OT a problem with my oak tree....
 

I purchased a northern pin oak about two years ago. It was about 8 o r9 feet
tall and has been doing well.

This year I put some lillies or irises - don't know exactly what but they
are low maintenance around the tree and have been hitting the flowers with
miracle grow - that may be the problem.

The tree has shot up like a rocket - 'bout two feet this spring and the top
most limbs, especially the top trunk that is headed for the sky has so many
leaves and is so thin and is so long that it is bent over near to breaking.
Especially when it rains and the leaves are burdened by the weight of the
rain drops.

I'm wondering if I should get my step ladder out and cut every other leaf in
order to relieve the weight.

I know this is waaay off topic but I'm not really a member of any tree
groups. Heck I've never even hugged a tree since the last time I saw a
bear...

john

"asadi" wrote in
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I know this is waaay off topic but I'm not really a member of any
tree groups. Heck I've never even hugged a tree since the last
time I saw a bear...

I recommend rec.gardens ... very helpful forum.

I'm wondering if I should get my step ladder out and cut every other leaf
in
order to relieve the weight.

Cut out the central trunk right at a branch. Figure as low as you want to
go and then go 2 foot lower.

--
Frank Reid
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My advice John - leave it alone.
It's a hardy tree and it will take care of itself.

asadi wrote:
I purchased a northern pin oak about two years ago. It was about 8 o r9 feet
tall and has been doing well.

This year I put some lillies or irises - don't know exactly what but they
are low maintenance around the tree and have been hitting the flowers with
miracle grow - that may be the problem.

The tree has shot up like a rocket - 'bout two feet this spring and the top
most limbs, especially the top trunk that is headed for the sky has so many
leaves and is so thin and is so long that it is bent over near to breaking.
Especially when it rains and the leaves are burdened by the weight of the
rain drops.

I'm wondering if I should get my step ladder out and cut every other leaf in
order to relieve the weight.

I know this is waaay off topic but I'm not really a member of any tree
groups. Heck I've never even hugged a tree since the last time I saw a
bear...

My suggestion: Take a photo and send it to the MiracleGro people. Maybe
they'll pay you for a testimonial. :-)

--
Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

asadi wrote:
I purchased a northern pin oak about two years ago. It was about 8 o r9 feet
tall and has been doing well.

This year I put some lillies or irises - don't know exactly what but they
are low maintenance around the tree and have been hitting the flowers with
miracle grow - that may be the problem.

The tree has shot up like a rocket - 'bout two feet this spring and the top
most limbs, especially the top trunk that is headed for the sky has so many
leaves and is so thin and is so long that it is bent over near to breaking.
Especially when it rains and the leaves are burdened by the weight of the
rain drops.

I'm wondering if I should get my step ladder out and cut every other leaf in
order to relieve the weight.

I know this is waaay off topic but I'm not really a member of any tree
groups. Heck I've never even hugged a tree since the last time I saw a
bear...

john


Do not cut the leaves. They are the factory that makes the tree grow
wood that will support itself. Try staking it up. If you prune it, the
tree will remain short.