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title: "This is Dru, my English oak. Does anyone have any idea what’s going…"
description: "This is Dru, my English oak. Does anyone have any idea what’s going on with him? The base of the stem is so much thinner than the rest, and I’m afraid it will…"
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# This is Dru, my English oak. Does anyone have any idea what’s going…

_Penny Lさんが2023-07-24に投稿しました_

This is Dru, my English oak. Does anyone have any idea what’s going on with him? The base of the stem is so much thinner than the rest, and I’m afraid it will break. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks ahead of time! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

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## 10件のコメント

### Maraさんが2023-07-25にコメントしました

Sorry, I don’t mean to worry you. I was just thinking of the time of year. From what I’ve observed, germination happens in the fall or early spring when the temperatures are still cool. But I’m sure this varies from one oak tree to another. Stems should be upright with wavy or ruffled leaves like a tiny tree or branch. Give it time and see what happens. When did you plant it?

#### Penny Lさんが2023-07-25に返信しました

I bought the acorns, and they’d been cold stratified, so I didn’t need to do that myself. It’s how you artificially create a winter-spring cycle. Or so I’ve read… 🤔

#### Maraさんが2023-07-25に返信しました

Yup that’s right. Well, I’m rooting for you and your trees 💚

#### Penny Lさんが2023-07-25に返信しました

TY! It’s going to turn out to be grass or something…

#### Maraさんが2023-07-25に返信しました

😆

### Maraさんが2023-07-25にコメントしました

I don’t know what that is in the pot. Could be a weed. If you inspect it, it’ll have small fibrous roots that would easily yank out of the soil. You can tell with a rooted oak will give you more resistance. There will be a thick tap root and still attached to the acorn.

#### Penny Lさんが2023-07-25に返信しました

You’re right that I could check the roots, but it’s so fragile, I’m worried I’ll break it. Let me get some caffeine in me for courage and then try to resolve this mystery… Fingers crossed!

### Maraさんが2023-07-25にコメントしました

🤞☺️

### Penny Lさんが2023-07-25にコメントしました

Okay, update: The Mystery Plant is a Conundrum. It’s growing out of the acorn, but it looks like grass. It’s firmly rooted in the acorn, though, so it a bit strange. I think I’m going to give it a week and if it doesn’t look more oak like, plant it in the garden.

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