Oak wood in compost?

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ellen33 Springfield, VA Sep 20, 2018

I have several white oak trees that frequently drop branches. The dropped wood is mostly rotten and often has fungi growing on it. It is easy to crumble. Will this easily decompose in the compost pile?

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Cville_Gardener Clarksville, TN(Zone 7a) Sep 21, 2018

Rotted trees are called nurse trees in the forest. They decompose and feed other plants.

Here's some useful information https://permaculturenews.org/2012/01/04/hugelkultur-composting-whole-trees-with-ease/

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dun1kirk Berkeley, CA(Zone 9a) Jan 14, 2019

I spread over my veggie garden, well rotted, diluted horse manure. Is this acceptable for all parts of the veggie garden and flower section?
I know this response is not actually about your post, but for some reason, my posts are not being posted. Any help will be appreciated

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