2019 Tree Sale Catalog

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1 4820 Stover Rd, Bellaire, MI Tree Sale Catalog Submit your orders early to secure your trees! Order Pick-up: April 26 th & 27 th 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. ACD Board of Directors Our Board of Directors play a crucial role in the overall operation of the Antrim Conservation District. Our Board meets with staff and partners once a month to discuss updates, as well as ongoing and future programs. ALL are welcome to attend these public board meetings - they occur the 3rd Wednesday of each month at our office, 4820 Stover Rd. in Bellaire, and begin at 4pm. We want to recognize our leaving Board members and welcome our newest members! Kelly Ferugson (Former Member) served on our Board of Directors for the past year. From all of us at the District, thank you for your commitment and support while serving Antrim County! Ray Ludwa and Randy Johnson are our newest board members and 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 Providing Antrim County residents technical assistance for managing trees and forested land, including insect and disease identification, designing custom forest and wildlife management plans, tree planting, referrals to private and governmental sectors, and other conservation goals. SOIL EROSION CONTROL Providing water quality protection through issuance and oversight of permitted sites for earth work done over an acre in size or within 500 feet of state waters (rivers, lakes, streams, etc.). INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT Providing identification and control of invasive species for Charlevoix, Antrim, Kalkaska, and Emmet county residents and organizations. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE & RECYCLING Hosting three Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days to provide Antrim County residents safe disposal of hazardous materials. Managing 8 residential recycling drop-off locations throughout the county. HHW Collection days for 2019 are: Saturday, May 4th 2019 in Elk Rapids Saturday, August 3rd 2019 in Bellaire Saturday, September 14th 2019 in Mancelona NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION PROGRAM Providing a hands-on learning experience of natural resource protection and conservation for people of all ages and knowledge bases. HUNTING ACCESS PROGRAM (State Funded) Providing hunters more access to hunting opportunities by offering financial incentives to private property owners in Antrim County. 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, C) 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; slow-medium growth rate; prefers full sun and moist soils; variety of wildlife benefits; good for hedges, screens and windbreaks Black Spruce (S, T) Mature height of 30 to 50 feet and spread of 8 to 12 feet; slow growth rate; grow well in wet lowland areas; full sun to shade; native to Michigan

5 Species Descriptions Page 4 WILDLIFE TREES/SHRUBS 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 Chinese Chestnut Grow 12 to 24 inches per year with maximum height of 40 to 60 feet and maximum spread of 40 to 50 feet; prefer sandy loam soil; very drought tolerant; full sun; should be planted in pairs or groups for pollination; provide food source for wildlife; nuts begin growing by 4th or 5th year Red Mulberry Grow to height of 10 to 25 feet; native to Eastern North America; grows well in moist soils and best in full sun; self-pollinating; berries eaten by variety of wildlife 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 Hybrid Poplar Grows to a height of 45 to 90 feet; can grow quickly at 4 to 6 feet a year; wildlife use for cover and food source 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 Page 5 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 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 APPLE TREES Aztec Fuji 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 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 Brookfield Gala Species Descriptions Peak harvest time in October; will come at 5/8 in. diameter and 4-5 ft. in height Peak harvest time in September; will come at 5/8 in. diameter and 4-5 ft. in height Honeycrisp Peak harvest time in September; will come at 5/8 in. diameter and 4-5 ft. in height

7 Page 6 SEEDLING (S): 1 year in seed bed Tree/Plant Types: CONTAINERIZED (C): Seedlings grown in pots or blocks, and are sold and planted with soil attached to the roots (instead of bareroot). TRANSPLANT (T): years in seed bed and 2 years in transplant bed Purposeful Placement: Showy Flowers or Fall Color Red Oak White Oak Highbush Cranberry Red Osier Dogwood Chinese Chestnut Wildlife Food and Cover White Oak Red Osier Dogwood American Hazelnut Highbush Cranberry Red Pine White Pine White Spruce Norway Spruce Black Spruce White Cedar Hybrid Poplar Chinese Chestnut Red Mulberry Upland Dry Areas Red Oak White Oak Red Pine White Pine Blue Spruce White Spruce Norway Spruce Ninebark Chinese Chestnut Riparian Wet Areas Red Osier Dogwood River Birch White Cedar White Spruce Black Spruce Red Mulberry Windbreaks and Hedges White Cedar Norway Spruce Blue Spruce Red Osier Dogwood Highbush Cranberry American Hazelnut Salt Tolerant White Oak Blue Spruce Black Walnut River Birch Reforestation Red Oak White Oak Red Pine White Pine White Spruce Norway Spruce Black Spruce Info found:

8 Directions: Fill out the form below; then total your costs on the back of this sheet. CONIFER SEEDLINGS (2-0) PRICE PER BUNDLE Red Pine (4-8 ) Red Pine (containerized) White Pine (3-6 ) Norway Spruce (5-10 ) White Spruce (5-10 ) Black Spruce (5-10 ) TRANSPLANTS White Pine (2-2, 15 +) Blue Spruce (2-2, 12 +) Norway Spruce (2-2, ) White Spruce (2-2, ) White Cedar (2-2, 8-15 ) Black Spruce (2-2, ) WILDLIFE TREES/SHRUBS PRICE PER BUNDLE Red Oak (1-2 ) White Oak (1-2 ) American Hazelnut (1-2 ) Black Walnut (1-2 ) Highbush Cranberry (1-2 ) QUANTITY COST QUANTITY COST 2019 Order Form (1 of 3) Boyne City 8th Graders Charlevoix 6th Graders

9 Ninebark (2-3 ) Red Osier Dogwood (1-2 ) River Birch (2-3 ) Wild Black Cherry (2-3 ) Hybrid Poplar (1-2 ) Chinese Chestnut (1-2 ) Red Mulberry (1-2 ) APPLE TREES ROOT STOCK PRICE PER TREE (Limited quantities available) Aztec Fuji (5/8 diameter) Bud Brookfield Gala (5/8 dia.) Bud Honeycrisp (5/8 dia.) MM PLANTING SUPPLIES PRICE PER ONE Tree Tube Tree Tube Tree Tube Oak Stake Oak Stake Oak Stake 1.90 QUANTITY COST 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 27th, 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 due to reasons beyond our control Order Form (2 of3) **Call for prices on tree tubes and stakes of orders greater than 250.

10 Friday, April 26th Saturday, April 27th Subtotal $ Tree Sale Pick-Up Dates & Times Please choose one 9:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm 2019 Order Form (3 of 3) Tax (6%) $ % Discount* $ TOTAL amount enclosed $ TOTAL Amount Enclosed $ *Tree Sale Volunteer = 15% 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,) Bundle Size (5, 10, 25, 50, 100) # of Bundles TOTAL AMOUNT PAID: CHECK NUMBER: DATE ORDERED: PICK-UP DATE:

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 (no more than 10%), re-moisten, and re-seal or immediately plant.

13 Tree Planting Techniques Page 12 Planting Techniques

14 Page 13 Get Involved! Look for Antrim Conservation District at events throughout the year, including: Petoskey Stone Festival May 25th Antrim County Fair August 8th-10th And many more! What would you like to see ACD do this year?? Call us at or McKenzie at to give us your input! The Antrim C.D. is looking for volunteers to assist our staff with preparing for the 2019 tree sale! Volunteers are needed for a few hours on Wednesday, April 24th, Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th. Interested in volunteering? Please contact McKenzie at mckenzie.fox@macd.org Volunteers will receive a 15% discount on their 2019 Tree Sale Order!

15 Thank You Page 14 The Antrim Conservation District board and staff would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the overwhelming support from county residents. The funds from the 2017 millage are strengthening the District's efforts to assist organizations and individuals with land, water, forestry and solid waste problems. Our goal is to provide more residents and visitors with the information and onthe-ground assistance they need to make informed decisions about and implement practical conservation principles on their properties. We also hope to expand upon local conservation projects in the region. With Gratitude, Wendy Warren District Manager, Antrim Conservation District

16 Antrim Conservation District 4820 Stover Rd Bellaire, MI 49615