***DISCLAIMER***
This is not a Burr oak as stated, it is a White oak. More specifically Quercus alba which is a member of the white oak group as well as shares the same name White Oak. Can be confusing but wanted to clarify.
This is a very basic tutorial and how to on growing any kind of white oak trees, as all do not need stratification.
Yes I say GUYS a lot, this is one of my first KZfaq videos and I was like 17 so give me some slack. Never expected it to receive so much traffic
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#1 Soil- use really any soil, potting, garden, native soil, etc. I use a mix in my pots of my native TN clay soil and potting soil.
#2 Watering- You want to keep the soil moist but not saturated during acorn germination and sapling development. Saturation will hinder results and same as letting the soil dry out completely. Small pots dry fast and usually water runs down the sides and doesn't absorb well. Sometime I even fully submerge my small pots for a minute to make sure they are completely saturated then I don't have to water for a few days. Clay once dried takes time to soften and I find my full submersion technique to work well in making sure the core stays moist .
#3 Transplant- Transplant to larger pot once stem of sapling has turned brown and is not leafy green. Doesn't just have to be at this point but once the stem has actually developed, that's a good sign the root base is doing well and would be able to handle a transplant.
#4 ENJOY the process and don't be discouraged. Tree growing is all about patience. Germination can take weeks at times and sapling growth is very slow. Enjoy the ride and be a patient steward of a potential giant!