Canyon Live Oak 1

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Canyon Live Oak 1

Canyon Live Oak

Canyon Live Oak · Quercus chrysolepis

Pre-Bonsai

Tree facts

Acquired
2023-01-22
Training started
2023-01-23
Origin
2017-04-01
Last touched
2026-06-13
Container
—
Style
—
Size
—
Exhibition-ready
No

Sky Nursery

Current care

Mid Fall
Watering
Water less frequently but do not allow roots to dry out.
Pruning
Finish any major structural changes before hard frost.
Wiring
Monitor wire placement; remove tight wires.
Pests Disease
Remove fallen leaves to prevent overwintering pests.
Winter Protection
Begin planning protection setup.
Wound Management
Keep cuts dry. Fungal prevention sprays may be applied.
Deadwood Carving
Last chance before winter.
Development
Tree enters dormancy; minimize intervention.
Display
Possible short-term display indoors only.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2026-06-13Prune
    Back YardRemoved old stubs and sealed with cut paste. Pruned to encourage branching and p…
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2025-11-02Observation
    BenchPhotoshoot
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    Study GroupBench Photo
  • 2025-07-19Prune
    BenchPruned leggy growth. Needs back budding.
  • 2025-07-13Observation
  • 2025-07-13Observation
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  • Timeline
  • Photos
  • Story

Timeline

20 events

2026
  • 2026-06-13 12:18Prune
    Back Yard

    Removed old stubs and sealed with cut paste. Pruned to encourage branching and pads.

    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Prune — stereoscopic 3D
    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Prune — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2026-06-12 21:33Fertilize
    Bench

    Fertilized with liquid fertilizer.

2025
  • 2025-11-02 03:53Observation
    Bench

    Photoshoot

    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2025-10-23 07:45Observation
    Bench

    Bench Photo

    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2025-10-23
  • 2025-09-11 13:53Observation
    Study Group

    Bench Photo

    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2025-09-11
  • 2025-07-19 11:29Prune
    Bench

    Pruned leggy growth. Needs back budding.

    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Prune — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2025-07-13 20:59Observation
    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2025-07-13 04:06Observation
    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2025-07-13
  • 2025-05-31 19:00OtherRelocated
    Bench

    Moved from hot courtyard to backyard

2024
  • 2024-05-22 06:51Observation
    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2024-05-22
  • 2024-04-12 13:57Observation
    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2024-04-12
  • 2024-04-05 16:27Observation
    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05
2023
  • 2023-03-20 13:24Observation
    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • 2023-03-18 19:00Repot
    Courtyard
  • 2023-03-07 16:58Observation
    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2023-03-07
    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2023-03-07
    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2023-03-07
  • 2023-02-28 20:00Repot
    Courtyard
  • 2023-02-26 20:00Fertilize
    Courtyard
  • 2023-01-24 20:00Prune
    Courtyard
  • 2023-01-23 20:00Prune
    Courtyard
  • 2023-01-22 19:56Observation
    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2023-01-22
    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2023-01-22
    • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2023-01-22

Photos

June 2026

  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Prune — 2026-06-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Prune — 2026-06-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D

November 2025

  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2025-11-02 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D

October 2025

  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2025-10-23

September 2025

  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2025-09-11

July 2025

  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Prune — 2025-07-19 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2025-07-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2025-07-13

May 2024

  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2024-05-22

April 2024

  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2024-04-12
  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05

March 2023

  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — cover photoCover
  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2023-03-07
  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2023-03-07
  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2023-03-07

January 2023

  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2023-01-22
  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2023-01-22
  • Canyon Live Oak 1 — Observation — 2023-01-22

Story

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Current care

Mid Fall
Watering
Water less frequently but do not allow roots to dry out.
Pruning
Finish any major structural changes before hard frost.
Wiring
Monitor wire placement; remove tight wires.
Pests Disease
Remove fallen leaves to prevent overwintering pests.
Winter Protection
Begin planning protection setup.
Wound Management
Keep cuts dry. Fungal prevention sprays may be applied.
Deadwood Carving
Last chance before winter.
Development
Tree enters dormancy; minimize intervention.
Display
Possible short-term display indoors only.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2026-06-13Prune
    Back YardRemoved old stubs and sealed with cut paste. Pruned to encourage branching and p…
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2025-11-02Observation
    BenchPhotoshoot
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    Study GroupBench Photo
  • 2025-07-19Prune
    BenchPruned leggy growth. Needs back budding.
  • 2025-07-13Observation
  • 2025-07-13Observation
View full timeline →

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