Turkey Oak, Quercus cerris gets a haircut. Before and after.

PaulH

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Defoliated my Turkey Oak today. The foliage was completely shading out the inner buds and branches and needed to go.
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Before
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And after.
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Made a pile of leaves.

Most oaks respond well to defoliation if they are healthy. Its a very effective way to get faster ramification and inner budding.

This isn't a particularly good bonsai but it is unusual enough that I'm kind of enjoying it. I think it is starting to look like a typical oak.
 
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