How to Prune a Chinese Elm Bonsai : 2 Key Techniques

Mastering Basic Bonsai Techniques by Jason Chan

In this video, we go through some of the key techniques in training and shaping a chinese elm bonsai. The basic premise of the clip and grow technique is covered along with directional pruning tips for a chinese elm.

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[Gravy_Master]

This is hands-down the best bonsai pruning video on YouTube. I’ve been searching for this type of information for weeks and nobody explains it. Hallelujah.

[briant]

Little details like this aren't talked about much for us beginners. Very helpful. Thanks.

[joet]

one of the first videos that I have seen that have explained directional pruning clearly and simply. thanks

[marianrieg]

I have learned more in these 10 minutes than I have learned in dozens of other videos I have watched. Thank you!

[treehugger]

Definitely the best instructional video channel. Thanks

[lindyashford]

Very helpful. You told where to cut and why, this was not clear from anyone else. I know understand how to have some control over how it will grow and develop. Thank you.

[FRYN]

I’ve been putting off pruning my first Chinese elm because I was scared of messing it up, but this video has helped so much and is very informative! Thank you 👍🏼🌿

[swilzig]

Best instructional video I have found. Tired of theory...I need how to meat and potatoes. Thanks.

[christinesargeant]

Great tutorial, thanks so much, I'm a total beginner after receiving an elm for xmas, it's busy getting hairy - so I'll just let it be, but now feel confident when it's ready to trim!

[BamaNewb]

WOW! When I read in other places or other videos to cut back to 2 sets of leaves no one says make sure there is wood. I've been cutting back green shoots for 5 years. 😊😊😊 THANK YOU THANK YOU

[tiffanynelson]

I just bought a small Seiju Chinese elm and it started growing crazily. You're my first bonsai video I've ever watched - thank you so much for making it no nonsense! :)

[notactive]

This has to be the best video I have found on how to cut the chinese elm, I will forward this on to many beginners when they ask thank you

[kkmagpie]

This has helped me loads. I’ve been trying to learn this stuff for years and you have just taught me so much in this short video.

[vickiejones]

really enjoy the way you explain in detail all your Bonsais

[lazlott]

Very helpful for the first time Chinese elm bonsai grower. Thanks!

[sheilaevans]

Brilliant! very clear and easy to understand instructions. Would love to see more videos like this. Many thanks.

[waknatious]

This is probably the plainest, most essential guide to deciduous in general that I've ever seen and I appreciate it so much. This is elm/beech/zelkova Course 101 on the syllabus. Everyone who wants to prune-and-grow to shape their trees needs to see this.

[mikhailkouchnir]

Excellent presentation. Very useful tips.It's exactly what i was looking for .Thanks a lot.

[tylertheune]

Awesome video, very helpful as a beginner

[Schnibs]

Great video, i dont normally comment on tutorial vids but this deserves a like. Covered most of the questions i have about my new elm. Thanks