Establishing uncommon trees and shrubs in restored areas can be difficult. We often collect the seed of species such as hazelnut (Corylus americana), wild plums (Prunus americanus) or kingnut hickory (Carya laciniosa), and either spread the seed in new places hoping nature will take its course, or give the seed to organizations who have greenhouse facilities. This fall we are assembling a small cold frame to start tree and shrub seedlings to see if we have better luck with them. Other species we are going to plant include wafer ash (Ptelea trifoliata) and blue-fruited dogwood (Cornus obliqua).
Pictured: Jessica Meyers building the cold frame.
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