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This fast growing shade tree is valued for its dark colored wood used for cabinetry, fine quality furniture & more. The large nuts produced by this tree are consumed by wildlife and humans. Caution: Black Walnut produces juglane (from roots and other parts of the tree) that can be harmful to certain plants/trees planted nearby. Bareroot trees offered are 3 ft. Trees expected to be available starting approx. April 1st. Code: FKN -
Our Chestnut offerings provide quality trees well suited for our area providing cold hardiness and disease resistance. Plant several types for cross pollination and improved nut production. Improved Chinese Chestnut: $7.50/$39 Selected from superior orchard strain. Exceptional vigor, good nut production, uniformity and disease resistance. Available: Bareroot (2 ft) $7.50 Potted (3 ft, 3 gal) $39 Colossal Chestnut: $19.75 Exceptionally large nuts of good quality. Productive, early ripening. Popular orchard variety. Bareroot 2-3 ft. Layeroka: $19.75 Early ripening with heavy yields of medium to large sweet nuts. Bareroot 2-3 ft. Precoce Migoule: $19.75 Early ripening, large nuts of good flavor. Good pollinator for other varieties of chestnut. Bareroot 2-3 ft. code: FKNICC-BRN -
Hazelnuts have higher nutritional value than acorns. The nuts produced by this smaller tree are preferred by squirrels, deer, turkey, woodpeckers, pheasants, grouse, quail and more. The male catkins are a food staple of ruffed grouse throughout the winter. Nuts mature in September/October. Grows 15-18 ft tall, 10-12 ft wide, typically in a multi stemmed form. Plant several for best results with cross pollination. Medium to fast growth rate. Typically produces nuts within only a few years. Native We offer 3 types of Hazelnut. Plant several types for cross pollination *American Hazelnut: (offered in 2 sizes, small/large) Small: 18 in $5.75 Large: 3-4 ft Bareroot plants are well branched and rooted. $27 * Somerset Hazelnut: Quick to bear nuts. Highly disease resistant. Small starter plants in plugs. $24 *The Beast Hazelnut: Vigorous, high yields, disease resistant. Small starter plants in plugs. $19 Estimated to be available starting April 12. Code: FKN/MN