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 Every
winter, the Conservation District offers
low-cost seedling trees and shrubs for living
snow fences, windbreaks, wildlife habitat,
visual screens and noise barriers, erosion
control, reforestation, and other conservation
purposes. Deciduous trees, shrubs, and
conifer trees are available through the program
and usually arrive in late April--just in time
for spring planting. The SCCD/NRCS can
provide assistance when considering local soil
types, tree species, windbreak design, and site
preparation for your planting.
Trees are sold in lots of 30
and 50 per species. Bareroot trees are sold in
lots of 50; bareroot deciduous trees and shrubs have
a topheight of 10 to 30 inches and bareroot conifer
trees have a topheight of 5 to 12 inches.
Regular and small potted trees are available in lots
of 30 per species. Regular potted trees arrive
in Styrofoam crates having 2" x 2" x 7" openings for
the plant roots. Small potted trees are
slightly smaller with their roots contained in small
tubes.
The SCCD also offers
Hydrosource root dip to attract and retain soil
moisture near the seedlings roots.
Complimentary 1/2 ounce packets are provided with
each order and treat up to 150 trees. Tree
protectors (with stakes) are available to protect
seedlings from deer and other animals, severe
weather, and mowers / weed eaters. Weed fabric
is available to reduce grass and weed competition.
If you are planning a large planting and have access
to a 40 hp tractor with 3-point hitch, the SCCD will
also rent a tree planter and/or a fabric machine to
assist your efforts.
Please call the SCCD for more
information about seedling trees, supplies, and
machine rentals at the phone number listed below.
An order form, a tree planting guide, and
descriptions of available species are provided in
the links listed below.
Order Deadline: March 31, 2012
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