Scarlet Oak for Bonsai?

[Redwood Man]

Hi there guys,

I recently pick up a young scarlet oak about 40cm tall in a 10inch pot,

I was wondering what your thoughts might be on turning this tree into a Bonsai? Anyone had much luck with oak bonsai?

My main worry is that the tap root will limit its bonsai capability.

Any opinions/help much appreciated

Cheers Redwood Man

[kcpoole]

Tap root is no problem, just cut it off.

Oak are very nice as bonsai and some species better than others.
I have English Oak - Quercus robur and they are wonderful, Grow well, take wire well and leaves reduce OK . Not much colour in Sydney tho.
Also have Pin Oak - Quercus palustris. Leaves do not reduce and once the branches set, they are hard too keep bent. Autumn colour is magic tho

Ken

[Mojo Moyogi]

Hi there guys,

I recently pick up a young scarlet oak about 40cm tall in a 10inch pot,

I was wondering what your thoughts might be on turning this tree into a Bonsai? Anyone had much luck with oak bonsai?

My main worry is that the tap root will limit its bonsai capability.

Any opinions/help much appreciated

Cheers Redwood Man

With such large leaves and coarse twigs, I wouldn't bother with them.

Cheers,
Mojo