Duration of Storage

Fall-lifted dormant hardwoods can be successfully stored over winter for up to eight months.

Stock taken from the field or heel-in bed in the spring while still dormant can be stored for up to three months if storage conditions are ideal. Stock lifted during a warm spring that has started to become active can be safely stored for less than one month with ideal storage conditions.

This same stock will suffer within days when no special storage conditions are provided. As this often is the case, getting the trees planted as soon as possible is extremely important.

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Last Modified: 07/05/2007