Cork oak advice?

[Potawatomi13]

Well, rapid might be an exaggeration, oaks do not develop quickly.

Actually for Cork Oak not much exaggeration. One kept here would grow 2-3 times each year if pruned and fed regularly.

 

[Potawatomi13]

This seems overly cautious to me, but I want to make sure with some expertise from some B nuts first before. This cork oak has some big roots exposed, but still go into the ground supporting the tree and I would like to cut them since they will not be part of the finial design down the road. First, if I cut them will it affect the tree adversely? Second, since there are three of them I need to cut, should I do it all at once or spread them out (I guess this depends on if it affects the tree negatively or not)?

You can see the three roots I want to cut in this pic
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The Tree
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Why not keep and have interesting unique tree? These all will grow corky bark in time and get bigger.

 

[Housguy]

Why not keep and have interesting unique tree? These all will grow corky bark in time and get bigger.

Didn't think of that option, you might have something there, will keep for now and see how it develops, thanks.

 

[Leo in N E Illinois]

I would just cut those 3 roots off. If one were to consider scale, those roots would be the equivalent of 3 feet tall. Not very plausible in real world. It would look awkward.

The roots are small enough I would remove them without a worry.

 

[Potawatomi13]

I would just cut those 3 roots off. If one were to consider scale, those roots would be the equivalent of 3 feet tall. Not very plausible in real world. It would look awkward.

The roots are small enough I would remove them without a worry.

Of course you would but is not YOUR tree! You feel the same about all Neagari trees?