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​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).   ​
Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale - Online Ordering Closes Sept 17
Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale - Order Form (PDF) Closes sept 8

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:
  • Reforestation
  • Soil erosion control
  • Windbreaks and screens
  • Wildlife habitat improvements
  • Landscaping naturalizing

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:
  • Conifer seedlings and transplants (pines & spruces)
  • Hardwoods (oaks, maples, etc.)
  • Wildlife shrubs (elderberry, red osier dogwood, lilac, etc.)
  • Fruit Trees (apples, cherry, peach, pear)
  • Berry plants (blackberries, raspberries)​
  • Native wildflower plants (Aster, Black-eyed Susan, etc.)
  • Native prairie grass plants (Big Bluestem, Indian grass, etc.)
  • Tree shelters, tree stakes, weed mats, Plantskydd repellents, marking flags, fertilizer tablets, root dip

Note: specific species and varieties vary from sale to sale.


Previous years' sales charts & order forms:
2022 Fall Tree & Native Plant - Order Form (PDF)
2022 Spring Tree & Shrub Sale - Order Form (PDF)
2021 Fall Conifer & Native Plant Sale - Includes Conifer Comparison Chart (PDF)
2021 Spring Tree & Shrub Selection Chart (PDF)
2021 SPring Tree & Shrub Sale - Order Form (pdf)
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​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:
  • Natural Resource Conservation Service documents & technical guides:
    • Tree & Shrub Establishment - Michigan Guidance Document (PDF) - Excellent Technical Resource for all you need to know!
    • Tree & Shrub Site Preparation - National Conservation Practice Standard (490) (PDF)
    • Tree & Shrub Establishment - National Conservation Practice Standard (612) (PDF)
  • The National Wildlife Federation has a great Tree Planting and Care Guide (PDF).
  • MSUE Tree Planting in Michigan (PDF) - From 1997 but still a good reference.

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.
  • PennState article discusses uses, types, and costs of tree shelters.
  • When & How to Build your own tree cages! - Article from Michigan Forest Pathways
Washtenaw County Conservation District
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info@washtenawcd.org

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