Basswood seed?

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greenbtree

September 23, 2011, 01:38:33 AM
Does anyone have Basswood (American Linden) seed available?

JC
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T Beek

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September 23, 2011, 07:57:35 AM Last Edit: September 23, 2011, 11:17:02 AM by T Beek
Never tried planting the seed but I've dug up and re-planted a few sapplings over the years and they're all still growing strong.  It can take awhile for them to reach maturity and make seed/flowers for your bees though.  

thomas
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greenbtree

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September 23, 2011, 10:58:33 AM
I know it takes years, but I am restoring some pretty abused land, and if I am planting trees anyway, might as well throw some Basswood in to the mix, especially since Basswood is native to all the counties in my state.  I have planted other species, and I seem to have better luck with seed over already started ones.  For whatever reason, the deer and gophers don't bother them as much, and within 3 years or so they are just as big as the ones that I planted.

JC
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BoBn

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September 23, 2011, 11:04:38 AM
You can get 100 seeding trees for $40 from your state forest nursery.
http://www.iowadnr.gov/Environment/Forestry/StateForestNursery/SeedlingCatalog.aspx
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skflyfish

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September 25, 2011, 11:05:46 AM
PM your address to me and I pick some off of my trees (and/or the ground), put them in an envelope, and snail mail them to you.

The do like wet areas. I live next to a river and they love all the water just 3 feet down. A lot are just on the edge of the river.

Jay
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