Pruning & Shaping A Bonsai Forest

In this Bonsai video I am doing a quick how to prune a bonsai forest. This is part 3 of the progression of this Japanese Larch Bonsai forest. Slowly we are building a nice branch structure and every year it is getting closer to something I am happy with! Japanese Larch Bonsai Forest Playlist ➡️ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdDgfIrSnloIUSODTnl41imJBwR1Nay52&si=cuIsltkQqggD1swT In this video, we do a quick maintenance prune on a Japanese Larch (Larix kaempferi) bonsai forest. The goal is to cut the forest back so that, as it grows, it develops finer branches and better ramification year by year. I also demonstrate how to create a small jin on a branch that appears visually heavy at the top, turning it into a feature rather than simply cutting it off. Propagating Larch from Cuttings As a bonus at the end of the video, I show you how to propagate Larch from cuttings. While this is known to be difficult, I’ve had some success using IBA rooting hormone. If you're removing branches anyway, it’s a great opportunity to give propagation a try! This forest planting was inspired by Nigel Saunder's magnificent Larch Forest which can be seen on his Channel: @TheBonsaiZone Notion Bonsai Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notionbonsai/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notionbonsai/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notionbonsai For business inquiries, please refer to the email address available on my channel About page. 00:00 - Intro. 01:14 - The Bonsai Tools Used. 02:02 - Removing The Weeds. 02:44 - Balancing Energy & Apex Pruning. 04:49 - How To Prune For Ramification. 05:48 - Pruning Side Branches Of The Forest. 06:44 - Dealing With Thick Branches & Creating A Jin. 08:01 - Creating A Shari. 09:00 - Beauty Shots. 09:37 - BONUS! How To Propagate Larch With Cuttings. 11:01 - Outro. #bonsai #bonsaiforest #gardening #bonsaitree #bonsaitreesforbeginners #plantcare #gardeningtips #howtobonsai #tutorial #howto #tipsforbeginners #bonsaitechniques #mapletree #nurserytrees #tree #bonsaiforbeginners #bonsaitreecare #bonsaitreemaking #bonsaigarden #notionbonsai #bonsaiplant #bonsaicollection #larchbonsai