Two genetically superior black walnut plantations:

• On left, 3-year old genetically superior black walnut plantation intercropped with Colorado blue spruce.
  
• On right, 15-year old genetically superior black walnut plantation.

Introduction

There has never before been the opportunity to plant black walnut plantations (of virtually any size) that consist entirely of trees that all have the potential of producing veneer-grade logs. Production of these types of logs has historically required extensive corrective pruning and thinning of populations over the course of approximately 50 to 75 years. This is no longer the case because our six new Successor GST selections and the patented black walnut trees have "perfectly straight" form and reach harvestable size in about half that time.

Until 1995, our grafted trees' scion wood came from two of the patented trees, Purdue Number One and Tippecanoe Number One. However, we're now grafting trees that are actually better than the patented trees because the scion wood comes from superior second and third generation genetically superior seedlings grown from the patented trees and other selected genetically superior black walnut trees. This has resulted in the new Successor GST Family (i.e., Genetically Superior Trees) of black walnut cultivars.

If you are thinking about planting trees, order them now before you forfeit another year's growth. Now is a perfect time to place your order. Because of the strong demand for grafted trees, dormant tree orders should be placed well before the grafting season ends in the preceeding Spring (usually sometime in May) before the planned planting date. However, foliated grafts and dormant seedlings are readily available. A 25% deposit is required to place an order (except for orders of $100.00 or less, which must be paid in full).

To place an order, you can review the Products and Ordering page and use the online Price List and printable Order Form, call me at (601) 984-5786 or contact me. I'll be happy to answer your questions, send you information, discuss various options, and I can even give you a complete quote over the phone. We accept VISA and Master Card--or print out an Order Form and send it back to me with a check. I can also send you a completed Order Form if you prefer. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best Wishes,

John L. Neidigh
Authorized Distributor for American Forestry Technology, Inc.

Neidigh Hybrid Walnut
P.O. Box 403
Bentonia, MS 39040
(601) 984-5786
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