{"title":"Black Ash Replacements","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Ash forests are more vulnerable to the impact of the Emerald Ash Borer due to the rather high percentage of Black Ash trees present. Without the living ash trees, the forest is likely to convert to a non-forested wetland. Ash deaths also create opportunity for invasives species to take over. Reforestation after an ash harvest thus aids in the overall survival of the forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species listed here have been studied for suitability as black ash replacements and found to have high potential. However, choosing replacement species depends upon site conditions and management decisions. No species is a one-size-fits-all. Take into account your specific conditions when making your selection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov\/api\/CPSFile\/49410\/612_WI_GD_AshReplacementPlanting_2024_pdf\" title=\"https:\/\/efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov\/api\/CPSFile\/49410\/612_WI_GD_AshReplacementPlanting_2024_pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere*\u003c\/a\u003e for more information from the NRCS.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hackberry","title":"Hackberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(180, 47, 20);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach bundle contains 25 seedlings. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eCeltis occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e40-60 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-60 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e Zones 2-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Acidic, alkaline, loamy moist, rich, sandy, well-drained, wet and clay soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLight\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to fast growth rate with increases of 13\" to more than 24\" per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relative of the elm without the concern of disease. Notable corky bark. Crown is often symmetrical when grown in the open. Was often planted as a replacement shade tree for elms. Heralded as one tough tree. Tolerance for both flooding and drought. Tolerates wind and salt as well as adaptable to many soil types. Fruit feeds winter birds and the tree serves as a host for many butterfly species. Provides cover during winter for wildlife. Has a deep root system for erosion control. As a floodplain species, is useful as an ash stand replacement. Is also found on upland areas. Can also be used for bonsai. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated Seedling Size:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1-0, 12-18\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor County Land Conservation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29328031678498,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/8456\/5282\/products\/Hackberry2.jpg?v=1565382602"},{"product_id":"swamp-white-oak","title":"Swamp White Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(180, 47, 20);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach bundle contains 25 seedlings. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ci\u003eQuercus bicolor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMature Height\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50-70 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40-60 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardiness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zones 3-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoil:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Does well in moist to wet soils as well as upland areas. Tolerant to spring flooding, and dry summers,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e F\u003cspan\u003eull sun to part shade - minimum of 4 hours of direct sunlight per day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate growth rate with a long life span.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiny dark green leaves turn yellow to purple in fall. Sweet acorns provide great food for deer, wild turkeys, black bears and other wildlife. Excellent hardwood for wet soils, great for rehabilitating degraded sites. Works also for shelterbelts. 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Can withstand some flooding and moderately drought tolerant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: F\u003cspan\u003eull sun to part shade - minimum of 4 hours of direct sunlight per day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: Fast - more than 24\" per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eMassive root system, great for erosion control but plant away from sidewalks, foundations and septic lines. Fall color is mostly yellow, but can also range orange to red. Buds are eaten by squirrels in early spring. Provides browse for deer and rabbits, and nesting sites for ducks and other birds. 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Most common on poorly drained, nutrient-poor sites. Will tolerate occasional drought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLight:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows best in full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/em\u003eAlso known as Swamp Spruce or Bog Spruce. Shallow root system benefits from 3-4\" of organic mulch. Twigs, leaves and seeds are important wildlife food and branches provide nesting sites for birds. 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White flowers in spring turn into clusters of bright red berries in August; the berries persist during winter to feed wildlife when other food is scarce. Fruit is very tart, but rich in vitamin C and makes excellent jams, jellies, sauces and syrups. 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