Planting Gamble Oak Trees - Ask Extension
I have 3 Gamble Oak trees to plant in my yard. The trees are now in gallon pots and are about 4 feet tall with healthy looking leaves. The area fo...
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Planting Gamble Oak Trees #641726
Asked May 27, 2020, 11:23 AM EDT
I have 3 Gamble Oak trees to plant in my yard. The trees are now in gallon pots and are about 4 feet tall with healthy looking leaves. The area for planting is in full sun and the soil is mostly clay. I plan to mix the existing soil with garden soil, 50:50. I bought the soil from Quality Landscape &Soil Products in Franktown, Co. It consists of 30% topsoil, 30% manure & 40% compost. I don’t know the pH of the soil or other mineral values like phosphate, nitrogen or potash. I have a drip system for watering. Can you give me advice for planting these trees and any tips for getting them off to a good start. I realize Gambel Oak is native To Colorado and will probably do well in our yard. Thank-you for your help. I appreciate and value your expertise.
Arapahoe County Colorado
Expert Response
Hi,
Yes, gambel oaks are native to Colorado, so they should do well once planted. Below are a few links that will help you with soil amendments and planting your trees! First, a link with general information about oak trees. It includes a paragraph about gambel oaks. At the bottom of this link, is another link about Choosing Soil Amendments.
https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/trees-shrubs-vines/1736-oak-trees/
https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/Gardennotes/631.pdf
https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/Gardennotes/633.pdf
https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/Gardennotes/635.pdf
The above three links explain where and how the plant the trees. #633 is lengthy, but informative.
Hope this helps.
Yes, gambel oaks are native to Colorado, so they should do well once planted. Below are a few links that will help you with soil amendments and planting your trees! First, a link with general information about oak trees. It includes a paragraph about gambel oaks. At the bottom of this link, is another link about Choosing Soil Amendments.
https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/trees-shrubs-vines/1736-oak-trees/
https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/Gardennotes/631.pdf
https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/Gardennotes/633.pdf
https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/Gardennotes/635.pdf
The above three links explain where and how the plant the trees. #633 is lengthy, but informative.
Hope this helps.
