Planting and General Information

Bare root hardwood seedlings are pulled and shipped December through early April.  They are packed at a count of 100 to 200 seedlings per bag with a moisture retaining gel applied to the roots.  They will store fine for several weeks if kept in a cooler or in a cool place out of the sun and wind.  Hardwood seedlings can be hand planted with a dibble or a sharpshooter shovel.  They may also be machine planted using a tractor. 

Deep plug container pine seedlings are generally shipped and planted between September and April.  They are packed 334 per box, three boxes making 1000 seedlings.  There is a 1 box minimum order.  Seedlings can be shipped UPS, or motor freight.  These seedlings can be planted with a dibble or with a planting tool that matches the shape of the root plug.  They can also be machine planted with a tractor.

We grow larger trees in containers, generally in a three or fifteen gallon container.   These trees can be planted any time of the year, as long as moisture levels are sufficient.  They should be watered in after planting though, to insure no air pockets are left around the roots.  After removing the container, the root ball can be “scored” using a pocket knife or shovel.  This means making vertical slits about ½ to 1 inch deep around the root ball.  There are many advantages to planting larger trees.  A well developed root system results in faster growth and higher survival rates.  Larger trees generally have a better form with a strong central leader and branching.  And of course a larger tree will produce acorns, seed, or soft mast more quickly than a seedling.