2009 Fall Tree & Plant Sale
The 2009 Fall Tree & Plant Sale is closed. See below for pick-up information.
Pick-up Date & Location
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. at a location to be determined. Notification of pick-up location will be provided on order confirmation post cards. If you cannot make this date, contact the District Office for other pick-up arrangements.
Trees and plants will be delivered in good condition. The District does not guarantee survival of trees and plants. District liability ends after trees or plants are presented to the buyer.
Planting Instructions
Detailed planting instructions will be provided at pick-up. Information also is available online. See our Tree & Shrub Planting Guide and Tree Planting Basics.
Selecting Trees
See the online catalog for further details about each tree. A good root system must be developed before trees reach their indicated growth rates. Most trees grow slowly for 1-3 years after planting or transplanting and more rapidly after their root system becomes developed. Generally, trees with Rapid to Moderate growth rates reach 5-6 feet tall in 7-9 years. Moderate to Slow growth rates reach 5-6 feet tall in 9-11 years. Soils, weather, animal or other damage, weed and grass competition, and general care will also affect growth rates. Care must be taken when selecting fall planting sites and soils for the best winter survival. Avoid planting in low areas that may collect water and freeze, damaging seedlings. Limit planting in heavier clay soils because they have a greater tendency to freeze and thaw, causing seedlings to be heaved out of the ground. Use mulch to help moderate soil temperatures and reduce heaving.
Selecting Native Plants
Native wildflower and prairie grass plants planted in the fall will die back and re-grow from their roots next spring. Mulching native plants following fall planting can provide protection over winter. See the online catalog for further details about each plant.
Extra Trees & Plants
Any extra trees and plants will be sold during order pick-up at the pick-up location.
Tree Planting Machines
Mechanical, tractor-drawn tree planters (using your own tractor) are available for rental at $20.00/day, plus $5.00/1,000 trees planted. Contact District Equipment Manager Fred Schettenhelm at (734) 439-1829 to arrange planter rental.
Refund Policy
Orders cancelled 10 days prior to last day orders accepted will receive a full refund. No refunds will be given on orders not picked up, unless trees or plants can be resold. All trees or native plants remaining 1 week after pick-up may be sold.
District reserves the right to cancel orders and provide refunds for reasons beyond our control.
Questions?
Call the District office at (734) 761-6721 X 5.