Quercus Agrifolia and Suber repot

[INDIGO-STEVE]

When is the best time to repot Quercus Agrifolia and Suber? I live in N.C zone 7b.

 

[shimbrypaku]

I have had a couple of California oaks, can’t remember the names, they didn’t survive two winters.
Could be my horticulture skills or the wet cold winters.

 

[INDIGO-STEVE]

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I have had a couple of California oaks, can’t remember the names, they didn’t survive two winters.
Could be my horticulture skills or the wet cold winters.

What zone do you live in?

 

[shimbrypaku]

7 North Raleigh near Granville county

 

[shimbrypaku]

My oaks came from a good California grower, no fault with the grower, I believe just the climate or my horticulture skill.

 

[INDIGO-STEVE]

I'm in Rowan county zone 7b/8a. If temps drop below 30 I store the trees in an unheated shed. I haven't had any problems so far. Hopefully it stays that way.

 

[shimbrypaku]

All my trees survive on the bench or die, no two step here.
Just my method, only grow trees that can survive the natural environment.

 

[INDIGO-STEVE]

I completely understand.

 

[shimbrypaku]

Just google Rowan county, your way south by Charlotte, I’m 20 minutes to VA state line.

 

[INDIGO-STEVE]

Did you go to the Winter Silhouette Show this year?

 

[shimbrypaku]

No, had to work

 

[Wulfskaar]

In CA climate, any time during "winter" months (Nov - Feb) for Q. agrifolia. You want to do it when the tree is chillin' for the winter.

Not sure about suber.

Now, with the east coast winter... I have no idea. I would guess that it would be as soon you're past the last frost.

 

[INDIGO-STEVE]

Ok that makes sense. I appreciate your response. I just keep reading different stuff online. Thanks

 

[BrianBay9]

In CA climate, any time during "winter" months (Nov - Feb) for Q. agrifolia. You want to do it when the tree is chillin' for the winter.

Not sure about suber.

Now, with the east coast winter... I have no idea. I would guess that it would be as soon you're past the last frost.

Q suber seems to be one of the last species to get moving in the spring. So I leave it for the last of my repots.

 

[Wulfskaar]

I just keep reading different stuff online.

Yeah me too. I am basically quoting a guy (Al Nelson) who has had a lot of success with Q. agrifolia.

However, I imagine there are other options that also work, especially in different climates. There are probably so many variables that it's really difficult to come up with solid rules.

I hope it survives and thrives!