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Austin  EllenD318 Mar 30, 2018 11:37 AM CST |
I was given this sapling from my local recycling center when I took in the Christmas tree. What is it? Thank you, Ellen in central Texas |
Perthshire. SCOTLAND. UK    Silversurfer Mar 30, 2018 11:54 AM CST |
| It looks like an Oak tree...Quercus sp. |
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost   DaisyI Mar 30, 2018 3:41 PM CST |
 Some kind of Oak. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost Webmaster: osnnv.org |
Name: Rj Just S of the twin cities of M (Zone 4b)    crawgarden Mar 30, 2018 5:20 PM CST |
| The oak sapling looks way to close to the building, just saying. Welcome to the site.  Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. |
Salt Spring Island, BC (Zone 8b)       islander Mar 30, 2018 5:39 PM CST |
| I'm not good with Oak but could that be a Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)? The way the leaves are incised should be some kinda id indicator. He who plants a garden plants happiness. |
springfield MO area (Zone 6a)  Frillylily Mar 30, 2018 10:44 PM CST |
| certainly an oak, and yes way too close to the building, but may still be in a pot yet? |
Austin EllenD318 Mar 31, 2018 6:40 AM CST |
| Hi, thanks for the replies. That is actually the backyard fence a couple feet behind the tree. |
Name: Amanda KC metro area, Missouri (Zone 6a)          pepper23 Mar 31, 2018 10:43 AM CST |
In a few short years the oak will be growing against the fence. It needs to be at least 5-6 feet away from the fence, ideally more since the tree will get quite big. Good looking seedling though.  |
Name: Porkpal Richmond, TX      porkpal Mar 31, 2018 1:37 PM CST |
| If it is a Bur Oak it will be a slower than average grower, but still will need more room - unless you are willing to just let it move the fence out of its way as it grows. Porkpal |
Name: John Scott County, KY (Zone 5b) You can't have too many viburnums..          ViburnumValley Mar 31, 2018 9:20 PM CST |
| That is definitely Quercus macrocarpa, by leaf morphology, conformation of stems, and growing location. Excellent long term plant investment; as stated, give it plenty of room for long life and prosperity. Impressive Bur Oak in Bloomington, Illinois - winter aspect  Same tree - summer splendor  Interior canopy images    May your youngster aspire to greatness... John |
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