2026 Tree Sale Fundraiser
Pickup Date: Saturday, April 25th from 10am-Noon (est)
at Centennial Hall, Ewen, MI
2026 Deadline to Order: Coming Soon. Thank you to all who ordered in prior sales!
Form with 2026 offerings (coming soon!)
NOTE: Please print form using PORTRAIT orientation. Form is double-sided.
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The Ontonagon Conservation District Board of Directors would like to thank the residents and landowners of Ontonagon County for your continued support of our natural resources. The annual tree and plant sale is our largest fundraising event of the year. All proceeds continue the Conservation District's programs.
Thank you to the many dedicated tree sale volunteers who assist us. Our tree sale fundraiser would not be successful without you! Our words cannot express our gratitude for the dedication of your time and talents to the Conservation District. If you are interested in becoming a tree sale volunteer, please email us at [email protected] or visit our website to find our volunteer application.
Thank you to the many dedicated tree sale volunteers who assist us. Our tree sale fundraiser would not be successful without you! Our words cannot express our gratitude for the dedication of your time and talents to the Conservation District. If you are interested in becoming a tree sale volunteer, please email us at [email protected] or visit our website to find our volunteer application.
Tips for establishing
Tree and Shrub Seedlings
- Consider what Hardiness Zone you are in.
- Know your site and soil and select the appropriate species.
- Prepare your site by reducing the amount of vegetative competition.
- Consider the need for protection from wildlife and weather.
- Plant seedlings as soon as possible after received. If planting is delayed, keep seedlings out of direct sunlight and in a cool place.
- Consider proper planting techniques and spacing. Tree and shrub spacing and densities depend on the purpose of the planting. If in doubt, talk to your district forester about the specifics of your planting project.
- The Forestry Assistance Program (FAP) forester helps citizens better understand, plan, manage, protect, and utilize forest resources at no cost.
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2025 Offerings:
Fruit Trees
Premium Fruit Trees - 6-10 Foot Tall - Branched Trees
Apple
Semi-dwarf (SD-M7) apple trees are favored for their abundant fruit crops without taking up much space. Semi-dwarf trees will grow to be 60-70% of full size or 12-15 feet tall and wide, so we recommend spacing them 12-15 feet apart. Standard (S) is the largest tree size, at maturity up to 18 to 25 feet tall/wide.
Semi-dwarf (SD-M7) apple trees are favored for their abundant fruit crops without taking up much space. Semi-dwarf trees will grow to be 60-70% of full size or 12-15 feet tall and wide, so we recommend spacing them 12-15 feet apart. Standard (S) is the largest tree size, at maturity up to 18 to 25 feet tall/wide.
Kudos®- Juicy texture. Sweet, balanced flavor with tropical overtones. Cross of Honeycrisp and Zestar!®. Scab tolerant. Introduced by the University of Minnesota. Zone 4-8.
Wodarz (S)- Considered to be one of the hardier apples. Yellow-green skin with pink blush. Firm and sweet. Vigorous good for eating and cooking. Stores up to 3 months. Tolerant to fireblight. From North Dakota. Zone 3-6
SnowSweet®- Cold hardy with a deliciously sweet, slightly tart taste. Red blush with snow white flesh. Slow to oxidize when exposed to air. Above average resistance to scab and fireblight. Cross of Sharon and Connell Red. Introduced by the University of Minnesota. Zone 4-7.
Triumph™- Pleasantly tart and well-balanced red apple excellent for fresh eating. Good storage life. Excellent scab tolerance with two different genetic forms of resistance. Cross of Honeycrisp and Liberty. Zone 4-7.
Honeycrisp (SD-M7)- Early-mid bloomer, standard, great pollinator. Crisp, crunchy exterior with juicy flesh that is a perfect balance between sweet and tart. Round yellow fruit with a red blush are excellent fresh. Ripens late mid-season with a prolonged harvest- it is known for its long hang time on the tree, the apples don't immediately drop upon ripening. 14-18' tall, medium sized tree that bears fruit at a young age (can overbear, so thinning of fruit on young trees is recommended.) Will store well in a cool, dark, dry location for 3-6 months. Disease resistant. Developed in Minnesota, extremely cold-hardy, thriving in temperatures as low as -30 degrees. Recent DNA testing indicates that the parentage includes Keepsake, Golden Delicious, and heirloom Duchess of Oldenberg varieties. Self-Fruitful in many climates, but yields can be improved by planting a pollinator: Choose another early or mid-blooming apple variety. Calcium improves fruit quality and is especially helpful in growing Honeycrisp. Zone 3-7.
Liberty (SD-M7)- New York, 1964. Productive variety. Crisp and juicy with a sprightly flavor. Resistant to apple scab and cedar-apple rust. Does not require fungicide sprays, making it a good choice for organic growers. Keeps well into February. Zone 4-7.
Wolf River (S)- Mid-late bloomer, standard size, Antique 1875 WI. Heirloom variety, originated on the farm of W.A. Springer in Wolf River, WI in 1875. Very large apples- often >1 pound each! Pale yellow skin with a pale dull red. Soft, tender, creamy white flesh. Mostly used for baking and pies, but can be a good applesauce and dessert apple. Holds its shape and requires very little additional sugar. Mid-season harvest. 12-16' strong tree, disease resistant to apple scab, powdery mildew, fire blight, and cedar apple rust. Requires different variety with same bloom period, like Honeycrisp or McIntosh. Zone 3/4-7.
Yellow Transparent (S)- Early ripening. Crisp pale yellow apples with sweet mild white flesh. Antique variety originating in the 1800's in Russia. One of the earliest apples. Productive. Partially self-fertile. Cold hardy. Disease resistant to scab. Good for applesauce, cooking, freezing, drying, juice, and wine. Zone 3-8.
Crab-apple
Whitney- 1869, Illinois. Yellow fruit with red stripes. Hardy, vigorous, and heavy bearing. Good for eating fresh and pickling. Short storage life. Zone 3-7.
Whitney- 1869, Illinois. Yellow fruit with red stripes. Hardy, vigorous, and heavy bearing. Good for eating fresh and pickling. Short storage life. Zone 3-7.
Cherry
Evans Bali (S)- Tart/sour bright red cherry with sweet notes in the yellow flesh. Exceptionally high yields. Self-pollinating. Originated in Canada near Edmonton Alberta and thrives in cold climates. Extremely hardy buds. Tree height 15-20 feet. Does not tolerate standing water. Wildlife value: bird attractant. Good for baking, pie, jam/jelly, and fresh eating when ripe. Zone 3/4-9.
Evans Bali (S)- Tart/sour bright red cherry with sweet notes in the yellow flesh. Exceptionally high yields. Self-pollinating. Originated in Canada near Edmonton Alberta and thrives in cold climates. Extremely hardy buds. Tree height 15-20 feet. Does not tolerate standing water. Wildlife value: bird attractant. Good for baking, pie, jam/jelly, and fresh eating when ripe. Zone 3/4-9.
Sweet Cherry Pie™- Compact tree with height 15' and spread 12'. Sour pie cherry with sweet taste. Fantastic for jams, jellies, and pies. Zone 4-7
Pear
Tips for growing pears: https://extension.umn.edu/fruit/growing-pears
Note: If you want consistent fruit it is best to plant two pear varieties with compatible pollen or be certain there is a pear tree in the neighborhood.
Tips for growing pears: https://extension.umn.edu/fruit/growing-pears
Note: If you want consistent fruit it is best to plant two pear varieties with compatible pollen or be certain there is a pear tree in the neighborhood.
Early Gold (S)- Selected for improved vigor, cold hardiness, and chlorosis resistance. Improved 'Ure', produces fruit ~10 days earlier. Use Ure for pollination. Canadian. Zone 3-7
Ure (S)- Green-yellow, very juicy 2" fruit. Sturdy branches. Good for eating and canning. Developed in 1978 at Morden Research Station. 15-20' tall with a 12-16' spread. Use Golden Spice as pollinator. Zone 3-7.
Plum
Black Ice® (S)- Early ripening. Dark purple-black large fruit with juicy, sweet, exceptionally flavored red colored flesh. Produces one of the largest hybrid plums. Japanese-type plum (for large size) crossed with a cherry plum tree (for flavor), it was developed in Wisconsin for upper Midwestern hardiness. Cold hardy to -30F. Dessert plum. Excellent for fresh-eating and pies/tarts. Zone 3/4-8.
Toka (S)- Red medium sized richly flavored plum with apricot colored flesh. One of the best pollinators. Introduced by South Dakota Experiment Station in 1911. Zone 3-8.
Fruit Plants & Shrubs
Blueberry
Bluecrop- Mid-season. Large, firm, sweet berry. Good for U-pick or mechanical harvest. Highbush, 6' area. Zone 4-7.
Northland- Early to mid-season, firm medium-large sized fruit. Known for sweet taste. Good for jelly, jam, and sauces. High sugar content. Very cold hardy. Cross of highbush/lowbush low stature 3-4' tall and 5' wide growth habit. Plants have a low spreading habit. Zone 3-7.
Colville- Mid-season, sweet and juicy fruit. Highbush, medium sized 5' by 5' shrub. Good for fresh eating, baking, cooking, and preserves. Vigorous, fast growing, lives to 30 years. Clusters of white bell-shaped flowers with shell pink overtones. Needs cross-pollinator. Zone 3-7.
Rubel- Mid-season. Highbush, 5-7' tall and 3-4' wide. Abundant sweet and robustly flavored fruit high in antioxidants. Fire-red foliage in fall. Yield 15-20# fruit per year. Self-pollinating. Heirloom cultivar named by Elizabeth Coleman White in the early 1900's after Rube Leek, who found it growing wild in New Jersey. Zone 3-8.
Northland- Early to mid-season, firm medium-large sized fruit. Known for sweet taste. Good for jelly, jam, and sauces. High sugar content. Very cold hardy. Cross of highbush/lowbush low stature 3-4' tall and 5' wide growth habit. Plants have a low spreading habit. Zone 3-7.
Colville- Mid-season, sweet and juicy fruit. Highbush, medium sized 5' by 5' shrub. Good for fresh eating, baking, cooking, and preserves. Vigorous, fast growing, lives to 30 years. Clusters of white bell-shaped flowers with shell pink overtones. Needs cross-pollinator. Zone 3-7.
Rubel- Mid-season. Highbush, 5-7' tall and 3-4' wide. Abundant sweet and robustly flavored fruit high in antioxidants. Fire-red foliage in fall. Yield 15-20# fruit per year. Self-pollinating. Heirloom cultivar named by Elizabeth Coleman White in the early 1900's after Rube Leek, who found it growing wild in New Jersey. Zone 3-8.
Elderberry
Johns- Sweet scented, fragrant flowers. Early, broad, dense large (up to 5" diameter) berry clusters. Grows up to 10' tall. Good for jelly, pies, and wine. Attracts wildlife: bees, butterflies, and birds. Cold hardy. Disease resistant. Pollinator needed, will cross-pollinate with wild elderberries. Zone 3-8
Johns- Sweet scented, fragrant flowers. Early, broad, dense large (up to 5" diameter) berry clusters. Grows up to 10' tall. Good for jelly, pies, and wine. Attracts wildlife: bees, butterflies, and birds. Cold hardy. Disease resistant. Pollinator needed, will cross-pollinate with wild elderberries. Zone 3-8
Grape
Concord- Sweet blue fruit. Makes the best jellies, juice, and sweet wine. Zone 4-8.
St. Theresa- Seedless purple-blue table grape with slip-skin. Vigorous climber, good for arbors. Hardy to -30 degrees. Wisconsin. Self-pollinating. Zone 4-8.
Raspberry
Amity Red- Ever-bearing red firm and sweet fruit. Productive. Good for fresh eating, jam, and salads. Winter hardy. Self-pollinating. Zone 3-9.
Anne Yellow- Sweet flavored golden fruit ripens August-October. Good for fresh eating and fruit salads. Good yields. Zone 4-9.
Red Latham- Red berries ripen over a long period. Introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1920. Zone 3-7.
Strawberry (Root)
Sparkle- June. Mid-season. Medium sized berries with excellent flavor. Zone 3-8.
Ozark Beauty- Ever-bearing. Sweet berries ideal for desserts and jam. High yielding plants. Produces fruit throughout the growing season. Zone 4-8.
Seascape- Ever-bearing, day neutral cultivar. Large, firm berries with excellent flavor. Produces fruit throughout the growing season. Prolific and reliable. Good disease resistance. Shallow root system suitable for either garden or container. Zone 4-7
For the Garden
Asparagus (Roots)
Jersey Giant- Large, sweet green spears. Hybrid. Very productive. Zone 4-8.
Purple Passion- Tender, deep purple, large, sweet-nutty spears. Hybrid. Zone 4-8.
Mary Washington- Heirloom. This variety has been the most popular asparagus in American gardens for the last century. Great taste and long green spears. Can be productive for 20+ years. Zone 3/4-9.
Horseradish (Root)
Czech- Hardy plants. Prefers rich soils and moisture. Needs space. Zone 3-8.
Czech- Hardy plants. Prefers rich soils and moisture. Needs space. Zone 3-8.
Onion Sets
Yellow- Dry onion with strong, complex flavor. White inside, yellow-brown paper outside. Stores well. Easy to grow.
Seed Potatoes
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Superior- White-skinned, known for smooth texture and round to oblong shape. Creamy texture and mild flavor, often used for baking, boiling, and making potato chips due to versatile cooking properties. Holds shape well when cooked, often used in salads and soups. High yield. Resistant to scab and late blight. Good storage.
Yukon Gold- Canada, 1960's-70's. Medium sized, early potato with rich buttery flavor. Versatile, good for mashing, roasting, boiling, and baking. Ability to hold their shape well when cooked makes them ideal for potato salads and gratins. Sprout resistant. Keeps well. Like other potatoes, good source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and fiber (especially when skin is left on.) Kennebec- Maine, 1948. Smooth, light tan, thin skin. White flesh. Typically large and oval shaped. Highly regarded for versatility in kitchen. Medium starch content- suitable for baking, boiling, frying, and mashing. Particularly favored for making French fries and potato chips due to their ability to hold shape and crisp well. Adaptable to different growing conditions, well drained, fertile soil. Resistant to potato diseases. Ruby Red- Vibrant red skin with creamy white interior. Mildly earthy and sweet. Versatile, all purpose. Good for roasting, mashing, and side dishes. Easy to peel. |
Rhubarb (Root Ball)
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Canada Red- Hybrid. Tender, sweet stalks. Likes moist, well drained soil. Winter hardy. Zone 3-8.
Crimson Red- Hybrid. Sweet yet tart stalks. Very disease resistant. Winter hardy. Zone 3-8. |
Lilac
Grandma's Hedge- Very fragrant flowers. Long-lived plants require very little care. Extremely hardy. Zone 3-7.
Late Pink- Large, rosy flowers appear after other lilacs are done blooming. Showy, 8+ feet tall. Zone 3-7.
Grandma's Hedge- Very fragrant flowers. Long-lived plants require very little care. Extremely hardy. Zone 3-7.
Late Pink- Large, rosy flowers appear after other lilacs are done blooming. Showy, 8+ feet tall. Zone 3-7.
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Peony
Kansas- Gorgeous double blooms. Deep red-magenta flowers. Plants are 36" by 36". Gold Medal Winner. Zone 3-7. Raspberry Sundae- Large double blooms. Creamy blush with raspberry pink splashes at the petal edges. Mild, sweet fragrance. Excellent cut flower for centerpieces. Plants are 3' high by 2' wide. Zone 3-7.
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Garden Rose
Campfire- Eye-catching yellow blooms edged in deep rosy pink. Semi-double flowers. As season progresses, pink edging deepens and produces smoldering blend of blooms reminiscent of campfires in the north-woods. Continues blooming until frost. Smooth stems, occasional short thorn, shrub growth habit, and deep green leaves. Disease resistant. Exceptionally hardy, Canada. Zone 3-7.
Campfire- Eye-catching yellow blooms edged in deep rosy pink. Semi-double flowers. As season progresses, pink edging deepens and produces smoldering blend of blooms reminiscent of campfires in the north-woods. Continues blooming until frost. Smooth stems, occasional short thorn, shrub growth habit, and deep green leaves. Disease resistant. Exceptionally hardy, Canada. Zone 3-7.
Coniferous
Conifers are planted for a variety of reasons, including windbreaks and shelter-belts, wildlife corridors, plantations, and screens. Conifer seedlings, or "plugs", are smaller and less expensive than transplants, which makes them a good choice for large plantings. Transplants, or "bare-roots", are a bit taller and much sturdier, but a little more difficult to plant. They are an excellent choice for screens and windbreaks. On a tree order form, you may see something like this: White Spruce (2-2). This means that the tree is four years old, having spent two years in a seedling bed and two years in a transplant bed. Alternately, you may see plug sized seedlings on an order sheet which are 3-6 inches tall.
(clockwise from top left: Balsam Fir, Hemlock, Red Pine, White Pine)
Click "Native" below for additional details about each individual species.
Click "Native" below for additional details about each individual species.
Plugs
Balsam Fir (Native)- Wonderful for holidays, trees, and wildlife.
Red Pine (Native)- Prune themselves, sandy soil, telephone trees.
White Pine (Native)- Grows almost anywhere, wildlife friendly.
White Spruce (Native)- Moist yet drained soils. Will grow in sand and clay.
White Cedar (Native)- Loves wetlands and moist areas.
Hemlock (Native)- Prefers moist but well-drained soils.
Red Pine (Native)- Prune themselves, sandy soil, telephone trees.
White Pine (Native)- Grows almost anywhere, wildlife friendly.
White Spruce (Native)- Moist yet drained soils. Will grow in sand and clay.
White Cedar (Native)- Loves wetlands and moist areas.
Hemlock (Native)- Prefers moist but well-drained soils.
Tamarack (Native)- Deciduous conifer, needles turn golden in autumn. Able to survive temperatures down to at least −85 °F. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions but grow most commonly in low-lying areas and bogs, in wet to moist organic soils such as sphagnum, peat, and woody peat. Adapted to reproduce successfully on burned areas, common pioneer plant after fires. Intolerant of shade, it must be the over-story when mixed with other species. Wildlife use the tree for food and nesting.
Wildlife Bushes
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Bareroot Trees
Bareroot Trees
Click "Native" below for additional details about each individual species.
Click "Native" below for additional details about each individual species.
Bur Oak (Native)- Grows to 70-80'. Large acorns. Wildlife/deer. Lives 200-400 years. Drought and soil tolerant. Note: saplings should be protected from deer.
Red Oak (Native)- Grows to 70-90', sometimes up to 140'. Straight and tall. Timber. Slow growing, very long-lived. Many soil types.
Swamp White Oak (Native)- Grows to 50-60'. Acorns, wildlife. Likes sun. Acidic moist, well-drained soils.
White Oak (Native)- Grows to 80-100'. Acorns, wildlife. Slow growing and very long lived. Many soils.
Paper Birch (Native)- Grows to 30-60'. Moose and birds. Boreal forest. Pulp wood. Likes deep, well drained soils.
Yellow Birch (Native)- Grows to 60-80'. Deer, grouse, songbirds. Good with hemlock, not with sugar maple.
Red Maple (Native)- Grows to 60-90'. Most animals. Likes well drained soil.
Sugar Maple (Native)- Grows to 90-120'. Most animals. Maple syrup. Likes sandy-loam soil types.
Silver Maple (Native)- Grows to 35-55'. Wildlife. Grows quickly, week wood. Erosion control. Likes water.
Wildlife Shrubs
Click "Native" below for additional details about each individual species.
Click "Native" below for additional details about each individual species.
Aronia (Black Chokeberry) (Native)- Grows to 5-8'. Wildlife and birds. Edible for jam and jelly. Likes shade and wet areas.
Black Elderberry (Native)- Grows to 5-10'. Wildlife. Medicinal plant. Edible for jelly and wine. Likes forest edges and moist areas.
American Hazelnut (Native)- Grows to 6-15'. Attracts birds and squirrels. Good for windbreaks. Moist to dry, but grows best in well drained soils. Bears abundant crops of small, edible sweet tasting nuts. Plant multiple to ensure pollination. Good for windbreaks. Zone 4-9.
Highbush Cranberry (Native)- Grows to 8-15'. Drooping clusters of bright red berries that sweeten over winter. Attracts cedar waxwing and other birds. Very tart berries are excellent in jams and jellies. Prefers consistent moisture, but tolerates wide range of soils in full sun to part shade. Large, hardy shrub up to 8-12' tall and 10' wide. Not self-fertile, cross pollination from 2-3 shrubs is needed for fruiting.
Mountain Ash (Native)- Grows to 10-30'. Most animals. Edible. Pretty and easy to grow in most soils.
Nannyberry (Native)- Ivory flowers, blue-black fruit. Maroon red leaves in fall. Flowers are pollinator attractant. Larval host plant for Spring Azure butterfly. Berries are wildlife and bird attractant. Berries are edible and used for jam. Good hedge. Large 15-20' tall shrub. Zone 2-7.
American Plum (Native)- Grows 10-30'. Animals. Hardy. Erosion control. Likes most soils. Edible, very tart/astringent, best for jelly/jam.
Red Mulberry- Wildlife shrub. Grows to 30-50'. All animals, birds, bees. Edible for fruit/jam. Good for poor soils.
Wild Pasture Rose- White to pink flowers. Low plants. Good for ground cover and gardens. Excellent for pollinators.
Downy Serviceberry (Native)- aka Juneberry. Purple-black fruit with with sweet, nutty flavor, rich in iron and copper. Beautiful white blooms in spring. Can live 20-85 years. Plants 10-20' tall. Valuable wildlife plant. Flowers are spring nectar source for pollinators. Fruit attracts songbirds, particularly cedar waxwings and other fruit-eating species! Hummingbirds love to nest in the upright growth. Deer will utilize plants as browse, as it is in the rose family just like apples. Good for woodland gardens, openings, and yard edges. Useful in erosion control and windbreak. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Good for cooking, pastries, jelly, syrup, and fresh eating. Zone 3-7
Washington Hawthorn- Glossy red fruits. Plant leaves color purple, orange-red, and green.
Winterberry Holly (Native)- Grows to 3-10'. Good for honey bees. Attracts birds, butterflies, pollinators. Bright red berries persist through winter. Good for bio-remediation. Likes wet, acidic soils.
Tree Protectors,
Planting Items, & More
Protect your trees and seedlings from wildlife damage.
Grow Tube Tree Protectors- Plantra brand 6' Sunflex grow tubes with vented tubes.
Bamboo Stakes- 6' plant stakes for use with grow tubes or in the garden.
Grow Tube Tree Protectors- Plantra brand 6' Sunflex grow tubes with vented tubes.
Bamboo Stakes- 6' plant stakes for use with grow tubes or in the garden.