Tree spacing
Seedling spacing: trees per acre
The following is a listing of most commonly used seedling spacing and their corresponding trees-per-acre recommended for reforestation purposes:
Spacing by Feet | Trees per Acre |
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6 X 10 | 726 |
6 X 12 | 605 |
7 X 10 | 622 |
7 X 12 | 519 |
8 X 8 | 680 |
8 X 10 | 544 |
8 X 12 | 454 |
9 X 9 | 538 |
9 X 10 | 484 |
10 X 10 | 435 |
The following is a listing of most commonly used seedling spacing and their corresponding trees per acre recommended for wildlife enhancement :
Spacing by Feet | Trees per Acre |
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10 X 10 | 435 |
10 X 12 | 363 |
12 X 12 | 302 |
13 X 13 | 258 |
14 X 14 | 222 |
15 X 15 | 194 |
NOTE: If tree planting is funded under a federal or state cost-share program, a minimum of 300 well-spaced seedlings per acre must be present after the first growing season.