Yes, SWO/bur is a naturally occurring hybrid, generally referred to as Schuette's oak and is somewhat common in some areas. Whether or not they cross pollinate to produce Schuette's oaks would be anyone's guess? Only way to know is to get some of the parents to produce acorns, then grow out those acorns into mature trees and check to see if they have more traits from the individual parents or the mixed traits of the hybrid. Your kids or grandkids might have the opportunity to see the "fruits of your labor", but unless you are a very young man, you may never know.Are these a hybrid that occurs naturally? I have a bunch of Bur oak, getting ready to plant some SWO... will they cross pollinate if both are in the same area or does something else need done?
Lol, not young enough!Yes, SWO/bur is a naturally occurring hybrid, generally referred to as Schuette's oak and is somewhat common in some areas. Whether or not they cross pollinate to produce Schuette's oaks would be anyone's guess? Only way to know is to get some of the parents to produce acorns, then grow out those acorns into mature trees and check to see if they have more traits from the individual parents or the mixed traits of the hybrid. Your kids or grandkids might have the opportunity to see the "fruits of your labor", but unless you are a very young man, you may never know.
I have 25 ordered from Kelly for this spring planting, also ordered 25 Hazelnuts from them.I have 100 ordered again. Anyone else looking to add this hybrid...swamp bur oak, schuettes?
I have 25 ordered from Kelly for this spring planting, also ordered 25 Hazelnuts from them.
Look under shrubs on their website.I did not see they had hazelnuts, might have to add to that
Resurrecting an old thread.I'm going to do a little experiment on my Iowa farm. Plant 25-50 Swamp White Oak and Swamp Bur Oak Hybrids in the same area....
Cage/protect with mat. Then watch the progress to see if the hybrids grow any faster or produce quicker. Either way, it will draw deer to the area when they start producing acorns.
*I should get almost twice the growth on my good soils in Iowa as I do on the good soils on my farm in MN.
Long story short, the described experiment didn’t get planted exactly how I wanted to . However, it’s still in the works. I can let you know in the future.Resurrecting an old thread.
How did this experiment work out?
au contrairie ... my good buddy; further, I'll help get you started. I have 2 source trees (both bur oak crosses) including a bebbs oak (bo X wo) and a schuettes oak ... I think ( bo X swo). Each of these trees produced copious numbers of acorns when less than 10-12 years old. I'm pretty certain you will survive another 15-45 years (hope you go another 80 yrs); so, here's the deal ... contact me next spring and I'll send you viable acorns from each tree (you simply cover the postage). Hope to hear from you.-Lol, not young enough!
Thanks for the answer.
How do I join the acorn club? :)au contrairie ... my good buddy; further, I'll help get you started. I have 2 source trees (both bur oak crosses) including a bebbs oak (bo X wo) and a schuettes oak ... I think ( bo X swo). Each of these trees produced copious numbers of acorns when less than 10-12 years old. I'm pretty certain you will survive another 15-45 years (hope you go another 80 yrs); so, here's the deal ... contact me next spring and I'll send you viable acorns from each tree (you simply cover the postage). Hope to hear from you.-