Uploaded June 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

---

For 10% off high quality bonsai tools: Promo Code: APPLE
wazakurajapan.com

Air Layer Series 1. This is the first part of creating an air layer for the purpose of bonsai. This Trident Maple has been trained for bonsai in preparation of this layering process. The steps in this video were created March 2017 - June 2017 in Virginia, USA. It can safely be assumed these steps may be applied to most deciduous trees of small size (less than 6" or 150mm).

Check out Part 2!!
youtu.be/PstNnklm5dQ

Soil Mixture:
Turface: 3 Parts
Pine Bark: 3 Parts
Diatomaceous earth: 3 Parts
Coarse Sand: 1 Part

Follow me on Instagram and Facebook! instagram.com/appalachian_bonsai
facebook.com/appalachianbonsai

Music by Josh Underwood & Ben Kirkland
Special Thanks to MC2 Pottery, Deb Tome, Jim & Betty Gruver