Nine Trees with Walter Pall: #5 Japanese Maple

In this video, Walter tells the story of a Japanese maple. It's a tree that differs in form from what we might expect from Japanese maple bonsai. In terms of the techniques Walter used to create the tree, guy wires play an important role. So does a reluctance to sell the trees Walter works on in his garden. Also in this episode: how to learn what a tree is trying to tell you, how a tree becomes a tree and not a bush, and how (and why) to avoid creating cookie-cutter bonsai. This video is part five of a nine part series filmed in Walter's garden following his Summer 2025 Masterclass hosted by Thomas Haering at the Bonsaigarten Munich. Follow Walter at:   / walter_pall   --- PODCAST https://www.bonsaiwirepodcast.com BONSAI BLOG https://bonsaitonight.com ONLINE STORE https://store.bonsaitonight.com BOOKS Introductory: https://store.bonsaitonight.com/colle... Intermediate: https://store.bonsaitonight.com/produ... BONSAI EXHIBITION https://pacificbonsaiexpo.org Follow Bonsai Tonight: Facebook -   / bonsaitonight   Instagram -   / bonsaitonight   #bonsai