Robert W Snow
New Member
Hello, I'm new to the forum. I'm located south of Sacramento by about 30 miles and have heavy clay soil here. I planted about 60 different locations last fall with mostly White oak acorns and a few Live Oak acrorns that were from an adjoining ranch. A few have have just started to pop up and I'm hoping someone may have good advise so as to give them the best chance for their survival. Should I use some type of tree shelters and if so what type (wire baskets, plastic tubes)? Should I fertilize and if so when and how and with what type? When do I prune and do I prune all the lower limbs or none at all? Should I use some type or mulch at the soil level, maybe straw, to keep them from drying out or is that needed? Any advise will be appreciated. Thank You -Robert