Pruning red oak root

kenzen · 15th August 2009, 03:46 PM

When would be the best time of the year to prune a root of a southern red oak?

Eric Frei · 16th August 2009, 01:42 PM

I would say smack bang in the middle of winter, definately not spring or summer.

Cut it clean, square and perhaps treat it with some hormone rooting solution, cover it straight up.

15th August 2009, 03:46 PM	#1
kenzen Sappling Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 20	Pruning red oak root When would be the best time of the year to prune a root of a southern red oak?

16th August 2009, 01:42 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Pruning red oak root I would say smack bang in the middle of winter, definately not spring or summer. Cut it clean, square and perhaps treat it with some hormone rooting solution, cover it straight up. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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