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Large oak tree planter/seller?
Posted on 1/5/17 at 4:20 pm
Posted on 1/5/17 at 4:20 pm
Looking plant a few live oak trees in the yard this spring. Want them to have a decent size. Bigger than you can go get at Lowes or Home Depot. Anyone have a recommendation on where to go? I live in youngsville and the only place I know of wants about 2 grand per tree. Got to have a better option.
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Posted on 1/5/17 at 4:36 pm to Sonic Boom
Did you get a quote from Gerald's? Big live oaks are expensive because they are so slow growing for the first 10 years.
Posted on 1/5/17 at 4:43 pm to Sonic Boom
I've had 3" caliper trees/burlap root ball planted, some 2" containerized trees, and an 8" tree via spade truck - the spade-planted tree hasn't grown at all (edit - I think '17 will be the 3rd growing season - it's still alive but looks like shite, has had zero new growth) - would not recommend. All under irrigation. Had an old arborist tell me the smaller trees will grow off better - that's the way id' go, 3" caliper, fertilize it and water it correctly.
edit 2 - plus the spade tree is low-forked and not properly pruned from the get-go. I rode by the nursery in Bradley, AR where our tree came from and all the trees looked like shite - low forked, odd limbs, etc. I'd suggest a smaller tree so it can be pruned and shaped correctly. If you do go with spaded trees go pick out the ones you want at least.
edit 2 - plus the spade tree is low-forked and not properly pruned from the get-go. I rode by the nursery in Bradley, AR where our tree came from and all the trees looked like shite - low forked, odd limbs, etc. I'd suggest a smaller tree so it can be pruned and shaped correctly. If you do go with spaded trees go pick out the ones you want at least.
This post was edited on 1/5/17 at 4:53 pm
Posted on 1/5/17 at 4:44 pm to Sonic Boom
Do like me and grow some from acorns 
Posted on 1/5/17 at 5:58 pm to Sonic Boom
I planted one live oak in my yard a few years ago, and I got it from Native Sun. It was a 3" tree, they planted it and guaranteed the tree for a year. It cost the better part of $1000. The tree looks great today. The diameter has probably increased 2 inches since planting and its maybe 5 feet taller.
Several people have told me not to buy the larger oak tree because the roots start circling in the pot when they get larger, and they won't grow as well when transplanted.
I know they have 3" live oak trees in Forest Hills, and they sell them for about 30% of what they go for in the nurseries around Lafayette. I would check them out before I bought from a nursery if I needed several. It would be worth the drive.
Several people have told me not to buy the larger oak tree because the roots start circling in the pot when they get larger, and they won't grow as well when transplanted.
I know they have 3" live oak trees in Forest Hills, and they sell them for about 30% of what they go for in the nurseries around Lafayette. I would check them out before I bought from a nursery if I needed several. It would be worth the drive.
This post was edited on 1/5/17 at 6:29 pm
Posted on 1/5/17 at 6:04 pm to jimbeam
quote:
Do like me and grow some from acorns
Ain't nobody got time for that.
Posted on 1/5/17 at 6:13 pm to Sonic Boom
The sooner you plant it the better. I would recommend getting it installed before March if possible. You may find a landscape company willing to get you a container grown tree (30gal/45gal) with a 2"+ caliper trunk for a decent price if you are willing to install it yourself
Posted on 1/5/17 at 6:43 pm to SportTiger1
I figure by the time I retire I can hang a swing lol
Posted on 1/5/17 at 8:09 pm to Sonic Boom
Wilkinson's tree farm in Iowa or Bob's in Church Point.
Posted on 1/5/17 at 8:17 pm to Stexas
Wilkinson is good people. That or if you've never been to Forest Hills it's worth the drive
Posted on 1/5/17 at 8:39 pm to White Bear
I'm a landscape contractor in Denham Springs. Here is what I've learned over my 8 years in business. Container grown trees transplant into the grown much better than field grown trees. Field grown trees receive a shock when they are spaded and dug up because the roots are cut and have to re establish themselves again to feed the head and that takes time. The time of the year that the trees are dug up and transplanted are also crucial. Now is the perfect time for it.
You can find 4 inch calipers in 45 or 65 gallon trees in the Live Oak. Container grown trees can become root bound, which is when the roots start to make circles in the buckets and they begin to eat up the dirt and take over the bucket. These have to be planted properly and nurtured to get to survive but they will thrive if they do survive. When planting a tree, it's crucial to dig the hole at least twice the size of the root ball, plant it at the proper depth, refill the hole with the proper soil mixture to feed and water the roots, and scuff up the roots on the root ball so they will grow out and help establish strength in the root system.
When a tree reaches 65 gallon size, you will have to have equipment and knowledge to install. Let me know if this helps and if I can answer any other questions.
Scott
You can find 4 inch calipers in 45 or 65 gallon trees in the Live Oak. Container grown trees can become root bound, which is when the roots start to make circles in the buckets and they begin to eat up the dirt and take over the bucket. These have to be planted properly and nurtured to get to survive but they will thrive if they do survive. When planting a tree, it's crucial to dig the hole at least twice the size of the root ball, plant it at the proper depth, refill the hole with the proper soil mixture to feed and water the roots, and scuff up the roots on the root ball so they will grow out and help establish strength in the root system.
When a tree reaches 65 gallon size, you will have to have equipment and knowledge to install. Let me know if this helps and if I can answer any other questions.
Scott
Posted on 1/5/17 at 9:10 pm to CajunAlum Tiger Fan
Yes. Gerald's. Nice trees but more than I want to spend.
I will give wilkinsons a call and then probably head up to forest hill. I enjoy walking around those nurseries up there.
Thanks to all for the replies!
I will give wilkinsons a call and then probably head up to forest hill. I enjoy walking around those nurseries up there.
Thanks to all for the replies!
This post was edited on 1/5/17 at 9:16 pm
Posted on 1/5/17 at 9:22 pm to salford227
Good stuff Scott. I am a landscape contractor as well
Posted on 1/5/17 at 9:33 pm to Sonic Boom
Look up Jennifer Whittington on Facebook. She is a broker in Forest hill and can help you find really good material for a small fee. It will be worth it.
Posted on 1/5/17 at 11:36 pm to Sonic Boom
I think there is a poster or two here that are from the forest hill area (Langston?)...if he sees this, he should be able to steer you to the best nursery for that kind of thing.
Posted on 1/6/17 at 12:07 am to Sonic Boom
Ducotes.
Had them spade in a 6 inch caliper Live Oak a few years ago and it has thrived.
They are near New Roads so I would think they would go to the Lafayette area.
LINK
Had them spade in a 6 inch caliper Live Oak a few years ago and it has thrived.
They are near New Roads so I would think they would go to the Lafayette area.
LINK
Posted on 1/6/17 at 8:48 am to AndyCBR
I bought my dad a 1/2" sappling about 10 years ago from the original Auburn Oaks. It's about 4" now. Slow growing tree.
Posted on 1/10/17 at 2:03 pm to Sonic Boom
MUCH better to plant smaller tree. In a few years its growth rate will surpass that of a bigger one transplanted
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