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Oak is one species I have found that does not respond well to out-of-season repotting. About the most I would consider is removing the top couple inches of soil and some squares around the corners of the rootball.

Better to wait for fall. If it is going into a larger container, you could probably cut away circling roots and pot-up, but anything more than that would be a risk.

Also the tree is particularly vulnerable if it has produced a lot of soft, new leaves that haven't hardened off yet.

That's my experience,

Matt

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4-Jun-2002	#2
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,743	Re: california live oak Oak is one species I have found that does not respond well to out-of-season repotting. About the most I would consider is removing the top couple inches of soil and some squares around the corners of the rootball. Better to wait for fall. If it is going into a larger container, you could probably cut away circling roots and pot-up, but anything more than that would be a risk. Also the tree is particularly vulnerable if it has produced a lot of soft, new leaves that haven't hardened off yet. That's my experience, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!