Q.my columnar oak got stunted will it recover?
My neighbor is notorious for overwatering, and I have a columnar oak that got stunted due to it. I planted two at the same time and the one that is stunted now was by far the better one at time of planting. The other one is now huge–probably at least 30 feet tall. The stunted one has not come out of it yet. I felt like the last couple years it has grown somewhat but then I think it is my imagination. It leafs out every year and seems to have put on some new growth. Will it ever catch up to the other one? I think we have the watering issue solved.
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These trees typically grow slowly to moderately. Do you have them both in full sun? A little shade can make a difference.
I would suggest a soil test. There might be something amiss in the soil under the stunted tree. Then you will know what nutrients to supply.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/oak/columnar-oak-trees.htm
