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

Silver Maple
Acer saccharum
Very fast growing, large tree adapted
to wet heavy soil sites statewide
especially along rivers. Reproduces
from stump sprouts and seed.
Bark in large loose plates when
older. Full sun. Can produce heavy
seed crops in early summer. Used
for erosion control, ornamental
planting, firewood, and lumber.
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Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa
Large tree grows best on moist to
well drained soils statewide. Reproduces
from stump sprouts and
seed. Full sun. Acorns produced
almost annually, fall with a cap
attached, are preferred by wildlife.
Used for ornamental planting,
lumber and firewood. 100+ year
lifespan.
Red Oak
Quercus rubra
Fast growing, large tree grows best
on moist to well drained loamy soils
common statewide. Reproduces
from stump sprouts and seed. Full
sun. Acorns produced every 5-7
years, falls with caps off, preferred
by wildlife. Good for ornamental
plantings, lumber and firewood.
100+ year lifespan