Mike Bolin
5 year old buck +
I presently have a bit more than a .25 acre planted in clover in a fairly secluded area that is bordered on the east and west side by a skidder trail. The skidder trail is planted in a clover/triticale mix. South of the clover plot is a .5 acre triangle shaped section of treetops and small poplar and sycamore trees. I am thinking of clearing out the .25 acre triangle, giving me .75 of an acre that would be kind of oval shaped. It would be 60 yards+/- at the widest (E to W) point and 100 yards+/- long (N to S).
My thought is to plant some fruit trees in this oval shaped plot. From reading here, I am planning on crabapple and pear trees and maybe a persimmon or two. I would seed clover on the entire plot. Depending on the time of year, the plot will get a minimum of 5-6 hours of sunlight per day, except for the exception of the extreme south end of the plot which would get at least 3 hours. Kind of hard to explain, but hopefully you get a general idea. First time planting trees for wildlife so I am not for sure, but I am thinking 6-8 trees and no more than 10 in an area this size.
Any suggestions as to number of trees, layout and spacing and/or any suggestions as to particular types of trees will be appreciated. I am planning on trees in 7-15 gallon containers and I've collected enough reinforcing wire for at least 8 cages. Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions! Mike
My thought is to plant some fruit trees in this oval shaped plot. From reading here, I am planning on crabapple and pear trees and maybe a persimmon or two. I would seed clover on the entire plot. Depending on the time of year, the plot will get a minimum of 5-6 hours of sunlight per day, except for the exception of the extreme south end of the plot which would get at least 3 hours. Kind of hard to explain, but hopefully you get a general idea. First time planting trees for wildlife so I am not for sure, but I am thinking 6-8 trees and no more than 10 in an area this size.
Any suggestions as to number of trees, layout and spacing and/or any suggestions as to particular types of trees will be appreciated. I am planning on trees in 7-15 gallon containers and I've collected enough reinforcing wire for at least 8 cages. Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions! Mike