Barberry, Updates & Merch... Oh MY: Dave's Bonsai E445

In this episode, I quickly trim up a few trees before more bonsai road trip editing, provide some updates, and introduce Bonsai Acres merchandise.

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[growclipbonsaiforseniors]

That is a cool NLF. The trunk on it is very unique. Looks really cool. Nice pruning on it.

[growclipbonsaiforseniors]

WLF, really cool. I wonder if you could start one of the cuttings for a mini WLF. That would be cool.

[growclipbonsaiforseniors]

Hibiscus, yes. Mine slept all winter and died back. I cut it to I hit green on the trunk and in July it came back to life.

[growclipbonsaiforseniors]

Hibiscus is different but nice. They do backbud nicely. You are right, Dave. That was the story of my dwarf Pomegranate. Slept for over 8 months and then came back to life. Hoping Jays tree he bought me will back bud and leaf out in the spring of next year.

[growclipbonsaiforseniors]

Don't give up on the forest of ten. If you cut back to green, seal it with the lipstick to conserve the moisture in the branch and trunk. Just a little dab. Might help in keeping it alive.

[growclipbonsaiforseniors]

I wonder if you could start a cutting from the Barberry for a thimble bonsai. Might be worth a try.

[growclipbonsaiforseniors]

A cup of tea after all that work is well deserved. Now to find your favorite chair, Dave and relax with a good book and the cup of tea.

[ryanmcvay]

NIce to see the realities of being a bonsai influencers!

[XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Love the logo dave and great to see some more tree updates too :)

[baldyeti]

Daggum, that barberry is looking great! I was thinking “put the scissors down, Dave”. But I’m glad you didn’t.

[stevetippin]

A new record! Laughing my butt off in the first minute! Glad to see (all) the merch!

[ryanmcvay]

Enjoyed the failure. I agree we need to see more examples of failures. It helps us (the viewers) realize that it is a learning experience when our trees die! My forest is toast as well. Pretty sure my tray was too shallow. The second lesson I learned was don't leave your plants on the ground- blasted baby bunnies will try and taste everything! Yep, the furry critters stripped about 8 of my larch seedlings!

[deepanjanbanerjee]

Don’t mean to preach to the choir but I have had fair luck resurrecting deciduous trees which were toast just by moistening the soil, covering with a clear plastic bag with a few ventilation holes punched in and keeping the tree in indirect light for at least 2 weeks. Good luck with the zelkovas, loved the landscaping.

[ScottBonsaiandSons]

Hi Dave, I’m going to be in Minneapolis area tomorrow. Are there any Bonsai Nurseries you recommend visiting? I’m staying in Brooklyn Park