Maintaining a John Naka Black Pine Bonsai

John Naka was considered one of the pioneers of American bonsai. He helped popularize the art in the United States beginning the 1950s. Two of his books, Bonsai Techniques I and Bonsai Techniques II, are regarded as two of the most important books covering the art of bonsai.

We were honored to work on one of his legacy trees, currently being cared for by his granddaughter, Diane. The tree in the video was featured in one of his books.

For maintenance, we wired and cleaned out needles. To respect the original artist's, we tried our best to stay within the original design.

Music: Dreams by anoopScoop

[rainbowstar]

I am so Happy to see John Naka legacy live on through his trees 🌲

[basicbonsaivlog]

Working on a John Naka Bonsai Tree❤️❤️❤️

[mikbonsai]

You are privileged to have worked on this tree. Thank you for recording and sharing your work on this tree.

[boldunion]

I love your videos and your shop, eastern leaf is the best. I HOPE to be priveleged enough to meet you one day and get some tips. BLESS.

[alaindavid]

A very nice tree meets the very good work of your hands. Excellent view all around!

[TheSkyrimDons]

Great vid and definately did the tree justice and revealed its potential.

[pualanic]

Beautiful tree and great job keeping it all original.

[johnpugh]

It would be good to see all his trees please as I am from UK

[k.h.]

Why a so short footage, of this beautyfull bonsai composition. Btw. what type of pine is used for the bonsai composition?

[spfpda]

yes indeed nice work. and what sort of fertilizer you recommend such tree or in the field of bonsai

[windedaxe]

Hey Jason!. Do you have any fukia tea trees? Or videos on them?

[johanneskampmuller]

The second pad from the bottom should be better defined. There is a branch linking it to the third

[dubsydabster]

I'd say the back is the new front!

[Justamanonamission]

You didn't mention what kind of pine it is? :)

[peterkeltz]

Would have bent that lower branch away from the trunk/rock. You're hiding too much, in my opinion. Easy fix.