2023 Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale:
PRE-SALE PERIOD: Store Opens (Pre-Order): Friday, August 11 Paper Forms Deadline: Sept. 8th Online Store Deadline: Sunday, Sept. 17 PICK-UP DATES: Friday, September 29th 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. EXTRA PLANTS SALE: Friday, September 29th 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. ONLY PICK-UP LOCATION: Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (3 miles south of I-94, Exit #175). 2023 Spring Tree & Shrub Sale
For more details, see the 2023 Spring Tree & Shrub Sale page. PRE-SALE PERIOD: Store Opens (Pre-Order): Jan 3rd Paper Forms Deadline: Feb. 20th Online Store Deadline: March 20th PICK-UP DATES: Friday, April 28th 1p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, April 29th 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. PICK-UP LOCATION: Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (3 miles south of I-94, Exit #175). Any trees/shrubs purchased from the WCCD sales for the purpose to grow and resell must do so with proper licensing, certificates, and inspections, in accordance with the Insect Pest and Plant Disease Act, P.A. 189 of 1931, as amended.
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Thank you to our Spring 2023 Tree & Shrub & Native Plant Customers & Volunteers!
The Spring Tree & Shrub Distribution at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds was a big success and we distributed over 38,800 trees and shrubs to over 750 customers. Over 90 volunteers supported the event to be successful, Thank you Volunteers! VOLUNTEER - Help make these events possible!
The Spring and Fall Tree Sale events are supported by the efforts of many volunteers. Volunteers help set-up, plant sorting and prepacking orders, and getting orders to customers. It's a fun way to learn the plants and meet the community of growers. Volunteer BONUS: Volunteers get early access to pre-sales and can pick up their orders early before the public distribution times. Would you like to volunteer with upcoming WCCD distribution events? Sign up to Get Involved to receive updates on opportunities.
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About Spring & Fall Tree & Shrub Sales
Each spring and fall the Conservation District sells a variety of trees, shrubs, wildflowers and prairie grasses which are intended for conservation uses, such as:
Both individual species and plant packets or garden kits are offered, in addition to planting aids to support your planting efforts. Generally the following types of trees and plants are offered:
Note: specific species and varieties vary from sale to sale. Previous years' sales charts & order forms:
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LOOKING FOR NATIVE PLANTS AND TREES? Wildtype Native Plant Nursery Designs By Nature, LLC Windy Rock Farm - Plants with Purpose Native Restoration Solutions Feral Flora, LLC Ypsilanti Native Plant Nursery BetterFinds LLC LOOKING FOR NATIVE PLANT LANDSCAPING? Native Plants and Habitat Restoration Services Contractor List Planting Instructions A Tree & Shrub Planting Guide is provided with orders by request. Selecting Trees & Shrubs: Refer to the online store, Tree/Shrub Selection Guide, or Native Plant Information Chart to help you select trees, shrubs or native plants best suited to your location based on soils, soil moisture/drainage, sunlight and desired uses. In general, 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 tree 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. Other Resources on Tree & Shrub planting:
Protect & Maintain your plantings! The WCCD offers many various Planting Aids to support establishment and protect your plantings from damage, the Planting Aids include tree shelters, weed mats, and more, and can be bought from our online store.
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