Those things look cool. I would definitely plant one in my yard even if they grow slow. Just the magnificent branch arms coming out creating that huge canopy is awesome
If you want your oak trees and for that matter all broad-leaved trees to grow faster fertilize them with wood ashes. I make holes, one to two feet deep, spaces at 2 feet intervals with a half inch or so steel rod in the ground at the tip of the branches all around the tree and I put ashes in these holes. I think this gives a real boost to the trees. I do this every couple years. My father would spread ashes from the maple syrup evaporator on the ground around a few maple trees around the sugar shack and these trees would grow twice as fast as the others.
One of the few native oaks of central Nebraska where I live. As a woodworker, I value fallen (never live) burr oak wood for turning. Because of the tyloses in the heartwood cells, it remains rot resistant on the ground for years, even decades. The density of the wood means it polishes beautifully. Burr oak crotchwood is amazing in beauty and grain pattern. The Burr Oak is a treasure of our area.
We have a 6 foot Oak tree growing in our front yard - I am having a really hard time determining if it is an English Oak or a Bur Oak ... the leaves look the same to me.
what if the leaves look exactly the same but do have twill/needles on the lobes? iv heard red and white oaks can cross pollinate. iv seen trees that are almost certainly white oaks and have round lobes but also have twills... what gives?
Mr Tributes, oak leaves are not the best way to identify the species of an oak trees. It is better to rely on the acorns. They are all quite different from species to species although there are also natural hybrids.
Those things look cool. I would definitely plant one in my yard even if they grow slow. Just the magnificent branch arms coming out creating that huge canopy is awesome
We have a mature burr oak in our yard, lots of shade ... and then winter comes, LOTS of leaves and raking
they look cool when they're young too
Great tree info series! Thanks again Don for taking the time to do these videos!
Indeed, you plant an oak for shade for the next generation... or shade for the past generation...
If you want your oak trees and for that matter all broad-leaved trees to grow faster fertilize them with wood ashes. I make holes, one to two feet deep, spaces at 2 feet intervals with a half inch or so steel rod in the ground at the tip of the branches all around the tree and I put ashes in these holes. I think this gives a real boost to the trees. I do this every couple years.
My father would spread ashes from the maple syrup evaporator on the ground around a few maple trees around the sugar shack and these trees would grow twice as fast as the others.
... interesting... must try!
Just ordered two of these monsters for my property. And by monsters I mean they are 6" tall right now lol
A society is great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they will never sit in. - Greek Proverb
I do this
One of the few native oaks of central Nebraska where I live. As a woodworker, I value fallen (never live) burr oak wood for turning. Because of the tyloses in the heartwood cells, it remains rot resistant on the ground for years, even decades. The density of the wood means it polishes beautifully. Burr oak crotchwood is amazing in beauty and grain pattern. The Burr Oak is a treasure of our area.
Why is mike budenholdzer of the Milwaukee bucks talking about oak trees
The largest Bur Oak is only about an hour away from me, the Mcbaine Bur Oak. I stop to look at it once or twice a year truly impressive.
Great information. Thank you.
fantastic tree
We have a 6 foot Oak tree growing in our front yard - I am having a really hard time determining if it is an English Oak or a Bur Oak ... the leaves look the same to me.
what if the leaves look exactly the same but do have twill/needles on the lobes? iv heard red and white oaks can cross pollinate. iv seen trees that are almost certainly white oaks and have round lobes but also have twills... what gives?
Mr Tributes, oak leaves are not the best way to identify the species of an oak trees. It is better to rely on the acorns. They are all quite different from species to species although there are also natural hybrids.
Sounds like he is saying "wide oak"
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