Quercus ithaburensis

This is a Quercus ithaburensis, Tabor oak, that i've been working on in our local study group with Peter Adams. It started three years ago as a 15 gallon nursery tree.

First photo is in spring 2008 aftir the first chop job and repotting in a wood box.
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This is Peter's drawing of proposed styling.
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Heres the tree after th first full wiring a couple of days ago.
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The plan is to repot it this March in a custom pot I've ordered from Walsall... I can hardly wait.

Paul

It's going to be a nice tree, though I'm not sure it's ready for a fancy pot yet. I look forward to seeing it in leaf. Maybe then that very fat upper middle branch won't bother me so.

Howzit Paul,

Nice transformation! I like where your going with it. Would like to see it again after it leafs-out. Keep us posted.

A Hui Hou,
-Tim

You're right, Jim. Its got a long way to go. But I'm a sucker for pots...
I'll post pictures when it has leaves.
Paul

Wow, I come from Tabor and have no oak like this here! :-)
Good start, You´ve spent some 2-3 seasons with the tree. In another 2-3 seasons, and another...
Enjoy the new pot, I can understand it. If it is no problem for the tree, then why not :-)

Very nice and interesting tree Paul. Can only envy your privilege of having Peter Adams guide you with the tree. I agree with Jim that the tree needs to spend a few more seasons in a growth pot before your weakness for bonsai pots can take over. All the best with your beautiful tree. Do share progression images over time

Regards
Ravi

I don't expect this tree to be show - ready for 3-4 more years.
Jim, I know what you're saying about the ugly fat branch, and it will probably grow after I develop more branches to replace it. Then again, oak trees around here often seem to have a few big, ugly branches and that may be part of their charm.
Paul

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In the new pot and covered with leaves. We had an unseasonal late frost just as the buds were opening and I lost a few small branches and a lot of the new leaves are 3-4 times normal size but I'm just going to let it grow in the new pot this year this year. Next year I'll start defoliation to develop ramification.

Paul