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28-Jul-2003
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Oak Bonsai Culture
This is the first Oak tree i have ever attempted to make into a bonsai.
It's a Fastigate (upright) English Oak. I'm thinking of keeping those 2 bottom branches going upwards...they are not exactly opposite of each other. Anyways, I've done some reading about Oak bonsai culture but thoght i'd see if anyone has any experience with them that is important. I know it's pretty common in Europe to do Oaks but I don't see many here in the USA. Any ideas welcome. TIA
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28-Jul-2003
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Detail of trunk:
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28-Jul-2003
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Hi There, Gary,
Most important is a well draining soil. After that, be sure to transplant at least a month before bud break, really as soon as the buds begin to make themselves visible. Early summer defoliation is helpful. John Thompson is a member of Midori bonsai Club and has had some oak workshops at GSBF convention, so I can pass along any questions. I have a few, including some Q. agrifolia, the coastal live oak, Q. suber, cork oak and Q. rubra, red oak. John has an oak or two in the Museum, and has been collecting oaks from the California landscape for years. http://pictures.bonsaitalk.com/key/quercus Regards, Matt
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Hi Matt,
Thanks for the tips. I plant practically everything in well drained soil so that won't be a problem. They grow in pure sand around here in Wisconsin. Quote:
As far as potting it sounds just like Ginkgo so i'll repot them at the same time. Quote:
I'm glad you mentioned that. The books didn't say anything about defoliation. The books did say partial sun in Summer. I read about this variety Quercus rober "fastigata" and it says it's a superior tree in the landscape....60' tall X 15'! Leaves 2" to 5 inches so they should reduce nicely. Thans again...i really love this tree for some reason. 
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