Nursery Shrub To Dramatic Bonsai: First Styling

In this video I select and style an inexpensive nursery plant to show that developing bonsai doesn’t have to be expensive.

Join me in the journey as I first select, then style a piece of nursery material and offer tips and advice along the way.

Keep watching to the end to see the dramatic transformation.

Enjoy 🙏😁🌳

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I would like to thank Andy @Bonsaicrazy​⁠ for issuing this challenge to me.

I also would also like to acknowledge the beautifully produced and inspirational videos of ​⁠Bucky Barnes @BonsaiReleaf

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Chapters:
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00:00 Introduction: The Challenge
00:35 Selecting Garden Centre Material
02:34 About Ilex Crenata/Japanese Holly
03:36 Design Ideas, Sketching
05:03 Selecting A Front
07:09 Wiring and Pruning
11:03 Adding Drama. Deadwood feature
13:48 The Reveal

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I’ve been challenged to select and style a cheap piece of garden center material to demonstrate that Bonsai doesn’t have to be an expensive hobby so join me on this journey as I first select and then style a tree and offer you some hints and tips along the way and keep watching

To the very end to see the dramatic transformation I think you’re really going to enjoy this One garden centers and nurseries are full of young plants trees and shrubs which offer potential for Bonsai Development when choosing Garden Center material for future Bonsai give yourself the best possible chance of success and prioritize plants with thicker trunks as this is otherwise time consuming to develop look for species known for trunk girth like Maples Elms or Junipers the S trunk thickness taper and thei or root spread for a good foundation the trunk is literally what the rest of the trees built upon branches and canopy can often be developed and regrown over a couple of Seasons but developing the thicker trunk takes time focusing on a robust trunk When

Selecting starting material provides a solid starting point for future development I found this group of Japanese Holly with pleasingly thick trunks at a reasonable price and after comparing them I selected one to develop Japanese Holly or ilex konata is a popular choice for Bonsai enthusiasts originating from East Asia

It bursts small glossy leaves and a compact growth habit making it suitable for miniature Landscapes and tury as a bonsai it requires well- draining soil regular watering and partial sunlight the tree tends to develop a dense canopy allowing for intricate shaping in Bonsai styling while it has a flexible branches

Caution is advised during wiring as some varieties have more brittle branches gentle wiring during the growing season is recommended to avoid damage providing a balanced fertilizer and periodic pruning to maintain shape are essential for caring for a Japanese Holly Bonsai and although fairly robust protection from extreme temperatures and

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