Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: BowEd on June 26, 2017, 04:15:29 pm
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Hi.Some time ago I mentioned about my Robin was starting some osage trees in her greenhouse from seed.We were waiting for them to get some size/stiffness/and strength to send to people that might want some.There are about a dozen ready to go.All that are ready are about 6 to 8 inches tall.If anyone wants to give them a try I'll gladly send them if the reciever wants to pay the shipping.They would be sent bare root but inside moistened paper towels inside a zip lock bag wrapped in newspaper in a box.
There are more starting too but not quite big enough to send.I think state regulations are ok with this.PM me if interested.
I probably should of put this in the trading post thread.
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I would definitely be interested in two, and would happily pay more than the cost of shipping for getting me something I cant get myself.
Please pm and we can arrange the details. Thank you very much.
Russ
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Thanks Ed and Robin
Bjrogg
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Ed, not to butt in but bare root plants are generally shipped during the dormant season. Being sealed up in plastic in warm weather can cause fungi to multiply and adversely affect the plants.
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Yes good point.Bare roots are usually sent or gotten in dormancy too.These won't be dormant of course.I'm suggesting to get them planted immediately after recieving them letting them get started good before the winter.
RB...Your in box on your PM is full.
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I suppose I'd need to send them priority mail to get to their destination in a few days.Then once they arrive the person would need to either pot them to plant later or plant them outside in the ground.
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Pm is back in business. Sorry.
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Just thinking out loud, but do you think I need, when planting these guys, that I need worry about deer eating them before they are big enough to fend for themselves?
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Yea deer are notorious browsers for sure.I've seen them eat the hedge balls before.Maybe a welded wire tube a couple feet tall with a welded wire top on it?
Robins' going to plant them in the raised flower bed by the house then we'll transfer them later as they get bigger.
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Cool gesture, Mr Ed! :OK
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K. Will come up w something, chicken wire based, I'm sure.
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Deer love osage leaves. They stand on their hind legs and eat every leaf they can get. I would put a sturdy cage around them.
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So, hopefully I got the "attaching pictures" problem licked, once and for all, and I can get to posting some of the pics I owe around these parts.
Thanks to Beadman, I got these beauties going in some pots. Looks like 6 of the 8 are doing just fine, the other two, might just make it too, only shorter. Dont know if they will make into the ground this fall or not, but I intend to keep you posted on their progress. I have a friend who thinks he has just the right spot in mind for the planting. We will have to take a hike (er, dogs for a walk) soon to scout the land.
Russ
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Looks good.I would think they could handle being in that large of a pot for quite some time.
My Robin here is a nut.She does all kinds of plants.Bonzying too yet.African violets and orchids are her favorite.
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Ed, I planted mine directly where there permanently going. I guess I didn't know the deer like them. Maybe the deer here don't even know they like em yet. So far they look real good, we've been getting plenty of rain.
I just made a quick trip to the post office and sent you and Robin a little appreciation package. Sorry it took me so long, been crazy busy and I just couldn't make myself send you the postage without a little something extra. Hope you both like it.
Thanks again
Bjrogg
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Boy howdy, I would love to have a nice deep draw to plant about a hundred of these in a cluster, all nice and close to each other. Then every few years, weed out those that are not growing straight enough or are impeding a better growing tree. Being packed in close and tight, the best of them would "run for the sun", growing straight and tall as fast as possible. I am imagining ending up with ten trees forty years later, no branches for about 15-18 feet, utility pole straight, and ready to fill out for another forty years before some kid finds them after reading an old antique copy of The Bowyer's Bible and his great granddaddy's draw knife.
The best time to plant a tree is 40 years ago. The next best time is today.
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I would avoid sending them when they are so young and growing. One of my chickens pulled out one of my 5" Osage seedlings from a pot while scratching around. I got it back within an hour and it isn't making it. It may be ok if you wrap it in some moist soil. But nearly all trees are shipped dormant and it might be best to wait.
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JW, I thought about planting them just how you said all in one clump. I ended up planting them in about 8 different places. Most in partial sun, a couple in full sun. They've been planted for a couple weeks now and most look real good with bright leaves yet.
I've been planting trees for 33 years now. Mostly pines but some Black Walnut and Oak also. I have tree stands in pines I planted now. I've planted over a thousand of them. I had real good Luck with the Oaks I planted this spring.
Bjrogg
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Ohhhh Geeze...that's thoughtful.Well that'll help Robin like my hobby even better bjrogg.Thanks!!Look forward to it in the mail.I'll make sure she sees your bows posted on here too.
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If you have anymore left I would really like a couple lso.
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I'll check into it hunterbob.She had others starting but we thought were too small yet back then.I'll PM you of the progress.
The question of survival is just a matter whether the roots can get established from now to frost.It's a gamble but tell me what is'nt when growing things especially left on their own.I've seen Robin start & transplant many trees through a growing season to survive into the next spring.Off the top of my head catalpas and oaks from seed.It's all about good growing conditions.Personally I would maybe mulch it a bit.One concern through the winter if you have one is about rabbits[they will cut them off and kill them] besides deer.The deer will browse shoulder height most times but not always.It's after red clover I see them go to the ground.
It can be surprising how quick they can grow.If your in your 40's I'd say you'll get bows.Provided you take care of yourself too.....lol.
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Here's a shot of my 2 year old hedgerow with my kids in the pic for scale. :)
They're doing great (through a hefty winter too). We've got lots of critters around and nothing's touched them so far. (B) :-D :OK
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There ya go....Nice pics.....I've got situations like that around here too I could take pictures of.Thanks upstate.
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BJ can knap pretty well I'd say.A point he sent me.
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Glad it got there in one piece Ed. I'm sorry it took me so long been crazy busy. I would have liked to make a sheath to store it. I figured since Robin and you sent me trees, I'd send you both something to hang on your Christmas Tree. It is knapped from a old TV screen. It should look nice hanging with some Christmas lights behind it. Hope you had a good time at mo jam. I looked at some of the trees you sent yesterday and they are looking great, I think they have a good chance of surviving this winter.
Bjrogg