State Forest Nursery Seedling Catalog - Wisconsin Department of ...

Yellow Birch
Betual alleghaniensis
Medium to large tree found on
moist to moderately drained heavy
soils in the northern half of Wisconsin.
Bark is golden and shaggy.
Reproduces from stump sprouts
and seed. Will tolerate some shade
best in full sun. Used for firewood,
pulpwood, quality lumber. 100+
year life span.
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Butternut
Juglans cinera
Fast growing, medium to large tree
scattered throughout Wisconsin
usually on well drained rich soils.
Seldom found in pure stands.
Deeply furrowed bark. Full sun. Edible
nuts that squirrels love. Used
for quality lumber. Susceptible to
butternut dieback.
Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
Fast growing, medium to large tree
most common in southern half of
Wisconsin but present statewide.
Prefers moist to well drained rich
soils but also found on other soils.
Reproduces by stump sprouts and
seed. Full sun. Edible fruit used
by wildlife. Used for pulpwood, firewood,
and quality lumber.