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12-Sep-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master
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Oak
i am trying to collect an oak tree, it is about 3 feet tall, and an inch and a half thick, i started digging, didn't get to far, but i thaught i would ask for advice, before i go to far, any advice is welcome
thanx todd
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12-Sep-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
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Ummmm.... Dig Deeper?
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12-Sep-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master
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and tell me if you don't have any advice, becouse i am bored, and want to read something,lol
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12-Sep-2002
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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
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Now Jim, didn't we have that talk about being nice to the people?
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12-Sep-2002
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Old Mister Crow
 
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I think Jim was being nice!
What other advice would you give? Oaks can run damn deep, and they can get cranky about having their taproots snipped. So by all means, dig deeper. Or go plant an acorn. All the best, Old Mister
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12-Sep-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master
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are you seriouse about the acorn, cause i would really like to know
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12-Sep-2002
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Old Mister Crow
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The acorn?
Sure, why not? Plant a few dozen. I've got a half-dozen coastal live oak grown from acorn... -OMC
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12-Sep-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master Chief
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I plant oaks every year. There are several that do well for bonsai. If you grow from seed you have a better chance of ending up with something that you will like. Cork oak is an exelent candidate. The california live oak is another, golden cup oak make exelent bonsai. You like shohin so growing from seed is not that difficult. Here is a trick for you, collect your acorns then place about one cup of seeds in a freezer bag with two table spoons of water, seal the bag and place in a dark place like a drawer. Check the bag every week until the tap roots are showing real good then plant into a growing box or prepaired bed. You will have more oaks than you can deal with.
Sincerely
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12-Sep-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master
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thanx
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13-Sep-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
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I you collect it now you'll want to keep the roots from freezing over winter. Spring is the best time to collect.
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