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Propagating a Monterey Oak

20 years ago

Can anyone offer information on propagating a Monterey Oak tree.

I am thinking about trying to air layer several branches. My 30 ft. Monterey Oak is just now starting it's spring "molt". Wondering if I should wait until it is finished.

Can anyone offer other suggestions or confirm that I can multiply my Monterey Oak by air layering it? It is about 15 years old now and I haven't been able to get any "good" acorns from it. The squirrels always be me to them.

Any and all comments/suggestions/information will be very much appreciated. TIA for your help.

P.S. I've been very successful in the past with air layering my ficus.

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lucky_p
20 years ago
I doubt that you'll have much, if any, success air layering your oak, but you've got nothing to lose by trying.
Most oaks are propagated by planting acorns, but members of the white oak group - of which Q.polymorpha is a member - can be propagated by grafting onto seedling rootstock. I use bur oak seedlings as 'universal' rootstock for a number of white oak species.
tsmith2579
20 years ago
When your acorns are green, cover them with pieces of panty hose and use a twist tie to secure them. Now sprinkle the panty hose with cayenne pepper powder. Season again and again from time to time, especially when it is time for the acorns to ripen. That should keep the squirrels at bay.
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