MECOSTA CONSERVATION DISTRICT

2008 SPRING & FALL SEEDLING SALE CATALOG

After you check out the available species you can print our Order Form and call, fax, or mail your order.

Tree Planting Basics and Spacing Guide

CONIFERS

Name
(scientific) Height S/F Sun/Shade Soil Type Description Quantity

Seedling Height Uses Price

Red Pine
(Pinus resinosa) 50-60' S/F Full Sun to Light Shade Sandy Native Tree. Also called Norway pine. Needles dark green in color, two to a bundle and 4-6" long. Medium to fast growing. 25 50 100 250 500 1000

2-0 Uses: Windbreaks, timber production and wildlife. $14 $20 $30 $47 $86 $158

White Pine
(Pinus strobus) 80-100' S/F Full Sun to Partial Shade Range of soils Michigan's State Tree. Soft flexible bluish green needles, five in a bundle with a 4-8" cone slightly curved. Shade tolerant. Fast growing. 25 50 100 250 500 1000

2-0 Uses: Windbreaks, timber production, erosion control, and wildlife cover. $16 $22 $32 $49 $88 $159

Jack Pine
(Pinus banksiana) 40-80' S/F Full sun Very sandy Very fast growing. Often grows where no other trees will. Needles are stout, flat 1-1 1/2" long, dark green in budles of two. 25 50 100 250 500 1000

2-0 Uses: Wildlife cover, windbreaks, and timber production. $14 $20 $30 $47 $86 $158

Tamarack
(Larix laricina) 40-70' S Full Sun Moist Soils Usually found in wetlands but actually is a very rapid grower on upland sites. The wood is somewhat rot resistant and is very hard. Forms a very straight and tall trunk with little taper. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Forest product value. $25 - - - - -

White Spruce
(Picea glauca) 50-60' S/F Full sun Sandy to moist Native tree. Slower growing. Retains lower branches. Frequently used for Christmas trees and pulpwood. 25 50 100 250 500 1000

2-0 Uses: Christmas trees, ornmamental, windbreaks, and wildlife. $14 $20 $30 $47 $86 $158

Norway Spruce
(Picea abies) 60-90' S/F Moderate shade tolerance Most upland Fast growing spruce. Mature trees have drooping branches. 25 50 100 250 500 1000

2-0 Uses: Windbreaks, wildlife, timber production, and ornamental. $14 $20 $30 $47 $86 $158

Blue Spruce
(Picea pungens) 60-80' S/F Full sun Sandy to moist The most tolerant spruce for dry sites. Slow-growing, long-lived non-native tree. Cone shaped with beautiful silver-blue needles. 25 50 100 250 500 1000

2-0 Uses: Ornamental, wildlife and Christmas Trees. $14 $20 $30 $47 $86 $158

Eastern Redcedar
(Juniperus virginiana) 40-50' S Full Sun Tolerates drought and poor soils Native evergreen is an excellent choice for wildlife food and cover. The waxy, blue berries ripen in autumn and are favored by many birds. Not generally browsed by deer. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Wildlife food and cover. $25 - - - - -

White Cedar
(Thuja occidentalis) 35-50' S Very shade tolerant Will not tolerate acidic soils. Soil must be pH7 or above. Very slow growing. Excellent choice for wildlife food and cover. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Wildlife food and cover. $28 - - - - -

Balsam Fir
(Abies balsamea) 45-75' S Very hardy and shade tolerant Prefers moist, acidic soils. Provides good wildlife cover. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Wildlife food and cover. $28 - - - - -

Common Juniper
(Juniperus communis) 5-10' S Full sun Thrives in poor, dry soils. Its berries and winter cover value are sought by wildlife. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Wildlife food and cover. $25 - - - - -

HARDWOODS

Name
(scientific) Height S/F Sun/Shade Soil Type Description Quantity

Seedling Height Uses Price

Red Oak
(Quercus rubra) 50-70' S Partial Shade Sandy to Moist Fastest growing of our native hardwoods. The wood is reddish brown. Sharply toothed 7-11 lobed leaves, turning red in autumn. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Timber production and wildlife. $30 - - - - -

White Oak
(Quercus alba) 50-70' S Partial Shade Sandy to Moist Large majestic native tree with wide spreading branches, and leaves of blue-green turning to many colors in fall. Slow to medium growth rate. Provides sweet acorns that are loved by wildlife. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Timber production and wildlife. $32 - - - - -

Sugar Maple
(Acer saccharum) 50-70' S Shade tolerant Moist This beautiful large shade tree has dark green foliage turning yellow to orange to fiery red in fall. The sap is used to make maple syrup. Slow to medium growing. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Shade tree, lumber, and wildlife $28 - - - - -

Red Maple
(Acer rubrum) 40-60' S Full sun Most soil types This native tree is medium to gast growing. It has small red flowers in early spring and brilliant red fall color. Very drought tolerant. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Shade tree, wildlife and ornamental. $28 - - - - -

Black Walnut
(Juglans nigra) 50-75' S Full sun Moist Queen of American cabinet woods. An important food source for wildlife. Fruit matures in Autumn with nutmeat sweet and edible. Growth is moderate to slow. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Very valuable timber and wildlife tree. $30 - - - - -

Black Cherry
(Prunus serotina) 50-75' S Sun or shade Most soil types Largest member of the cherry trees. Produces a tart but edible fruit. Baluable tree used for furniture, solidly or as a veneer. Medium to fast growing. Important food crop for bird & wildlife. Important food crop for bird & wildlife. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Timber and wildlife $25 - - - - -

Hybrid Poplar
(Populus canadensis) 30-40' S Full sun Most soil types Extremely hardy, vigorous tree with rapid growth, that has silvery green leaves. Weed control is very important the first 2-3 years. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Windbreaks, firewood, pulpwood, and wildlife. $25 - - - - -

American Mt. Ash
(Sorbus Americana) 10-30' S/F Moderately shade tolerant Tolerates highly acid, purely organic soil. One of the most beautiful flowering trees of the northern forest. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Recommended for wildlife plantings. $30 - - - - -

WILDLIFE SHRUBS

Name
(scientific) Height S/F Sun/Shade Soil Type Description Quantity

Seedling Height Uses Price

Gray Dogwood
Cornus racemosa 6-8' S/F Sun to shade Wet to well drained Multi-stemmed shrub with grayish-green foliage becoming reddish in autumn. Flowers in May-June producing red berris July through September. 25 50 100 250 500 1000

2-0 Uses: Readily used by wildlife. $28 $38 $50 $70 $100 $170

Silky Dogwood
Cornus amomum 6-10' S/F Sun to shade Moist to well drained Dense, multi-stemmed shrub. Blue colored berries in September. Grows on sandy loam and clay upland and wetlands. 25 50 100 250 500 1000

2-0 Uses: Redily used by wildlife. $28 $38 $50 $70 $100 $170

Red-Osier Dogwood
Cornus stolonifera 5-8' S/F Full sun to shade Moist to well drained This multi-stemmed, spreading shrub has dark green foliage turning purple in the fall. Small white flowers in June produce white berries in fall. 25 50 100 250 500 1000

2-0 Uses: Readily used by wildlife. $28 $38 $50 $70 $100 $170

Flowering Dogwood
(Cornus florida) 20-40' S/S Full sun Moist to well-drained An attractive flowering tree (not a shrub). The glossy, scarlet fruits that ripen in autumn are favored by songbirds, squirrels, deer and turkeys. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Wildlife food. $20 - - - - -

Serviceberry
(Amelanchier canadensis) 20-25' S/F Full sun to moderate shade Well drained soils Masses of white flowers in very early spring. Excellent yellow-orange to red-purple fall color. Edible blue-black fruit that ripens in mid summer and is eaten by birds. 25 50 N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Wildlife food $28 $55 - - - -

American Hazelnut
(Corylus americana) 6-8' S/S Full sun Moist to dry soils The nut it produces is a very good food source for wildlife. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Food for wildlife $25 - - - - -

American Bittersweet
(Celastrus scandens) 6-8' S/F Sun or shade Most soil types Extremely fast growing climbing shrub. Widely planted as an ornamental vine because of its yellowish green leaves and orange scarlet fruits. 25 50 N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Ornamental $18 $34 - - - -

Arrowwood
(Viburnum dentatum) 8-10' S Tolerates some shade Well-drained An upright growing shrub with fruit in late summer often found growing along woodland borders and roadsides. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Wildlife $25 - - - - -

Black Chokeberry
(Aronia Melanocarpa) 6-10' S/F Sun or shade Moist This extremely adaptable shrub is a plant for almost all season. It is pollution, drought, insect and disease tolerant. Ideal for planting along roadsides, highways, and parking lots. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Roadside planting $25 - - - - -

Ninebark
(Physocarpus opulifolius) 8' S/F Full Sun to Partial Shade High Moisture/Organic A native wetland edge species. Clusters of pinkish, to off-white flowers give way to a cluster of small nutlet containing seed heads by early autumn. The seeds ar ehighly sought by songbirds and grouse. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Planted along stream banks, the drooping branches provide high quality aquatic cover. Recommended for borders and screens. $12 - - - - -

Highbush Cranberry
(Viburnum trilobum) 10' S/F Open or lightly shaded Swamps and wet ground Locally frequent throughout the state along streams. Produces handsome clusters of white flowers and scarlet fruits, which birds eat in late winter. Berries can be picked to make homemade jellies. 25 50 N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Excellent wildlife plant. $24 $34 - - - -

Nannyberry
(Viburnum lentago) 15-20' S/F Sun or shade Upland sites with adequate moisture This shrub has white flower clusters in June followed by bluish-black berries ripening in fall. The fruit will hang on the twigs through winter providing food for songbirds, game birds and other wildlife. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Recommended for wildlife plantings. $24 - - - - -

Winterberry aka Michigan Holly
(Ilex verticillata) 6-12' S/F Moderately shade tolerant Tolerant of high water tables Produces showy red fruit. 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2-0 Uses: Recommended for wildlife plantings. $28 - - - - -

SPECIALTY PACKETS

Name Planting Information S/F Included in Pack Size(s) Price

Michigan Native Bird & Wildlife Packet 20 Seedlings Total S Two each of: American Plum, Black Cherry, Elderberry, Gray Dogwood, Hazelnut, Crabapple, Red Bud, Silky Dogwood, Chinquapin Oak, Pin Oak Seedlings $26

Native Nut Tree Packet 8 Seedlings Total S Two each of: Black Walnut, Butternut, Hazelnut, American Chestnut Seedlings $23

Michigan Native Hardwood Packet 18 Seedlings Total S Two each of: Black Walnut, Burr Oak, Black Cherry, Northern Red Oak, Silver Maple, White Oak, Pin Oak, Sugar Maple, Chinquapin Oak Seedlings $25

Fast Growing Shade Tree Packet 20 Seedlings Total S Four each of: Northern Red Oak, English Oak, Sawtooth Oak, Hybrid Poplar, Silver Maple Seedlings $18

CONIFERS
Name (scientific)	Height	S/F	Sun/Shade	Soil Type	Description	Quantity
Seedling Height	Uses	Price
Red Pine (Pinus resinosa)	50-60'	S/F	Full Sun to Light Shade	Sandy	Native Tree. Also called Norway pine. Needles dark green in color, two to a bundle and 4-6" long. Medium to fast growing.	25	50	100	250	500	1000
2-0	Uses: Windbreaks, timber production and wildlife.	$14	$20	$30	$47	$86	$158
White Pine (Pinus strobus)	80-100'	S/F	Full Sun to Partial Shade	Range of soils	Michigan's State Tree. Soft flexible bluish green needles, five in a bundle with a 4-8" cone slightly curved. Shade tolerant. Fast growing.	25	50	100	250	500	1000
2-0	Uses: Windbreaks, timber production, erosion control, and wildlife cover.	$16	$22	$32	$49	$88	$159
Jack Pine (Pinus banksiana)	40-80'	S/F	Full sun	Very sandy	Very fast growing. Often grows where no other trees will. Needles are stout, flat 1-1 1/2" long, dark green in budles of two.	25	50	100	250	500	1000
2-0	Uses: Wildlife cover, windbreaks, and timber production.	$14	$20	$30	$47	$86	$158
Tamarack (Larix laricina)	40-70'	S	Full Sun	Moist Soils	Usually found in wetlands but actually is a very rapid grower on upland sites. The wood is somewhat rot resistant and is very hard. Forms a very straight and tall trunk with little taper.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Forest product value.	$25	-	-	-	-	-
White Spruce (Picea glauca)	50-60'	S/F	Full sun	Sandy to moist	Native tree. Slower growing. Retains lower branches. Frequently used for Christmas trees and pulpwood.	25	50	100	250	500	1000
2-0	Uses: Christmas trees, ornmamental, windbreaks, and wildlife.	$14	$20	$30	$47	$86	$158
Norway Spruce (Picea abies)	60-90'	S/F	Moderate shade tolerance	Most upland	Fast growing spruce. Mature trees have drooping branches.	25	50	100	250	500	1000
2-0	Uses: Windbreaks, wildlife, timber production, and ornamental.	$14	$20	$30	$47	$86	$158
Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)	60-80'	S/F	Full sun	Sandy to moist	The most tolerant spruce for dry sites. Slow-growing, long-lived non-native tree. Cone shaped with beautiful silver-blue needles.	25	50	100	250	500	1000
2-0	Uses: Ornamental, wildlife and Christmas Trees.	$14	$20	$30	$47	$86	$158
Eastern Redcedar (Juniperus virginiana)	40-50'	S	Full Sun	Tolerates drought and poor soils	Native evergreen is an excellent choice for wildlife food and cover. The waxy, blue berries ripen in autumn and are favored by many birds. Not generally browsed by deer.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Wildlife food and cover.	$25	-	-	-	-	-
White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)	35-50'	S	Very shade tolerant	Will not tolerate acidic soils. Soil must be pH7 or above.	Very slow growing. Excellent choice for wildlife food and cover.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Wildlife food and cover.	$28	-	-	-	-	-
Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea)	45-75'	S	Very hardy and shade tolerant	Prefers moist, acidic soils.	Provides good wildlife cover.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Wildlife food and cover.	$28	-	-	-	-	-
Common Juniper (Juniperus communis)	5-10'	S	Full sun	Thrives in poor, dry soils.	Its berries and winter cover value are sought by wildlife.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Wildlife food and cover.	$25	-	-	-	-	-

HARDWOODS
Name (scientific)	Height	S/F	Sun/Shade	Soil Type	Description	Quantity
Seedling Height	Uses	Price
Red Oak (Quercus rubra)	50-70'	S	Partial Shade	Sandy to Moist	Fastest growing of our native hardwoods. The wood is reddish brown. Sharply toothed 7-11 lobed leaves, turning red in autumn.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Timber production and wildlife.	$30	-	-	-	-	-
White Oak (Quercus alba)	50-70'	S	Partial Shade	Sandy to Moist	Large majestic native tree with wide spreading branches, and leaves of blue-green turning to many colors in fall. Slow to medium growth rate. Provides sweet acorns that are loved by wildlife.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Timber production and wildlife.	$32	-	-	-	-	-
Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)	50-70'	S	Shade tolerant	Moist	This beautiful large shade tree has dark green foliage turning yellow to orange to fiery red in fall. The sap is used to make maple syrup. Slow to medium growing.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Shade tree, lumber, and wildlife	$28	-	-	-	-	-
Red Maple (Acer rubrum)	40-60'	S	Full sun	Most soil types	This native tree is medium to gast growing. It has small red flowers in early spring and brilliant red fall color. Very drought tolerant.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Shade tree, wildlife and ornamental.	$28	-	-	-	-	-
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)	50-75'	S	Full sun	Moist	Queen of American cabinet woods. An important food source for wildlife. Fruit matures in Autumn with nutmeat sweet and edible. Growth is moderate to slow.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Very valuable timber and wildlife tree.	$30	-	-	-	-	-
Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)	50-75'	S	Sun or shade	Most soil types	Largest member of the cherry trees. Produces a tart but edible fruit. Baluable tree used for furniture, solidly or as a veneer. Medium to fast growing. Important food crop for bird & wildlife. Important food crop for bird & wildlife.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Timber and wildlife	$25	-	-	-	-	-
Hybrid Poplar (Populus canadensis)	30-40'	S	Full sun	Most soil types	Extremely hardy, vigorous tree with rapid growth, that has silvery green leaves. Weed control is very important the first 2-3 years.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Windbreaks, firewood, pulpwood, and wildlife.	$25	-	-	-	-	-
American Mt. Ash (Sorbus Americana)	10-30'	S/F	Moderately shade tolerant	Tolerates highly acid, purely organic soil.	One of the most beautiful flowering trees of the northern forest.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Recommended for wildlife plantings.	$30	-	-	-	-	-

WILDLIFE SHRUBS
Name (scientific)	Height	S/F	Sun/Shade	Soil Type	Description	Quantity
Seedling Height	Uses	Price
Gray Dogwood Cornus racemosa	6-8'	S/F	Sun to shade	Wet to well drained	Multi-stemmed shrub with grayish-green foliage becoming reddish in autumn. Flowers in May-June producing red berris July through September.	25	50	100	250	500	1000
2-0	Uses: Readily used by wildlife.	$28	$38	$50	$70	$100	$170
Silky Dogwood Cornus amomum	6-10'	S/F	Sun to shade	Moist to well drained	Dense, multi-stemmed shrub. Blue colored berries in September. Grows on sandy loam and clay upland and wetlands.	25	50	100	250	500	1000
2-0	Uses: Redily used by wildlife.	$28	$38	$50	$70	$100	$170
Red-Osier Dogwood Cornus stolonifera	5-8'	S/F	Full sun to shade	Moist to well drained	This multi-stemmed, spreading shrub has dark green foliage turning purple in the fall. Small white flowers in June produce white berries in fall.	25	50	100	250	500	1000
2-0	Uses: Readily used by wildlife.	$28	$38	$50	$70	$100	$170
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida)	20-40'	S/S	Full sun	Moist to well-drained	An attractive flowering tree (not a shrub). The glossy, scarlet fruits that ripen in autumn are favored by songbirds, squirrels, deer and turkeys.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Wildlife food.	$20	-	-	-	-	-
Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)	20-25'	S/F	Full sun to moderate shade	Well drained soils	Masses of white flowers in very early spring. Excellent yellow-orange to red-purple fall color. Edible blue-black fruit that ripens in mid summer and is eaten by birds.	25	50	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Wildlife food	$28	$55	-	-	-	-
American Hazelnut (Corylus americana)	6-8'	S/S	Full sun	Moist to dry soils	The nut it produces is a very good food source for wildlife.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Food for wildlife	$25	-	-	-	-	-
American Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens)	6-8'	S/F	Sun or shade	Most soil types	Extremely fast growing climbing shrub. Widely planted as an ornamental vine because of its yellowish green leaves and orange scarlet fruits.	25	50	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Ornamental	$18	$34	-	-	-	-
Arrowwood (Viburnum dentatum)	8-10'	S	Tolerates some shade	Well-drained	An upright growing shrub with fruit in late summer often found growing along woodland borders and roadsides.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Wildlife	$25	-	-	-	-	-
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa)	6-10'	S/F	Sun or shade	Moist	This extremely adaptable shrub is a plant for almost all season. It is pollution, drought, insect and disease tolerant. Ideal for planting along roadsides, highways, and parking lots.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Roadside planting	$25	-	-	-	-	-
Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)	8'	S/F	Full Sun to Partial Shade	High Moisture/Organic	A native wetland edge species. Clusters of pinkish, to off-white flowers give way to a cluster of small nutlet containing seed heads by early autumn. The seeds ar ehighly sought by songbirds and grouse.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Planted along stream banks, the drooping branches provide high quality aquatic cover. Recommended for borders and screens.	$12	-	-	-	-	-
Highbush Cranberry (Viburnum trilobum)	10'	S/F	Open or lightly shaded	Swamps and wet ground	Locally frequent throughout the state along streams. Produces handsome clusters of white flowers and scarlet fruits, which birds eat in late winter. Berries can be picked to make homemade jellies.	25	50	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Excellent wildlife plant.	$24	$34	-	-	-	-
Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago)	15-20'	S/F	Sun or shade	Upland sites with adequate moisture	This shrub has white flower clusters in June followed by bluish-black berries ripening in fall. The fruit will hang on the twigs through winter providing food for songbirds, game birds and other wildlife.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Recommended for wildlife plantings.	$24	-	-	-	-	-
Winterberry aka Michigan Holly (Ilex verticillata)	6-12'	S/F	Moderately shade tolerant	Tolerant of high water tables	Produces showy red fruit.	25	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2-0	Uses: Recommended for wildlife plantings.	$28	-	-	-	-	-

SPECIALTY PACKETS
Name	Planting Information	S/F	Included in Pack	Size(s)	Price
Michigan Native Bird & Wildlife Packet	20 Seedlings Total	S	Two each of: American Plum, Black Cherry, Elderberry, Gray Dogwood, Hazelnut, Crabapple, Red Bud, Silky Dogwood, Chinquapin Oak, Pin Oak	Seedlings	$26
Native Nut Tree Packet	8 Seedlings Total	S	Two each of: Black Walnut, Butternut, Hazelnut, American Chestnut	Seedlings	$23
Michigan Native Hardwood Packet	18 Seedlings Total	S	Two each of: Black Walnut, Burr Oak, Black Cherry, Northern Red Oak, Silver Maple, White Oak, Pin Oak, Sugar Maple, Chinquapin Oak	Seedlings	$25
Fast Growing Shade Tree Packet	20 Seedlings Total	S	Four each of: Northern Red Oak, English Oak, Sawtooth Oak, Hybrid Poplar, Silver Maple	Seedlings	$18

APPLE TREE WILDLIFE HABITAT PACKETS

This is one of our most popular wildlife habitat enhancement packets! Once again, apple tree packets will come pre-bundld in quantities of five. The trees will be 2-year old trees, 4-5 feet in height, 5/8 inch diameter, on mm111 root stock and are semi dwarf. They will grow to a height of 10-15 feet.

In order to keep prices a slow as possible, we have entered into an agreement with our supplier, Hilltop Nursery. Essentially, they will pre-bundle packets with their surplus species suited to our soils and climate conditions in exchange for providing us a quality tree at a bargain rate!

Price: $55.00 per bundle of 5

PLEASE NOTE: Quantities are limited, so order early! Information on how to plant apple trees and complete pruning guides are available at both District offices and will be available during tree pick up. Or click here Apple Trees for information.

All of the following products are available
in the District office year-round.

OTHER CONSERVATION PRODUCTS

Name Description Price

Presto Composter Made of recycled plastic. The 30" high freestanding one-piece unit is easily assembled without tools and it stands on any type of surface. A simple size adjustment changes diameter from 18" to 39" to accommodate from 10 to 20 cu. ft. of material as plant waste increases. Reusable assembly screws are used to secure desired size. $26.95 each

Supertube Treeshelters For use with Hardwood (broadleaf) seedling only. Not recommended for apple trees. Made of translucent plactic polymer, they are 5' tall and 4" in diameter. They protect seedlings from deer, rabbits, herbicides, movers and weed trimmers. They encourage faster seedling growth in a greenhouse environment. $3.75 each

Nutri-Pak Fertilizer Packets Scientifically designed fertilizer packet formulated to continuously fertilize over a five year period. Each packet contains 16% Nitrogen, 8% Phosphoric Acid, and 8% Potash. Caution: Over fertilization can damage seedlings $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00

Tree Planting Bars Excellent tool used for planting seedlings in non-rocky soil that is easy to penetrate. The 3" x 11" blade is wedge-shaped in cross section. Each bar has a footstep, handle and weighs approximately 7 lbs. $25.00 or $5.00 per day rental

Tree Flags Flags are used to mark where seedlings are planted. 4" x 4.5" florescent flag on a 30" wire stake. $.15 each or 100 for $10.00

"Trees Planted" Signs Constructed with heavy grade aluminum, they will last for years to come. Each sign measures 7.5" x 11" and features the Michigan Conservation District logo. Black print on high visibility yellow or orange background. $1.50 each

"Terra-Sorb Root Gel" Terra-Sorb Fine Hygrogel aids in the treatment of bareroot seedlings to keep the roots moist during handling. Drying out of the root system is the leading cause of mortality. This product improves survival and growth of tree seedlings after planting. Terra-Sorb is a fine powder that you mix with water. One ounce will cover approximately 900+ seedlings. 1 oz. $2.00
8 oz. $8.00
1 lb. $15.00

"Bat House" Hand Made - Keep these beneficial mammals out of your house while keeping them in the area. $17.95 each

"Hummingbird Feeder (Best-1)" 32 oz. capacity, bee proof, easy to clean, will not rust. $12.95 each

OTHER CONSERVATION PRODUCTS
Name	Description	Price
Presto Composter	Made of recycled plastic. The 30" high freestanding one-piece unit is easily assembled without tools and it stands on any type of surface. A simple size adjustment changes diameter from 18" to 39" to accommodate from 10 to 20 cu. ft. of material as plant waste increases. Reusable assembly screws are used to secure desired size.	$26.95 each
Supertube Treeshelters	For use with Hardwood (broadleaf) seedling only. Not recommended for apple trees. Made of translucent plactic polymer, they are 5' tall and 4" in diameter. They protect seedlings from deer, rabbits, herbicides, movers and weed trimmers. They encourage faster seedling growth in a greenhouse environment.	$3.75 each
Nutri-Pak Fertilizer Packets	Scientifically designed fertilizer packet formulated to continuously fertilize over a five year period. Each packet contains 16% Nitrogen, 8% Phosphoric Acid, and 8% Potash. Caution: Over fertilization can damage seedlings	$1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
Tree Planting Bars	Excellent tool used for planting seedlings in non-rocky soil that is easy to penetrate. The 3" x 11" blade is wedge-shaped in cross section. Each bar has a footstep, handle and weighs approximately 7 lbs.	$25.00 or $5.00 per day rental
Tree Flags	Flags are used to mark where seedlings are planted. 4" x 4.5" florescent flag on a 30" wire stake.	$.15 each or 100 for $10.00
"Trees Planted" Signs	Constructed with heavy grade aluminum, they will last for years to come. Each sign measures 7.5" x 11" and features the Michigan Conservation District logo. Black print on high visibility yellow or orange background.	$1.50 each
"Terra-Sorb Root Gel"	Terra-Sorb Fine Hygrogel aids in the treatment of bareroot seedlings to keep the roots moist during handling. Drying out of the root system is the leading cause of mortality. This product improves survival and growth of tree seedlings after planting. Terra-Sorb is a fine powder that you mix with water. One ounce will cover approximately 900+ seedlings.	1 oz. $2.00 8 oz. $8.00 1 lb. $15.00
"Bat House"	Hand Made - Keep these beneficial mammals out of your house while keeping them in the area.	$17.95 each
"Hummingbird Feeder (Best-1)"	32 oz. capacity, bee proof, easy to clean, will not rust.	$12.95 each

BOOKS/VIDEOS FOR SALE

Name Description Price

Michigan Mammals: Field Guide Book by Stan Tekiela - This unique field guide includes all 66 of Michigan's mammals, from mice to moose. Learn facts about size, habitat, range, young and more. $14.95

Wildflowers of Michigan: Field Guide Book by Stan Tekiela - This 4" x 6" book is the perfect pocket size for taking on walks to use in identifying wildflowers along the way. Each of the approximately 200 varieties of Michigan wildflowers has a full page color photograph to aid in identification, and descriptions containing: family height, flower, leaf, bloom time, origin, habitat and range, along with authors notes on each specific variety. $16.95

Birds of Michigan: Field Guide Book by Stan Tekiela - At last! Your problems in identifying that bird out on your bird feeder is immediately made easier with this beautiful field guide which includes only the birds that occur in Michigan. A full page color photo and a full page description is included for each of the 112 bird species. $12.95

Trees of Michigan: Field Guide Book by Stan Tekiela - Beautiful field guide which includes only the trees that are found in Michigan. A full page color photo and a full page description of each tree species. Make tree identification easier, more informative and productive. $12.95

Butterflies of Michigan: Field Guide Book by Jaret C. Daniels - Identify 147 species of Michigan butterflies. This field guide includes illustrations, full-color photos, and a Q & A section for things you've always wondered about butterflies. $16.95

Landscaping For Wildlife This book offers easy-to-follow, affordable landscape plans specifically geared for the Midwest climate. Includes designs for butterfly and hummingbird gardens, and information on how to attract everything from cardinals to wood ducks, songbirds and deer. $10.00

Woodworking For Wildlife Features numerous diagrams for building shelters for birds and mammals. Includes plans for the Peterson bluebird house, bat houses, platforms for the great horned owl, wood duck nest boxes, and more. $10.00

Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water Quality This book shows how to plan and plant a diverse natural lakeshore landscape. Read about techniques to restore wildlife habitat, wildflowers, and clean water - preserve or restore the natural beauty that attracted you to lakeshore living in the first place. $16.00

The Muskegon, the Majesty and Tradgedy of Michigan's Rarest River Book by Jeff Alexander - Learn about one of Michigan's most surprising and interesting rivers, and take a trip back into Michigan's environmental history and forward into into an uncertain future. Alexander's research is impressive, his prose is informative and entertaining, and his message is clear: conservation of the Muskegon River Watershed is up to all of us. $25.00 (hard cover)

Clean House, Clean Planet Book by Karen Logan - Simple recipes using ordinary ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice and salt, to make safe inexpensive cleaners. $14.00

2006 Mecosta County Plat Book Plat books are published every three years. $25.00

Michigan Native Plants Brochure Series These brochures are customized for Norther Lower Michigan. The series of five includes: 1) Native Trees 2) Native Shrubs 3) Native Wildflowers 4) Native Vines, Grasses, Rushes, Sedges and Ferns; and a summary brochure on 5) Your Landscape and Our Natural Areas. Purchase individually or the entire series. $.75 each or all 5 for $3.00

Rain Garden Manual for Homeowners, Protecting our water, one yard at a time Rain gardens are designed to capture and filter stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces around the home, such as roof tops and driveways. This step-by-step guide for homeowners includes finding the right location, preparing the site, choosing plants, planting and maintenance. $3.00

"Attracting Wildlife to Your Property" Video 37 minute video tells how to bring all types of wildlife to your property. $5.00

BOOKS/VIDEOS FOR SALE
Name	Description	Price
Michigan Mammals: Field Guide	Book by Stan Tekiela - This unique field guide includes all 66 of Michigan's mammals, from mice to moose. Learn facts about size, habitat, range, young and more.	$14.95
Wildflowers of Michigan: Field Guide	Book by Stan Tekiela - This 4" x 6" book is the perfect pocket size for taking on walks to use in identifying wildflowers along the way. Each of the approximately 200 varieties of Michigan wildflowers has a full page color photograph to aid in identification, and descriptions containing: family height, flower, leaf, bloom time, origin, habitat and range, along with authors notes on each specific variety.	$16.95
Birds of Michigan: Field Guide	Book by Stan Tekiela - At last! Your problems in identifying that bird out on your bird feeder is immediately made easier with this beautiful field guide which includes only the birds that occur in Michigan. A full page color photo and a full page description is included for each of the 112 bird species.	$12.95
Trees of Michigan: Field Guide	Book by Stan Tekiela - Beautiful field guide which includes only the trees that are found in Michigan. A full page color photo and a full page description of each tree species. Make tree identification easier, more informative and productive.	$12.95
Butterflies of Michigan: Field Guide	Book by Jaret C. Daniels - Identify 147 species of Michigan butterflies. This field guide includes illustrations, full-color photos, and a Q & A section for things you've always wondered about butterflies.	$16.95
Landscaping For Wildlife	This book offers easy-to-follow, affordable landscape plans specifically geared for the Midwest climate. Includes designs for butterfly and hummingbird gardens, and information on how to attract everything from cardinals to wood ducks, songbirds and deer.	$10.00
Woodworking For Wildlife	Features numerous diagrams for building shelters for birds and mammals. Includes plans for the Peterson bluebird house, bat houses, platforms for the great horned owl, wood duck nest boxes, and more.	$10.00
Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water Quality	This book shows how to plan and plant a diverse natural lakeshore landscape. Read about techniques to restore wildlife habitat, wildflowers, and clean water - preserve or restore the natural beauty that attracted you to lakeshore living in the first place.	$16.00
The Muskegon, the Majesty and Tradgedy of Michigan's Rarest River	Book by Jeff Alexander - Learn about one of Michigan's most surprising and interesting rivers, and take a trip back into Michigan's environmental history and forward into into an uncertain future. Alexander's research is impressive, his prose is informative and entertaining, and his message is clear: conservation of the Muskegon River Watershed is up to all of us.	$25.00 (hard cover)
Clean House, Clean Planet	Book by Karen Logan - Simple recipes using ordinary ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice and salt, to make safe inexpensive cleaners.	$14.00
2006 Mecosta County Plat Book	Plat books are published every three years.	$25.00
Michigan Native Plants Brochure Series	These brochures are customized for Norther Lower Michigan. The series of five includes: 1) Native Trees 2) Native Shrubs 3) Native Wildflowers 4) Native Vines, Grasses, Rushes, Sedges and Ferns; and a summary brochure on 5) Your Landscape and Our Natural Areas. Purchase individually or the entire series.	$.75 each or all 5 for $3.00
Rain Garden Manual for Homeowners, Protecting our water, one yard at a time	Rain gardens are designed to capture and filter stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces around the home, such as roof tops and driveways. This step-by-step guide for homeowners includes finding the right location, preparing the site, choosing plants, planting and maintenance.	$3.00
"Attracting Wildlife to Your Property" Video	37 minute video tells how to bring all types of wildlife to your property.	$5.00

ANNUAL AND LIFETIME SPONSORSHIPS

Name Description Price

Annual Sponsorship Includes: One (1) District Hat, One (1) District T-shirt, Sponsorship Card, *2% Discount on District Products, District window sticker, Three (3) Newsletters per year. $40.00 per year

Annual Sponsorship Renewal Includes: Sponsorship Card, Newsletters, and *2% Discount. $15.00 per year

Lifetime Sponsorship Includes: Two (2) District Hats, Two (2) District T-shirts, Sponsorship Card, *2% Discount on District Products, District Window Sticker, Three (3) Newsletters per year, Lifetime Certificate. $200.00

ANNUAL AND LIFETIME SPONSORSHIPS
Name	Description	Price
Annual Sponsorship	Includes: One (1) District Hat, One (1) District T-shirt, Sponsorship Card, *2% Discount on District Products, District window sticker, Three (3) Newsletters per year.	$40.00 per year
Annual Sponsorship Renewal	Includes: Sponsorship Card, Newsletters, and *2% Discount.	$15.00 per year
Lifetime Sponsorship	Includes: Two (2) District Hats, Two (2) District T-shirts, Sponsorship Card, *2% Discount on District Products, District Window Sticker, Three (3) Newsletters per year, Lifetime Certificate.	$200.00

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