My first collected Quercus fusiformis (escarpment live oak)

[Big Country Bonsai]

Hey guys. Just wanted to document my first attempt at collecting escarpment live oak. Collection site is southwest of Abilene Texas. The tree was growing in old growth oak and juniper forest. Quercus buckleyi is the predominant oak but there are a few live oak in the area. I think it shows nice subtle curves and it has nice bark already. I am placing on collecting a nice large one because I found this one to have pretty good feeder roots. If anyone has experience collecting this species any advice is appreciated!

 

[Potawatomi13]

Something there. Possibilities. Looks like enough roots. If survival ensues please post update.

 

[Michael P]

Very interesting species! A friend is starting a landscape tree nursery, and has 50 plugs of escarpment live oak. I'm watching for a "not ready for retail" one to work on.

 

[Big Country Bonsai]

Very interesting species! A friend is starting a landscape tree nursery, and has 50 plugs of escarpment live oak. I'm watching for a "not ready for retail" one to work on.

Haha I hope you can get one!