hard mast Archive

• 1November 28, 2009

  The Buckeye Family

  The buckeye family (Aesculus sp.) is relatively low value for mast production because the nuts are mildly poisonous and avoided...

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• 2November 20, 2009

  The American Beech

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

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• 4November 16, 2009

  The Hazelnut Family

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

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• 5November 12, 2009

  Native Walnuts of North America

  Walnut trees (Juglans sp.) are relatives of the hickory family. Like hickories, they are prized for their delicious and nutritious...

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• 5November 10, 2009

  The American Chestnut: Resurrection of an American Classic

  The American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) was once one of the predominant tree species on the Eastern seaboard. It ranged from...

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• 8November 8, 2009

  Native Hickories of North America

  The hickory family (Carya sp.) was one of two dominant species in the oak-hickory forest ecosystem that once dominated much...

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• 9November 7, 2009

  Native Oaks of North America

  The oak family (Quercus sp.) is the most important source of hard mast in hardwood forests across North America. With...

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