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Storing Red Oak Acorns

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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.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/42830