Planting This Year – Planning for Next Year
Our nurseries are gearing up for another busy planting season and have already started lifting seedlings. Tree planters and landowners are scheduling seedling pickups and deliveries and staging workers. And everyone is watching weather forecasts to make sure the timing is right.
With the 2022 planting season just getting underway, it may seem a little early to start thinking about and planning for the 2023 season. However, reforestation professionals anticipate increased demand for tree seedlings, especially in the southeast.
During this year’s seedling growing season, Coastal Loblolly families sold out by mid-Summer, and customers scrambled to find any Longleaf seedlings. Due to high demand, the past few years have seen a south-wide shortage of Longleaf pine seedlings and a shortage of Loblolly seedlings for most areas. As for Hardwoods, Oak inventory was depleted well before Fall.
Start planning now to meet with your forestry-trained Reforestation Advisor to determine seedlings to meet your needs. Seedling inventories for next year are currently in the planning phase, and conversations with Landowners about their plans and goals are happening. As a result, a large portion of our crop is already committed. Make sure you schedule a time to get your order in early. Contact your Reforestation Advisor to discuss what you need to grow the best forest for your future.
Webinar Announcement
We’ve had many requests for Jason Watson to host another Reforestation Webinar and are pleased to offer this on November 18.
Proper Seedling Storage Video
Planting season is here, and with that, it is essential to store seedlings properly for best results. Watch this informative video from Jeff Smith of Scotch Land Management & Plywood and Paul Jeffreys, Ph.D. Reforestation Advisor.
Have questions about planting?
Ready to schedule your seedling pickup or delivery?
More Common Planting Mistakes to Avoid
When possible, be on-site while seedlings are being planted to avoid these
common, devastating mistakes.
Too Shallow
Root collar and roots exposed, drying out roots.
Too Deep
Pine bud within 2" of the ground line.
"J" or "U" Roots
Roots form a "J" or "U" shape resulting in poor or weak root development.
Too Shallow
Seedlings that were planted too shallow with root system too close to surface.
Too Deep Example
Seedlings that were planted too deeply into soil.
"J" Root Example
Two year old J rooted seedling.
Get in touch with a Reforestation Advisor to explore your options!
Austin Heine
North Carolina and Virginia
910-660-3209
Greg Hay
Arkansas, Northern Louisiana, and Oklahoma
501-350-4217
Shannon Stewart
Eastern Texas, Southern Louisiana
936-239-6189
Paul Jeffreys, Ph.D.
Alabama & Mississippi
Manager Special Projects & Sustainability
205-712-9582
Drew Fasano
Reforestation Advisor
South Carolina
843-520-6865
Blake Sherry
Reforestation Advisor
Georgia and Florida
912-433-5407
Kylie Burdette
U.S. Sales Manager
864-650-4454
Jason Watson
Director, U.S. Sales
404-840-7489
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