stihlmizer
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I was wondering where everyone gets tree saplings from? I would like to start leaving black walnut and cherry where I take trees from
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You could try the arbor day foundation website -- they sell small saplings for cheap.
Another alternative is to propagate from the trees you cut down, though it depends on season. You can collect twigs after the buds set for the winter (after Dec 15 should be fine), cut them into 5" sections with at least 1-2 buds each, then store in a cool place in a bucket of wet sand.
Then plant the twigs using normal propagation methods right around the time that the buds would break for spring.
Another alternative is to propagate from the trees you cut down, though it depends on season. You can collect twigs after the buds set for the winter (after Dec 15 should be fine), cut them into 5" sections with at least 1-2 buds each, then store in a cool place in a bucket of wet sand.
Then plant the twigs using normal propagation methods right around the time that the buds would break for spring.
Cody Colston
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Good thread, I too would like to know where to get quality hardwood seedlings if possible.
Just cut all the pines around my house, and it's naked as a jaybird now. I want to plant several Hard Maples, if I can get them.
Just cut all the pines around my house, and it's naked as a jaybird now. I want to plant several Hard Maples, if I can get them.
ChrisIsThis
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There are a couple nurseries in Michigan which grow, sell, and ship hardwood seedlings. Porcupine Hollow Tree Farm (porkyfarm.com), and Cold Stream Farm (coldstreamfarm.net). I have purchased seedlings from Cold Stream and was pleased with the service and quality of seedling. An uncle of mine has also purchased seedlings from the NY State Department of Conservation (or whatever it is called now). Many states have nurseries that grow and sell seedlings, but I don't think Vermont does. Personally I would avoid the Arbor Day foundation for seedlings as I don't think they could provide a large quantity of trees and you don't know what geographic region the trees are coming from. I hope this helps some and you find what you need!
Oldtimer
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Did a google search, and found several nursuries in NH that sell both species you want as 8-12" seedlings. I imagine Vermont has several too.
I can't wait to plant 10 Sugar Maples and 10 Blue Spruce come late spring. Very excited.
I can't wait to plant 10 Sugar Maples and 10 Blue Spruce come late spring. Very excited.
What's important is that the trees are appropriate for your planting zone, not where they are shipping from. I think most people know what trees they want, but you can browse by zone if in doubt. For my particular zone, they have a good selection of native trees as well as many ornamental trees.
forestryworks
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I'd stay away from Arbor Day seedlings. Their stock is not very good quality.
Start with your state forest service and see if they have a nursery. If not, they should be able to direct you to reputable nurseries.
Seed source of your planting stock is the first (and most important) thing you need to find out before buying.
Start with your state forest service and see if they have a nursery. If not, they should be able to direct you to reputable nurseries.
Seed source of your planting stock is the first (and most important) thing you need to find out before buying.
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axe2fall
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I second that . . . I buy from Virginia Dept. Of Forestry but pick them up because they have low priced, high quality stock but shipping is high. I know they have Walnut and Black Cherry.
Google . . . VDOFbuytrees
I have Bought there too, and picked up on my way back from a ski trip one year. Good source if you're nearby to pickup. They also supply to other non-profits.
axe2fall
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yes they do and tax free for those orgs. . checked cherry and walnut prices . . $290 and $315 per thousand respectively . . . on the smaller quanity order end . . 10 for $20 . . . UPS SHIPPING IS 1/3 OF SELLING PRICE. I just picked up 1365 assorted seedlings Tuesday. They were about $800 but the shipping would have about $270 so I took the 5 hr round trip drive with my wife in her Honda CRV.It was a nice day and only used 10 gals of gas.(how often can you score points with the ol lady and keep $ in your pocket ?) . . . My son and I planted 1100 Wednesday and finished today. . . fingers crossed now for snow to cover them (or a least the ground)before this cold front hits
