I collected this fat trunk oak January 2024. I put it into a mix of perlite, lava, and bark chips, in a regular pot for now as I didn't have any Lumber to build a box for this one (should have planned better).
Either way as you can see, its very healthy now and ive since removed 1 of the 2 large trunks and cover it with cut paste. This tree will need a lot of work but is a great project Yamadori. The trunk is nearly as wide as the pot at the base.
by think_happy_2
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Another example of a collected oak that had very few roots or native soil upon collection and has thrived since.
I defoliated it upon collection and put it into my shade house for a little while to help recover.
And this is another situation where I’m thinking a sumo stlye oak would do well here, as a small squat tree.
Very nice! Both my efforts to retrieve big specimens like that have failed. Sorry trees! Good thing there are only about a million of them around here. I was only able to dig up a small one and have it live… Have fun with it, you will have a beautiful tree in a few years!/jd
I thought I recognized that trash can 😉 good work tyler
Your posts and comments always let me know there’s something good to see.
Have you had any success recreating the sprawling chaotic branching of an oak with any live oak material?
That thing is awesome!! Just collected a few small oaks but im not sure they are going to make it. i know its not the right time but do you have any tips if i have to collect in summer ? I may have a chance to get a couple more before the property is sold