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Planting Flood Adapted Oaks for Future Harvest

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From: Susan Blumenstock City: DE SOTO, IL
We have a few acres of unused hilly pastureland, some of which is low and gets some water from a stream back up. We are thinking of planting trees for the next generation. We are thinking of oaks, but if that is a good choice what kind of oaks would you recommend for resale value?
	Extension Message From: Jay Hayek Extension Specialist, Forestry Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences jhayek@illinois.edu
Hi Susan: Depending on soil drainage and pH, I would consider the following moderately flood tolerant oak species: bur oak, swamp white oak, swamp chestnut oak, Shumard oak, and cherrybark oak. Overcup oak is a great choice for areas that receive a lot of flooding and the potential for standing water; however, this species has low timber value. Best of luck!
From: Susan Blumenstock City: DE SOTO, IL
The majority of the ground has excellent drainage. Only a small portion is prone to occasional flooding during spring rains. The ground is alkaline.
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