Looks like it could be a black cherry.
The 2023 Yamadori/Collecting Thread
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The Barber
Shohin
I think you're right actually. Thanks!
PerryB
Shohin
Good luck with the mountain laurel; I have tried at least a dozen times with zero success.
The Barber
Shohin
Sooo I just got back from a stroll in the woods, found something to do in the future... check out this beech tree... in Kentucky, most of the area where this tree is the dirt doesn't run deep, and if it does the tap roots tend to change directions when it finds the clay and goes parallel.
The Barber
Shohin
Also, not sure what I can do with sourwood, but check out this weirdo, I couldn't not dig this up...talk about junp starting your nebari lol. Got 90 percent if the root system and soil with it I'd guess, no straight down tap root like most in my area
The Barber
Shohin
Chopped down a 5 gallon bucket and did a little wiring, no clue if the leaves on it will reduce, guess we shall find out in a few years if it survives.
The Barber
Shohin
Grabbed a couple hitchhiker Desmanthus (I think) with a pine I dug up last night as well... thought they were nifty. Leaves close up at night
PerryB
Shohin
The Barber
Shohin
Amazed at how dense the feeder roots are at the surface on the trees here where I'm digging... root ball is maybe 6 inches thick at the thickest point, and about 24 inches wide on this American Beech tree.
The Barber
Shohin
The roots were so dense it barely lost any soil.
Here's how shallow the roots were
Threw together a box
And all done...other than the other 2 trees now lol
Here's how shallow the roots were
Threw together a box
And all done...other than the other 2 trees now lol
The Barber
Shohin
Unique little maple. 
Gabler
Masterpiece
I'd bury the roots just a little bit deeper. It'll help keep them moist as they recover from collection.
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
HOLY 
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I totally gave up on it until just now when I'm trying to bed down my trees before a snow storm hits tonight, and discovered roots growing out the bottom of the pot, then noticed THIS!
I know it's a slim chance, but any tips to help it through winter?
Looking like a scrub oak, like I originally supposed.
!I totally gave up on it until just now when I'm trying to bed down my trees before a snow storm hits tonight, and discovered roots growing out the bottom of the pot, then noticed THIS!
I know it's a slim chance, but any tips to help it through winter?
Looking like a scrub oak, like I originally supposed.
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
I would overwinter it in an unheated garage.HOLY
I totally gave up on it until just now when I'm trying to bed down my trees before a snow storm hits tonight, and discovered roots growing out the bottom of the pot, then noticed THIS!
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I know it's a slim chance, but any tips to help it through winter?
Looking like a scrub oak, like I originally supposed.
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
I don't have one.
I might be able to bring it up by the house on the covered back porch, maybe even get it some bottom heat. Out of direct sun and less exposed, but not any warmer or much less extreme temperature swings. Might be able to cobble together a cold frame of some sort.
Darth Masiah
Chumono
big plastic tote. styrofoam cooler. table with some plastic wrap on the legs
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
For now it's in cardboard box open only on the side against the house, in the corner by the chest freezer.big plastic tote. styrofoam cooler. table with some plastic wrap on the legs
danvillebonsai
Seedling
Looking for any information on yamadori in Oregon. Any information would be greatly appreciated in terms of obtaining a permit and general areas which might be good for collecting.
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
@August44 might be able to help out there. He's made quite a few tree hunting trips in the eastern Cascades.
danvillebonsai
Seedling
Thanks ShadyStump
