The optimal planting period for loblolly pine bareroot seedlings spans from early December to March 1, considered the dormant season. However, the planting timeframe for containerized seedlings can be extended beyond these dates if soil surface and moisture conditions...
Article by Paul Jeffreys, Ph.D.,ArborGen Reforestation Advisor,Alabama, Mississippi, and Western Tennessee A few weeks back, I accompanied a former student of mine, now a professional forester, to a planting site on his company land to inspect seedling and planting...
When possible, be on-site while seedlings are being planted to avoid these common, devastating mistakes. Too Shallow Root collar and roots exposed, drying out roots. Too Deep Pine bud within two inces of the ground line. “J” or “U” Roots Roots...
Talk to an ArborGen Reforestation Advisor or Nursery Manager before planting trees that have experienced abnormally high or low temperatures. Seedling survival will suffer if seedlings are exposed to excessively high or low temperatures. The level of mortality is...
Even though dry conditions have dominated fall and early winter 2023, The National Weather Service is still predicting Pacific El Nino conditions will create an unusually cool and wet late winter and spring 2024. These conditions may create the need to use...
