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Deciduous Trees Black Cherry(Prunus serotina) Commercially important tree growing to 60+ ft. at maturity; commonly used for lumber, veneer, and furniture. Leaves are dark green in summer and yellowish in fall. The small black fruit provides food for a variety of birds and mammals. Tolerates a wide variety of growing conditions. Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) A rapidly growing tree common in all of Ohio, is most common in moist bottomlands and open fields, but is found everywhere due to squirrels burying its nuts. It has dark green compound leaves and produces delicious nuts that are preferred by wildlife. It is valued for timber, veneer, and furniture. Grows well in most locations, but prefers fertile, deep soils. Mature height and spread is 70 ft. Prefers full to part sun. Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) Tall, relatively fast growing tree that can reach 80+ ft. at maturity. Leaves are shiny green in summer and bright red in fall. Makes an excellent tree for street or yard. Prefers full sun and acidic soil. It has a commercial value for furniture and lumber. Yields acorns that are round and ¾–1inch long with a flat, thick, saucer-like cap. Acorns from this tree are at the top of the food preference list for blue jays, wild turkeys, squirrels, small rodents, whitetail deer, raccoons and black bears. Deer also browse the buds and twigs in wintertime. Sugar Maple(Acer saccharum) This large shade tree, which can reach heights over 100 ft., is the cornerstone of the maple syrup industry. The medium green leaves can turn brilliant yellow, orange, or red in the fall. Prefers partial to full sun and well-drained soil. Excellent shade tree. White Oak (Quercus alba) A large, broadleaf tree growing to 100+ ft. at maturity. This species is shade tolerant, found on a variety of sites, and grows best in deep, sandy loam soil on south and west facing slopes. A great species for wildlife. Yields acorns that are up to 1inch long with a warty cap that covers about ¼ of the nut. The acorns are one of the best sources of food for wildlife and are gathered, hoarded and eaten by birds, hoofed browsers, and rodents. Leaf buds also are eaten by several bird species and all parts of the tree are a favorite food for deer.
Coniferous Trees
Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) Large, slow-growing, long-lived, deciduous conifer. Frequently reaches 100-120 ft. in height and 3-6 ft. in diameter. The leaves are alternate, linear, and flat with blades generally spreading around the twig. Prefers very wet soils consisting of muck, clay, or fine sand where moisture is abundant and fairly permanent. Excellent for erosion control, timber, wildlife, and site rehabilitation. Consider their large size when planting near houses or power lines. Eastern Redcedar(Juniperus virginiana) Actually a type of Juniper, this medium growing species makes an excellent windbreak while its aromatic heartwood is prized for making cedar chests, closet wood lining, cedar shavings, small carvings, pencils, and non-rotting fence posts. Reaching a mature height of 30 ft. and spread of 15 ft., it tolerates just about any type of soil and does well in full sun to partial sun conditions. Eastern Redcedar should not be planted near apple trees due to cedar-apple rust. Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) An outstanding timber pine due to its large size, 80+ ft. at maturity, and fast growing ability. It has long, soft, light green needles and grows well in many soil types. Often used for windbreaks, wildlife habitat, lumber, and Christmas trees. Prefers full sun, but can tolerate some shade. Not salt tolerant. Norway Spruce (Picea abies) One of the fastest growing spruces! Reaches 100 ft. at maturity. This extremely attractive evergreen has strong, distinctive, sweeping branches, and shiny green 1/2-1 inch long flat needles. Grows well on most sites and is used for ornamentals, windbreaks, and Christmas trees. Virginia Pine(Pinus virginia) A small to medium sized tree reaching up to 70 ft. in height. It grows best in sites with full sun, well-drained soil, and sandy acidic loam. It has a slow growth rate and is moderately pollution tolerant for a pine. It will grow in poor, dry soils, including clay soils. The seeds are a food source for many birds and it is resistant to damage by deer.
Specialty Tree and Shrub Packets Wildlife Packet
(4 each of the following species - 20 seedlings total - No Substitutions)
American Elderberry(Sambucus canadensis) This deciduous shrub reaches a mature height and spread of 5-12 ft. and has white blooms from June to July. It grows in medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, humusy ones. Elderberry spreads by root suckers to form colonies. Fruits are attractive to wildlife and are sometimes used to make jams, jellies, pie fillings, and wine. Attracts birds and butterflies. American Plum (Prunus americana) Its white, pungently sweet blossoms emerge in early spring before the foliage breaks bud. It is very adaptable to a wide variety of environmental conditions and needs full sun. Can reach a mature height of 20 ft. and mature spread of 25 ft. Hazelnut (Corylus americana) This nut-producing shrub grows to a height of 15-18 ft. and a spread of 10-12 ft. at maturity with a medium to fast growth rate. It takes on a multi-stemmed form with an open, often wide-spreading base. Full sun and partial shade are best for this shrub - a minimum of 4 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day. The hazelnut grows in acidic, alkaline, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, well drained, or clay soils and is drought-tolerant. Should be planted in multiples (2 or 3) to ensure cross-pollination. Nuts are preferred by squirrels, deer, turkey, woodpeckers, pheasants, grouse, quail, and jays. Hazelnuts can be eaten fresh or roasted as well as used in both sweet and savory dishes. Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) The persimmon is quite adaptable to a variety of soil, moisture, and polluted conditions. It prefers moist, well-drained, average soils of various pH's, but easily adapts to poor, rocky, clay, sandy, or even organic soils of dry or moist constitution. It will not tolerate wet sites and needs full sun to partial sun. A slow to medium growing tree, it can reach a mature height of 50 ft. and spread of 30 ft. Persimmon is primarily a dioecious species, having male and female flowers on separate trees. This tree produces a yellow flower in late spring and early summer. Persimmons are often pureed or baked into goods, but they’re also delicious raw. Shellbark Hickory(Carya laciniosa) The shellbark hickory is a slow-growing, large deciduous tree that can reach a 60-80 ft. height and have a spread of 40 ft. at maturity. It prefers humusy rich medium to wet soils. It will tolerate drought conditions and prefers full to part sun. It features compound, alternate leaves up to 22” long that consists of 5-9 large, fine toothed leaflets. It has a thick, light gray, shaggy bark with ends curving up once the tree reached 4-8” in diameter. Shellbark hickory trees produce the largest of all hickory nuts. An excellent food source for a variety of animals. It provides nutrition for bees in early to late spring and is ideal habitat for bats.
Wet Feet Packet
(4 each of the following species - 20 seedlings total - No Substitutions)
Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) Large, slow-growing, long-lived, deciduous conifer. Frequently reaches 100-120 ft. in height and 3-6 ft. in diameter. The leaves are alternate, linear, and flat with blades generally spreading around the twig. Prefers very wet soils consisting of muck, clay, or fine sand where moisture is abundant and fairly permanent. Excellent for erosion control, timber, wildlife, and site rehabilitation. Pin Oak(Quercus palustris) Medium sized, fast-growing oak that can reach 50-70 ft. in height and have a 25-40 ft. spread at maturity. Grows in a pyramidal shape and provides great fall color. Prefers full sun. Grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, well-drained, wet, and clay soils. Can tolerate wet conditions, including moderate flooding. Yields acorns that are eaten by many wildlife species. River Birch (Betula nigra) Valued for its relatively rapid growth, it can reach heights of 40-70 ft. and a spread of 40-60 ft. at maturity. Full sun and partial shade are best for this tree. Prefers wet sites and does best in acidic, moist, sandy, well-drained loam soils. Will tolerate moderate flooding as well as some drought conditions. Excellent source of food and habitat for wildlife. Swamp White Oak(Quercus bicolor) Medium size, moderate growth rate, and long lived. Often maturing between 50-75 ft. in height, 2-3 ft. trunk diameter, living up to 300 years or more. Prefers full sun, moist to wet acidic soils with high mineral content. Is tolerant of drought conditions and compacted soils. Well adapted to low-lying areas with poor drainage. Yields oblong acorns in pairs, approximately 1” in length that attract a variety of birds. Sycamore(Platanus occidentalis) Large, fast-growing, long lived, deciduous tree. Frequently reaching 70-100 ft. in height and a spread of 65-80 ft. at maturity. Prefers full sun and moist, fertile soils. Is tolerant of clay, sand, loam, alkaline, and wet soils. Typically found along streams, rivers and flood plains. Valued tree for furniture. Beneficial to birds and wildlife for food and shelter.
Fruits and Mushrooms Dwarf Red Globe Peach (2 trees) Red globe peach is a large freestone (separates freely from the pit) peach that is firm and wonderfully sweet. It is great for fresh eating and canning, as well as making ice cream and pies. They ripen early to mid August. Dwarf Red Globe peach trees are considered self pollinating. These dwarf varieties will ultimately have a height and spread of about 10 ft. They grow best in moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Soil pH in the 6.0 to 7.0 range is ideal for peaches.
Shiitake Mushroom (1 kit) Delicious mushrooms that have brown, slightly convex caps that range from about 2-4 inches in diameter. Kit contains 200 inoculated shiitake dowel plugs, 1/4 lb. bees wax, wax dauber, 5 metal tags for labeling, and an easy to follow growers guide. Each kit will plug approximately 10 logs 3 inches in diameter and 40 inches long. Logs not included
Seed Mixes Create Food Plots for Wildlife with Whitetail 365! (25 lb. bag)This “throw & go” mix can be planted anytime from early spring through late fall. The combination of oats , rye, and 2 varieties of peas ensures that something is always growing and providing forage for deer year-round. Covers ½ acre. Erosion Control Seed Mix (2 lb. bag) A blend of Birdsfoot Trefoil, Timothy, Tall Fescue, Annual Ryegrass, Alsike Clover, and Red Top. Excellent substitute for crownvetch. For severe erosion control measures. Covers 2000 sq. ft. Showy Northeast Native Wildflower & Grass Seed Mix (1 oz. packet) A mix of native wildflowers and prairie grasses that will provide a wonderful display of color from spring through summer. This full sun/part shade mixture contains drought resistant species that attain an average height of 2-3 ft. Excellent for native meadows and wildflower patches. Covers 200 sq. ft.
Pollinator Seed Mixes
Created by Pheasants Forever, these seed mixes have been designed by wildlife professionals to provide diverse high-quality long-lasting wildlife habitat, meet Ohio Department of Agriculture standards and exceed NRCS conservation standards. Both of these seed mixes meet criteria set forth by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CStP). In addition they also meet criteria set forth by Farm Service Agency (FSA) for Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) practice CP42 - Pollinator Habitat. If you are purchasing seed for either of these programs, please be sure to follow all standards and specifications as directed from NRCS and/or FSA. Seed sold in 1/2 acre increments. Quantity listed is pure live seed (PLS). Ohio Pollinator Seed Mix - Species and price details will be available as soon as they are available. Ohio Pollinator (NO GRASSES) Seed Mix Species and price details will be available as soon as they are available.
Groundcover Wild Ginger(Asarum candensis) This native spring wildflower is usually grown in woodland gardens, native plant gardens, or used as edging in landscapes. Easily grown in a variety of soil types in part shade to full shade. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Height is 4-8 inches at maturity. Plant 8-12 inches apart. 25 bulbs per packet. Partridge Berry(Mitchella reptans) A mat-forming, evergreen groundcover that displays interesting foliage, flowers, and fruit. Tolerates heavy shade and dry conditions. Height is 2 inches at maturity. Plant 8-12 inches apart. 25 bulbs per packet. Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) With a mature height of 2-3 ft, this native wildflower has a light pink/yellow to blood red/yellow flower that blooms April to May. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions as long as drainage is good. Can be planted in full sun to part shade. Freely self-seeds and will naturalize to form large colonies in optimum growing conditions.
Wildlife Boxes Bat House Bats play an essential role in keeping populations of night-flying insects in balance; one bat can catch hundreds of insects per hour! They are the primary predators of beetles, moths, leafhoppers, mosquitoes, and other insects. Installing this cedar bat house on your property will provide roosting locations for these nocturnal mammals. Eastern Bluebird Box Landlords wanted! Attract bluebirds to your property! Bluebirds readily accept nesting boxes to raise their young. Ideal bluebird habitat is a mix of scattered trees and open grasslands including short, mowed, or grazed grass. These cedar nest boxes should be placed at least 300 ft. apart. Contact the District for more information on bluebirds.
Tree Supplies Tree Marking Flags 30 inch high metal stake with a 4 x 5 inch purple flag. Perfect for marking those newly planted trees, shrubs, and groundcover. 25 per packet.
Plantskydd 100% organic, safe for use in protecting flowers, ornamentals, seedlings, shrubs, trees, as well as fruit, vegetables, and other food crops against browse damage from deer and rabbits. Won't harm the environment or pets. It is non-toxic, biodegradable, and also acts as a fertilizer. Available in 1 quart ready to spray bottle or 2.2 lb. soluble powder concentrate (makes 10 quarts of liquid for spraying).
Weed Wand Magic
The perfect accessory for fighting invasive species - no spray, no drift, no waste! Ideal for quick, easy and targeted spot application of herbicide directly on weeds or stumps! Its lightweight design prevents the need to bend over - simply push down on the tube to precisely apply the desired amount of herbicide. Each wand also comes with a three pack of replacement tips.
Please consider becoming an Affiliate Member. Your contribution will help promote soil and water conservation programs throughout Vinton County. The are several options to choose from, Copper-$25, Bronze-$50, Silver-$100, Gold-$250, Platinum-$500, and Diamond-$1,000. Contributing members will be recognized at our Annual Banquet, in the District Office, On District Newsletters, and on our Website. If you would like to choose a different amount, please contact the Vinton SWCD office.
The "Weed Wand" can be used to help treat stumps and small invasive species with Herbicide without having to bend down and apply chemical. Just attach the applicator tip, fill the tube with poison, and you're off!
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