Searching for live oak

I don't even know if this journey will be successful but I am looking for a live oak with an established structure. I am aware that such a tree wil carry with it a substantial price. At this point I am just looking for possible sources. Thanks in advance for your help.

Tom

Are you looking for one with the typical wide-spread canopy?

The only bonsai nursery that I know of that carries Q. virginiana pre-bonsai (and this is from some years ago) is Miami Tropical Bonsai in Homestead, FL (just south of Miami).

Yes, Jim, that is correct and thanks for the tip....I will ontact them.

Tom

Hi Tom, on the off hand, would either of the westen live oak be of interest? Those are Quercus chrysolepis, Canyon Live Oak, more local to my area and Quercus agrifolia, Coast Live Oak from you guessed it, the coastal regions. Both have small holly like leaves and can be a real bugger to handle. They are a bit different than the savanna type southern live oak, but very trainable. The Coastals have really nice dark thick and deeply furrowed bark and the Canyons are smoother and flakey.

Just a thought, I can get some nice sized pieces of collectable wild stock. They are slow growing and we won't live long enough to grow these from stock trees and they are not popular landscape items so they are a bit hard to locate in a can. Rick

Hi, Rick....good to hear from you and thanks for the information. I have located some Q. laurifolia, Laurel oak which I am looking at, native to the southeast. I am reluctant to consider western species because of my location. Thanks again.

Tom

Hi Tom, I think either tree would do well in W. Va. Just for a look see, check out Mike Page's Coastal Live Oak. I hope you find a great tree, Rick

Thanks, Rick...I appreciate it. I have seen Mike's oak that you referred to. His work has always been inspiring for me. I will let you know how this journey works out.

Best regards,
Tom