​Each spring and fall the Conservation District sells a variety of trees, shrubs, and products
intended for conservation uses. Over 7.5 million trees have been distributed since 1951. 
​2024 Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale:
PRE-SALE PERIOD: 
Store Opens (Pre-Order): Monday, August 5, 2024
Paper Forms Deadline: September 2, 2024
Online Store Deadline: Sunday, September, 8, 2024

PICK-UP DATES: 
Friday, September 20, 2024  1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

EXTRA PLANTS SALE:
Friday, September 20th 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).   ​
2024 Spring Tree & Shrub Sale
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PRE-SALE PERIOD: 
Store Opens (Pre-Order): January 2
Paper Forms Deadline: February 19
Online Store Deadline: March 18
PICK-UP DATES: 
Friday, April 26, 1p.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 27, 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).  
Thank you to our Spring 2024 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 42,525 trees and shrubs to over 800 customers.
Over 100 volunteers supported the event to be successful, Thank you Volunteers!  Read the report to learn more:
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. 
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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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.
​Planting Instructions
A Tree & Shrub Planting Guide (PDF) is provided with orders by request and will be available at the pick-up distribution.

We also have other guides:More resources from other sources are below. 

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.
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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.
Washtenaw County Conservation District
(734) 302-8715
[email protected]
​ 705 N. Zeeb Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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