Learn how to make a Spruce Bonsai (Picea abies). In this video we show you how to prune and wire a Spruce bonsai of about 5-6 years old. This kind of plant material can be purchased at plant nurseries and often has great potential for Bonsai designs. Make sure to subscribe to this channel to see the progression of this Bonsai over time!
Bonsai Empire is dedicated to share the living art of Bonsai - we created this video as a DIY tutorial to help and motivate beginners. The video is part of the online courses that we offer, for more free videos go to:
https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses
Bonsai techniques explained:
- Pruning: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/styling/pruning
- Tools: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/general/tools
- Wiring: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/styling/wiring
- Repotting: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/bonsai-care/repotting
- Substrate: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/bonsai-care/bonsai-soil
- Bonsai care: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/bonsai-care
Chapters:
0:00 - Before and after styling
0:33 - Preparing the tree
2:36 - Choosing the front and Pruning
5:00 - Wiring branches
6:51 - Shaping the tree
8:27 - Repotting
13:30 - Aftercare and next steps
We like to thank:
Clingendael (Japanese garden), Bob van Ruitenbeek (Technical supervision and Bonsai expert) and Teunis Jan Klein.
Learn how to make a Bonsai tree with our online courses:
https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses