Bur Oak

[Backwardsvg]

I am trying to find more info on bur oak and if they are worth giving a shot. I am somewhat limited in collection areas and it just so happens a little squirrel must have buried an acorn a year or two ago because I have a little bur oak popping up in my yard.

My main question is are bur oaks worth even starting to work on or do they not reduce well/ take to bonsai pruning etc? If they do not I will most likely just let this thing grow and then move it in the spring to a better spot.

 

[BrianBay9]

Can't find much on successful bur oak bonsai. When the species name is macrocarpa you've got to expect some bonsai challenges. It certainly can't hurt to let the little guy grow out while you continue to research the subject.