oak

Oak trees should be watered deeply once a week during the summer months and once every 2 weeks in the winter months. If temperatures are exceptionally hot or the soil has been very dry, additional watering may be necessary. For each watering, a full inch of water should be poured over the root zone of the tree. Do not water excessively as this can lead to root rot and other water-related diseases.

The oak tree species, Quercus leana, prefers full sunlight and can tolerate partial shade. It needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day in order to grow well. Ideally this should be evenly distributed over the day, with the oak receiving a few hours of sunlight in the morning and the evening, as well as a few hours in the middle of the day. This is especially important when the oak is young and still growing, since it needs as much light as it can get for strong root and branch growth. Once the oak is fully grown, it should still get sunlight for at least part of each day. Additionally, oaks can also benefit from supplemental light in the form of artificial lighting.

Oak trees (Quercus leana) require minimal pruning. They should be pruned in late winter or early spring before leaf buds appear. This is the best time to see the tree's branch structure and focus pruning on removing any dead, diseased or weak branches, crossing branches, and overly vigorous upright branches. The remaining branches should be pruned lightly to improve shape and size and to encourage more lateral growth. Avoid pruning large amounts of the crown at 1 time and try to keep the natural shape of the tree. Oaks can also benefit from light pruning during the summer months, to remove any dead or broken branches as soon as possible.