Developing Japanese Maple Bonsai (Made Easy)

In this video, we explore the full journey of developing beautiful Japanese maple bonsai—from the tiniest seedlings to refined, exhibition-quality trees. Using trees from my own collection, you’ll see how to grow Japanese maples from seed, shape young saplings, transform ordinary garden centre material into elegant bonsai, and refine established nursery trees for structure and balance. Along the way, I share essential tips and practical advice on pruning, wiring, repotting, and seasonal care to help you cultivate your own stunning Japanese maple bonsai. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced grower, this video is packed with inspiration and insight for every stage of bonsai development.

Enjoy 🙏😁🌳


Chapters:
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00:00 Introduction
00:43 About Japanese Maples
01:52 Year 0: Growing From Seed
03:12 Year 1: Potting On Seedlings
08:04 Year 2: Shaping Saplings
10:20 Leaf Colour Change Explained
14:00 Improving Young Nursery Trees
16:16 Rapid Development
17:19 Leaf Scorch
25:06 Reducing Leaf Size
28:54 Pests
28:44 Mature Trees
30:37 Structural Pruning
32:02 Summary



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