Sheoak

[Greg Melb]

Hi All
New to this group, After a hiatus from Bonsai of some 20 years i feel the grey matter needs a kick start ,
I have recently dug up a sheoak approximatley 900-100 mm (3 ft ) tall. My question
Do i let it stay untouched for a season , my plan is to shorten the trunck and trim back to bare wood eventually. there is also the possibility of an airlayer.
Thanks in advance
Greg

[Rory]

I’d leave it alone for at least a year

[shibui]

Let the roots get established first then when it is strong again it can be chopped. Sheoak usually produce lots of buds from the trunk when pruned hard.

[Greg Melb]

Thanks Rory & Shibui
At least i remember that much

Cheers Greg