2012 Spring Tree & Plant Sale
Thank you for your interest in the Conservation District tree & native plant program. Your purchases support conservation work by the Washtenaw County Conservation District. Trees are intended for such conservation uses: reforestation, soil erosion control, windbreaks, screens and wildlife habitat improvements. It is unlawful for these trees, shrubs and other plants to be resold with the roots attached, in accordance with the Insect Pest and Plant Disease Act, P.A. 189 of 1931, as amended.
To Place an Order
Complete the Spring 2012 Tree Order Form and/or the Spring 2012 Native Plants Order Form and submit with FULL PAYMENT, including SALES TAX to the District Office by the following order deadlines:
Order Deadlines
- Trees & Shrubs: March 18, 2012
- Native Plants: April 30, 2012
Inventories are limited and orders will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Order early for best availability. Orders will be confirmed by post card and e-mail prior to pick-up dates.
Payment Methods Accepted
Payment by cash, check or credit/debit card will be accepted, as follows:
- By mail or in-person with check, money order or credit/debit card.
- By fax with credit/debit card to (734) 662-1686.
- No phone orders accepted.
NOTE: Credit/debit card payments may not be processed on the same date your order is received, which will be reflected by a different day on your card statement.
Tree, Plant & Product Information
Information and pictures of the trees, wildflowers & prairie grass plants and other products listed on the order form can be found from the links in the box at the upper right of this page.
Pick-up Date & Location
If you cannot make these dates, contact the District Office for other arrangements.
- Trees & Shrubs: Friday, April 23, 2 - 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 24, 9 - 11 a.m., at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road (3 miles south of I-94, Exit #175).
- Native Plants: Friday, May 14, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Conservation District Office, 7203 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor.
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.
Fall Tree Sale
Response to the spring sale will determine if a sale will be conducted in fall 2010. If sales are low, fall sale will be cancelled until further notice.
Questions?
Call the District office at (734) 761-6721 X 5.