Bonsai oak

Hi folks,

I have a rather stunted oak. I didn't want a full size oak growing in my small garden but I couldn't bring myself to remove it either while it started growing. So I've kept it at about 6 feet height with vicious pruning.

Anyway I want to transplant this bonsai oak to a bigger area now and I wondered, do you think there's any way it will grow into a bigger / normal oak, or will it always be a mini tree now?

Thanks

Nick

 

Hello nickits.
If it survives being transplanted, I think it will soon start to put on plenty of growth if no longer pruned.
However, Oaks are notoriously difficult to establish when transplanted, and with a tree of that size you will do well if you successfully move it.
To give yourself the best chance of success, the ideal time to do this would be December or January when the tree is dormant.
When you lift it, make sure you keep as much of the root ball intact as you possibly can, keeping root breakage and disturbance to a minimum.
Re-plant it immediately if at all possible in good rich, moist soil.
Then, from early March onwards make sure you give it plenty of water at the first sign of dry weather.
Good luck!

 

Thanks very much for the info. I'll try it around the time you suggest when it's dormant. Fingers crossed!!