Tree Sale 2024 – Opening January 1, 2024!

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, 2024.
  2. All pre-orders are pickup only on April 11, 12, and 13; there is no option for shipping seedlings.
  3. Pre-order Pickup and Day-of Sale Dates: April 11, 12, and 13, 2024.
  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, 25, (for some species) 50 and 100. 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 grass, pawpaws, and eastern redbuds

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  • SpicebushSpicebush Quick View
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    • Spicebush

    • $19.00 – $48.00
    • Rated 0 out of 5
    • Attracts birds and butterflies with early yellow flowers Host for Swallowtail Butterfly Bright red berries Aromatic Deer tolerant Seedling height: 12"-18" Height: 6ft-12ft Spread: 6ft-12ft Water Needs: Medium-Dry to Wet Soil Needs: Sandy-Loam to Loam Growth Rate: Medium to slow
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  • Red MapleRed Maple Quick View
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    • Red Maple

    • $19.00 – $48.00
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    • Native to Van Buren County Bright Fall Color Attracts bees Common Ornamental tree Good for wildlife Walnut tolerant Deer tolerant Seedling height: 12"-18" Height: 40ft-60ft Spread: 20ft-60ft Water Needs: Medium-Dry to Medium-Wet Soil Needs: Sand, Loam, Clay Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
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  • Black WalnutBlack Walnut Quick View
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    • Black Walnut

    • $19.00 – $48.00
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    • 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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  • Dune GrassDune Grass Quick View
  • American HazelnutAmerican Hazelnut Quick View
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    • American Hazelnut

    • $19.00 – $48.00
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    • 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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  • Burr OakBurr Oak Quick View
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    • Burr Oak

    • $19.00 – $48.00
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    • 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
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    • 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
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    • 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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  • Tote BagTote Bag Quick View
  • Eastern Red BudEastern Red Bud Quick View
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    • Eastern Red Bud

    • $19.00 – $48.00
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    • Native to Van Buren County Small Tree Attracts Pollinators Showy pink early spring flowers Produces large seed pods Popular ornamental Walnut tolerant Seedling height: 12"-18" Height: 20ft-30ft Spread: 25ft-35ft Water Needs: Medium-Dry to Medium-Wet Soil Needs: Sand, Loam, Clay Growth Rate: Medium
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  • White OakWhite Oak Quick View
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    • White Oak

    • $19.00 – $48.00
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    • 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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