Turning a 500-Year-Old Yamadori CA Juniper into a Bonsai

Ahhh, the skilful use of the traditional Japanese reciprocating saw.

Everytime I've seen someone transplant: "Make sure you're careful not to damage the roots." Bonsai Heirloom: "So I grabbed my reciprocal saw..."

I've been a landscape designer and selective pruning specialist,for the last 22 years. So naturally I wanted to pick up bonsai, I started bonsai about 11 years ago and I am still learning. This is an art form that takes tons of patience, perspective, and willingness to learn from the mistakes you have made along the way. And by learning the bonsai art form, I realized a lot about life that I had no idea was connected to bonsai. I know nobody here knows who I am, but in a nutshell, practicing the art of bonsai, change my perspective on life, and rectified the path I was going down. And then I find this channel.... The way he explains everything, the tone of his voice, even when ideas pop into his head and he voices them out loud he makes you feel as if you were in the room and it was just a conversation between you, him, and the bonsai. And I'm learning all kinds of new tricks I'm getting all kinds of new ideas. Thank you bonsai heirloom for this channel

@0:49 when he says the old folks would cringe. Made me smile.

Bonsai is an art, it is painting a picture of nature using nature and it takes an artist to do that. Unfortunately I am no such artist but I can enjoy and appreciate the creations of others :).

the art of bonsai is incredible and it's awesome to see someone "normal" explain it. now I want to try my own!!

Such a pleasure to be watch you work!

Thank you Mr. Milton. That tree is beautiful. Thanks also for your friendly, relaxed encouragement of all of us learning bonsai enthusiasts.

I'm just beginning a tree myself. My very first one. Sometimes I reflect on my age, nearly 72, and wonder how long I'll be around to see results. But then I realize that this art is not about me. If I manage to succeed in the early stages, my tree could be in another's care, as is your sublime Juniper. Your work is truly incredible, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn from you here!

What a well tempered and delightful artist with the ultimate admiration for Bonsai.

In my younger days of Bonsai growth, I was able to go to the local nurseries and get all their "ugly" potted plants for a song. Then they caught on and I had to work for them to be able to afford the raw materials. I haven't worked on any for over thirty years now. My wife is telling me to get my behind a moving to start up again. Like your channel and I will keep coming back to enjoy your work with you. Stay safe.

❤The beauty of the cypress brought tears to my eyes and reminds me these are gifts from G-D, and I thank him. Your work is astoundingly gifted. Thank you.

I love the side of the bonsai that has the sweep of the wood to the right then left as in the final shots. That is so beautiful.

I appreciate to see how such an old tree is treated by experienced master hands.

I really enjoyed the gentle passion of the artist shape the delicate tree with trying to smash the pot and then use his reciprocating saw to shape the root system. My man!! On a a more serious note, I really enjoyed watching and learning.

A very nice tree Ive been growing pre bonsai for the last 6-7 years although have had bonsai on and off since the 1980’s . A real artform , youtube tutorials like this really help me and others

Your ability to see various angles for the tree is amazing, Sir. Hat's off.

I love this historical bonsai Sir very cool 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

FACINATING! I love bonsai so much and its an honor and a pleasure to watch a Master such as yourself at work!

the world is lucky to have people like you to take good care of these magnificent trees