The retention of dead plant organs that normally are shed is called marcescence. It is most often seen on juvenile plants and may disappear as the tree matures. It also may not affect the entire tree (sometimes leaves persist only on scattered branches). One possible advantage is that they may deter feeding of large herbivores, which normally eat the twigs and their nutritious buds. They are also more noisy when browsed, thereby potentially deterring browsers. Some say it has adaptive significance for trees growing on dry, infertile sites (beech and oak often grow relatively well and can outcompete other species on such sites). The hypothesis is that retaining leaves until spring could be a means of slowing the decomposition of the leaves (which would rot faster on the ground) and that dropping them in spring delivers organic material at a time when it is most needed by the growing tree. Keeping the leaves above ground may also increase the amount of photodegradation the leaves are exposed to (because some marcescent species' leaves do not decompose well, the increased photodegradation may allow them to decompose better once they finally fall off the tree). Marcescent leaves may also protect some species from water stress or temperature stress, but it's referred for the most part to alpine enviroments and species. So in general it doesn't effect the plant very much, especially when it is grown in a pot and at a muuuuch slower growth rate. I usually keep them on (because it's more work for nothing), and I've seen it doesn't harm the plant cutting them.
One thing on cuttings, don’t water them much at all. It’s your first instinct but there’s no roots to take up the water. Wait until you see shoots forming on them. Keep tented with plastic
My suggestion on the cuttings is keep them inside and put a plastic bag over the pot to retain moisture. I've been trying to take cuttings from my cherry tree for 5 years. Tried spring, fall summer, hardwood, softwood. Never worked. This year I did hardwood, covered the pot ith a bag and I have success.
You can also use cinnamon on you fresh cuts! It is water repellant and germ fighting! Or can use Titebond III glue, ( indoor outdoor and waterproof) Good luck with your tree! Good Bless!
It helps to have an idea of what you want to do with the tree. At this point it’s a bit committed to being a formal upright. Do you have a local bonsai club. If so consider joining and start learning the art of bonsai. Keeping a small tree alive in a pot is a good first step. Sometimes I have a hard time just doing that. Check out the work being done by Al Nelson for inspiration though he works more with live oak. Have fun. Keep learning.
You are correct. It is the act of growing quickly that makes the wood soft. If you took a hardwood tree and grew it in such a favorable environment that it grew quickly, it would no longer be hardwood. This has been proven.
I like the soil container you have shaped to act as a pourer, for the new soil. I never knew you were supposed to seal off the cuts on the reshaped bonsai. I have access to finely ground sea shells, does anyone know if this can be used as substitute for perlite or volcanic rock. Likewise would ground up cooked eggshells ground up, help or hinder the growing process. Thank you for posting this on utube.
Unfortunately this one died last year. I think it got root rot. All my trees spent a summer on a north facing balcony and about half of them died. This was one of them.
True. This was a light dose if I remember correctly. Also I think it applies more to when you bare root a tree. I left the root ball mostly in tact in this case. But who knows, it may blow up in my face. I have a tendency to push my luck sometimes. Lol
@@BonsaiBoise Great idea bro, I never gave clear glue a second thought. I suppose ordinary pva glue would do the trick as well, in absence of a sealing paste? Also the watering bottle trick..so simple yet effective. Everyday is a school day 👍🏻🤗 Cheers from 🇬🇧
@@BonsaiBoise It's just leaf hummus. Doesn't smell of anything. I always chuck a worm in too to break it down more and fertilise. I grow vegetables in it too. Totally organic but quite heavy to carry. There's a river in the field at the bottom of my garden and I empty tons of the stuff on the river bank and let it dry before I carry it home.
The retention of dead plant organs that normally are shed is called marcescence. It is most often seen on juvenile plants and may disappear as the tree matures. It also may not affect the entire tree (sometimes leaves persist only on scattered branches).
One possible advantage is that they may deter feeding of large herbivores, which normally eat the twigs and their nutritious buds. They are also more noisy when browsed, thereby potentially deterring browsers. Some say it has adaptive significance for trees growing on dry, infertile sites (beech and oak often grow relatively well and can outcompete other species on such sites). The hypothesis is that retaining leaves until spring could be a means of slowing the decomposition of the leaves (which would rot faster on the ground) and that dropping them in spring delivers organic material at a time when it is most needed by the growing tree. Keeping the leaves above ground may also increase the amount of photodegradation the leaves are exposed to (because some marcescent species' leaves do not decompose well, the increased photodegradation may allow them to decompose better once they finally fall off the tree). Marcescent leaves may also protect some species from water stress or temperature stress, but it's referred for the most part to alpine enviroments and species. So in general it doesn't effect the plant very much, especially when it is grown in a pot and at a muuuuch slower growth rate. I usually keep them on (because it's more work for nothing), and I've seen it doesn't harm the plant cutting them.
Well that's the best explanation I've heard. Thanks for taking the time to share!
The dead leaves protect the new buds fom freezing in the winter.....if you keep it outside leave them on the tree. If you remove them keep it inside.
Oh nice, that makes sense. I learned something new today. Thanks!
One thing on cuttings, don’t water them much at all. It’s your first instinct but there’s no roots to take up the water. Wait until you see shoots forming on them. Keep tented with plastic
My suggestion on the cuttings is keep them inside and put a plastic bag over the pot to retain moisture. I've been trying to take cuttings from my cherry tree for 5 years. Tried spring, fall summer, hardwood, softwood. Never worked. This year I did hardwood, covered the pot ith a bag and I have success.
Do you remember what time of year it was that it worked?
@@BonsaiBoise I took the cuttings in late december or early january. They have started putting out leaves and flowers in the last two weeks.
Good stuff!
Good stuff I have working on oak trees myself not much luck just yet.
This little guy has been doing great since the repot. I have a couple others that are still in regular pots for now.
You can also use cinnamon on you fresh cuts! It is water repellant and germ fighting! Or can use Titebond III glue, ( indoor outdoor and waterproof) Good luck with your tree! Good Bless!
It helps to have an idea of what you want to do with the tree. At this point it’s a bit committed to being a formal upright. Do you have a local bonsai club. If so consider joining and start learning the art of bonsai. Keeping a small tree alive in a pot is a good first step. Sometimes I have a hard time just doing that. Check out the work being done by Al Nelson for inspiration though he works more with live oak.
Have fun. Keep learning.
English oak are my most favourite trees
You are correct. It is the act of growing quickly that makes the wood soft. If you took a hardwood tree and grew it in such a favorable environment that it grew quickly, it would no longer be hardwood. This has been proven.
I like the soil container you have shaped to act as a pourer, for the new soil. I never knew you were supposed to seal off the cuts on the reshaped bonsai. I have access to finely ground sea shells, does anyone know if this can be used as substitute for perlite or volcanic rock. Likewise would ground up cooked eggshells ground up, help or hinder the growing process. Thank you for posting this on utube.
Good job bro, I like your little Oak. Been thinking of adding one to my collection for some time.
Any updates on this one?
Just posted an update!
@@BonsaiBoise Thank you so much buddy. I'll take a look.
Best regards and keep up the good work.
Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧
Good job.super
Thank you!
Any updates on how this guy is doing? I’m looking to repot mine this winter into a mame pot.
Unfortunately this one died last year. I think it got root rot. All my trees spent a summer on a north facing balcony and about half of them died. This was one of them.
Did those cuttings actually root? I would be amazed if they did
Nope
Looks like a Burr Oak.
I have heard taht you avoid fertilizing a tree for thre weeks after root pruning?
True. This was a light dose if I remember correctly. Also I think it applies more to when you bare root a tree. I left the root ball mostly in tact in this case. But who knows, it may blow up in my face. I have a tendency to push my luck sometimes. Lol
Nice Oak bro great video! 👌 what's the name of the clear glue you use ?
Thanks man! I appreciate that. The name of the glue brand is "Jot" clear glue.
@@BonsaiBoise cool gona have too buy me some ! 👍👌
@@BonsaiBoise Great idea bro, I never gave clear glue a second thought. I suppose ordinary pva glue would do the trick as well, in absence of a sealing paste?
Also the watering bottle trick..so simple yet effective.
Everyday is a school day 👍🏻🤗 Cheers from 🇬🇧
Do you have a video of how it looks today?
I wish. It died this year. Not really sure what happened, it just never leafed out.
how is the little oak doing?
Funny you should ask, I just posted an update on this last night. Perfect timing!
@@BonsaiBoise haha i saw the new video right after i posted this comment :) it is well developed
I pot all my bonsai's in that black shit that collects in slow river bends. It's free and abundant and they do really well in it.
What is it?
@@BonsaiBoise It's just leaf hummus. Doesn't smell of anything. I always chuck a worm in too to break it down more and fertilise. I grow vegetables in it too. Totally organic but quite heavy to carry. There's a river in the field at the bottom of my garden and I empty tons of the stuff on the river bank and let it dry before I carry it home.
Id let it grow unhindered and let the roots escape out of the drain holes into the ground to thicken that trunk up
Oaks do not root from cuttings well at all.
Is it possible to grow oak tree at a temperature of 20-30 degree celsius
Yep
Do they need cold to produce acorn
@@ananda_krishnan_r I'm not really sure to be honest
Is it possible to grow English Oak at a temperature of 20-30 degree Celsius
When you say "grow" do you mean will it survive? Yes, it will survive but it will be dormant until it warms up.
Oh my bad, I was thinking fahrenheit. Yeah it will definitely grow in that temperature range.
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Oak cuttings dont usually work...
It doesn’t make sense to fertilize a dormant tree. Wait until buds break in the spring, when nutrients start to move up the trunk.