American Chestnut

 (Castanea dentata) - Once nearly eradicated by the chestnut blight and  currently on Michigan’s endangered species list, these trees are being replanted in an attempt to propagate them once more.  The wood was valued for fence posts, construction lumber and furniture, and the nuts valued for human and wildlife consumption.  Let’s see if we can reinstate this once nearly extinct species.  Trees are sold in a package of five to help ensure cross-pollination and survival.  Grows best in well drained sandy soil. Height to 80 feet, 25-50 years.

Five 10"+ seedlings for $15.00

American Beech

(Fagus americana) -Native. Valuable wood product used in furniture and flooring. Produces beech-nuts benefiting wildlife. Commonly grows in mixed hardwood stands with Oak and Maple. Grows in well drained moist soils and bottomlands, shade tolerant. Height: 60-80 feet, 150-200 years.

Hybrid Poplar

(Populus x Carolina) - Extremely fast growing, relatively short lived; prefers sandy loam soils or well drained clay mix soils. Good for filling in windbreaks while slower growing trees develop and browsing deer.  Height: 40-80 feet, 50-60 years. RC is a rooted cutting.

Silver Maple

(Acer saccharinum Linnaeus) - Native. Prefers moist soil, along swamps or depressions. Can tolerate standing water for a period of time. Shade intolerant growing up to 3 feet a year, moderately long lived. Leaves are sharply toothed with silvery white on the underside. Height: 60-100 feet, 80-125 years.

White Birch

(Betula Papyrifera) - Native. Also know as canoe or paper birch. Prefers rich, moist soils of swamps and river borders, but is commonly found growing on fairly dry sandy sites. Used for pulpwood, fuel wood, toothpicks and novelties. Fast growing. Height: 40-60 feet, 80-100 years.

White Oak

(Quercus alba) - Native. Sandy to loam soils, prefers deep fertile soils, tolerates highway salt; slower growing than red oak and less susceptible to Oak Wilt; important wildlife food. Uses: Timber production, ornamental and wildlife. Height: 70-90 feet, 150-250 years.