2018 Tree Sale PRICING ALREADY INCLUDES SALES TAX!

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1 2018 Tree Sale Catalog 300 Walnut St., Rm. 216 Manistique, MI Phone: (906) PRICING ALREADY INCLUDES SALES TAX! Help the Earth...Plant Trees! Tree Sale Pick-up Dates April 27 & 28, 2018 Schoolcraft County Fair Bldg. Friday 11 A.M. - 6 P.M. Saturday 9 A.M. - Noon Helping protect Schoolcraft County s Natural Resources since 1965!

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Order Form... Center Insert Invasive plant species!... 1 Seedling and tree spacing and care... 2 Hardwood species... 3 Conifer Species... 3 Wildlife Species... 5 Fruit Trees... 6 Supplies and equipment Annual Dinner Meeting Information Worthy Tree-Related Quotes The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now. Chinese proverb. A society grows great when old men plant trees under whose shade they know they shall never sit.... Greek proverb.

4 While Schoolcraft Conservation District is working hard to help residents plant trees and shrubs that are good for wildlife and the environment, some plants are NOT WELCOME!!! INVASIVE SPECIES - BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR: JAPANESE KNOTWEED Commonly referred to as bamboo, these plants can seem attractive to amateur gardeners, but they are infamously difficult to contain or remove. We have heard and seen the horror stories of the damage these plants can do, including cracked foundations and water pipes. With funding and the help of concerned citizens, we have been able to map and treat infestations across Schoolcraft County. As we go forward we will continue to work with landowners and other concerned citizens to help remove this menace from our private and public lands before it can continue its spread. Many of the people we talk to about this plant have known about it for years without realizing what it was, so please learn how to identify it by going to and report any sightings to the Schoolcraft Conservation District. PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE and PHRAGMITES: Wetland Weeds CUPCWMA staff and volunteers donned their waders once again this year to continue the mapping and treatment of the invasive species Purple Loosestrife and Phragmites. Both species tend to be found in very inhospitable, mucky areas along shorelines, ditches, and swamps, but they can spread from these areas to take over yards and beaches. Wherever they re found, we will take them out. These are among the highestpriority invasive plants in our area due to their ability to spread quickly and aggressively. We urge everyone to report infestations as soon as possible since the most efficient and effective treatments have been on smaller patches and when they get to a certain size, they can require treatment by tracked vehicles and even helicopters. For more information, please visit and report any sightings to the Schoolcraft Conservation District. WILD PARSNIP: Saving Your Skin! Wild Parsnip is a particularly nasty invasive plant that can cause severe burns on the skin of those who come in contact with it. Unfortunately, it is also a very common weed along the roadsides and fields of Schoolcraft County. Thanks to recent grants, Schoolcraft Conservation District has been able to step up our efforts to combat this dangerous nuisance. We ve spent many hours and miles mapping infestations across Schoolcraft County and analyzing this data to come up with recommendations for a roadside mowing schedule that will help keep the species in check rather than furthering its spread. In addition, we have already conducted physical and chemical treatment of plants in areas where they may pose a clear and present danger to people and we will continue to do so. It s important for everyone to learn how to identify this plant so you may avoid getting burned and so that you can report infestations to us for treatment. Please visit to learn more about this and other invasive species. (1

5 SPACING RECOMMENDATIONS Landowners putting in large plantings should consult with the Conservation District prior to tree planting for more detailed information. Type of Tree Spacing Amount to Order REFORESTATION: Red/White Pine 7 x 8 778/acre Spruce/Fir 6 x 8 908/acre Hardwoods 12 x /acre WINDBREAKS: Conifers 7 x 9 15/100 Shrubs 6 x 10 17/100 CHRISTMAS TREES: All Firs & Spruce 5 x 5 1,750/acre Scotch Pine 6 x 6 1,210/acre WILDLIFE HABITAT: All Shrubs Scattered Clumps Shrubs FRUIT & WILDLIFE : Standard Apple 25 x 25 to 30 x /acre Crab Apple & Pear Trees 20 x 20 to 25 x /acre Semi-dwarf Apple 15 x 15 to 20 x /acre BEACH EROSION CONTROL: Beach Grass (call for quote) 12 x 12 to 18 x ,000 plants/1,000 square feet CARE OF SEEDLINGS Seedlings should be packed and shipped in wet moss or other medium, kept cool (less than 35 degrees) and kept moist through the planting process. Bare root exposure to sun and wind can kill a seedling in less than 30 seconds. Plant seedlings as soon as possible after they are received, keeping roots moist throughout the planting process. If storage is necessary, store seedlings in a cool, moist, shaded location, no longer than 7 days. If longer-refrigerate. Do not stack bundles for a prolonged period of time. If planting is delayed longer than 7 days after receipt of the seedlings, heel the seedlings in a shaded area and keep them moist, or refrigerate. To heel in seedlings, dig a trench in the soil, place the seedlings in the trench and cover the roots with soil. Avoid dipping roots into water as moisture retaining particles will be washed off. Mist seedlings to keep them moist, or use Terra-sorb. Water absorbent/retention dip, Terra-sorb, (sold on last page) may help conserve moisture on seeding roots in dry weather and during the planting process. (2)

6 For higher quantities than those listed, please contact the Conservation District office for a quote! HARDWOOD SPECIES Northern Red Oak A symmetrical, medium sized tree. Develops a short massive trunk in the open, with a broad crown Does best on deep, rich loamy soils, but does well on sandy soils and wet sites, needs full sun. Wildlife cover and an acorn food source. 2-3 seedlings $3 $16 $32 Call for quote Bur Oak Perhaps the most adaptable of oaks, this species handles a wide variety of soil types and conditions. Grows to be a large tree (probably unsuitable for many urban settings), and is excellent for wildlife and timber. Good survival in areas of less moisture, due to its rapid taproot growth seedlings $4 $28 $50 Call for quote Swamp White Oak Grows best in full sun, with moist to wet, deep, acidic soils. Moderate growth maturing at tall and spread. Good shade tree! Development of a 2-layer root system allows it to grow well in areas that are flooded in spring but markedly dry in summer. Trees provide cover for birds and mammals. The acorns are sweet and are an important for wildlife such as squirrels, mice, white tailed deer, beaver, black bear, and a variety of birds, including ducks and turkey. Quantity: Seedlings Each $3 $16 $32 Call for quote White Birch Shade intolerant, fast growing. Planted as an ornamental. This species is suitable to large area plantings. Typically grown in clumps of two or three for ornamental purposes Seedlings $4 $20 $40 Call for quote Red Maple Native hardwood. Shade tolerant. Relatively fast growing, moderately long lived. Sprouts vigorously. Uses include lumber and preferred deer food. 2-3 seedlings $3 $16 $32 Call for quote CONIFER SPECIES Please note: Many of our conifer species this year are listed as containerized. While these plugs are a little more expensive, they are much easier to plant and have better survival rates. You will like them! White Pine Michigan state tree! Lush, soft-needled pine grows rapidly and well under many site conditions. Used for privacy, wildlife, timber and Christmas trees Seedlings $2 $12 $25 Call for quote (3)

7 Conifers Cont. Red Pine Valuable for timber, reforestation, windbreak, and wildlife habitat. Moderate to fast growing on a good site. Grows on coarse, well-drained sandy or sandy loam type soil. Full sun, tolerates partial shade, can tolerate dry, windy, or rocky conditions. 4-8 Seedlings $2 $7 $15 $40 Balsam Fir Likes sun to partial shade, moist well drained soil. Prefers cool conditions. Conical shape with narrow crown making it a prized Christmas tree. Needle 3/4 inch long, dark green, with rounded ends, very fragrant. Moderately fast grower Seedlings $3 $16 $32 Call for quote Northern White Cedar This medium-sized tree grows to a height of 25 to 50 feet, and a diameter of 1 to 2 feet. Leaves are evergreen, scale-like and abruptly pointed with a spicy fragrance when crushed. Likes sun, but is fairly shade tolerant. Excellent cover and food for deer. Prefers cool, moist, nutrient-rich sites. Containerized, 4-6 $2 $12 $25 Call for quote Colorado Blue Spruce Does well on a wide range of soil types from well-drained sandy soils to heavier clay soils, in sun to partial shade. Beautiful ornamental and Christmas trees. Excellent for windbreaks, soil stabilization, and wildlife cover Seedlings $3 $12 $25 Call for quote Norway Spruce Needles are 1 long. Limbs hang downward giving the tree a graceful look. Fastest growing of all spruces. Easily transplanted, does best in loamy soils of average moisture, tolerates full sun to full shade conditions. Beautiful hedges, wildlife cover and highly recommended for windbreaks Seedlings $2 $12 $25 Call for quote Black Hills Spruce A variant of white spruce, this shapley Christmas tree type evergreen has short, blue-green needles. Useful as a hedge or windbreak. Best in full sun but tolerates light shade. Slow to moderate growth rate; reaches in height with a crown spread. Drought tolerant and grows well on a variety of soils. Not tolerant of flooding Seedlings $3 $21 $42 Call for quote Eastern Larch (Tamarack) Nice, soft-needled small to medium sized tree (30-60 in height). Deciduous - its green needles turn a beautiful gold color before they are lost in the fall. Makes good shade in summer while allowing sunlight in winter! Tends to be a fast grower. Prefers full sun. Containerized, up to 18 $1 $7 $14 Call for quote (4)

8 Conifers Cont. Black Spruce Smaller Tree (20-60 ) with short, blue-green needles. Grows under a wide variety of soils, and can tolerate moderate shade to full sun. Very attractive tree. Containerized, $1 $7 $15 Call for quote Eastern Hemlock Lush soft-needled evergreen and is important for wildlife as cover. Tolerates full sun and shade, but prefers partial shade. Grows to good size. Containerized 6-10 $2 $14 $28 Call for quote WILDLIFE SHRUB SPECIES Red Osier Dogwood Common throughout the state in open, wet places; lake shores, stream banks, swamps, marshes, and sand dunes. Valuable as a landscape plant because of its showy red stems. One of the most highly preferred deer food seedlings $2 $15 $30 Call for quote Silver Dogwood Very showy red stems, similar to red osier dogwood, and prefers similar site conditions. 2-3 Seedlings $1 $7 $15 Call for quote Lilac Fast growing, height 15. Will not tolerate wet soils. Needs full sun to bloom. Long lived. Drought resistant. Large fragrant flowers seedlings $1 $7 $13 Call for quote Cranberry Deciduous, border, hedge, screen shrub, 8 to 12 ft high. Red fruits, colorful fall foliage. Full sun to part shade, moist, acid soil. Fruit highly prized by wildlife seedlings $2 $16 $32 Call for quote Mountain Ash A great northern flowering small tree (10-30 tall, 15 spread) that has showy white flowers, has great fall colors, and produces a fruit that is desirable to birds and wildlife seedlings $3 $18 $35 Call for quote Can You Help? The Schoolcraft Conservation District is looking for volunteers to help out with our Annual Spring Tree Sale. The sale this year is going to be the end of April. Any hours you could spare would be greatly appreciated! Please call if you are interested in helping. (5)

9 Wildlife Shrubs Cont. Nanking Cherry This bush will tolerate extremes in growing conditions. In winter its bark is orange-brown. In the spring it is one of the first shrubs to flower with pink buds unfolding to white petals. Flowering is profuse. In summer it produces an abundance of red fruits. Fruit is edible. It is grown singly, as a hedge or as a windbreak. It can be trimmed into a privet form. Leaves are soft and downy. Grows to seedlings $2 $16 $32 Call for quote NOTE: Two species of pear/plum/apple trees are often needed for good pollination. Please check the species description when deciding what to purchase. CRAB APPLE TREES 5 to 6 Trees Priced as Shown Please contact the Conservation District office for information on bulk orders of 10 or more crab, pear, apple and/or plum trees Red Splendor Foliage is glossy reddish-green turning reddish purple in fall. Fruit makes excellent food for wildlife. Small bright red fruit is persistent through winter. Extremely cold hardy for northern regions. Drought tolerant. Prefers full sun. Price $31 Thunderchild Foliage is deep purple with pink flowers. Fruit makes Excellent food for wildlife. Extremely cold hardy for northern regions. Drought tolerant. Resistant to fireblight. Prefers full sun. Price $31 Whitney This tree produces a large harvest of small, sweet edible red golf ball size apples perfect for canning, preserving, pickling, spicing and cider. Flesh is sweet and juicy. Produces beautiful pink and white blossoms in Spring. Cold hardy and heat tolerant. Ripens in late August to early September Self-pollinating. Price $27 Centennial Medium-large fruit maturing in early to mid-september. Skin is orange-yellow, fully striped and overlaid with red. Flesh is crisp, tender juicy and mildly acidic with excellent flavor and is very good flesh for eating and cooking. Gennetic semidwarf with resistance to scab and moderately resistant to fire blight. Very winter hardy. Price $28 -ORDER EARLY - We have pre-ordered a limited supply of all species listed. Orders are filled by the date orders are received in our office (first come, first served basis). (6)

10 PEAR TREES 5-6 (equal to or greater than 11/16 diameter) Each tree - $ Luscious Produces a medium to small bright yellow pear with a beautiful red blush. The fruit is very juicy, and deliciously sweet. A very vigorous grower will mature at a height of It prefers full sun & well drained soil, is fire-blight resistant and extremely hardy. Requires pollinator. Early Gold A variety of Ure pear with improved vigor, chlorosis resistance, and iron-clad cold hardiness. Abundant white flowers in spring produce yellow fruits. Use Ure for pollination. Trees may be 11/16 or 1 diameter. Golden Spice Golden Spice A very hard pear. The 1 3/4 diameter fruit are medium yellow and ripen midseason. Good for canning and spicing. Fair for eating. Summercrisp Recognized for many years as the hardiest pear. Free of fire blight, and an annual bearer. Fruit is piriform in shape 2 1/2-3 in diameter and 3-3 1/2 long. Fruit should be harvested in mid-august when crisp and still green with a red blush. Use Parker or Patten as a pollinator. Ure Fruit is green-yellow, very juicy, and about 2 in diameter. Has sturdy branching and is good for eating and canning. Use Golden Spice as a pollinator. APPLE TREES Each Tree is $29 Except Zestar is $32 each Cortland S-M&, 11/16. An older, well-known variety. Medium-sized and bright red with a sprightly flavor. White flesh holds its color well after being cut. Excellent for eating and cooking. Fireside Std, 11/16, Large red-striped fruit with a sweet pleasant flavor that is excellent, and good for eating. Resistant to cedar-apple rust. Freedom S-M7, 11/16, The red fruit is large and good for eating, sauces, and juice. Flesh is crisp and juicy with a slight tart flavor. Vigorous and productive tree which wa developed for disease resistance. Immune to apple scab and resistant to mildew, cedar-apple rust and fire blight. Honeycrisp Std., 11/6, An exciting apple variety that is exceptionally crisp and juicy. Flavor is sweet and well-balanced. Excellent storage life for up to 7 months. Honeygold Std, 11/16, Medium to large yellow apple with a crisp, juicy and sweet fruit. Excellent for eating and cooking. (7)

11 Apple Trees Cont. Jonathan S-M7, 9/16, Fruit is medium-sized, round and bright red. Good for dessert or cooking. Liberty S-M7, 11/16, A productive variety resistant to apple scab and cedar-apple rust. Fruit keeps well into mid-february. McIntosh Std, 7/8, Another well-known older variety that has a sprightly flavor and a medium storage life. Heavy bearer of nearly solid bright red-skinned fruit. Good for eating and baking. Red Baron Std, 1, Medium size yellow-red apple. Sweet and juicy with a mild flavor. Very productive and bears at an early age. Good for eating, pie, and sauce. Resistant to fire blight. Red Duchess Std, 7/8, A red selection of Duchess of Oldenburg. Very hardy, medium to large size red apple. Tart and juicy fruit is good for eating, but best for pie and sauces. Annual bearer of abundant fruit, but short storage life. Red Prairie Spy S-M7, 11/16, A very productive variety that is best for baking. Long storage life. State Fair S-M7, 9/16, Medium sized red striped fruit that is good for eating and baking. Good texture, an all-purpose apple. Sweet Sixteen Std, 11/16, Medium-sized red-striped apple with a crisp, juicy texture. Outstanding dessert apple. Fire blight resistant. Wolf River Std, 11/16, An old variety, hardy and long lived. Best known for large size fruit - up to 5 diameter. Primarily used as a cooking apple. Zestar S-M7, 11/16, Wonderful new apple cultivar from the Univ. of MN. An early apple that is crisp and juicy. Good storage life for an early season apple and is excellent for fresh eating and cooking. (Price $32) **The best production comes from apple orchards with at least three varieties** (8)

12 PLUM TREES BlackIce Semi clingstone. Large fruit with an early ripening date and superior winter hardiness. Naturally compact growth habit makes it easy to manage. Use La Crescent as a pollinator. Price $31 La Crescent Freestone. High quality yellow plum. Fruit is small to medium, sweet and juicy. Excellent for fresh eating and jams. Requires pollinator. Price $29 Superior Clingstone. Large fruit with dark red skin. Good for fresh eating, jam, and jelly. Heavy bearing. Often sets fruit the first year. Use Toka for pollination. Price $29 Toka Clingstone. A 1911 South Dakota Experiment Station introduction. One of the best pollinators. A medium sized richly flavored beautiful apricot color. Requires pollinator. Price $29 PEACH TREES Contender 11/16. A freestone peach with bright yellow flesh. Sweet, extra-juicy fruit is an absolute delight for fresh eating, canning, baking and freezing. Self-pollinating. Price $33. Redhaven 7/8. One of the finest early peaches with a beautiful red and golden yellow color. Flesh is firm, smooth-textured, medium size, round, uniform and appealing. Good for freezing, canning, and shipping. Disease resistant, and one of the hardier peaches. Fruit seets heavily and must be thinned to reach size. Self-fruitful. Price $33 CHERRY TREES Price each is $31, 11/16 diameter Evans Bali Deep, dark red fruit 1 in diameter and excellent for baking and fresh eating. The fruit is much sweeter than other sour cherries. Extremely hardy buds. Self-fruitful. Lapin A deep beautiful dark mahogany red cherry with some of the largest and juciest cherries. Wonderful for baking and cooking. Self-fruitful. (9)

13 Cherry Trees Cont. Mesabi Long-stemmed red-fleshed fruit. Pyramidal tree grows to height of 12 feet. Blooms in early May. Self-Fruitful. ***All trees are zoned for this area*** SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT Tree Planting Bars to RENT - Bare Root or Containerized - $10.00 Rent fee plus $50 deposit Deposit returned when bar is returned to our office. Tree Planting Bar to BUY - $60.00 each Terra Sorb (1/2 lb. bag) - $7.50 Mix with water to form a gel-like compound, dip seedling roots, gel adheres to roots, holding moisture on roots. 8 oz. treats approximately 500 seedlings. Used during the planting process to increase seedling survival. Can also be mixed with planting site soil or potting soil to improve water holding capacity around the roots. 2 Tree Wrap Protectors $1.50 each 2 Corrugated Tube Tree Guards - $2.50 each Protection from mice and rabbits Trees Planted Signs Either sign is available in yellow or orange. Signs are aluminum, so nice and sturdy. Size: 7.5 x Price ea is $2.30 Fertilizer Planting Tablets $0.25 each , Two year slow release $2.00 for 10 $6.00 for 100 FENCING ENCLOSURES Used to protect apple trees from browsing and antler rubbings. Tree wraps should also be used to protect from girdling by rodents. Install tree wraps in September and remove in May. Enclosures should be a minimum of 5 feet high and approximately 4 foot square in shape. Fencing material should be sturdy enough so deer cannot push it. Corner posts can be metal or wood. (10)

14 Other Conservation District News Our 53rd annual meeting and dinner is coming up on March 20! Tickets for the meal are $12.50/person, and you must reserve and pay for your tickets ahead of time by stopping by the Conservation District office in Room 216 of the courthouse, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Besides handling a few business items and enjoying a great meal, there will be a great speaker, silent auction and door prizes. Come join us! Our Board of Directors: These individuals donate their time to help govern the District. Please thank them for their devotion to promoting good stewardship of Schoolcraft County natural resources! Tom White, Chair John Walker, Vice Chair Renee Santi, Treasurer Deb LeBlanc, Member George Lyon, Associate Member Our remaining board meeting schedule for 2018 is as follows: March 12 April 9 May 14 June 11 July 9 Aug. 13 Sept. 10 Oct. 15 Nov. 19 Dec. 10 (11)

15 District Office Hours (Courthouse Rm. 216) Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Phone: Did you know the Schoolcraft Conservation District can be found on the web? visit You will find valuable information including: *Annual Tree Sale information & order forms *Soil & Erosion Control applications *Information on District services, and more...

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