Guest SRAII Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 this stuff sounds like the real deal for creating thick areas. anyone have any experience with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Dont know anything about it Scott, but did just a quick search on it and found this http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/chf/outreach/VMG/autolive.html Once established, this species is highly invasive and difficult to control. Burned, mowed, or cut plants will resprout vigorously. Do not think I would try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRAII Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Dont know anything about it Scott, but did just a quick search on it and found this http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/chf/outreach/VMG/autolive.html Do not think I would try it. Ed Spinnazola swears by it..........i'm thinking of doing it....he's a knowledgable guy. I bought his book a while back, intersting stuff. He says to plant a little clump of Autumn Olive and surround it with a 30-40foot circle of switchgrass....instant buck bedding area... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Not doubting Ed Spinnazola at all. You are right that he knows his stuff when it comes to whitetails habitat and food plots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 If it's anything like Russian Olive, it's a noxious non-native in Ohio, and the state is trying to totally remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Isn't that what the state has planted along I-64 in places as a wind break? It seems like it would have its uses. As for Russian olive, I had a row of them in my front yard and got rid of them. Long sharp thorns, and the wife didn't like the way they looked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUTSIDER Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 They are very beneficial to animals, birds, and deer. They colonize and create very thick areas. They tend to crowd out other species. Weight your options and do some research on the USDA website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitcha_some Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 If its an invasive species dont plant it....the guys who introduced the tree of heaven were probably thinking the same thing lol...now look what theyve done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 this stuff sounds like the real deal for creating thick areas. anyone have any experience with it? Yes, I have it growing on my property. It's great for both Deer & Turkey, as well as other wildlife. When it become too large, you can always cut it back and this will improve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Yes, I have it growing on my property. It's great for both Deer & Turkey, as well as other wildlife. When it become too large, you can always cut it back and this will improve it. good....sounds like some good stuff!....hey David...how about those Hatchets? won state tonight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 good....sounds like some good stuff!....hey David...how about those Hatchets? won state tonight... YEP!! ~ GO HATCHETS~!! I went to Washington, Indiana High School and graduated in 1968! Are you from Washington?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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