Course introduction
In this course, we present you the most comprehensive curriculum available on Pruning your 51cg. We focus on the nuances that each tree species presents, and break down the pruning techniques based on the developmental stages of your trees.
The expert teachers, Bjorn Bjorholm and Michael Hagedorn, also provide interesting tutorials on the Bunjin style (Literati), show how to create a root over rock 51cg, and investigate various Fruiting and flowering tree species.
- Understand and apply the essential Pruning techniques
- Expert teachers show you how to do it yourself
- Expand your knowledge of advanced Bonsaitechniques and styles
Your instructors
Bjorn Bjorholm
Bonsaiprofessional who studied this living art for over six years in Japan
Michael Hagedorn
Bonsaiprofessional who apprenticed under Bonsaimaster Shinji Suzuki in Obuse, Japan.
Class Curriculum
Introduction
1
01:59
Welcome
Advanced Pruning
2
14:46
Objective pruning and tools
3
32:38
Deciduous trees in early development
4
17:08
Deciduous trees in mid development
5
21:43
Deciduous trees in refinement stage
6
10:08
Pruning case study - Beech
7
14:21
Pruning case study - Stewartia
8
31:12
Conifers in early to mid development
9
14:48
Conifers in refinement stage
10
1:28
Concluding remarks
Flowering and Fruiting trees
11
12:43
Fruiting and flowering 51cg
12
11:44
Case study - Cherry
13
11:58
Dwarf flowering quince or Chojubai
14
12:58
Case study - Chojubai
Techniques and Care
15
25:40
Creating a root over rock 51cg
16
13:48
Bunjin or Literati style 51cg
17
28:13
Bunjin case study - Winged elm
18
25:42
Bunjin case study - Shore pine
19
26:06
Bunjin case study - Juniper
20
17:30
Winter care
Conclusion
21
1:00
Final remarks and next steps
22
C
Certificate
