@thecityman .
I think that’s a Sawtooth oak
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An invasive from Asia, suppose that’s why I didn’t recognize it. Sure looked like an acorn but not any type of oak leaves I’d ever seen.
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I love our detectives here! In a million years I wouldn’t have guessed oak because the leaves don’t look close. THe nuts somewhat do, but the part that holds the nut doesn’t look like what they do on oaks. But yes, the taste was a little like an acorn (ie bitter and awful).
Next question is why in the world is the State Forestry Dept sending out hundreds of an invasive species to people all across the state? Oh well.
Thanks everyone.
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I think that many state nurseries don’t do the country any favors with their choice in free or cheap plants. I still see other invasive plants available. But some are great at collecting seeds from native plants to propagate. The native plants are best because native insects depend on them for food while growing. Insects are the beginning of the food chain for many species of birds, etc. The native insects will often never eat the foliage of alien species. Norway maples are a good example.
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The leaf shapes of oaks are surely some of the most diverse there is.
The “caps” on a few other acorns also have a lot of those “tendrils” or “hairs” or whatever they are. Bur Oak for instance.
I had intentions of removing the Jefferson hazel sprouts as soon as they popped up but I kept putting the job off until today. This morning I carefully removed the sprouts while checking for roots. Four of four had roots. Two were about five feet and the others were much smaller. I planted one and potted the other three until I decided where I wanted to plant them. Got a few backups now. Grady, my orchard cat is inspecting the roots.
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When you say sprouts, does that mean seedlings?
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Seedling would be easier to grow but these are off the original Jefferson tree that I ordered a few year back.
Root suckers?
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They appeared to be coming off the trunk below the soil level.
Cool. What are the duties of an orchard cat?
@NJpete
Duties of my orchard cat. He mostly just follows me while I do my morning walk through the fruit trees. At my location we have several ground squirrels which are constantly digging holes/tunnels in and around tree trunks and also near the house foundation. There were so many it took Grady a few months to get rid of the ones near my home foundation and in my orchard.
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sounds like everyone could use an orchard cat 
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Im trying to figure out an opening in my barn where i can have a cat enter and exit. Maybe a wooden sealed box inside the barn accessible only from outside. With a solar power heater for low temps. I dont live on site so this would be the best I could do for it.
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Those are nice root layers. Better than from vegetative cuttings as their apex usually takes a hit.
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What is the yellow on the map? We are in VT which is yellow
Thanks
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I think it is similar to the light green but don’t remember the details.
Any recommendations for zone 5 VT? I have to admit Hazelnuts are a little daunting after reading about them, so many varieties and hybrids and new cultivars with a big disease issue (EFB) and need several for wind pollination. Pest pressure (squirrels). Can be a bush or tree. Hazelnuts don’t strike me as low maintenance (e.g., mulberry). Also seems like even if you know the kind you want, there aren’t any available.
We have clay soil and a not too hot but humid summer (and winter) since close to lake Champlain. Can be rainy also
Thanks
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Z’s nutty ridge and grimo’s are your best bets for northern varieties
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