Xavier's Bonsai Retreat
Welcome to my bonsai filled backyard. My name is Xavier and I have been learning and collecting trees since 2002. My kids encouraged me to start this channel after the death of my wife, Zita. I am definitely not an expert but what I do know I hope to share with you. Most of my technical knowledge is based on information provided through watching Ryan Neil of Bonsai Mirai or Peter Chan of Heron's.
I love 'acting the clown' in front of the camera so beware of some of my quirky humour that pops up in my videos. This style may not appeal to everyone but life is far to difficult not to have a laugh once in a while!
If you are new to this hobby then I encourage you to have a look at my Bonsai Basics series in which I 'start again'...
God bless & happy Bonsaiing
Xavier
Major Cuts in Autumn...Smart or Risky? Your Oak Bonsai Question Answered
Nervous to Prune Your Birch Bonsai? Watch This First!
How My Maple Bonsai Forests Improved AND stayed ORIGINAL!
TOP Pruning Tips for Trident Maple Bonsai | Thread Graft Update too!
Bonsai Timelapse | Autumn Tasks for Silverberry, Olive, Privet & More!
How to overcome Bonsai Mistakes | My battle with Juniper Continues!
Is It Too Late to Separate an Airlayer in October? | Beech Bonsai Root Reveal!
Honouring Tony’s Legacy Bonsai | A Challenging Pine Restyle!
🌳 Heathrow Bonsai Show 2025 | Incredible Trees, Great Chats & Unexpected Moments!
Getting BETTER at Bonsai | Ginkgo & Red Oak Pruning Tips!
Why Cutting Back Hard makes Better Bonsai | Pruning my MONSTER Chinese Elm
The 3 Bonsai Alerts you can't Afford to Miss this Autumn!
Bonsai Failures Are Your Best Teacher | So Never give Up!
This ONE Autumn Task Could Make or Break Your Bonsai’s Future | Do you know it?
Bonsai Problems we ALL Face | The Beginner’s Truth!
Growing Bonsai from Privet – How to IMPROVE Ramification & Deadwood
This is why you NEED more Bonsai Projects to get Better and have FUN!
Research & Patience: The Secret to Bonsai Success (Project Updates)
Two Bonsai Gardens, Two Journeys, Two Passions 🌳 (Beginner vs. Experienced)
Growing Bonsai for Success | The Corkbark Elm Project (Ep1)
Why Wild Olives Make Better Bonsai 🌿 (12-Month Timelapse)
Are You Doing This Wrong With Your Bonsai?
3 Bonsai Dangers That Can Seriously Harm Your Trees 🌳
You CAN create Stunning Bonsai from Nursery Plants! | The Fuji Cherry (Ep3)
From Failure to Bonsai – Bayleaf Transformation in 12 Months
I Pruned My Japanese Larch and Look What Happened!
How to Master Cascade Bonsai in 4 Easy Steps
Is it Too LATE to prune my Dawn Redwood Bonsai | 4 KEY Signs
DON'T let Rules STOP you from Enjoying Bonsai! (The Rule of 1/3's)
From Stump to Bonsai: 3 Simple Steps to make Summer Pruning EASIER!