Hello one and all
I have decided that i would like a fine English Oak in my bonsai collection and as i have a vast quantity of oak trees around me i was planning a trip round the woods tomorrow (Sunday) to hunt one down. I have a question regarding oak trees. There are many small (5 - 10 ft high) saplings around my area that would suit the 'lopp of the top and grow' method of bonsai styling. Does Quercus robur respond to this treatment or is it more likely to just die before budding / shooting out? I am unsure so wanted advice before killing oak trees. :
. If the result is certain death then i will look for an interesting seedling or sapling with potential for the clip and grow type method. Im also looking for beech and other material and will report back with any finds worth mentioning _
Thanks in advance
James