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

Shagbark Hickory
Carya ovata
Medium to large tree most common
in southern half of Wisconsin. Prefers
well drained rich soils. Seldom
in pure stands. Reproduces from
stump sprouts and seed. Shaggy
bark. Edible nuts used by humans
and wildlife. Used for pulpwood,
firewood, and quality lumber.
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Hard Maple (Sugar)
Acer saccharinum
Wisconsin’s state tree. Large size
tree common in northern Wisconsin
but present statewide. Prefers
moist to well drained rich soils.
Reproduces from seed and stump
sprouts. Will tolerate shade. Used
for maple syrup, pulpwood, firewood,
and quality lumber. Magnificent fall
colors. 100+ year life span.
Red Maple
Acer rubrum
Fast growing, medium size tree that
will tolerate poorly drained soils.
Will do well on uplands if competition
is controlled. Reproduces from
stump sprouts and seed. Need to
control deer browsing when young.
Used mainly for pulpwood. Red
to yellow leaves in the fall. 45-80
year life span.