Quercus agrifolia specimen

[Lolodigogo]

I recently acquired this oak and am having the hardest time figuring out a front, and where to take it from there. Any critique is welcomed. I originally purchased with the intention of chopping to down and making a Shohin out of it, but the longer I look at it like this the more I appreciate the material the way it is. Any help would be great. Enjoy

 

[Potawatomi13]

Nice tree. Long ways to go. Let grow, develop more branches, grow trunk. Put in larger growing box/Anderson flat for several years. Once having decent trunk and added movement in trunk begin serious work. For now just keep alive and let grow. And if tree indoors.....get it outside! Will need Winter protection your area.

 

[Lolodigogo]

Thanks for the input. This tree is outside full sun for most the day. When I received it from Brent Walston we had discussed just letting it grow this year. I’ll be reporting it the next chance I get. A little nervous about root work on oaks. I’ve heard they can be a real challenge not to stress. But I know it’s going to need lots of root work over a long time. I just don’t want it to get away from me. I know this tree has some great potential. Any thoughts on what could be a better front?

 

[Colorado]

I like option #4 as the best front.

I also think your original instinct would create the best result for this tree. The problem with the long branch is that is has little to no taper. It, to me, doesn’t look right with that old, gnarly looking stump (which I love!).

I’d aim for something like this:



Cool tree!!!

 

[BrianBay9]

I agree. I'd take it down to the lowest bit of green, wait for it to back bud (and it will), then complete the chop as above.

 

[Lolodigogo]

What do you mean by lowest bit of green? And when would you perform a chop on a live oak? Was planning on growing out this year to build up strength.

 

[John P.]

Anyone else seeing what I’m seeing?:


How you doin?!?:


I’ve had good luck using the tourniquet method to get horizontal roots on my Coast Oaks. Maybe do the same here on her hips?:

 

[Potawatomi13]

No.

Anyone else seeing what I’m seeing?:

 

[sorce]

When I received it from Brent Walston we had discussed just letting it grow this year.? I’ll be reporting it the next chance I get

Sorce