Re-plant a potted Oak?

Hi.

I'd like to know if a young oak that I've got in a pot is suitable for re-planting at a green burial site.

The oak trunk is about 3/4" thick at ground level and it's about 3' in height.

The site is in Essex in on a sloped rise, sheltered on one side by an existing woodland. I don't know what soil conditions are like, and have only seen some silver birches on other plots.

I have been advised that 'whips' are suitable but I'm unsure if this oak is now beyond this stage.

Edit: actually the site can be seen here; http://www.green-burial.co.uk/gallery.asp.
Thanks Simon

 

Hi Simon, how longs it been in the pot.....

I would have thought the only issue would be if it takes off quite as quickly as a whip......provided we dont have a very dry spot it wil almost certanly survive...it may if very root bound be slow to grow....unlesss your looking for speed of growth id go for it

 

I'm not sure how long it's been in the pot - 5 years maybe. I'll tease out the roots when I move it and water in well. The location isn't particularly dry.

I thought I'd give it a go unless the prevailing opinion was against.

Thanks for your advice.
Simon

 

Aye give it a go!... as long as it dosn't break any of the rules of the site!