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What would you recommend for black walnut seedlings - how many should be planted per acre and how far apart from each other ?
Question by: Stephen G Hand on Nov 23, 2020, 9:22 PM
When planting Black Walnut, it will be necessary to plan your planting based upon your application.
If planting for nut production, we recommend consulting this guide: https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/af1011. You may download the publication upon reaching the MU Extension page provided. Here is an additional source which should be of value: https://www.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/pubs/44215
Here is a resource which covers more about planting for timber production https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/ForestManagement/24315_45.pdf
Here is a powerpoint presentation, another resource: https://www.treefarmsystem.org/stuff/contentmgr/files/1/83513ba128f737e0e618e8756d08b694/files/black_walnut_management_tree_farm.pdf
Some people plant for wildlife habitat. Another application, and typically will have an assortment of trees and shrubs.
We also suggest discussing with your local forestry service. They are the experts when it comes to the types of soils in your location and other factors which will affect your project.
If planting for nut production, we recommend consulting this guide: https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/af1011. You may download the publication upon reaching the MU Extension page provided. Here is an additional source which should be of value: https://www.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/pubs/44215
Here is a resource which covers more about planting for timber production https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/ForestManagement/24315_45.pdf
Here is a powerpoint presentation, another resource: https://www.treefarmsystem.org/stuff/contentmgr/files/1/83513ba128f737e0e618e8756d08b694/files/black_walnut_management_tree_farm.pdf
Some people plant for wildlife habitat. Another application, and typically will have an assortment of trees and shrubs.
We also suggest discussing with your local forestry service. They are the experts when it comes to the types of soils in your location and other factors which will affect your project.
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on Nov 30, 2020, 11:52 AM
