Juniper and conifer are popular bonsai trees, but a bonsai oak tree is another option that you can choose. Common locations where you can find this bonsai are North Africa and Europe. Many people choose a bonsai oak tree because of its hardiness. It can stand varying temperatures from severely low freezing to mild summer condition. It can tolerate a certain level of draught as well.

Common bonsai oak trees

There are several common types of bonsai oak trees and English bonsai oak is one of them. Its real size is not overly big, but it can grow to a decent size and has a deep root system. Querous Rabur is the official name for this tree and normally you can find them in wet soil around six hundred sixty to thirteen hundred twenty feet above the sea level. Scottish highlands and Southwest England in the United Kingdom are the best place to find them. Some oak trees can grow up to one hundred thirty feet tall and it has been recorded that two hundred eighty different life forms can be found within its body.

Another common type of bonsai oak trees is a white oak tree. It has a real size of one hundred feet tall and it can spread up to eighty feet wide. It has different colored leaves from gray to pink. In summer time, usually the leaves are dark green, while in the fall, they change to brown and red.

Taking care of bonsai oak trees

Partial shading is important for most bonsai trees. They also like wet soil, although they still can survive in moist and dry soil. The ph levels between 3.7 and 7.3 are suitable for the soil of these bonsai trees.

You need to be aware of several concerns over bonsai oak trees before you decide to buy one. If we compare with other trees, bonsai oak trees are more susceptible to insects and diseases. White oak is the worst among other types of oak tree. Insects are common to infest trees and they can bring diseases that will change the appearance of trees and their general care. In addition, bonsai oak trees are also susceptible to oak scale that can create mildew on the bark during the summer season.

After understanding these concerns, you should not worry too much because most bonsai trees will grow beautifully as long as you provide them with good care, good soil, sufficient sunlight, and regular watering. Bonsai trees can give an enjoyment for their owners and they are indeed a good addition for any garden.