“This Repot Changes Everything | Corkbark Elm Bonsai Development (Part 2)”

🌿 Unlocking the Future of This Corkbark Elm BONSAI 🌳 Repot, Airlayers & Cuttings Results! In this episode, I continue the development of my large Corkbark Elm bonsai, originally sourced from Greenwoods Nursery with Jelle@GrowingBonsai growing as this exciting project moves into its next crucial stage. This is Part 2 of the journey — and it’s all about setting the tree up for its future design potential. In this video I: 🌳 Carry out a strategic repot to improve structure and long-term development 🌱 Provide an update on the two airlayers taken in 2025 🌿 Reveal how many of my hardwood cuttings have survived and are now future bonsai 🔍 Share practical tips and insights to help you make better decisions with your own material This is real bonsai development — tracking progress, learning from results, and making informed decisions to improve the tree year by year. If you enjoy following a bonsai from raw material through to refinement, this is a project you’ll want to stick with. 📌 *Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and check out the rest of my bonsai series for more quirky, informative content!* 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 - Finding my Corkbark Elm Bonsai 01:27 - How to remove Stubs Safely 04:50 - An Essential Tool Tip 06:02 - Very Tolerant Species 06:45 - Do I NEED to repot now 08:09 - Revealing the Roots 09:54 - Remove the FAT Roots first 12:19 - Bonsai is Scary 13:14 - Potting Up for the Future 16:09 - Do I need to Prune now 16:51 - Aftercare Tips 17:30 - Update on the Airlayers 19:17 - How did the Cuttings do 23:11 - Be Careful with your Cuttings 🌟 TRY MY FREE BONSAI APP! 🌟 Want to take your bonsai record-keeping and planning to the next level? I’ve developed a powerful FREE Bonsai App designed to help you track care schedules, styling notes, and more. 📥 Just email [email protected] and I’ll send it to you — all you need is Microsoft Access 2016 or newer! 📸 Want to Be Featured in a Future Video? I love showcasing the incredible work of our bonsai community! If you'd like your bonsai featured in an upcoming Subscriber Showcase, simply send your photos to [email protected]. Whether it’s a tree in training, a finished masterpiece, or a unique project — all skill levels are welcome! Be sure to include your name and a few details about the tree if you'd like them mentioned. Equipment & Acknowledgements: I use a Panasonic Lumix DMC 330 Bridge Camera All video production using AVC Video Editor Software Sound equipment courtesy of: johnaronphotography.co.uk Handmade Ceramics by: Dawn Isaac of deiceramics.com I use Adam's products by: notionbonsai.com #bonsai #bonsaiproject #corkbarkelm #bonsairepotting #bonsaitips #bonsaiforbeginners #bonsaidevelopment