2023 Tree Sale Fundraiser Form
Deadline to Order: April 1st, 2023
Please check back for form with 2023 offerings.
NOTE: Please print form using LANDSCAPE orientation. Form is double-sided.
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The Ontonagon County 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 fund raising event of the year. All proceeds continue the Conservation District's programs.
Thank you to the many dedicated tree sale volunteers who have assisted 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 ontonagon@macd.org or visit our website to find our volunteer application.
Thank you to the many dedicated tree sale volunteers who have assisted 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 ontonagon@macd.org 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.
For the Garden
& Ground cover
Asparagus (Roots)
Jersey Giant- Hybrid. This variety has very large, sweet spears. It is very productive and considered a classic. Zone 4-8
Mary Washington- 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. Antique. Zone 2-9
Jersey Giant- Hybrid. This variety has very large, sweet spears. It is very productive and considered a classic. Zone 4-8
Mary Washington- 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. Antique. Zone 2-9
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
Lilac
Grandma's Hedge- Very fragrant flowers. Long-lived plants require very little care. Extremely hardy. Zone 3-7
Grandma's Hedge- Very fragrant flowers. Long-lived plants require very little care. Extremely hardy. Zone 3-7
Seed Potatoes
Russet Burbank- Also known as Idaho. Ideal for baking, frying, and boiling. Stores well.
Yukon Gold- Early potato with rich buttery flavor. Sprout resistant. Keeps well.
Russet Burbank- Also known as Idaho. Ideal for baking, frying, and boiling. Stores well.
Yukon Gold- Early potato with rich buttery flavor. Sprout resistant. Keeps well.
Rhubarb (Root Ball)
Canada Red- Tender, sweet stalks. Likes moist, well drained soil. Winter hardy. Zone 3-8
Crimson Red- Sweet yet tart stalks. Very disease resistant. Winter hardy. Zone 3-8
Canada Red- Tender, sweet stalks. Likes moist, well drained soil. Winter hardy. Zone 3-8
Crimson Red- Sweet yet tart stalks. Very disease resistant. Winter hardy. Zone 3-8
Native Rose
Meadow- Pink and purple flowers. Nearly thorn-less plants. Good for naturalizing.
Pasture- White to pink flowers. Low plants. Good for ground cover and gardens. Excellent for pollinators.
Wetland- Pink flowers. 6-8' tall plants. Prefers wet, rich soils and lowland swamps.
Meadow- Pink and purple flowers. Nearly thorn-less plants. Good for naturalizing.
Pasture- White to pink flowers. Low plants. Good for ground cover and gardens. Excellent for pollinators.
Wetland- Pink flowers. 6-8' tall plants. Prefers wet, rich soils and lowland swamps.
Fruit Plants & Shrubs
Blackberry
Darrow- Very thorny plants. Large, sweet berries. Vigorous, very hardy plants. Zone 3-8
Darrow- Very thorny plants. Large, sweet berries. Vigorous, very hardy plants. Zone 3-8
Blueberry
Blueray- Mid-season producer. Very large, light blue berries. Vigorous, productive plants. Zone 4-7
Bluetta- Early, large light blue berries. Mild sweet flavor. Commercial Use. Zone 4-7
Duke- Early, large firm berries. Vigorous, upright plants. Zone 4-7
Blueray- Mid-season producer. Very large, light blue berries. Vigorous, productive plants. Zone 4-7
Bluetta- Early, large light blue berries. Mild sweet flavor. Commercial Use. Zone 4-7
Duke- Early, large firm berries. Vigorous, upright plants. Zone 4-7
Grape
Concord- Sweet blue fruit. Makes the best jellies, juice, and sweet wine. Zone 4-8
King of the North Grape- Early to mid-season. Labrusca type grape that is winter hardy to -40F. Vigorous, productive vines are resistant to common grape diseases and insects. Medium to large sized blue-black fruit ripens early on tight clusters. Juicy fruit has high acidity and tartness (can be quite tart until dead ripe.) Excellent seeded table grape for cold climates and outstanding for juice and jellies. Although highly acidic, can produce a somewhat fruity, rich, aromatic, Concord-style red wine. Grows 10-20' tall with a 2-10' spread, which makes it a good candidate for planted vine arbors, trellises, or natural fences. If planting for production, plant at least 8' apart. Zone 3-7
Concord- Sweet blue fruit. Makes the best jellies, juice, and sweet wine. Zone 4-8
King of the North Grape- Early to mid-season. Labrusca type grape that is winter hardy to -40F. Vigorous, productive vines are resistant to common grape diseases and insects. Medium to large sized blue-black fruit ripens early on tight clusters. Juicy fruit has high acidity and tartness (can be quite tart until dead ripe.) Excellent seeded table grape for cold climates and outstanding for juice and jellies. Although highly acidic, can produce a somewhat fruity, rich, aromatic, Concord-style red wine. Grows 10-20' tall with a 2-10' spread, which makes it a good candidate for planted vine arbors, trellises, or natural fences. If planting for production, plant at least 8' apart. Zone 3-7
Raspberry
Boyne Red- June-bearing. Good for pies and jams. Extremely winter hardy. Zone 3-8
Caroline Red- Ever-bearing. Large, sweet berries. Very productive plants. Zone 3-8
Boyne Red- June-bearing. Good for pies and jams. Extremely winter hardy. Zone 3-8
Caroline Red- Ever-bearing. Large, sweet berries. Very productive plants. Zone 3-8
Serviceberry
Regent- Also known as June-berries. Compact, upright 2-4' plants. Good for jams, cooking, and fresh eating. Zone 3-7
Regent- Also known as June-berries. Compact, upright 2-4' plants. Good for jams, cooking, and fresh eating. Zone 3-7
Strawberry (Root)
Honeoye- June. Early bearing. Very large, sweet berries with good flavor. Zone 3-7
Ozark Beauty- Ever-bearing. Sweet berries ideal for desserts and jam. High yielding plants. Zone 4-8
Sparkle- June. Mid-season. Medium sized berries with excellent flavor. Zone 3-8
Honeoye- June. Early bearing. Very large, sweet berries with good flavor. Zone 3-7
Ozark Beauty- Ever-bearing. Sweet berries ideal for desserts and jam. High yielding plants. Zone 4-8
Sparkle- June. Mid-season. Medium sized berries with excellent flavor. Zone 3-8
Fruit Trees
Apple
Semi-dwarf (SD) apple trees are favored for their abundant fruit crops without taking up much space. Semi-dwarf trees will grow to be 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.
Ambrosia (SD)- Red blush on a cream to yellow background. Mellow and sweet honey flavor. Medium sized apples are low acid and slow to brown. Good to eat and cook. Compact tree, very productive. Zone 4-8
Brookfield Gala (SD)- Also known as Baigent. Red striped apples. Sweet early ripening fruit (10 days earlier than Gala). 2-4 month storage. Zone 4-5
Cortland (SD)- Red apple with a snowy center. Juicy, firm fruit. Crispy apples delicious for fresh eating. Also good for baking and cooking. Originates from Geneva, New York in 1898. Cold hardy. Pollinator required. Zone 3-6
Paula Red (SD)- Red with crisp white flesh. Tart, juicy. Good for fresh eating. Zone 4
Royal Red Honeycrisp (SD)- Red apple with all of the same flavor you expect from Honeycrisp. Longer storing than Honeycrisp. Zone 4
Sweet Sixteen (SD)- Red and yellow apple. Notes of vanilla, cherry, bourbon, and molasses. Cold climate apple developed by the University of Minnesota in 1977 from parent apples Northern Spy and MN 447 (also known as the Frostbite). Best eaten fresh. High sugar content. Good for making applesauce without adding sugar. Keeps 5-8 weeks in optimal conditions. Later season apple. Hardy, long-lived trees. Zone 3-6
Semi-dwarf (SD) apple trees are favored for their abundant fruit crops without taking up much space. Semi-dwarf trees will grow to be 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.
Ambrosia (SD)- Red blush on a cream to yellow background. Mellow and sweet honey flavor. Medium sized apples are low acid and slow to brown. Good to eat and cook. Compact tree, very productive. Zone 4-8
Brookfield Gala (SD)- Also known as Baigent. Red striped apples. Sweet early ripening fruit (10 days earlier than Gala). 2-4 month storage. Zone 4-5
Cortland (SD)- Red apple with a snowy center. Juicy, firm fruit. Crispy apples delicious for fresh eating. Also good for baking and cooking. Originates from Geneva, New York in 1898. Cold hardy. Pollinator required. Zone 3-6
Paula Red (SD)- Red with crisp white flesh. Tart, juicy. Good for fresh eating. Zone 4
Royal Red Honeycrisp (SD)- Red apple with all of the same flavor you expect from Honeycrisp. Longer storing than Honeycrisp. Zone 4
Sweet Sixteen (SD)- Red and yellow apple. Notes of vanilla, cherry, bourbon, and molasses. Cold climate apple developed by the University of Minnesota in 1977 from parent apples Northern Spy and MN 447 (also known as the Frostbite). Best eaten fresh. High sugar content. Good for making applesauce without adding sugar. Keeps 5-8 weeks in optimal conditions. Later season apple. Hardy, long-lived trees. Zone 3-6
Crabapple
Indian Summer (SD)- Purple flowers. Fruit stays onto the tree into the winter for the wildlife. Good for cider making. Excellent pollinator for apple trees. Zone 3-4
Indian Summer (SD)- Purple flowers. Fruit stays onto the tree into the winter for the wildlife. Good for cider making. Excellent pollinator for apple trees. Zone 3-4
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.
Balsam Fir (Native)- Wonderful for holidays, trees, and wildlife
Hemlock (Native)- Prefers moist but well-drained soils
Red Pine (Native)- Prune themselves, sandy soil, telephone trees
White Cedar (Native)- Loves wetlands and moist areas
White Pine (Native)- Grows almost anywhere, wildlife friendly
White Spruce (Native)- Moist yet drained soils. Will grow in sand and clay
Balsam Fir (Native)- Wonderful for holidays, trees, and wildlife
Hemlock (Native)- Prefers moist but well-drained soils
Red Pine (Native)- Prune themselves, sandy soil, telephone trees
White Cedar (Native)- Loves wetlands and moist areas
White Pine (Native)- Grows almost anywhere, wildlife friendly
White Spruce (Native)- Moist yet drained soils. Will grow in sand and clay
Deciduous
Deciduous Shrubs
Shrubs for pollinators, wildlife, and you!
Washington Hawthorn- Glossy red fruits. Plant leaves color purple, orange-red, and green.
Shrubs for pollinators, wildlife, and you!
Washington Hawthorn- Glossy red fruits. Plant leaves color purple, orange-red, and green.
Deciduous Trees
Bur Oak (Native)- AKA mossy cup oak, lives 200-400 years. Note: saplings should be protected from deer\
Red Oak (Native)- AKA champion oak, straight and tall, 90-140'
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.
Bur Oak (Native)- AKA mossy cup oak, lives 200-400 years. Note: saplings should be protected from deer\
Red Oak (Native)- AKA champion oak, straight and tall, 90-140'
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.
Tree Protectors,
Planting Items, & More
Protect your trees and seedlings from wildlife damage.
Not offered in 2022.
Grow Tube Tree Protectors- Plantra brand 5' Sunflex grow tubes with vented tubes.
Garden Stakes- all steel 6' plant stakes to be used with grow tubes or in the garden.
Not offered in 2022.
Grow Tube Tree Protectors- Plantra brand 5' Sunflex grow tubes with vented tubes.
Garden Stakes- all steel 6' plant stakes to be used with grow tubes or in the garden.