Tree Sale 2023
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! We have added dune grass for our lakeshore residents and are offering one free white oak seedling with every purchase to a good home.
Important Information:
- Online and mailed in tree orders (download form here) are due Friday, April 7, 2023.
- All pre-orders are pickup only on April 13, 14, and 15; there is no option for shipping seedlings.
- Pre-order Pickup and Day-of Sale Dates: April 13, 14, and 15, 2023.
- Two Locations for Pre-order Pickup and Day-of Sales:
- Van Buren Conservation District Office | 1035 E Michigan Ave. | Paw Paw, MI 49079
- Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum | 903 S Bailey Ave. | South Haven, MI 49079
Contact us at 269-657-4030×5 or at info@vanburencd.org with questions
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- Shrubs/Small Trees
Nannyberry Viburnum
- $19.00 – $48.00
- Native to Van Buren County Fluffy white spring flowers Pruning immediately after flowering recommended Easily spreads by root suckers Persistent blue/black berries through winter Height: 14ft-16ft Spread: 6ft-12ft Water Needs: Medium-Dry to Medium-Wet Soil Needs: Sand to loam Growth Rate: Medium
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Pawpaw
- $19.00 – $48.00
- Native to Van Buren County Origin of the name of the town of Paw Paw Requires cross-pollination Natively grow in lowlands and riparian areas Deep purple flowers appear before leaves Large fruits often called “custard apples” Seedling height: 12"-18" Height: 15ft-30ft Spread: 15ft-30ft Water Needs: Medium to Wet Soil Needs: Sand, Loam Growth Rate: Medium
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Red Osier Dogwood
- $19.00 – $48.00
- Native to Van Buren County Forms Shrub Distinctive red bark Showy purple-red fall color Early white flowers Deer tolerant Seedling height: 12"-18" Height: 5ft-10ft Spread: 5ft-10ft Water Needs: Medium-Dry to Wet Soil Needs: Loam, Clay Growth Rate: Fast
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Winterberry (Michigan Holly)
- $19.00 – $48.00
- Native to Van Buren County Attracts birds Useful for hedging and rain gardens Showy red berries retained through winter Good for wet or boggy areas Must have both male and female plants to produce berries Seedling height: 6"-12" Height: 3ft - 12ft Spread: 3ft - 12ft Water Needs: medium to wet Soil Needs: sandy to clay Growth Rate: medium to…
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- Accessories
Tree Marking Flags
- $0.20 – $17.00
- 4"x5" flag, wire staff, fluorescent orange
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- Deciduous
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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- Deciduous
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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- Deciduous
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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- Deciduous
White Oak
- $19.00 – $48.00
- Wide crown Good shade tree Good for wildlife Walnut resistant More resistant to oak wilt Seedling height: 12"-18" Height: 50ft-80ft Spread: 50ft-80ft Water Needs: Dry to Medium-Wet Soil Needs: Sand, Loam, Clay Growth Rate: Moderate-slow
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- Shrubs/Small Trees
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 Mountain Ash
- $19.00 – $48.00
- White flowers Bright red berries Good for wildlife, especially birds Commonly used as an ornamental tree Seedling height: 12"-18" Height: 15ft-30ft Spread: 15ft-30ft Water Needs: Medium to Wet Soil Needs: Sand, Loam Growth Rate: Medium
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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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