Whenever i find an oak seedling i prise it up, then plant it in a pot and nurture it on until big enough to locate somewhere either in our field or one of my neigjbours. One seedling my 11 year old found when he was 3 is still in a pot having been transferred a few times which we call Charlie's oak. One day we'll plant it somewhere safe.
Yes, do as Nutcutlet suggests then pot on for two or three years before planting out into open ground. Must surround with wire to prevent rabbit damage. Why not try growing one or two as bonsai ?
I have one growing in a pot ( acorn was from somewhere special) - this is its second year. Thought i would have to find a site for it soon - but can i keep it in a pot for 8 years cornishboy? How big is Charlies oak now? Would love to see a pic if you have one, to show me what to look forward to!!
I found an oak sapling growing in my allotment and couldn't bear to destroy it so potted it up. It is now twenty years old and still in the pot. I suppose it is like a bosai and I often wonder if I am being cruel to keep it.
I gather conkers and pot them up, after a couple of years i give them to a friend who plants them on his land. It is nice to think that they will continue growing long after i am gone!
Charlies oak is now about 3 to 4 feet high, it has been repotted a few times as it has got bigger. As for a photo, i will have to get back to you on that Chicky cos i'm not terribly technical when it comes to these ere computers.
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Yes, do as Nutcutlet suggests then pot on for two or three years before planting out into open ground. Must surround with wire to prevent rabbit damage. Why not try growing one or two as bonsai ?
I found an oak sapling growing in my allotment and couldn't bear to destroy it so potted it up. It is now twenty years old and still in the pot. I suppose it is like a bosai and I often wonder if I am being cruel to keep it.
Found this photo I took last year of the oak (on left) and mini apple tree grown from a pip in 1987.
I gather conkers and pot them up, after a couple of years i give them to a friend who plants them on his land. It is nice to think that they will continue growing long after i am gone!
Sounds a good idea to grow an oak as a bonsai, Old timer2.
Love your apple tree grown from a pip Forester2.