your secerts and keeping reninforcing your 3 foundations and metnioning them again. Loving watching these videos, they are peaceful and informing

@MiltonChang-ee6rq

4 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

awesome, thanks for sharing your knowledge

Save all the shoots!!! Cuttings cuttings cuttings!!!

Great demonstration of your technique Milton. Thanks for sharing your secrets!

@MiltonChang-ee6rq

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

That is one patient man!!!

Agree, bonsai is decades of journey. The art of bonsai is the progress and will always keep learning from other. Got some trees that are purposely being ground for better root spread and bigger trunks (normally wider root spread = bigger trunk and heavy leaf), while some that are supposed to create drastic curve move in trunk being in bigger pot (can create mixture of compose and manure proportionally for better healing enviroment). Also agree about the root, unlike the trunk that can be change anytime, the root for bonsai still can be tuned before 5 year, after 5 year, just hope that you will got the result you want. That is why most of the nursery have their preferable method to grow the root for the bonsai

@bonsaiheirloom

4 ай бұрын

You are correct…and leaves will reduce in size (like elm) with increased ramification as you train.

Awesome video - I just learned so much I've been wondering about my trees forever! Thank you!

thank you so much for the lesson. so helpful

I'm just getting started in Bonsai. Thank you for the videos.

Thank you for the information!

That is awesome. Thank you sir.

Your Bonsai tree looks incredible, and you're very informative. Thank you for your time and wisdom. I hope you continue to make bonsai videos for 100 more years.

@bonsaiheirloom

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support!

Great lesson, this is awesome! looking forward to more videos. Thank you!

This was amazing, always wanted to learn about growing bonsai's. The idea intrigued me and the discipline to transform something living into a piece of art over the course of many years seems like an amazing form of personal spiritual reflection.

@bonsaiheirloom

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Best wishes to you and your bonsai!

Great video, thank you!

This was very helpful thank you

Thank you. Hope you will show us more videos for more than 5 years..

@MiltonChang-ee6rq

4 ай бұрын

I promise...eternal optimist!

Thanks so much for the sharing❤ great way to start a bonsai program🙏☕🌳

I really appreciate all the advice shared!! I was gifted an assortment of 100 maples seeds, Osakazuki, acer palmatum, and assorted. Stratifying them in the fridge for this spring and looking forward to the journey! I'll definitely have to plant some in the ground. And I'll be looking to rescue any landscaping rejects I find to get a jump start on an older tree. 😊

@MiltonChang-ee6rq

4 ай бұрын

I chose Ozakasuki as my anchor tree for my garden, along with Chinese Hackberry. They have beautiful red color when the weather condition is right. You have good taste

Thank you so much 🙏 this helped me a lot

@bonsaiheirloom

19 күн бұрын

Glad it helped!

this is so cool. ty. subbed

Great video! I just got into Bonsai and this is exactly what I wanted to see!

I liked the video at the first "handy dandy" and subscribed at the second one. Thanks for this great video!

Thank you for sharing your techniques, doc.

@MiltonChang-ee6rq

4 ай бұрын

Someday you will share with others! Propagation!

@bonsaiheirloom

4 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Nice video, thanks, plants and trees are life ✨

Thank you for sharing your secrets

Thank you so much

What a fantastic tree thanks for all the trees that you have that you shared with us and the information on how you got the seedling from seed to them being that spectacular

@MiltonChang-ee6rq

4 ай бұрын

Just take time to mkae incremental improvements. Thanks!

Thank you very much... I got into gardening last year and I suddenly had a peek of intrigue for Bonsai! Thank you for the informative video! :)

@bonsaiheirloom

2 ай бұрын

Wonderful! I'm so glad more people are getting into bonsai!

Thanks for the demo👌🏾

@bonsaiheirloom

3 ай бұрын

Any time!

I love you! 😍❤️ Thanks so much!

I love your videos! Thank you. I have sent a couple of emails to you this morning. I will be in your area tomorrow

25 years! That is a commitment!

I stumbled upon this video, and I wasn't more than 2 minutes into it before I hit the subscribe button...I have always wanted to learn how to nurture a Bonsai after seeing some gorgeous Jade plants at my local nursery, some of which are over 60 years old. I'm 56 now, so I am going to get a move on...thank you for the wonderful video, and I'm looking forward to watching more of them!

@bonsaiheirloom

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

I think your a badass and seriously the only person i watch concerning this topic. I am nearing 50 and just picked up this hobby, though I do have high hopes. One of them is cultivating mesquite and pecan bonsai trees. Those being the most populous in this area of Texas, and maybe a scrub or live oak or two lol. Live long and prosper my friend.💪

@bonsaiheirloom

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, James!

Very insightful. Thank you for taking the time to share with all of us.

@bonsaiheirloom

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

What a good explanation! Now I also dare to cut!

Thank you for a great video!!! Staying tuned for the finished product! I learned so much and was recently given a dying pine bonsai tree, currently trying to revive

@bonsaiheirloom

2 ай бұрын

You can do it!

Thanks for another great video. I appreciate your demonstrations on how you are able to produce such nice trees.

@MiltonChang-ee6rq

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Now you can do the same!

Thank you so much, I love your videos, I am new to the hobby and still learning, your videos are such a joy to watch and very informative!!

@bonsaiheirloom

2 ай бұрын

Great! You will make great bonsai!

Very informative how to. Gives you a great perspective into the art of bonsai. Thanks so much!

@bonsaiheirloom

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I got in trouble by my wife last time I trimmed our plants, I told her I’m bonsaing it she was like “what!” So I had to explain and she wasn’t getting it so for now on I’m going to use only certain plants that she approves of. Lol Thanks for the content!

@bonsaiheirloom

2 ай бұрын

Haha!

Video molto interessante, interessato agli aggiornamenti, grazie

You always give me so many ideas for my garden trees. Amazing works as always my friend!

@MiltonChang-ee6rq

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your secrets with us!

@bonsaiheirloom

2 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm ready to start a bonsai

@bonsaiheirloom

Ай бұрын

Best of luck!

Great video thank you

@bonsaiheirloom

2 ай бұрын

Very welcome!

thanks mr.milton

@MiltonChang-ee6rq

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Precioso ese bonsais👍

Thanks very much, really useful tips!

@bonsaiheirloom

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

You´re a master, thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world. I wish you many more years full of happiness and health.

@bonsaiheirloom

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

My issue with starting bonsai a couple weeks ago from cuttings is patience. I always want to see it grow faster :)

@cadams1607

Ай бұрын

The more trees you have the less you'll smother each tree with too much attention!