We planted a Burr Oak in the back yard, over close to the Bamboo Grove, behind the Jungle. There was a tree in the neighborhood, dropping huge acorn seeds onto the sidewalk, and we brought 5 home and planted them. Three of those grew and we selected the best one and planted it in the back yard. Over the years, it grew into an 8-foot sapling.
But upon further consideration, it really is in the wrong place. Too close to the fence, the Jungle, and the Bamboo Grove. So we posted it on Craig's List and gave it away.
A guy came and helped dig it up, leaving us with just a hole in the ground.
The hole goes down to bedrock, and is about 18 inches deep. Not really enough room for the roots of a big tree.
We filled it back in with dirt and leaves. It will probably settle over time, as the leaves decay, and we will need to add more dirt when that happens.
