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Nursery Seedling Stock Descriptions

Trees and shrubs are graded and sold by size class. Grading is done by species, with stem and root quality considered for each. Minimum sizes are determined by reforestation staff based on seedling survivability after planting. Because of this, some species' sizes can be highly variable.

Definitions

Age
  • 1-0: Planted as seed, harvested after one season of growth
  • 2-0: Planted as seed, harvested after two seasons of growth
  • 3-0: Planted as seed, harvested after three seasons of growth
  • Sdl: Mixture of 1-0 and 2-0 seedlings
Inventory
  • Adequate: Greater than 75% of projected demand
  • Limited: Between 50% and 75% of projected demand
  • Very limited: Less than 50% of projected demand
Terms
  • Caliper: Diameter of a seedling's stem
  • Stout: Caliper larger and height shorter than typical for specific species
  • Sturdy: Caliper larger than typical for specific species
  • Top-cut: Cut to approximately 14 inches tall to improve root-top ratios and facilitate shipping
  • Variable: Wide ranging
  • Vigorous: Nutrient loaded seedling
  • Well balanced: Equal sized roots and tops
  • Well rooted: Well developed tap and/or feeder and fine roots with ample root hairs
Conifer
Species Age Minimum Height (in.) Average Height (in.) Size Range Average Caliper (in.) Inventory Status Comments
Fir, Balsam 3-0 5 10 5-16 3/16 Adequate Variably sized, sturdy seedlings.
Pine, Jack 1-0 4 7 4-10 1/8 Adequate Vigorous, well balanced seedlings. Ideal for hand planting.
Pine, Jack 2-0 8 12 8-14 1/4 Adequate Vigorous, well balanced seedlings. Ideal for machine planting.
Pine, Red 2-0 5 8 5-10 3/16 Limited Vigorous, well balanced seedlings. Ideal for hand planting.
Pine, Red 3-0 8 12 8-14 1/4 Adequate Variable, well rooted seedling. Ideal for machine planting.
Pine, White 2-0 4 7 4-10 1/8 Adequate Vigorous, sturdy seedlings. Best to be hand planted.
Pine, White 3-0 8 14 8-18 5/16 Adequate Vigorous, sturdy seedling. Ideal for machine planting.
Spruce, Black 2-0 5 10 5-16 3/32 Adequate Vigorous, variably sized. Best for hand planting.
Spruce, Black 3-0 8 20 8-24 1/4 Very limited Vigorous, sturdy seedlings. Ideal for machine planting.
Spruce, White 2-0 5 10 5-16 1/8 Limited Vigorous, variably sized, sturdy seedlings. Ideal for hand planting.
Tamarack 2-0 6 14 6-16 3/32 Adequate Vigorous, variable sized. Best for hand planting.
Hardwood
Species Age Minimum Height (in.) Average Height (in.) Size Range Average Caliper (in.) Inventory Status Comments
Note: "sdl" indicates species which are difficult or expensive to grow and process. They are sold at the 2-0 price, but may be 1-0 or 2-0 stock.
Aspen spp. Sdl 8 14 8-14 1/4 Adequate Root pruned to 8 inches. Ideal for hand or machine planting. Top cut.
Basswood, American Sdl 6 12 6-14 5/16 Adequate Variable sized, 2-0 seedlings. Best for machine planting. Top cut.
Birch, River 1-0 8 14 8-14 3/16 Adequate Well-balanced seedlings excellent for hand or machine planting. Top cut.
Birch, White 1-0 8 14 8-14 3/16 Adequate Vigorous 1-0 seedlings. Ideal for hand or machine planting. Top cut.
Birch, White 2-0 8 14 8-14 1/4 Adequate Ideal for machine planting. Top cut.
Birch, Yellow 2-0 10 14 10-14 3/16 Adequate Well-balanced seedlings good for hand or machine planting. Top cut.
Cherry, Black 1-0 8 14 8-14 1/8 Adequate Variably sized, vigorous seedlings. Ideal for hand or machine planting. Top cut.
Cherry, Black 2-0 10 14 10-14 1/4 Adequate Variable seedlings. Best for machine planting. Top cut.
Hackberry 1-0 6 12 6-16 1/8 Limited Vigorous, sturdy, well balanced seedlings. Ideal for hand planting.
Hackberry 2-0 8 14 8-14 3/16 Limited Well balanced, sturdy seedlings. Ideal for hand or machine planting. Top cut.
Hickory, Bitternut 2-0 5 12 5-14 3/16 Limited Vigorous seedlings with strong taproot. Proper planting depth is key to survival – may need to prune taproot slightly. Ideal for hand or machine planting.
Hickory, Shagbark 2-0 5 6 5-10 3/16 Very limited Small seedlings with strong taproot. Proper planting depth is key to survival – may need to prune taproot slightly. Can be hand or machine planted with care.
Hickory, Shagbark 3-0 8 12 8-14 5/16 Limited Sturdy seedlings with strong taproot. Proper planting depth is key to survival – may need to prune taproot slightly. Can be hand or machine planted with care. Top cut.
Maple, Red 2-0 6 12 6-14 3/16 Limited Vigorous, variably sizes. Well rooted. Ideal for hand or machine planting. Top cut.
Maple, Silver 2-0 10 14 10-14 1/4 Adequate Well rooted seedlings. Best for machine planting. Top cut.
Maple, Sugar 2-0 6 18 6-24 3/16 Limited Vigorous, variably sized, very nice 2-0 seedlings. Ideal for hand or machine planting.
Maple, Sugar 3-0 10 14 10-14 1/4 Very limited Sturdy, well rooted seedlings. Variably sized but tend to be larger. Best for machine planting. Top cut.
Oak, Bur 1-0 6 12 6-14 3/16 Limited Vigorous, variably sized, well rooted seedlings. Ideal for hand planting.
Oak, Bur 2-0 8 14 8-14 5/16 Adequate Variable, sturdy seedlings. Best for machine planting. Top cut.
Oak, Red 1-0 8 14 8-14 3/16 Adequate Vigorous, well rooted seedling. Ideal for hand planting. Top cut.
Oak, Red 2-0 10 14 10-14 5/16 Adequate Sturdy seedling ideal for machine planting. Top cut.
Oak, Swamp White 1-0 8 14 8-14 1/4 Very limited Vigorous, sturdy, well rooted seedlings. Ideal for hand or machine planting. Top cut.
Oak, Swamp White 2-0 10 14 10-14 5/16 Limited Sturdy seedling ideal for machine planting. Top cut.
Oak, White 2-0 10 12 10-14 1/4 Very limited Well balanced seedlings. Best for machine planting but can hand plant with care. Top cut.
Sycamore 1-0 8 14 8-14 3/16 Adequate Vigorous, well rooted seedlings. Top cut.
Walnut, Black Sdl 10 14 10-14 5/16 Adequate Well rooted seedlings. Best for machine planting but can hand plant with care. Top cut.
Wildlife Shrubs
Species Age Minimum Height (in.) Average Height (in.) Size Range Average Caliper (in.) Inventory Status Comments
Note: All shrubs are sold at the same price, regardless of age class. Orders may contain a mixture of 1-yr and 2-yr seedlings
Choke Cherry Sdl 8 12 8-14 1/8 Very limited Variably sized seedlings. Ideal for hand or machine planting. Top cut.
Crab, Prairie Sdl 8 14 8-14 3/16 Very limited Sturdy seedlings with strong taproot. Good for hand or machine planting. Top cut.
Dogwood, Red Osier Sdl 8 14 8-14 3/16 Limited Well rooted seedlings. Ideal for hand or machine planting. Top cut.
Dogwood, Silky Sdl 8 14 8-14 3/16 Limited Well rooted seedlings. Ideal for hand or machine planting. Top cut.
Hawthorn Sdl 8 12 8-14 1/8 Very limited Well balanced seedlings. Ideal for hand or machine planting. Top cut.
Hazelnut, American Sdl 8 14 8-14 3/16 Adequate Well balanced, well rooted seedlings. Ideal for hand or machine planting. Top cut.
Juneberry Sdl 8 14 8-14 3/16 Very limited Well rooted seedlings. Some show spreading/crooked growth characteristic. Ideal for hand or machine planting. Top cut.
Ninebark Sdl 8 14 8-20 1/8 Limited Vigorous, well rooted seedlings. Many multi-stemmed. Ideal for hand or machine planting. Top cut.
Plum, American Sdl 8 14 8-14 3/16 Very limited Vigorous, variably sized, well rooted seedlings. Top cut. Ideal for hand or machine planting.
Winterberry Sdl 8 14 8-14 3/16 Very limited Well rooted, sturdy seedlings. Many multi-stemmed. Ideal for hand or machine planting. Top cut.