2018/2019 Tree and Shrub Sales Catalog Sheboygan County Planning & Conservation Department

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1 2018/2019 Tree and Shrub Sales Catalog Sheboygan County Planning & Conservation Department ORDER DEADLINE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019 CONIFER NAME AGE/SIZE HEIGHT SUN/ SHADE SOIL TYPE DESCRIPTION USES PRICE/ QUANTITY Cedar, Eastern Red (Juniperus virginiana) Wide range of -drought tolerant prefers moist A small tree with a short trunk, pyramid shape, has a spread of medium growth rate Excellent for windbreaks and screens - birds are attracted to berries, deer resistant $18.00 per 10 Cedar, White (Arborvitae) Wide range of, does well in clay Native species, flat scale like - yellow green aromatic needles. Slow to medium growth Hedges, privacy screen, windbreaks, wildlife Fir, Balsam (Abies balsamea) 10"- 16" Prefers moist, cool, well-drained, acidic soil Native evergreen well adapted to cold climates, spread at full maturity, fragrant needles are 5/8-1 - slow growth rate Favorite Christmas tree, seeds and buds are food for birds, grouse, squirrels, mice - white-tailed deer use for food, cover and shelter Fir, Fraser (Abies fraseri) P+2 12"- 16" Prefers moist, well-drained Known for needle retention, heavy density and rich colors of platinum silver and deep bluish green Christmas trees, windbreaks and wildlife shelter $17.00 per 10 Hemlock, Canadian (Tsuga canadensis) TR 2-1 8"- 16" Wide range of Handsome evergreen that is perfect for privacy screens and hedges. Slow to medium growth Can be sheared to any height or shape for hedge Pine, Austrian (Pinus nigra) TR 2-1 8"- 14" 40' - 60' Full sun Wide range, clay, well-drained Non-native - very hardy, oval, pyramidal shape, dark green needles up to 3-6 long in groups of two, growth rate medium $13.00 per 10 Windbreaks, landscaping, shelter and nesting sites for birds, such as owls Pine, Red (Pinus resinosa) 15"-24 light shade Well-drained sandy soil Needles are dark green in color, two to a bundle and 4-6 long - medium to fast growth rate Used for windbreaks, timber, and erosion control Pine, White (Pinus strobus) moist, tolerates dry, rocky ridges to bogs A hardy, valuable tree, clustered soft blue-green needles, likes moist, well-drained, has a spread, fast growth rate Windbreaks, wildlife, Christmas trees and lumber Spruce, Black (Picea mariana) Acidic, moist-wet organic A native coniferous, slow-growing, small upright tree with a narrow pointed crown - four sided, dark bluegreen ½ needles $16.00 per 10 Uses: Lumber, wildlife, principal commercial value is as pulpwood

2 Spruce, Black Hills (Picea glauca) Acidic, moist, gravelly or sandy loam and fine clay. It is droughttolerant. Works well as a windbreak/shelterbelt, privacy screen, accent planting, and as a Christmas tree. Provides nesting sites for birds and makes a good winter cover. The seeds provide food for songbirds, upland ground birds and small mammals. Spruce, Colorado Blue (Picea pungens) TR "- 18" 50-75' Wide range of soil types - welldrained, clay, drought tolerant Most popular ornamental conifer - magnificent color, conical shape - spread at full maturity - slow to medium growth Excellent border tree for screens and windbreaks Provides food and shelter for siskins, nuthatches and crossbills Spruce, Norway (Picea abies) 12"- 18" 40' - 60' Wide range of soil types Fastest growing of all spruces, strong graceful branches with dark green needles, has a spread at full maturity - pyramidal shape Important winter cover for deer, small game. Spruce, White (Picea glauca) TR " - 16" 40' - 60' Tolerates most soil conditions Native tree - straight and tall tree, recognized by its needles - cones always hang down, beautiful year-round color - medium growth rate $13.00 per 10 Provides nesting, shelter, and food for many kinds of wildlife - windbreaks Tamarack (American Larch) (Larix laricina) Full sun intolerant of shade Moist mineral soil or organic soil Slow growing tree, strongly self-pruning, with a straight, slender trunk and narrow, open, pyramidal crown, needles turn yellow in autumn Lumber, wildlife, landscaping DECIDUOUS Aspen, Quaking (Populus tremuloides) Prefers moist, well-drained Has smooth, greenish-white to cream bark on a long, narrow trunk. Provides stunning yellow fall color. Adds movement and a soft, pleasant sound to the landscape due to the "quaking" leaves. $20.00 per 10 Birch, Canoe (Betula papyrifera) 24"- 36" 50' - 70' Acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, welldrained, clay The foliage is eaten by deer and other browsers. The small but plentiful seeds are appreciated by a wide range of songbirds. $13.00 per 10 Develops a cinnamon-colored bark that curls and peels (once mature). Birch, River (Betula nigra) Tolerates most soil types. Bark is a shiny yellow to gray-silver that splits into curly strips and becomes a reddish brown as it grow older. Rounded shape. Medium growth rate. A valuable native tree and classified as one of the largest hardwoods in northeastern North America. $13.00 per 10 Cherry, Black (Prunus serotina) 24" - 36" Well-drained Native tree leaves are thin and oblong (2-6 ) yellow in fall. Black summer fruit for making wine or jellies - fast growth rate Valuable timber tree, wildlife plantings Chestnut, American (Castanea dentata) 12" - 18" 60' - 80 Prefers good drainage and adequate moisture Red-brown bark, rapid growth rate. Important source of lumber due to long, unbranched trunks Prolific bearer of nuts. Excellent for wildlife $22.00 per 10 Hickory, Shagbark (Carya Ovata) " - 18" 60' - 80 Grows best in moist Characterized by shaggy bark. Flowers emerge in mid-spring. Sweet tasting nuts - good for wildlife $17.00 per 10

3 Maple, Red (Acer rubrum) 24"- 36" 40' - 60' Most soil types Something red in all seasons - buds in winter, flowers in spring, leafstalks in summer and brilliant foliage in autumn - relatively fast growth $13.00 per 10 Shade tree, good for wildlife Maple, Silver (Acer saccharinum) "- 48" or Variety of soil conditions, but grows best in moist, welldrained areas Leaves are green on top and silvery-white on the underside - one of the fastest growing maple trees. Best variety for poor soil and transplanted easily $13.00 per 10 Shade tree, wildlife Maple, Sugar (Acer saccharum) 24" - 36" 60' - 75', Deep, welldrained, acidic to slightly alkaline soil Fall beauty is a landscape standout, medium to darkgreen leaves turns yellow, burnt orange or red in fall - slow to medium growth Best known for its syrup, shade tree, highly valued wood for furniture Mullberry, Red (Morus rubra) 18" - 24" 30' 50' Full to partial sun Moist, welldrained are best Red Mulberry is a small, fast growing, native tree that tolerates a variety of conditions. Mulberries are eaten raw, used in fruit pastries, and fermented into wine. The wood may be dried and used for smoking meats. $13.00 per 10 Oak, Burr (Quercus macrocarpa) Tolerant of a variety of moisture and soil conditions Slow growing with a rounded shape. Very long-lived tree that adapts well to urban settings. Wildlife, shade tree, landscape, lumber $12.00 per 10 Oak, Red (Quercus rubra) 24"- 36" 60' - 75' Acidic, drought tolerant, loamy, moist, sandy, welldrained, clay Bristle-tipped leaves turn red in the fall - fast growing, grows as much as two feet a year for 10 years -good street tree, tolerates pollution and compacted soil - red oak acorns food preference list for blue jays, wild turkeys, squirrels, small rodents, whitetail deer, raccoons, & black bears $12.00 per 10 Wildlife, landscaping, good lumber Oak, Swamp White (Quercus bicolor) 65' - 80' Full to partial sun Prefers rich, deep, moist to wet, poorly-drained, acidic Growth rate fairly fast (1 ½ to 2 feet per year) Fall color is yellow, occasionally red or purple. Acorns are typically about ¾ - 1 and ripen in early to mid-autumn Lumber, landscaping $13.00 per 10 Oak, White (Quercus alba) 18"- 36", Prefers acidic, moist, welldrained An impressive tree with a stately, broad-rounded form - suitable for larger areas - dark green leaves in summer, turn showy red in the fall - slow to medium growth rate $12.00 per 10 Wildlife, shade, wood used for furniture, shipbuilding and flooring Poplar, Hybrid (Populus deltoids x Populus nigra) " - 48" 40-50' Needs full sun Well-drained Used for quick growth borders, screenings and stream restorations, hybrid adds to longevity and wider branching, very fast growth rate Field windbreaks, hedges, vision screens, fire wood, and wood fiber $12.00 per 10 WILDLIFE FRUIT TREES Common Apple (Malus sylvestris) Prefers full sun Heavy loam but has adapted to a variety of Leaves are olive green and turn yellow in fall, flowers may be white with a tint of pink and apples may be red, yellow, or green - fruit ripens in fall - does not self-pollinate $13.00 per 10 Wildlife food, cooking, cider, jellies

4 Crabapple, Dolgo (Malus dolgo) Full sun Tolerates wide range of In spring, sprouts fragrant, self-pollinating, white flowers that last for weeks. Grows red, plum-sized apples in late summer. A decorative spring & fall tree, useful for windbreaks, hardy and disease resistant. A source of food for wildlife and humans. 1½ in. diameter fruit. Crabapple, Red Splendor (Malus Red Splendor ) Full sun Tolerates wide range of Sprouts clusters of fragrant pink flowers which emerge from distinctive rose flower buds before the leaves in mid- spring. The dark reddish-green glossy foliage turns an attractive reddish purple in fall. $16.00 per 10 SHRUBS Dogwood, Silky (Cornus amomum) 6-10 Moist, welldrained, sandy, acidic, or alkaline Fruit is loved by many small birds and waterfowl. Blooms with May-June with creamy-white, flattopped flowers $11.00 per 10 Elderberry, American (Sambucus canadensis) Moist, welldrained are best Thicket-forming shrub with large flat-topped cluster of small, fragrant white flowers in spring - cluster of dark purple to black, berry-like fruit in late summer to fall Wildlife, jams, wine Hazelnut, American (Corylus americana) 15-18, loamy soil Bears abundant crops of small, sweet tasting nuts - bears in 2-3 years after planting - plant multiple trees with the same flowering time to ensure pollination - medium to fast growth rate Wildlife, windbreak Lilac, Common (Syringa vulgaris) '- 10' Full sun - partial sun Adaptable to most soil conditions In spring your lilac will burst into bloom - lovely clusters of lavender flowers sit against dark green, heart shaped leaves - medium growth rate $16.00 per 10 Great for landscaping, makes an excellent hedge Ninebark (Physocarpus) TR Moist Pinkish to off-white flowers give way to small seeds are highly sought by songbirds and grouse. Planted along stream banks, the drooping branches provide high quality aquatic cover- recommended for borders and screens $18.00 per 10 Serviceberry (Amelanchier) Prefers moist loam, tolerates sand and clay Known for their displays of spring flowers and fruit, their beautiful fall color, and their edible fruit. Medium growth rate $13.00 per 10 Food for wildlife, and humans. Good for landscaping and windbreaks. POTTED STOCK - CONTAINER GROWN Arborvitae (White Cedar), Eastern Red Cedar, Red Pine, White Pine, Black Hills Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce 15"-18" 4+ years old Sold in one gallon pots. Grown as seedlings, then transplanted and grown in one gallon container $9.00 each FRUIT TREES - (4-5 ft)

5 Apple, Cortland (Semi Dwarf) Full sun All types - well-drained It is one of the very few apple trees that are self- pollinating, apples are sweet with a slight hint of tartness, a favorite of cooks, wonderful choice for salads, fruit trays and prized cooking apples Apple, Gale Gala 8-10 Full sun Loamy, welldrained This apple develops a % full red color with deep red striping allowing harvest in one or two pickings. Fruit size, firmness, and eating quality is comparable to other Gala apple varieties. Apple, Honeycrisp (Semi Dwarf) 8-10 Full sun Widely adaptable, welldrained Exceptionally crisp and juicy texture, along with large cells that explode with juice when you bite into the fruit, set this species apart from other apples. Amazing storage life of at least 7 months. Cold hardy, Zone 3 Crabapple, Manchurian (Pollinator) Full sun Tolerates wide range of In Spring, very fragrant white blooms appear in great abundance. Blooms are followed in fall by persistent fruits which are very popular with the bird and squirrels. Good pollinator for Honeycrisp Apples. Crabapple, Snowdrift (Pollinator) Full sun All types - well-drained Is self-fertile, meaning it depends on insects such as bees to transfer pollen between flowers on the same tree. Can be used to pollinate apple trees. Good pollinator for Gala or Cortland Apples. Cherry, Montmorency Full sun sandy and loamy soil Produces bright red, medium-large fruit with firm yellow flesh; a rich, tart, tangy flavor; and clear juice--ideal for pies and preserves. Is self-fertile, but planting 2 or more trees is recommended for a better crop. Cherry, Stella Sweet Full sun Widely adaptable Produces showy white flowers in the spring followed by large heart-shaped black sweet cherries. Ripens early, mid-june-july. Pretty landscape plant. Cherries are ready for harvest in June. Peach, Elberta Full sun Sandy, well-drained Is self-fertile but provides a better crop when planted in multiples. Produces juicy, yellow freestone fruit with a crimson blush, ideal for eating, canning, freezing and jam making. Peach, Red Haven Full sun Prefers welldrained loamy All-purpose fruit great for canning, freezing, or eating fresh. Blooms late to avoid spring frosts, ripens in July. Known for its simple upkeep and ease of growing. Self-pollinating Peach, Reliance Full sun organic, sandy loam Known for its hardiness, plump, golden fruits. Medium size with a red blush over yellow. Blooms in April - ripens mid to late July. Fast growing Pear, Bartlett Full sun Various Pear, Flemish Beauty Plum, Early Italian Plum, Italian Full sun Various Full sun Full sun Well-drained soil Well-drained soil A European pear with large yellow fruit and smooth, juicy white flesh - tree needs a minimum of 6-8 hours sunlight daily-tree needs a compatible cultivar (Oriental or a different European pear variety excluding Kieffer) Fruit is large, roundish and uniform in size and shape. Reddish blushed color on a clear yellow skin. Good for eating out of hand and drying. Very hardy in cold locations. Early and heavy producer. Requires cross pollination Large oval purple fruit with greenish-yellow flesh that turns red when cooked. Good for canning and drying. Ripens roughly 14 days earlier than Italian Plum. Medium to large fruit with a dark purple skin and yellowgreenish flesh that runs dark wine-colored when cooked - makes a delicious sweet prune when dried - plums are late bloomers and have a long growing season - tree begins setting fruit 3-5 years after planting, reaches full production at about 10 years Autumn Feast WILDLIFE FOOD PLOT SEED - (1/4 ACRE = 10,890 SQUARE FEET) This forage mix is a high nutrition mix that gives one full season grazing. The clovers and brassica are $20.00 each

6 Fall Fusion 4.5 Lbs. Greens x3 Inner Sanctum 4.5 Lbs. Perennial Platinum Beets and Treats Brassica Blast Bulbs O Plenty Raging Radish Deer Mineral Mix 25 Lbs. multi graze species and the rutabaga gives winter bulbs. 25% Berseem Clover, 25% Crimson Clover, 10% Graza Radish, 10% Winfred Brassica, 10% Rutabaga Plantain, 10% Ethiopian Cabbage. Plant spring or late summer. Seeding Rate 10 lbs. per acre All season blend of grains and multi graze brassicas. This mix tolerates a variety of soil conditions and can be planted either spring or fall. 35% Tritacale, 35% Oats, 10% Graza Radish, 10% Winfred Brassica, 10% Forage Turnip. Plant spring or late summer. Seeding Rate lbs. per acre (Perennial) Alfalfa 70%, Ladino Clover 20%, Chicory 10%. High yielding perennial blend of legumes and chicory. Planting dates: April 1st - June 15th, August 1st September 1st. May be frost seeded. Seeding rate: 8-10 pounds per acre. This forage mix is designed to handle less than ideal conditions. It is shade tolerant, low ph tolerant and also can handle wetter. 30% Buck Oats, 25% High Sugar Perennial Ryegrass, 25% Alsike Clover, 10% Berseem Clover, 10% Crimson Clover, 10% Rape, 5% Ladino Clover. Plant spring or late summer. Seeding Rate 20lbs. per acre Perennial blend of legumes for maximum nutrition with an inclusion of chicory. A fast growing mix that handles a variety of soil types. A branch root alfalfa adds some extra tonnage and longevity to this perennial mix. 20% Ladino Clover, 20% Medium Red Clover, 20% Chicory, 20% Berseem Clover, 10% Alfalfa, 10% Alsike Clover. Plant spring or late summer. Seeding Rate 10 lbs. per acre Mixture of leafy greens that produce lush forage to attract and hold wildlife. The combination of Swiss Chard, Red and Sugar Beets and Turnips provides a root growth that will be eaten in the late fall and winter after crops are gone. Plant late summer to early fall. Seeding Rate 10 lbs. per acre A multi graze brassica blend that stays green late into the fall and temperatures down to 10 degrees. This high protein, high mineral product is an ultimate late season forage mix. 40% Winfred Brassica, 25% Forage Turnip, 25% Graza Radish, 10% Kale. Plant late summer. Seeding Rate 10 lbs. per acre 33% Rutabaga, 33% Turnips, and 33% Radish. Fall bulbs are fast growing, and high yielding. Annual blend that stays green late into the fall. All of these bulbs provide a winter energy source as well. Planting Dates: August 1- Sept 15th. Seeding Rate: 8-10 lbs. per acre Radishes make nutritious grazing - they have high sugar content with moderate protein and high fiber levels. Radishes will die over the winter and release nutrients in the spring, serving a dual purpose. Best to plant in late summer. Seeding Rate 10 lbs. per acre Mineral mix contains the most bioavailable trace minerals on the market in the correct ratio to balance a whitetails diet. Contains ingredients that increase protein conversion and repel flies. This product has antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti-bad radicals as well as a salmonella, E. coli and clostridium blocker. Note: Baiting regulations apply. $16.00 each $26.00 each $16.00 each $24.00 each $23.00 each $19.00 each $14.00 each $14.00 each $23.00 each MISCELLANEOUS Fertilizer Pellets Provides essential nutrients to establish a strong root system, lasts up to 2 years $2.00 per 10 Root Gel 4' Wood Stakes (1" x 1") 2' Tree Shelter Tubes 3' Tree Shelter Tubes 4' Tree Shelter Tubes 5' Tree Shelter Tubes 24" x 24" Weed Mats (Plastic) with Staples Helps to retain moisture around tree roots, especially just after planting, does not replace watering during dry periods. One packet treats over 200 seedlings/ ±70 transplants. $3.00 per 3 oz. 1" x 1" hardwood stake with pencil point $4.00 per 5 $7.00 per 5 $10.00 per 5 $12.00 per 5 $14.00 per 5 A mat that is placed around newly planted trees and shrubs to control weed/grass competition $9.00 per 10

7 Tentative pick up dates are scheduled for: Thursday, May 2, 2019 Friday, May 3, 2019 Saturday, May 4, 2019 For more information contact the Planning and Conservation Department at (920) or visit our website at