Hardwood Planting in Ontario

Most hardwood species can be planted successfully but plantation establishment is generally more difficult and more expensive for hardwoods than for conifers. For satisfactory growth most upland hardwood species demand a deep, fertile, moist but well drained soil. Intensive weed control during the early years after planting is an absolute necessity. Fertilization at time of planting has generally failed to promote seedling growth. Protection from girdling by mice and browsing by rabbits may be necessary during the early years after planting.