Bur Oak is from the Fagaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Tree so can be repotted in a similar way to your other type of Tree you may have.
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How to repot Bur Oak
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Bur Oak. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Bur Oak loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Bur Oak by checking the soil ph (Acidic, neutral, alkaline) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Bur Oak is: April to May. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Bur Oak
Patience is key when extracting your Bur Oak from the pot. Depending on the age of the Bur Oak, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Bur Oak for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Bur Oak from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Sandy, clay, loamy soil and allow your Bur Oak to flourish.
A guide on the long term care for Bur Oak after repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Bur Oak grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 3-8 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (North America). This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 70-90 feet tall, 60-90 feet wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Bur Oak reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Full exposure.
What should you expect if you have repot Bur Oak correctly?
To see your Bur Oak reaching its full size of 70-90 feet tall, 60-90 feet wide requires your attention and care. Imagine it is a while after repotting and you have taken care of the plant in the right way. You’ll have the joy of seeing it burst into nan blooms precisely during April to May time. This is achieved by the right care and being patient after you repot.
Should you grow your repotted Bur Oak in your house or outside?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Bur Oak inside or out as temperatures change and you may be able to get away with both at different times of the year. Nonetheless, with some key pieces of information, you should be able to make an informed decision by looking at the hardiness zone that is recommended for the plant which is 3-8 (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is North America.
What other names does Bur Oak have?
Your Bur Oak may have other names you could call it. Consider the botanical and scientific names for the plants below. You may need this information when considering what soil type to buy or to get more specific on how to take care of it.
More information about Bur Oak after repotting
Bur Oak is from the family of Fagaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Tree.