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The Buckeye Family

The Buckeye Family

November 28, 2009 · by admin · in Mast Producing Trees

The buckeye family (Aesculus sp.) is relatively low value for mast production because the nuts are mildly poisonous and avoided by most wildlife. Buckeye trees have even been eradicated from many areas by landowners to prevent livestock being poisoned …

The American Beech

The American Beech

November 20, 2009 · by admin · in Mast Producing Trees

The American beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a large and handsome hardwood tree native to much of the Eastern United States and Canada.

In addition to being an important timber tree thanks to the quality of its wood, the …

The Hazelnut Family

The Hazelnut Family

November 16, 2009 · by admin · in Mast Producing Trees

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Hazelnuts (Corylus sp.) are a family of small trees and shrubs known for their delicious nuts.

Although commercially available hazelnuts are derived from the Eurasian native Common Hazel (Corylus avellana), there are two native …

Native Walnuts of North America

Native Walnuts of North America

November 12, 2009 · by admin · in Mast Producing Trees

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Walnut trees (Juglans sp.) are relatives of the hickory family. Like hickories, they are prized for their delicious and nutritious nuts. Walnuts are also well known for their exceptionally high quality wood, which is strong …

The American Chestnut: Resurrection of an American Classic

The American Chestnut: Resurrection of an American Classic

November 10, 2009 · by admin · in Mast Producing Trees

The American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) was once one of the predominant tree species on the Eastern seaboard. It ranged from Maine to Florida and from the Piedmont west to the Ohio valley. An estimated 25% of the trees …

Native Hickories of North America

Native Hickories of North America

November 8, 2009 · by admin · in Mast Producing Trees

The hickory family (Carya sp.) was one of two dominant species in the oak-hickory forest ecosystem that once dominated much of North America’s eastern woodlands from New York to Texas. Hickory trees are second only to oak trees…

Native Oaks of North America

Native Oaks of North America

November 7, 2009 · by admin · in Mast Producing Trees

The oak family (Quercus sp.) is the most important source of hard mast in hardwood forests across North America. Along with the hickory family (Carya sp.), oaks were the dominant species in the oak-hickory forest, a type of …

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