In this Bonsai video, we cover pruning and shaping ideas for Oak Bonsai trees, featuring an oak Bonsai forest, a large collected Oak, and both Shohin and Mame-sized Oaks.
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Personally I think Oak trees are nice for Bonsai due to their hardy nature, unique bark texture, and beautiful leaf structure. When working with Oak Bonsai, it's crucial to envision the desired final shape and set clear goals for each tree. In this video, I explore various pruning techniques with my friend Attila Csintalan from Fangorn Bonsai, demonstrating various pruning methods to enhance the beauty and health of each tree.
We cover techniques such as removing problematic branches to prevent inverse taper, creating ramification, and why defoliating oak might not be ideal. Additionally, we address issues like correcting weak apices and cleaning old cuts to stimulate healing. Given the sensitivity of oaks to wiring, close monitoring is essential to prevent scarring.
My hope with this video is to provide you with valuable Bonsai information that you can use when pruning your own Oak Bonsai! If you have any suggestions for how I can improve my technique or if there are alternative methods you would recommend, please share them with me in the comments below. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and it will help me continue to refine and enhance my Bonsai practices!
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00:00 - Intro.
00:33 - About The Oak Bonsai Forest.
01:55 - The Bonsai Tools Used.
02:36 - How To Prune an Oak Bonsai Forest.
05:52 - How To Prune Oak Bonsai for Ramification and Taper.
07:13 - How To Stimulate Healing on an Old Cut.
08:54 - Pruning Back To Two Buds.
09:44 - Correcting A Weak Apex on Oak Bonsai.
11:13 - Creating Shohin Oak Bonsai (Trunk Chop).
13:08 - How To Create A Mame Oak Bonsai.
17:41 - Beauty Shots.
18:41 - Outro.
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