2018 Tree Sale Catalog

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1 4820 Stover Rd, Bellaire, MI Tree Sale Catalog Orders due by Thursday, April 12th Order Pick-up: April 20 th & 21 st Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-Noon

2 Page 1 About the Conservation District The Antrim Conservation District (ACD) was formed in 1947 by local farmers to conserve, improve, and maintain Antrim County's soil and to promote efficient and economical use of the land. ACD serves as the first stop for local citizens, farmers, landowners, conservation groups, and county government for their natural resource needs. Today our mission remains much the same: to promote the exploration and conservation of Antrim County's natural resources. Antrim C.D. Board of Directors Our Board of Directors play a crucial role in the overall operation of the Antrim Conservation District. Our Board meets with our staff and partners once a month to discuss updates, as well as ongoing and future program projects. ALL are welcome to attend these public board meetings - checkout our website for dates and times! We want to recognize our leaving Board members and welcome our newest members! Kevin Bargy (Former Chairman) and RJ Shooks (Former Member) both served on our Board of Directors for a combined number of 10 years. From all of us at the District, thank you for your commitment and support while serving on our Board! Mary Schoenherr, Kelly Ferguson, and Libby Hiser are our newest board members who are excited to help lead the District to new heights while continuing to fulfill our mission. Be sure to check out our website at to meet our full Board of Directors!

3 District Programs Page 2 ANTRIM CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROGRAMS FORESTRY Provide Private Landowner Assistance -Design custom Forest Management Plans -Free tree health assessment visits -Assist with sustainable tree marking for timber harvest SOIL EROSION CONTROL Permitting Agency contracted by Antrim County Inspect project sites within 500 of a water body and/or sites larger than 1 acre for soil erosion control measures INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT CAKE CISMA manages invasive species within Charlevoix, Antrim, Kalkaska, and Emmet Counties Free site evaluation of invasive species Treatment cost-share program available HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE & RECYCLING Host 3 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days per year Saturday, May 19th 2018 in Elk Rapids Saturday, August 4th 2018 in Bellaire Saturday, September 15th 2018 in Mancelona Monitor 8 recycling resident drop-off locations for cleanliness and bin capacity (contracted by Antrim County) CEDAR RIVER NATURAL AREA Maintain a publicly open trail system that provides both recreation and education about its unique habitat HUNTING ACCESS PROGRAM (State Funded) Enroll qualified Antrim County landowners Payment up to $25/acre for allowing public hunting access Interested in learning more about our District Programs? Give us a call (231) or visit our website:

4 Page 3 Species Descriptions CONIFERS Red Pine (S) White Pine (S,T) Tall, straight growth to feet high; fast growing and long-lived; grows best in well-drained, sandy soils; shade intolerant; commercially valuable; 2 sharppointed needles per fascicle Common mature height of feet and spread of feet wide; fast growing; tolerates a variety of soils and climates; full sun to partial shade Norway Spruce (S,T) White Spruce (S,T) Mature height of 125 feet and spread of feet; very cold hardy; grows best in full sun and well-drained, sandy soils Mature height of 75 feet and spread of feet; full sun; well-drained, sandy soil; often used for windbreaks Blue Spruce (T) White Cedar (T) Widely planted in ornamental and general landscape settings; grow up to 160 feet tall; stiff and sharply spine-tipped, green to blue -green foliage; full sun; very adaptable Mature height of feet spreading feet; slowmedium growth rate; prefers full sun and moist soils; variety of wildlife benefits; good for hedges, screens and windbreaks Balsam Fir (Plug+2) Concolor Fir (Plug+1) Slow growing to feet tall, spreading feet; prefers well-drained, acidic soil and full sun-partial shade Grows feet tall and 20 feet wide; slow-medium growth rate; long, flat, bluish green needles; prefers well-drained soil and full sun; great cover and food source for wildlife

5 Species Descriptions Page 4 WILDLIFE TREES Red Oak Fast growing and easy to transplant; tolerant of dry and acidic soil, attracts wildlife; the leaves develop a brick-red fall color; best growth is in full sun and well drained, slightly acidic, sandy loam; mature height reaches feet Black Walnut Grows to a height of feet; can grow in a wide range of soil types and does best in full sun; provides a great food source for wildlife. Note: keep a wide separation between the black walnut tree and susceptible plants Tuliptree Fast growing tree producing tulip-shaped, light greenish-yellow flowers from April to June; grows best in moderately moist, deep, well-drained soils; needs ample space due to its very large size; mature height reaches feet with a spread of feet Northern Catalpa Grows to a height of feet; full sun; can grow in acidic, alkaline, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam, well-drained, wet and clay soils; iconic 12 inch spear-shaped leaves and bean-like seed pods; attracts pollinators White Oak Excellent ornamental tree due to its broad round crown, dense foliage, and purplish-red to violet-purple fall color; grows best on coarse, deep, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils; mature height reaches feet American Larch Fast growing, deciduous evergreen; grows in most soils including clay and limestone, but does best in moist, well-drained soils; shade tolerant and very cold tolerant; mature height of feet high and15-30 feet spread River Birch A favored ornamental, deciduous tree for landscaping; medium-fast growing reaching 80 feet tall; full sun; insect resistant; offers numerous wildlife benefits Black Cherry A hardy, fast growing, and long-lived tree reaching up to feet tall; grows in moist, rich soils, as well as light, sandy soil; Autumn colors are yellow to orangered; produces small white flowers; dark purple fruit every 3-4 years; good food source for wildlife

6 WLDLIFE SHRUBS American Hazelnut Medium to fast growing species, reaching a height of 8-12 feet and with a crown spread of 10 to 15 feet; adapts well to a range of soil ph and types, but does best on well-drained loams; prefers full sun for best growth and development; often planted by wildlife enthusiasts Saskatoon Serviceberry A deciduous shrub growing to a height of feet; full sun to partial shade adaptable to most soil types but prefers moist soils in swamps and thickets; autumn colors are deep orange to red; flowers are white with 2-4 inch long petals, and blooming early spring; produces small dark fruit eaten by numerous bird species Michigan Holly A hardy, deciduous shrub growing to a height of feet high spreading feet; grows in wet areas near swamps, ponds, or wet woods; prefers rich, acidic soils; can tolerate partial shade, but will produce more fruit if planted in full sun; produces bright scarlet fruit eaten by numerous bird species. Ninebark A very hardy, deciduous shrub growing to a height of 6-9 feet; handle full sun or shade; drought tolerant; produces white flowers May to June and a vibrant color in the fall with fruit ripening in September to October; pods are a valuable winter wildlife food and foliage can withstand intense deer browsing Black Elderberry A deciduous shrub growing to a height of 5-12 feet and a spread of 5-12 feet; prefers moist, fertile soils; produces white fragrant flowers a small purpleblack berries; offers many benefits for wildlife species Highbush Cranberry Hardy, low maintenance shrub; mature height is 6-15 feet spreading 8-10 feet wide; grows most often in moist areas or roadside ditches, but can also thrive in dryer, sunny areas; Leaves are dark green in the summer, and reddish in the fall; white flowers; berries persist through winter Sweet Crabapple Grows upright 15 to 25 feet tall, with pink flowers which appear in mid-march. The large fruit is used as a main wildlife food; tolerate partial shade but prefer full sun; poorly-well drained medium-heavy soils Red Osier Dogwood A deciduous shrub growing 6-10 feet tall; tolerant of dry sites, but prefers wet areas along streams and ponds; blooms white flower from late May to early June; iconic dark red bark in fall through winter; its fruit is a popular food for turkey, ruffed grouse, bobwhite, pheasant, and many other birds

7 Page 6 SEEDLING (S): 1 year in seed bed TRANSPLANT (T): years in seed bed and 1 year in transplant bed years in seed bed and 2 years in transplant bed PLUG: Plug+1 Greenhouse-grown seedling and 1 year in transplant bed Plug+2 Greenhouse-grown seedling and 2 years in transplant bed Purposeful Placement: Showy Flowers or Fall Color Red & White Oak Northern Catalpa Saskatoon Serviceberry Crabapple Highbush Cranberry Red Osier Dogwood Wildlife Food and Cover White Oak Sasakatoon Serviceberry Black Elderberry Red Osier Dogwood American Hazelnut Highbush Cranberry Red & White Pine White & Norway Spruce White Cedar Balsam Fir Concolor Fir Michigan Holly Crabapple Upland Dry Areas Red & White Oak Concolor Fir Red & White Pine Blue & White Spruce Norway Spruce Ninebark Saskatoon Serviceberry Riparian Wet Areas American Larch Balsam Fir Highbush Cranberry Black Elderberry Red Osier Dogwood River Birch White Cedar White Spruce Michigan Holly Windbreaks and Hedges White Cedar Norway Spruce Blue Spruce Red Osier Dogwood Highbush Cranberry American Hazelnut Crabapple Salt Tolerant White Oak Blue Spruce Black Walnut American Larch River Birch Northern Catalpa Reforestation Red & White Oak Red & White Pine White & Norway Spruce

8 CONIFER SEEDLINGS 2018 Order Form (1 of 3) * Red Pine (4-8 ) $ 2.00 $ 3.25 $ 7.00 $ White Pine (3-6 ) $ 2.25 $ 3.50 $ 7.50 $ Norway Spruce (4-8 ) $ 2.00 $ 3.25 $ 7.00 $ White Spruce (4-8 ) $ 2.00 $ 3.25 $ 7.00 $ TRANSPLANTS Price/Bundle: Bundle Size * (5, 10, 25, or 50) (5, 10, 25, or 50) White Pine (2-1, 5-10 ) $ 6.00 $ 9.50 $ $ White Spruce (2-2, ) $ 9.50 $ $ $ Norway Spruce (2-2, ) $ 9.50 $ $ $ Blue Spruce (2-1, 8-12 ) $ 6.00 $ 9.50 $ $ White Cedar (2-1, 5-10 ) $ $ $ $ *Contact us for pricing on quantities of 500 or more PLUGS * Price/Bundle: Bundle Size (1, 5, or 10) Balsam Fir (Plug+2, ) $ 4.25 $ $ Concolor Fir (Plug+1, 6-12 ) $ 3.25 $ $ *Contact us for pricing on quantities of 500 or more PLANTING SUPPLIES Tree Tubes / Tree Shelters $ $ $ (5, 10, or 25) # of Bundles # of Bundles # of Bundles COST COST COST # of Bundles COST Boyne City 8th Graders Price/Bundle: Bundle Size Charl evoix 6th Price/Bundle: Bundle Size

9 SUBTOTAL $ WILDLIFE TREE/SHRUBS The District cannot guarantee survival and is no longer responsible for your order after the scheduled pick-up date and time. If your order has not been picked up by noon on Saturday, April 21st, it will be left in the Conservation Club gun-range. Please remember that P.A. 89 of 1939 prohibits you from selling stock purchased by the Antrim Conservation District with roots attached. Quantities are limited; we reserve the right to cancel and refund payments Continue on next page 2018 Order Form (2 of3) Price/Bundle: Bundle Size * Red Oak (12-24 ) $ 8.00 $ $ $ White Oak (12-24 ) $ 9.50 $ $ $ Black Walnut (12-24 ) $ 8.75 $ $ $ American Larch (12-24 ) $ $ $ $ Tuliptree (12-24 ) $ $ $ $ River Birch (24-36 ) $ $ $ $ Northern Catalpa (24-36 ) $ $ $ $ Black Cherry (24-36 ) $ $ $ $ American Hazelnut (12-24 ) $ $23.00 $ $ Black Elderberry (12-24 ) $ $ $ $ Saskatoon Serviceberry (12-24 ) $ $ $ $ Highbush Cranberry (12-24 ) $ $ $ $ Michigan Holly (6-12 ) $ $ $ $ Sweet Crabapple (12-24 ) $ $ $ $ Ninebark (24-36 ) $ $ $ $ Red Osier Dogwood (12-24 ) $ 9.25 $ $ $ *Contact us for pricing on quantities of 500 or more (5, 10, 25, or 50) # of Bundles COST

10 Friday, April 20th Saturday, April 21st Tree Sale Pick-Up Dates & Times Please choose one 9:00am-4:30pm 9:00am-12:00pm 2018 Order Form (3 of 3) Tax (6%) $ % Discount* $ TOTAL amount enclosed $ Subtotal $ TOTAL Amount Enclosed $ *Tree Sale Volunteer = 15% Discount *Woodlot Workshop Attendee = 10% Discount Please make check or money order payable to: Antrim Conservation District Name Date Address City To pay with a credit card, please purchase online at or call our office at State Zip Phone Sign Up for Our Electronic Mailing List: Yes No Thanks (Receive updates & information on our tree sale, events, workshops & programs)

11 Tree Sale Details continued Page 10 KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS Tree/Shrub Species Type (seedling, transplant, plug) Bundle Size (1, 5, or 10) # of Bundles TOTAL AMOUNT PAID: CHECK NUMBER: DATE ORDERED: PICK-UP DATE: Kids Event at Tree Sale Day! Saturday, April 21st The District Office Fun, nature-themed learning activities for the whole family!

12 Page 11 Tree Planting Techniques and Care Seedling, Transplant, and Plug Care - Storage: short periods of time (1-5 days) in cool temperature (33 F - 45 F) - Transportation: protect from direct sun, wind, and excessive drying - Pruning: conservatively trim ends of roots, re-moisten, and re-seal or immediately plant

13 Tree Planting Techniques Page 12 Planting Techniques

14 Page 13 Get Involved! The Antrim C.D. is looking for volunteers to assist our staff with preparing for the 2018 tree sale! Volunteers are needed for a few hours starting on Wednesday, April 18th through Friday, April 20th. Interested in volunteering? Please contact Meghan at meghan.chase@macd.org Volunteers will receive a 15% discount on their 2018 Tree Sale Order!

15 Thank You Page 14 The Antrim Conservation District board would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the overwhelming support from county residents. The funds from the 2017 millage are going to play a vital role in the District s conservation efforts to strengthen existing programs and develop new, effective programs. Our goal is to reach more residents and visitors with educational workshops and complete additional on-the-ground, local conservation projects. In the interest of better serving you and the rest of our community, we invite you take part in the survey included with your tree pick-up in April. We welcome your input on our selection of plant species, sale dates, and ways we can make our annual tree sale even better. If you are interested in learning more about the District, feel free to stop by the office to speak with our staff or attend a monthly board meeting. These are great ways to discover the value and services your local Conservation District can provide. Thank you again for your continued support of the Antrim Conservation District. We hope you take some time out this New Year to enjoy the abundant natural resources and beauty of Antrim County. All the best, Joe Pomerville Chairman, ACD Board of Directors Back row: Joe Pomerville, John Makarewicz Front row: Mary Schoenherr, Libby Hiser, and Kelly Ferguson

16 Antrim Conservation District 4820 Stover Rd Bellaire, MI