I grew this from seed many years ago. The acorn was found lying on a lawn at the Botanic Gardens. The new shoots are very white and felty. So much so that they almost look diseased! As they mature they start to lose some of the down but still have some on them now as you can see. It looks like a dry climate species to me but not sure. Google is no help.
Anyone have a clue?
Oak ID wanted
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Re: Oak ID wanted
Spoke too soon. I think it's Q. pubescens.
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=quer ... 1231113167
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=quer ... 1231113167
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Re: Oak ID wanted
Cool tree Mike!
I really like Oak as Bonsai.
Larger specimens work pretty well - they are such an iconic tree.
I really like Oak as Bonsai.
Larger specimens work pretty well - they are such an iconic tree.
One of the fabulous things about growing bonsai is as you get old and decrepit your trees get old and beautiful