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Cordon

I've recently collected either a Quercus Gambelli or a Quecus Undulata from a construction area not too far from my home. It could make a great slanting twin trunk on day if it survives. I've got it sitting in a mix of sand, cactus mix and perlite for now. It had just broken bud about three days before i collected it. I know it's a little later than what you want, but spring kinda snuck up on all of us here in NM.

I'm worried that there wasn't enough root left after digging it. once I got it home and cleaned up, i found that most of the roots were grass roots, and from another separate oak growing right next to it. it also had some rot which I did my best to cut out. I treated all my cuts with rooting hormone in hope that it might stimulate root growth.

It is a tough little tree though, it's survived four years of drought, and a fire that burned it to the ground five years ago. With some luck this little trooper will pull through and make a fine bonsai

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Cordon

Here are some pics of my collected scrub oak. I collected it just after bud beak. it is still green under the bark, three weeks since.

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Cordon

There is a small sister tree attached at the root that you can just make out in the photos. given the nebari, which is completely buried now, it has a severe slant. Anyway, what does everyone think?

Joanie

Oaks seem to be rather slow to respond, they really take their time and think about things... He looks pretty tough, so care and time will tell. It would be best to put him in the ground if you can, when it is appropriate to do so without stressing him further. Just a thought, your mileage may very, read up on it by searching for key terms both on and off this forum....

Good luck!
Joanie