Tree Sale 2024

Our Tree Sale is closed for 2024. Be sure to come back January 1, 2025!

Check out our awesome selection of native tree and shrub seedlings – an expanded selection since last year! Our tree sale funds go to supporting conservation programs and education while reforesting Van Buren County with native plants. Landscape knowing you are making a difference and knowing you are using good native plants!

Important Information:

  1. Online and mailed in tree orders (download form here) are due Sunday March 31, 2025.
  2. All pre-orders are pickup only on April 10, 11, and 12; there is no option for shipping seedlings.
  3. Pre-order Pickup and Day-of Sale Dates: April 10, 11, and 12, 2025.
  4. Two Locations for Pre-order Pickup and Day-of Sales:
    1. Van Buren Conservation District Office | 1035 E Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI 49079
    2. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum | 903 S Bailey Ave., South Haven, MI 49090
  5. Seedlings are bare-root and sold in bundles of 5, 10, and 25. Seedling size, descriptions, natural range, and water and soil needs are all listed in their descriptions. Contact us for help finding the right seedlings for you!

Contact us at 269-657-4030 x5 or at info@VanBurenCD.org with questions

Plant care instructions: general instructions, instructions for dune grasspawpaws, and eastern redbuds

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  • Allegheny ServiceberryAllegheny Serviceberry Quick View
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    • Allegheny Serviceberry

    • $19.00$48.00
    • Showy small tree White flowers in early spring Showy dusty red fruit Edible Good for birds Good for urban/impacted areas Walnut tolerant Deer tolerant Seedling height: 6"-12" Height: 15ft-40ft Spread: 15ft-40ft Water Needs: Medium to Medium-Wet Soil Needs: Sand, Loam Growth Rate: Medium-Fast
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  • American ElderberryAmerican Elderberry Quick View
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    • American Elderberry

    • $19.00$48.00
    • Showy shrub White flowers in late spring Dark berries in August Edible Good for pollinators Good for birds Walnut tolerant Deer tolerant Seedling height: 12"-18" Height: 5ft-15ft Spread: 5ft-15ft Water Needs: Medium-Dry to Medium-Wet Soil Needs: Sand, Loam, Clay Growth Rate: Fast
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  • American HazelnutAmerican Hazelnut Quick View
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    • American Hazelnut

    • $19.00$48.00
    • Native to Van Buren County Attracts wildlife Produces nuts Good for privacy Requires cross-pollination Deer tolerant   Height: 10ft-18ft Spread: 10ft-18ft Water Needs: Medium to Wet Soil Needs: Sand, Loam, Clay Growth Rate: Medium
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  • American PlumAmerican Plum Quick View
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    • American Plum

    • $19.00$48.00
    • Can form as small tree or shrub Attracts wildlife Produces edible fruit Good for privacy Requires cross pollination White flowers in spring Yellow-red fruit in early summer Seedling height: 12"-18" Height: 15ft-25ft Spread: 15ft-25ft Water Needs: Dry to Medium Soil Needs: Sand, Loam Growth Rate: Medium
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  • American Witch-HazelAmerican Witch-Hazel Quick View
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    • American Witch-Hazel

    • $19.00$48.00
    • Native to Van Buren County Attracts wildlife Produces nuts Good for privacy Requires cross-pollination Deer tolerant   Height: 10ft-18ft Spread: 10ft-18ft Water Needs: Medium to Wet Soil Needs: Sand, Loam, Clay Growth Rate: Medium
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  • Black CherryBlack Cherry Quick View
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    • Black Cherry

    • $19.00$48.00
    • Native to Michigan Tolerant of black walnut High-Value lumber Good for wildlife Good for pollinator Mildly shade-tolerant when young, becoming intolerant Common understory tree in Michigan Seedling height: 12"-18" Height: 50ft-80ft Spread: 15ft-25ft Water Needs: Medium-dry to Medium-Wet Soil Needs: Sandy-loam to loam Growth Rate: Fast
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  • Black WalnutBlack Walnut Quick View
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    • Black Walnut

    • $19.00$48.00
    • Produces nuts Valuable timber tree Shade tree Walnut tolerant Seedling height: 12"-18" Height: 50ft-125ft Spread: 30ft-70ft Water Needs: Medium-Dry to Medium-Wet Soil Needs: Sand, Loam, Clay-loam Growth Rate: Fast
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  • Burr OakBurr Oak Quick View
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    • Burr Oak

    • $19.00$48.00
    • Good for wildlife Leaves up to 9 inches long Good shade tree Drought resistant Seedling height: 12"-18" Height: 70ft-80ft Spread: 70ft-80ft Water Needs: Dry to Medium-Wet Soil Needs: Sand, Loam, Clay Growth Rate: Moderate-slow
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  • Button BushButton Bush Quick View
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    • Button Bush

    • $19.00$48.00
    • Native to Van Buren County Forms shrub Attracts wildlife Produces edible (but low quality) fruit Good for rain gardens Attracts butterflies Requires cross pollination White flowers in June Showy spherical fruit   Height: 5ft-15ft Spread: 5ft-15ft Water Needs: Medium to Wet Soil: Loam, Clay Growth Rate: Medium to Fast
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  • Chinkapin OakChinkapin Oak Quick View
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    • Chinkapin Oak

    • $19.00$48.00
    • Leaves turn yellow-orange to orangish-brown in fall Produces inch long acorns Ashy light gray bark Good for wildlife Seedling height: 12"-18" Height: 40ft-50ft Spread: 40ft-50ft Water Needs: Dry to Medium-Wet Soil Needs: Sand, Loam, Clay Growth Rate: Moderate-slow
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  • Common LilacCommon Lilac Quick View
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    • Common Lilac

    • $19.00$48.00
    • Form shrub Attracts pollinators Sweet smelling light purple flowers Attractive light green leaves Popular ornamental Deer tolerant Walnut tolerant Seedling height: 6"-12" Height: 8ft-15ft Spread: 6ft-12ft Water Needs: Medium-Dry to Medium-Wet Soil Needs: Sand, Loam, Clay Growth Rate: Medium
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