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I assume that is the Southwest side - yes, that's what it looks like. You are correct that as a tree gets older that it is less prone to sunscald, but under the right circumstances, it's not impossible for one that large.

That's great to hear. Wishing you the very best in your new project!

I planted about 12 acres of trees and shrubs + about 60 acres of prairie. You will probably really get into the following thread: https://deerhunterforum.com/threads/take-a-walk-with-me-through-the-prairie.5939/ Edit - Just thought of another one you might like...

I have established species that didn't originally exist on my land but existed within my USDA Zone. I could name lots of grasses, forbs, shrubs and trees like that. I would suggest calling John at Roundstone Native Seed and discussing your question with him. Even if there is a seed source...

Nearly all apples need a pollinator. Ryan can elaborate more on that.

Yes, Turning Point is one that he sells, but I just looked and he is currently out of them.

You guys up there have to put up with some horrible things politically. I feel for you. Speaking of owls, check out this hawk.

You can go to Blue Hill's website and use Ryan's contact link if you ever need to get in touch with him. He is devoted to finding and selling top notch trees for deer and other wildlife. I have several of his varieties planted, but they are still very young, however, they are growing very...

Can't remember if I have told this story before on here or not, but: A few years ago a friend of mine decided to start turkey hunting. He had been a deer hunter all his life but never hunted turkey. He went out and got propped up with a big tree to his back, and started calling. In a few...

Somebody thought so,

Thanks for that information, Lynn. Every time I walk through my tree planting, I think of Dave. I have three trees there with scion wood he sent to me, and also a Turning Point from Blue Hill. In case everyone doesn't know it, Dave had 600 acres of wild apple trees. Ryan from Blue Hill was...

It looks like one. You can do two different pears, and if they flower at the same time, they should pollinate each other. Good luck.

It has been loading okay for me.

Thanks for waking me up George, and good to hear from you. No tornados, but some strong winds. I've cut up some big trees in the fields and will push them into the fence rows in a few days. I've started doing my NWSG mowing and have also been transplanting some shrubs and doing some other...

I'm going to continue this thread into 2024, because I will likely have some new varieties this year that were not covered last year. Today I took note of this Virginia (Hewe's) Crab that is in full bloom. This variety is said to be Thomas Jefferson's favorite cider apple. This tree started...