Storing Red Oak Acorns

F. T. Bonner

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Storing Red Oak Acorns

Informally Refereed

Authors:

F. T. Bonner

Year:

1973

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Tree Planters' Notes 24(3): 12-13

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Abstract

Cherrybark, Shumard, and water oak acorns can be stored for 3 years or longer if kept at a moisture content of at least 30 percent of fresh weight and at a temperature of 37F. Polyethylene bags are good containers.

Keywords

cherrybark, shumard, water oak

Citation

Bonner, F. T. 1973. Storing Red Oak Acorns. Tree Planters' Notes 24(3): 12-13.