Oak Seed (Acorns)Across much of the east coast and Midwest oak species play a keystone role in the environment. They are perhaps the most diverse group of trees on this continent. There are 27 species of oak native to Virginia where I currently live. Thats some serious diversity! Oak trees feed a vast array of wildlife through both their acorns and their leaves. Oak leaves are preferred browse for many caterpillars who in turn feed our native birds. The oak tree

juicy berries

His nursery was often referred to as America’s number 1 tree crops nursery

These are hardy trees with excellent quality nuts

Prior to the blight American chestnuts accounted for 25% of the canopy within their range

Oaks are an incredible ally to us all

On mature trees pods ripen and fall to the ground in truly massive quantities

Spice bush (Lindera benzoin)

The seed for this mix came from the breeding orchards of Jerry Lehman and Donald Compton (Hobo Woods)

For these regions the American hazel or hybrids between the two are best suited

Wild Hershey refers to some trees behind the Quaker meeting house that appear to be wild planted trees

One was Millican Pecan Co out of Texas

Yellowbud hickory is not often thought of as a food because its nuts are high in tannins making them inedible when raw