http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/index.php EN Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:22:54 -0500 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:22:54 -0500 Phorum 5 Phorum 5.1.25 60 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,573,573#msg-573 ridgeview72
Last year I planted your red bunches & bunches crabapple and was wondering if the Apple Antanovka would be a good compliment for attracting deer Dec thru Mid January here in NE Iowa?

When would you expect apple drop here in NE Iowa for Apple Antanovka?

Anything else you can tell me in terms of if Apple Antanovka is a good choice to plant on food plot borders & the duration of the fruit drop would be appreciated.

Is it truly as easy to grow as you suggest compared to other apple's and/or crabapple's you offer for sale?

Thanks,

Gerald]]> Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,573,573#msg-573 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:22:54 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,570,572#msg-572 cmorse Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,570,572#msg-572 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:44:06 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,570,570#msg-570 destes53 Thank you]]> Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,570,570#msg-570 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:28:33 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,107,555#msg-555 cmorse What's your question?]]> Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,107,555#msg-555 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:09:18 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,107,554#msg-554 leopan13 Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,107,554#msg-554 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:25:40 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,176,530#msg-530 cmorse This is were I try to help people, by answering questions of just about everything related to growing plants for wildlife. Thanks for visiting.]]> Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,176,530#msg-530 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:23:01 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,176,529#msg-529 navara
THANK_FOR_ALL]]> Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,176,529#msg-529 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:46:08 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,50,346#msg-346 cmorse Hybrid Oaks http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,50,346#msg-346 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:10:45 -0400 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,50,325#msg-325 slowfisher Hybrid Oaks http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,50,325#msg-325 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:40:58 -0400 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,277,298#msg-298 LarryM Hybrid Oaks http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,277,298#msg-298 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:14:46 -0400 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,277,277#msg-277 LarryM Thanks.

Larry]]> Hybrid Oaks http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,277,277#msg-277 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:31:48 -0400 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,121,208#msg-208 cmorse Hybrid Oaks http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,121,208#msg-208 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 21:04:42 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,121,207#msg-207 Craig
I"m happy to tell you that 100% of the seedlings grew, better than I expected but very welcome.

Planted in a N-S configuration with the Dwarf Chinquapins to the West in one row & the Gambel oaks in a row parallel to them about 15' to the east.

It's my hope that closely planted like this that in another 6-7 years I'll be able to start looking for hybrid producing acorns.

Will give me another interesting thing to do/watch for in my little wildlife planting.

Edit:

It would appear that both of these oak types are of the kind to "sleep or creep" the first year. The most any of them grew was perhaps 4". However, several that got stuck in pots for a few weeks before I could plant them out show why I think. I removed that little netting wrap from all these when planting, even in the pots. When I went to plant out the ones in the pots, I was quite surprised to see a few roots that had reached the bottom or the sides near the bottom. While the pots were not large, about 2 qt. size, that still is fast root growth for the time they had. So I'd guess these little seedlings grew, but not where much of the growth can be seen.

So for anyone who intends to give these a trial, don't expect much or any above ground growth in the first year.

But I do think they'll do far better this coming summer with the roots established now.]]> Hybrid Oaks http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,121,207#msg-207 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:09:54 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,197#msg-197 cmorse Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,197#msg-197 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 12:35:15 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,196#msg-196 cmorse Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,196#msg-196 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 12:29:42 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,195#msg-195 cmorse Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,195#msg-195 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 12:27:57 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,189#msg-189 jmmf Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,189#msg-189 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:24:22 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,187#msg-187 DJJ
how far should spacing between the crabapple trees be for a screen?]]> Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,187#msg-187 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:58:29 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,186#msg-186 DJJ Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,186#msg-186 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:29:11 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,185#msg-185 cmorse Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,185#msg-185 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:22:22 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,184#msg-184 DJJ
I'm planning a 300 ft. windbreak/border along are #2 from above. I'm planning the first row (farthest north-running east to west) to be Blue Spruce. The next 2 rows I would like to be apples and oaks. I was thinking BurGamble Oak because of its shrub-like qualities. What apples would you recommend? I was looking at the Sweet Snack, it said this is one of only a few apples that can be put in tree tubes. Do the tubes damage apples? What others are OK in tubes? Do you recommend cages around other apple trees?

DJJ]]> Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,184#msg-184 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:33:47 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,183#msg-183 cmorse Well first of all most all fruit or nut producing trees and shrubs will require a minimum of 8 hours. The only shrub I grow that will tolerate full shade is spicebush. Having said this your area number 4 will not grow anything other than spicebush. Area number 3 will not support any apple trees. Oaks I would recommend in the sunny area would be Swamp White, Ware, Schuettes and Bodacious Bur. Shrubs would be Redosier, elderberry, winterberry, silky and flowering dogwoods. Area number 2 will grow many if not all of what we grow if you prep your soil with amendments like peat to hold moisture. Area 1 will grow anything also but you might consider adding some peat to increase aeration and drainage for the apple trees.
Thanks for the questions,
Charlie]]> Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,183#msg-183 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:22:20 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,182#msg-182 DJJ
1. 2 ACRES OLD PASTURE, NOW TALLER FIELD GRASS,VERY SANDY SOIL (PELLA SILT LOAM/LONDO LOAM), FULL SUN

What apples, oaks, bushes, shrubs, or berries would you recommend here?

2. 1 ACRE OLD PASTURE PLANTED AS FOOD PLOT LAST YEAR: ALFALFA, CLOVER, CHICORY, AND TURNIPS (PELLA SILT LOAM/SANILAC VERY FINE SANDY LOAM) PART SUN PART SHADE

What apples, oaks, bushes, shrubs, or berries would you recommend here for sunny and shady areas?

3. 4 ACRES BAD RIVER BOTTOM, FLOODS IN SPRING, STAYS WET, LOTS OF DEAD ASH (SOIL Sloan-Ceresco Complex (FF)) I plan on planting White Cedar and Black Spruce here for cover.

What apples, oaks, bushes, shrubs, or berries would you recommend here for sunny and shady areas?

4. 3 ACRES LARGER OPEN HARDWOODS. (SOIL Sloan-Ceresco Complex (FF)). ALL SHADE

What apples, oaks, bushes, shrubs, or berries would you recommend here for shady areas?]]> Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,182,182#msg-182 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:29:31 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,176,179#msg-179 cmorse You need a very aggressive root system for clay soils. All dwarf and some semi-dwarf apple trees have root systems that were bred intentionally to have poor root systems. This is how they can control the size of the apple tree. These weak root systems have fragile/brittle roots that would not be able to penetrate clay soil. We use mostly B-118 which is an improvement from the old M-111, these root systems are used because they grow large trees that produce hundreds of pounds of apples and are not fussy about soil types including clay. You mention sometimes wet after a heavy rain, as long as it drains (no standing water) you should be OK. If it does not drain consider planting the fruit trees on mounds. I have done this in swamps with good success! Thanks for the questions Larry.]]> Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,176,179#msg-179 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:04:51 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,176,176#msg-176 LarryM Thanks.

Larry]]> Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,176,176#msg-176 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:37:13 -0500 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,50,171#msg-171 cmorse I am very happy your trees are doing well and thanks for the feedback. Many times newly planted oaks will not grow above ground the first year. It seems some choose to not send the hormonal message to the tree that's above ground to grow and instead spends it's time getting happy underground. Stress or genetics can cause this. Thanks Larry as this information’s is helpful to others I am sure.]]> Hybrid Oaks http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,50,171#msg-171 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:15:54 -0400 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,50,147#msg-147 LarryM They are all still alive and I now have several growing out the top of their 5 foot tree tubes with the rest of varying heights. These are really great trees! Thank you Charlie!]]> Hybrid Oaks http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,50,147#msg-147 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:39:40 -0400 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,72,123#msg-123 cmorse Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,72,123#msg-123 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:56:08 -0400 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,72,122#msg-122 ridgeview72
A couple of the trees appear thus far to have a single stem...will I need to cut top of stem off this winter to encourage it to begin branching out or should I leave the single stem alone.

I'm not at all familiar to any sort of pruning basics and/or how to properly care for apple trees. Just beginning to get into planting apple trees for wildlife (deer) & have lots to learn. Any pointers on tree care you can give me would be a great help.

Tree care taken thus far was to plant seedlings in tree shelters. Have begun the process of creating a square fence using snow fencing around trees that have grown out of tree shelters. Plan on leaving the tree shelters on trees for as long as possible to help protect from rodents, rabbits & deer. When trees begin to fill out the shelters I plan to remove the shelters at that time & replace with some sort of vented plastic drainage tile.

Have also began fertilizing the trees with 10-10-10 per your recommendations from a previous post.

Thanks,

Gerald]]> Morse Nursery http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?1,72,122#msg-122 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:29:39 -0400 http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,121,121#msg-121 Craig
I planted those Dwarf Chinquapin & Gambel Oaks I ordered this spring in a 20' X 20' two row planting.

In a few years when both get to bearing well I'm hopeful we can get some acorns that will be a cross of the two shrub Oak types.

In order to try to improve the odds of getting such a hybrid would it help to try to pick all the pollen stems of of one of the two types? If yes would it be better to do this to one type over the other or won't it matter?]]> Hybrid Oaks http://www.morsenursery.com/phorum/read.php?5,121,121#msg-121 Thu, 27 May 2010 00:51:13 -0400