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  • From: David W Hausmann <wizard2468@juno.com>
  • To: nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: [NAFEX] Missouri Tree Seedling List
  • Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 23:57:17 -0600

'Ello, All!
I promised I would let you know when the Missouri tree seedling list
is
on-line, and it is now on-line. I have attached the web site so you can
view the available trees. The link to the site is:
http://www.conservation.state.mo.us/cgi-bin/mdcdevpub/apps/seedlings/sear
ch.cgi?record=all

Love, Peace and Perception

Wizard
Saint Louis, Missouri

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Order no Price per bundle Com. name
Sci. name
Features Height
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100 $3.00 Shortleaf Pine
Pinus echinata
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80-100  Only pine native to Missouri. Grows 2 - 3 feet in diameter. Does very well on dry, upland sites in the Ozarks. Probably should not be planted north of the Missouri River.
106 $7.00 E. Red Cedar
Juniperus virginiana
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60  The common juniper is found statewide on a wide variety of soils. Aromatic wood is valuable for closet lining and novelties. Excellent for wildlife and windbreak planting.
206 $5.00 Austrian Pine
Pinus nigro
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60-80  A medium-sized pine tree resembling a Scotch pine, but is heavier needled and branched. Serves as a windbreak and wildlife cover in north Missouri and occasionally used in Christmas tree plantings.
210 $4.00 Jack Pine
Pinus banksiana
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60  Native to the Lake States. A medium-sized tree primarily useful for wildlife habitat and windbreaks in north Missouri. Frequently develops a rather ragged appearance.
211 $6.00 Eastern White Pine
Pinus strobus
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80-100  A stately tall tree with an attractive conical shape with branches nearly to the ground in open stands. makes an excellent windbreak throughout the state. Adapts to a variety of sites, but prefers moderately moist sandy loam soils. Very intolerant of wet soil.
214 $5.00 Red Pine
Pinus resinosa
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80  A long needled pine native to the Lake States and New England. Best used for reforestation and windbreaks north of the Missouri River.
216 $6.00 Norway Spruce
Picea abies
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50  Excellent tree for windbreak and wildlife cover. While not immune to deer damage, deer generally leave this evergreen alone. This fast-growing spruce grows best on well-drained soils and will tolerate a lot of shade. It will retain its dense drooping branches as the tree matures.
300 $7.00 Black Walnut
Juglans nigra
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80-90  The "black gold" of Missouri. Valued for its lumber and nuts, it is extensively cultivated statewide. Grows rapidly on deep, rich alluvial soils. Growh rates decline rapidly in poor soils.
301 $7.00 Pecan
Carya illinoensis
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90  Most noted for edible nuts, but also is valued for wood. Does best on moist, well-drained river bottoms. Seedlings are grown from native wild seed.
302 $7.00 Sycamore
Soreatanus occidentalis
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80-100  A large bottomland, streambank tree. Can be used as a bank stabilizer along with other bottomland species. shows a great deal of resistance to beaver damage and wet soil conditions.
303 $7.00 Green Ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
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70  Fast growing tree found statewide. Naturally found in moist bottoms and streambanks, but is tolerant and adaptable to a wide range of soil and climate conditions.
304 $7.00 Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis
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90  Common bottomland species found statewide. Does very well in prairie regions. Birds eat the fruit.
305 $7.00 Northern Red oak
Quercus rubra
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90  One of the most widespread and commercially important of the oaks. Found on a wide variety of sites statewide. Grows best in fertile, sandy loam soils.
306 $7.00 Bur 0ak
Quercus macrocarpa
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80  Large acorns with fringed caps are characteristic of this oak species. Grows statewide on a variety of sites from dry uplands to moist lowlands. Reaches 3-4 feet in diameter.
307 $7.00 White Oak
Quercus alba
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85  Found statewide. This important hardwood lumber tree is often an excellent acorn producer. Does best on deep well-drained soils, but does well on dry, poor upland sites. Slow growth rate, but may live for hundreds of years.
310 $7.00 Tulip-poplar
Liriodendron tulipifera
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90-100  One of the more valuable hardwoods. May reach diameters approaching 2 feet. Found naturally on moist, well drained soils in southeast Missouri. Planted widely as an ornamental.
311 $7.00 Cottonwood (cuttings)
Populus deltoides
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100  One of the largest and fastest growing trees in the eastern United States. Makes its best growth on deep, well drained bottomland soils. Can reach diameters of 3-4 feet.
313 $7.00 Black Locust
Robinia pseudoacacia
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60  A medium-sized tree found on a wide range of sites. Wood is durable and has been used for fence posts. Due to rapid growth rate and relatively high B.T.U. content, it is often planted in wood lots. Also used to control soil erosion.
315 $7.00 Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua
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80-100  Native to the lowlands and foothills of southern Missouri. Planted extensively statewide. Does best in deep, moist soils. Yellow to orange to red fall color. Valuable timber tree that can get to be 3-4 feet in diameter.
316 $7.00 Baldcypress
Taxodium distichum
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90-100  Very large trees that may live for more than 1,000 years. Commonly associated with southeastern swamps, but adapts easily to a wide range of sites. Young trees grow rapidly on good sites and may reach 30 feet in height in 10 years. Extremely durable wood.
317 $7.00 Silver Maple
Acer saccharinum
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90  A large bottomland "soft" hardwood. Grown commercially for wood and perhaps over used as a fast-growing shade ree. Because of the brittleness of the wood, breakage in ice and wind is a serious problem.
319 $7.00 River Birch
Betula nigra
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60  A small-to-medium sized streambank tree useful for bank stabilization. Peeling, flaking bark gives the tree an attractive appearance in the winter landscape. Grows statewide.
323 $7.00 Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
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60  Found statewide on a variety of sites from moist fertile bottoms to dry gravelly upland soils. The lumber is second only to walnut in demand as a fine hardwood. The flowers are white clusters 2 to 4 inches long. The red to black fruits ripen in August and are abundant nearly every year. Numerous species of birds and wildlife eat the fruit. Leaves turn yellow to red in the fall.
324 $7.00 Chinkapin Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii
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70  Found throughout Missouri mostly on dry upland sites along bluffs and in glades. Will tolerate very dry, rocky soil, but will grow on a wide variety of sites. this tree is in the white oak group, has silver-gray bark and long, thin leaves. the acorns are nearly black, about 3/4 to 1 inch long and are a favorite food source for deer and turkey.
326 $7.00 Blackgum
Nyssa sylvatica
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65  Medium-sized tree found in south Missouri, but can be planted successfully statewide. Grows on deep, moist soils and along streams. An attractive tree with shining dark-green leaves, blue-black fruits and brilliant red fall color. Older, larger trees often contain hollows that are used by cavity-nesting wildlife.
328 $7.00 White ash
Fraxinus americana
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80-90  A large growing tree that prefers deep, moist soil, but will grow well on poorer, drier sites. Found statewide. Wood is valued for sriking tools, baseball bats and furniture.
330 $7.00 Swamp White Oak
Quercus bicolor
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70  A medium-sized tree that may reach a diameter of 3 feet. Grows throughout the state along low hills and stream bottoms. Acorns are a favorite fall food source for many wildlife species.
331 $7.00 Shellbark Hickory
Carya laciniosa
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90  A large "scalybark" hickory that grows best on rich bottomland soils. It produces the largest nut of any hickory. Not found naturally in the Ozarks, but will grow statewide.
333 $7.00 Swamp Chestnut Oak
Quercus michauxii
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80-90  Also called cow oak and basket oak. A large well-formed tree, which grows in well-drained soils above the floodplain in southeast Missouri. Able to withstand flooding for short periods during the dormant season.
336 $7.00 Black Oak
Quercus michauxii
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85  Found statewide, but most common in the Ozarks. Does well on dry, poor upland sites, but will make good growth on better sites. Good acorn producer.
337 $7.00 Nuttall Oak
Quercus texana
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90-100  Relatively fast growing oak that is found in the southeastern lowlands. Does well on heavy, poorly drained clay soils. General appearance somewhat resembles pin oak.
338 $7.00 Cherrybark Oak
Quercus falcata var. pagodifolia
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100  Southeastern lowland oak that is native to the Missouri Bootheel area. Prefers rich-well-drained bottomland soils. Large, fast growing, well-formed and commercially important.
339 $7.00 Willow Oak
Quercus phellos
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70  This tree gets its name from the long slender willow-like leaves. Native to southeast Missouri. Grows well on poorly drained soils, but can be planted on a variety of sites. Fast growing oak with small acorns. Will grow statewide.
340 $7.00 Overcup Oak
Quercus lyrata
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70  Occurs naturally in southeast Missouri and up the Mississippi River as far north as St. Louis County. Grows on wet, poorly drained sites and is one of the most flood-tolerant species. This moderately fast growing tree produces acorns that are almost enclosed in the cap, some what similar to bur oak.
342 $7.00 Water Tupelo
Nyssa aquatica
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80  Occurs naturally in the southeast lowlands and adjacent counties, often in association with bald cypress. This largegrowing, long-lived tree is very flood tolerant and can survive extended periods of high water. It’s a good choice for pond edges, wetland and streamside plantings. Many kinds of wildlife eat the fruits, and this species is a favored honey tree for beekeepers.
343 $7.00 Kentucky Coffeetree
Gymnocladus dioicus
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70-90  Medium to large tree preferring good soil. Found statewide, but most common in western Missouri. The large persistent seedpods, and short heavy twigs makes this legume a distinctive tree in winter.
345 $7.00 Shumard Oak
Quercus shumardii
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80-100  A large, commercially valuable red oak found naturally in all but the northern third of Missouri. Frequently grows in association with northern red oak and white oak. Can be planted on a wide variety of sites.
348 $7.00 Ward's Willow - cuttings
Salix caroliniana
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25  A small, almost shrub willow that grows on gravel bars and gravelly banks in and along Ozark streams, but is found throughout the state. Primary use is streambank stabilization.
349 $7.00 Meadow Willow - cuttings
Salix petiolaris
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10  A shrublike willow of prairies and rocky washes. Forms thickets and helps stabilize dry washes.
350 $7.00 Sandbar Willow - cuttings
Salix interior
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20  Shrublike willow found essentially statewide. Similar to the Wards willow but prefers mud flats and stream bank soils with less gravel.
351 $7.00 Mixed Hickory
Carya spp.
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70  A mix of hickory dominated by shagbark, but also includes bitternut, pignut, black and shellbark hickories. Seed mixed at planting. Good selection for wildlife and reforestation projects where a variety of nut sizes and tree form is desired.
400 $7.00 Pin Oak
Quercus palustris
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70-80  The fastest growing of the oaks, this familiar urban tree grows naturally on poorly drained, heavy bottomland sites.
402 $7.00 Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida
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40  The Missouri State Tree. A small-to-medium understory tree and does best when planted under some shade. Grown from seed collected from wild white flowered trees.
405 $7.00 Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
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60-70  A small to medium tree whose fruit is valuable to people and wildlife. Among the hardest of North American woods. The male and female flowers are borne on separate plants so several trees should be planted near each other.
409 $7.00 Smooth sumac
Rhus glabra
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20  Thicket-forming shrub or small tree is found statewide in old fields, prairies, woods borders and road right-of-ways. Was widely used by Native Americans and early settlers for various medicinal uses. Provides excellent food and cover for wildlife. The dark green summer foliage, followed by scarlet fall color and bright red berries, make sumac an attractive plant.
410 $7.00 Roughleaf dogwood
Cornus drummondii
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20  This thicket-forming shrub found statewide on a wide variety of soils survives poor sites better then the other dogwoods. The leaves are rough textured. It does not have the large white flower of the flowering dogwood, but white flower clusters appear in May. The white berries and purple to red fall color make this an attractive shrub. Provides excellent wildlife food and cover.
413 $7.00 Buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
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18  Found throughout the state in low, wet woods, swamps and along borders of streams and ponds. The flowers are fragrant, white, round clusters about 1 to 1 1/2 across and are a favorite nectar source for bees. Many birds eat the nutlets and nest in the branches. Does best on moist sites.
414 $7.00 Deciduous Holly
Ilex decidua
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25  Also called possumhaw, this small-to-medium sized tree produces regular crops of brilliant red fruit on the female plant. The male and female flowers are borne on separate plants so several trees should be planted near each other. After the leaves fall, the fruit is visible for long distances, which helps feed birds in late winter and early spring when other food sources are depleted.
417 $7.00 Redbud
Cercis canadensis
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30  A small to medium understory tree with attractive early spring pink flowers. This legume is an attractive addition to wildlife or windbreak plantings.
420 $7.00 Blackberry
Rubus spp.
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Found throughout the state in woods, open fields and glades, Provides habitat for many wildlife species. Edible fruit ripens in July. Stems have thorns.
422 $7.00 Hazelnut
Corylus americana
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10  Also called American filbert, this thicket-forming shrub is found throughout the state on a wide range of soils and sites. The nut is consumed by people and wildlife.
424 $7.00 Wild Plum
Prunus spp.
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25  A small thicket-forming tree found statewide. One of the first trees to bloom in the spring. Produces a bright red or yellow edible fruit. Provides excellent food and cover for wildlife.
426 $7.00 Aromatic Sumac
Rhus aromatica
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A shrub found over much of the state, usually in thickets. Fruit ripens in late spring or early summer and is eaten by many speicies of birds. Fruit is bright red to orange when mature. Also called fragrant sumac.
434 $7.00 Washington Hawthorn
Crataegus phaenpyrum
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25  A small to medium-sized tree with showy white spring flowers and bright red fruit in the fall. Hawthorn is the Missouri state flower. Stems often have thorns.
436 $7.00 Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius
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A streamside shrub found over much of the state. Forms a massive root system quickly after planting, making it useful to control erosion on strembanks. It is also used as an ornamental. Its name is taken from the way the mature bark curls away from the stem resembling the figure 9.
437 $7.00 Gray Dogwood
Cornus racemosa
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10  Similar in appearance to roughleaf dogwood, this tree is smaller and has smooth leaves. Found widely scattered statewide on both moist and rocky sites. Forms thickets by root suckers. Provides excellent wildlife food and cover.
438 $7.00 Choke Cherry
Prunus virginiana
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30  Found throughout northern and central Missouri mostly on moist north-facing wooded slopes. Grows best in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Flowers are white dense clusters 3 to 6 inches long. Fruit is red to dark purple and is excellent food for a variety of wildlife.
439 $7.00 Witch Hazel
Hamamelis vernalis
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10  Large shrub found in and along dry, rocky streambeds. Leaves are collected for medicinal uses. This shrub is valuable for wildlife food and cover, and for controlling erosion along streams.
443 $7.00 Red Mulberry
Morus rubra
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50  Medium-size tree found statewide. Prefers good soil, but can be found on poor sites. Many species of birds and animals eat the fruit.
447 $7.00 Silky Dogwood
Cornus obliqua
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This species, also called swamp or pale dogwood, is found statewide, except in the lowlands of the Bootheel, in moist ground along streams, rocky banks, spring branches, swamps, wet prairies and low, wet woods. The flowers are similar to roughleaf and gray dogwood. The blue fruit is eaten by many species of wildlife. Leaves are longer and narrower than other dogwoods.
448 $7.00 Buckbrush
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
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Also known as coral berry. A low growing, thicket forming shrub found throughout the state. Useful as quail and rabbit cover in areas with little woody vegetation. Small purplish-red fruits stay on the plant through much of the winter and serve as an emergency wildlife food late in the winter or during extreme weather when other food is depleted.
451 $7.00 Arrow Wood
Viburnum recognitum
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16  This shrub is native to the south central Ozarks, but should do well statewide. It has showy clusters of white flowers in May-June and the blue-black berries ripen in the fall. Many species of birds and mammals eat the fruit. This shrub attains a spread of 10 to 15 feet. Grows best on well-drained soils and will tolerate partial shade to full sun. Multiple plants are sometimes used for visual screens.
456 $7.00 False Indigo
Amorpha fruticosa
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12  Found statewide in moist ground along streams, rocky banks and low, wet woods. The flowers are 2 to 6 inch long with dense clusters of purple tube-shaped flowers. This shrub is in the legume family and the seeds are eaten by quail and other wildlife. Bees and butterflies are attracted to the flowers.
457 $7.00 Spicebush
Lindera benzoin
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12  Found naturally in the south half of the state in low or moist ground along streams, ravine bottoms, and low wet woods. The flowers are small, yellow and fragrant. Leaves are aromatic when crushed. Seed is bright red and is eaten by many bird and mammal species. Will tolorate partial shade to full sun. This shrub will often grow as wide as tall.
458 $7.00 Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
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10  Found throughout the state in open woods, fence rows, roadsides and along streams, ravine bottoms and low wet woods. The flowers are large, showy, flat-topped white clusters that appear in late May to June. The dark purple berries are edible and make an excellent jelly. Many species of birds and mammals eat the fruit, and deer browse the leaves and branches. Will tolerate both wet and dry sites.
500 $13.00 Conservation Bundle (30 seedlings)

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  varies  5 seedlings each of the following for a total of 30 seedlings: Flowering Dogwood, Shumard Oak, American Holly, Eastern White Pine, Red Osier Dogwood, and Southern Arrow Wood.
501 $16.00 Wildlife Cover Bundle (50 seedlings)

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  varies  10 seedlinges each of the following for a total of 50 seedlings: Black Cherry, Eastern Red Cedar, Ninebark, Hazelnut, and Silky Dogwood.
503 $15.00 Extra-Large Nut Tree Bundle (30 seedlings)

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  varies  15 black walnut seedlings (30 or more inches tall) and 15 pecan seedlings (24 or more inches tall).
504 $16.00 Quail Cover Bundle

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  varies  SPECIES INCLUDE 10 EACH OF: Aromatic Sumac (see species 426)
Blackberry (see species 420)
False Indigo (see species 456)
Roughleaf Dogwood (see species 410)
Wild Plum (see species 424)
50 plants total
622 $7.00 Round-headed Bush Clover
Lespedeza capitata
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This perennial legume grows on a wide variety of sites from upland to river bottoms and in prairies, open woodlands and glades. The leaves and fruits are eaten by turkey. Quail and many other birds and wildlife eat the seeds. Top dies back to the roots each winter.
623 $7.00 Slender Lespedeza
Lespedeza virginica
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(Also called Slender Bush Clover) Grows statewide on a variety of sites. This warm season perennial, which dies back to roots each winter, has small purple flowers. Seeds and stem are eaten by many wildlife species.
700 $12.00 Black Walnut-Certified
Juglans nigra
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80-100  Black walnut seedlings produced from seed certified by the Missouri Seed Certification board as being from plantations in which all trees exhibited outstanding vigor, good form and rapid growth. High percentage of seedlings can be expected to exhibit the good form and rapic growth characteristics of the parent trees; however, this cannot be guaranteed and no such warranty is implied.
805 $10.00 Extra-Large Northern Red Oak
Quercus rubra
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90  These extra-large seedlings are one year old with a minimum height of 30 inches.
845 $10.00 Extra-large Shumard Oak
Quercus shumardii
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80 - 100  These are 1 year old seedlings with a minimum height of 30 inches.


  • [NAFEX] Missouri Tree Seedling List, David W Hausmann, 11/18/2004

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