Numbered Publications by Morris, Darren
FOR-148: Landowners Guide to Challenges of Upland Oak Regeneration
Jeff Stringer, Darren Morris | April 20, 2026 (New)
Upland oak forests are one of the most dominate forest types in the Eastern United States. To regenerate, oak forests must produce enough acorns that will successfully germinate into small oak seedlings and have the proper conditions so these seedlings can continue to grow into saplings and eventually overstory trees.
FOR-142: Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Southern Red Oak
Laurie Thomas, Darren Morris | April 20, 2026 (New)
Southern red oak is one of the more common upland oaks found in the southeastern United States. It is a medium-sized tree, typically 50 to 70 feet in height. Like many red oaks, it is suitable for timber products and its fruit, the acorn, is a valuable wildlife food. Southern red oak also has value as an urban landscape tree.