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Save the date!
Fall Tree & Shrub Distribution Friday, October 1st, 2021 
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd Ann Arbor 48103. |
Spring Tree & Shrub Sale
Thanks all for making our biggest and pre-packed Spring Tree & Shrub distribution successful! Fall Tree & Shrub sale
Sales will open in August, plant species offered will be announced then. Please follow WashtenawCD on Facebook or subscribe to our newsletter for updates. The Spring and Fall Tree Sale events are supported by the efforts of many volunteers. Would you like to volunteer with the WCCD distribution events? Sign up to Get Involved to receive updates on opportunities.
Volunteer BONUS: Volunteers get early access to sales and can pick up their orders early. Your purchases support conservation work by the Washtenaw County Conservation District.
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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:
It is unlawful for these trees and 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. 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. |
LOOKING FOR NATIVE PLANTS AND TREES? Wildtype Native Plant Nursery Designs By Nature, LLC Plants with Purpose Native Restoration Solutions Feral Flora, LLC Ypsilanti Native Plant Nursery BetterFinds LLC Native Plants and Habitat Contractor List Planting Instructions A Tree & Shrub Planting Guide is provided with all orders. Selecting Trees Refer to the 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. The National Wildlife Federation has a great Tree Planting and Care Guide (PDF). |
