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Wildlife Mast Bundle Adobe Acrobat Version |
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Nut producing trees are a prominent part of the habitat for certain groups of animals. Deer, squirrels, turkeys, quail, and ducks may be sustained through critical winter months by these foods. The Wildlife Mast Bundle is available through the Kansas Conservation Tree Planting Program. All
of the plants in this bundle are adaptable statewide on better soils. Plants grown for nut production need ample space to develop large crown and are spaced further apart than in many conservation plantings. The trees may be spaced about 25 to 50 feet. Contents Of The Bundle 50 Bur oak - Bur oak is a large tree reaching a mature height of 50 to 80 feet. It is very drought tolerant once established. Although often considered to be slow glowing, it can grow 3 to 4 feet per year with adequate moisture. The acorn is favored by deer and many other wildlife. 25 Black walnut - Black walnut may reach a height of 90 feet on deep, well-drained, fertile soils, but on poorer soils is much shorter. The nuts are favored by squirrels. Many birds help clean up any bits and pieces in cracked nuts left by the squirrels. 25 Chinkapin oak - Chinkapin oak is a small to medium tree reaching a mature height of 30 to 60 feet on better soils. The 1/2-inch-long acorn is sweet and edible by a variety to birds and animals. 25 Sawtooth oak - Sawtooth oak may reach a height of 50 to 60 feet. Adapted to a considerable variety of soil types, moisture conditions, and temperature ranges. One of the more tolerant oaks to alkaline soils. Moderate to fast rate of growth. The one-inch acorn is used by a variety of wildlife. Care After Planting |
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