Crop trees are trees that produce or have the potential to produce the desired landowner benefits. If, for example, improved squirrel habitat is desired, a largecrowned white oak that produces abundant acorns would be a valuable crop tree. If increased economic value is an important ownership objective, a 14inchdiameter black walnut tree with a straight and relatively defectfree trunk and a fairly small crown would be a valuable crop tree. On the other hand, if fall color was important, a group of black gum trees, which turn brilliant red in the fall, might all be potential crop trees.

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