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What to do with baby oak?

9 years ago

I had a whole bunch of surplus seeds lying around who's viability I wasn't certain of. I threw them in pots and left some on the deck while others stayed in the house.

1.) Should I try to plant this one outside in Zone 6? Or should I keep it inside until Spring? How much light should it get?
2.) What is it? I think it is an oak, but the acorn wasn't the only thing that went in the pot.

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caryltoo Z7/SE PA
9 years ago
Not sure what it is, but if it sprouted outside I'd leave it there and let nature take its course. It's kind of late to replant -- it wouldn't have time to set roots before the freeze comes, if it hasn't already where you are. If it throws out leaves in the spring you can find a permanent spot for it then.

Caryl
edlincoln
Original Author
9 years ago
This one is growing inside on a windowsill...

The soil isn't frozen yet.

This post was edited by edlincoln on Sun, Nov 30, 14 at 18:33
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