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Care of Live Oak Trees
Care of Live Oak Trees. Providing the best possible care for live oak trees means understanding something about this tough, enduring tree that can live for more than 200 years when cared for properly. Live oak trees have specific growth habits and characteristics, and when you understand how to preserve and care for them according to such...
Providing the best possible care for live oak trees means understanding something about this tough, enduring tree that can live for more than 200 years when cared for properly. Live oak trees have specific growth habits and characteristics, and when you understand how to preserve and care for them according to such specifications, you can expect these beautiful trees to be around your entire lifetime and beyond.
Prune While Young
Pruning is a part of the growth process that gives your live oak trees the opportunity they need to expand into a beautiful shade tree that will provide many years of comfort and beauty in the future.
With a young live oak tree, you will notice that there are many branches around. You will want to prune your live oak tree to establish the primary branches. Pruning while young gives main branches a chance to grow by ensuring that they receive the necessary nutrition and are not competing with too many other branches.
Understanding Fertilizer
Fertilizers contain many of the nutrients that your live oak tree needs to grow. Of course, water and sunlight are required in abundance, but beyond that, there are some nutrients that you can add to the soil that help foliage to grow. Foliage is how water is absorbed into the tree and helps live oak trees to provide the cooling shade you get when sitting under one.
Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are nutrients you can add with purchased fertilizer; they contain powerful growth assistants. The area where your live oak trees are growing has a lot to do with the type of fertilizer you use and the time of year it is to be applied. Make sure to take note of these factors to keep your tree healthy.
Seasonal Care
Caring for a live oak tree can differ from season to season. This is particularly true when it comes to fall and winter when your live oak may need entirely different fertilizers or nutrients. You will want to pay special attention to ensure that none of your live oak trees are wounded or sick.
During holiday seasons, such as Christmas, don't place an item like mistletoe near your live oak trees because it will steal nutrients from your trees and leave the tree's immune system weakened or defenseless against parasites associated with mistletoe.
