Great trees.... did they live?

[bonsaiDerek]

i recently saw an interesting video on collecting yamadori. they found some great trees, but they seem to bare root almost all of them

doess any know more about this video? did these trees live? or do they have some special technique to keep bare rooted conifers alive after collection?
thanks

 

[andrewiles]

Probably too soon to know. Trees would be dormant now.

I'm sure @BenBSeattle could chime in on how they are doing.

 

[bonsaiDerek]

the video says reuploaded, so i believe its from a few years ago
hope @BenBSeattle does update us, and tell his secrets

 

[Bavarian Raven]

Seen this guy on YouTube. Asked him but never got a reply. :/

 

[bonsaiDerek]

he replied to me in private message that he kept them in a green house where they are automatically misted several times a day, and most are doing well

 

[bonsaiDerek]

care to share more yamadori aftercare tips @BenBSeattle

 

[Crazy Diamond]

Ben knows what he is doing, they are probably fine

 

[Bonsai Nut]

care to share more yamadori aftercare tips @BenBSeattle

Here's a video @BenBSeattle made about a visit to Tom Vuoung - one of Southern California's best-known yamadori collectors:

And here is a different video on Tom Vuoung where Tom specifically talks about collection after-care (the entire video is great and there are a lot of collecting tips throughout, but he starts talking specifically about aftercare at around 11:00)

As you can see in the videos, Tom is always smiling He is one of the happiest bonsai people I have ever met

 

[Bavarian Raven]

he replied to me in private message that he kept them in a green house where they are automatically misted several times a day, and most are doing well

Fair enough - still seems wrong to be barerooting mature evergreebs imho lol