Cascade Bonsai - Juniper Refinement & Creating Depth

In this video, Jason refines one of his overgrown Juniper cascade bonsai from the nursery. He discusses layering out pads as well as the techniques on how to space out each layer to give more depth. He also discusses the future plan on the tree and how a single branch can change a viewer's focus on the movement of the tree.

Bonsai Tree Species: Juniper Procumbrens Nana

[vividlightwellness]

It's beautiful just the way it is with the little branch intact. On camera, the branch provides a nice balance.

[davidirish]

Looks good with the branch there. My vote is to leave it. 👍🇨🇦

[thepaperstaggering]

Honestly, i think the sort-of thick first branch is a gem. It seems to give great balance and acts as a perfect counter to the very long cascading trunk. I think you should keep it precisely _because_ of its girth. It seems that you hot it right on the first go-around! Great job!

[evfast]

What I like about this channel is the videos are compact. They don't unpack the mechanics so much, rather they focus on aesthetics.
How the design is revealed via the technique and process. 
That's what I am most interested in, and that's what Jason shares so well.

[jcmtz]

Perfect timing of this video ! I have a procumbens that I wasn’t sure how to approach it thanks again and the way you finished is perfect cheers

[jyothilavigne]

I love what you have done, don’t change it. That little branch is perfect. Your future plans about the above branches growing out and replacing that thicker lower branch is perfect. I love that your junipers have so much foliage and not wispy a-frames that others make. Please keep the videos coming. Here in Canada spring is still a month or two away!

[edmilkovitz]

Just finding your vlogs, so I’m catching up with older videos. This turned out really nice. I see your point about that little branch on the right. I like it, to me it’s the beginning of your focus. Then up and around the cascade.

[bytor]

I have a small Procumben in a cascade design that I just started. It only has 1 cascading branch. I kept a lower branch on the opposite side. It balances the tree. I vote keeping it on yours. I styled mine similar to yours.

[mtgreenwell]

Jason, I like what you did with the cascade, making it circular and layering--wonderful movement! I would suggest keeping both branches located to the right and below the apex. You could layer them, with the thick one situation below the thinner one, and even bring the right side of the apex down a little to fill-in any gap. I don't believe this would take away from the beautiful movement of the cascade. Anyway, you did a great job of bringing out the best of the tree. Thanks. I'm glad you're back in the "workshop" doing bonsai. Michael

[stephanesbonsais]

It’s amazing how you create an outstanding cascade bonsaï. I would not cut the branch. I think it adds to thé triangle shape

[bonsaihigh]

I say keep the branch. Beautiful tree. Great time lapse

[frankshewmake]

Great teaching my friend. I bought one that has many of the same elements as yours and have been afraid to style it. Your video has given me the confidence to go for it.

[bobbysteig]

Good vid.
Time lapse was a bit quick. Woulda been nice to see more detail on the wiring your way up the cascade. But not complaining.

The branch on the right is a tough call.
The tree needs something fairly substantial in that area, but maybe not quite as heavy as that branch looks now.
Maybe shorten halfway and thin out a bit?

Thanks!

[oldmanfromscenetwentyfour]

The clean up and shaping turned out really beautiful.

[victorlewandowski]

Thanks Jason! All your videos are excellent. I was wondering if you could do a video on styling a windswept juniper? Keep up the great work!

[guysolis]

Dang fine job, I'm excited. I can find that species very easily but I like how you do your videos. You explain what you're going to do then fast forward through the refining and wiring because you made videos highlighting those processes..Nice job, Jason!

[BonsaiEn]

If this was my tree id leave that first branch, but id cut the cascade tail off just below the lip of the pot, make it a semi cascade. Replant in a more shallow square pot. Once again some nice work man, love your stuff

[nerinat]

You done a fabulous job on this bonsai… its just beautiful

[austinvickymoore]

This is stunning and I can't wait until I have something that I can style into this style! (Just learning bonsai)

[kenhunnicutt]

Nice job on the overall style. Leave the branch; it provides a healthier, fuller look.