2024 Tree Sale Fundraiser
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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 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 ontonagon@macd.org 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 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.
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2023 Offerings Below. Note, May Change in 2024.
For the Garden
& Ground cover
Asparagus (Roots)
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
Viking KB3- Heirloom variety. It is hardy with extra heavy yields. Vigorous grower. Rust resistant. An open-pollinated selection developed in Ontario, Canada. Cold hardy, considered best cold-climate variety. Zone 3/4-8
Viking KB3- Heirloom variety. It is hardy with extra heavy yields. Vigorous grower. Rust resistant. An open-pollinated selection developed in Ontario, Canada. Cold hardy, considered best cold-climate variety. Zone 3/4-8
Horseradish (Root)
Czech- Hardy plants. Prefers rich soils and moisture. Needs space. Zone 3-8
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
Crimson Red- 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
Grandma's Hedge- Very fragrant flowers. Long-lived plants require very little care. Extremely hardy. Zone 3-7
Garden Rose **New offering for 2023!**
Winnipeg Parks- Stunning, small clusters of dark pink-red flowers. Flowers are slightly fragrant. Blooms early summer through fall. Glossy dark green foliage turns rich burgundy red in fall. Produces showy red rose hips. Compact 2-3 foot growth. Good as hedge or in garden. Can live up to 20 years. Zone 3.
Winnipeg Parks- Stunning, small clusters of dark pink-red flowers. Flowers are slightly fragrant. Blooms early summer through fall. Glossy dark green foliage turns rich burgundy red in fall. Produces showy red rose hips. Compact 2-3 foot growth. Good as hedge or in garden. Can live up to 20 years. Zone 3.
Peony **New offering for 2023!**
Prairie Afire- Japanese style peony with feathery dark pink, red, and yellow centers surrounded by large pink petals. Developed in Minnesota in the 1930's. Highly fragrant. Mid-season bloomer. Zone 3-7
Prairie Afire- Japanese style peony with feathery dark pink, red, and yellow centers surrounded by large pink petals. Developed in Minnesota in the 1930's. Highly fragrant. Mid-season bloomer. Zone 3-7
Native Rose
(left to right: Pasture Rose, Wetland Rose, Woods Rose) Please click on photo for additional information about individual species.
Pasture Rose- White to pink flowers. Low plants. Good for ground cover and gardens. Excellent for pollinators.
Wetland Rose- Pink flowers. 6-8' tall plants. Prefers wet, rich soils and lowland swamps.
Woods Rose- Pink-lilac colored flowers. 3-6' tall plants. Full sun or light shade. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Fruit Plants & Shrubs
Blueberry
Bluetta- Early, large light blue berries. Mild sweet flavor. Commercial Use. Zone 4-7
Jersey- One of oldest, most widely grown varieties. Developed in 1916, released to the public in 1928. Northern high-bush variety with tall growth habit (6-10' tall and up to 5-6' wide). High yield of sweet juicy medium-large berries. Mid-season to late producer. Hardy and dependable, considered one of the best for harsher northern climates. Zone 4-8
Northland- Northern high-bush variety with 3-4' tall and wide growth habit. Plants have a low spreading habit. 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. Zone 3-7
Jersey- One of oldest, most widely grown varieties. Developed in 1916, released to the public in 1928. Northern high-bush variety with tall growth habit (6-10' tall and up to 5-6' wide). High yield of sweet juicy medium-large berries. Mid-season to late producer. Hardy and dependable, considered one of the best for harsher northern climates. Zone 4-8
Northland- Northern high-bush variety with 3-4' tall and wide growth habit. Plants have a low spreading habit. 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. Zone 3-7
Elderberry **New offering for 2023!**
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
Fredonia- Blue concord-type grape. Early ripening. Sweet and tangy large clusters of fruit. Large fruit has thick skins that protect them from insect pests. Vigorous vines. Extremely winter hardy. Bred in Fredonia, NY in 1915 by F.F. Gladwin at the NYS Agricultural Experiment Station and introduced to growers in 1927. Good for fresh eating, juice, preserves, and wine. Zone 4-7
Niagara- White grape. Mid-season. Sweet juicy quality. Large, full clusters of medium to large fruit. High yielding, vigorous vines. Developed in 1868 in northern New York's Niagara County, they are the most popular commercial white grape. Grown extensively in the Great Lakes region. Slip-skin, seeded variety. Good for fresh eating, preserves, juice, and wine. Cold hardy. Zone 4-7
Niagara- White grape. Mid-season. Sweet juicy quality. Large, full clusters of medium to large fruit. High yielding, vigorous vines. Developed in 1868 in northern New York's Niagara County, they are the most popular commercial white grape. Grown extensively in the Great Lakes region. Slip-skin, seeded variety. Good for fresh eating, preserves, juice, and wine. Cold hardy. Zone 4-7
Raspberry
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Caroline Red- Ever-bearing. Large, sweet berries. Very productive plants. Zone 3-8
Cumberland Black- Mid-season. Medium-large, blue-black berries, which have an outstanding flavor similar to blackberry. One of the oldest black raspberry cultivars (1896). Winter hardy. Good for fresh eating, baking, and jam/jelly. Zone 3-8.
Cumberland Black- Mid-season. Medium-large, blue-black berries, which have an outstanding flavor similar to blackberry. One of the oldest black raspberry cultivars (1896). Winter hardy. Good for fresh eating, baking, and jam/jelly. Zone 3-8.
Serviceberry
Saskatoon- 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 3-15' 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 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
Saskatoon- 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 3-15' 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 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
Strawberry (Root)
Ozark Beauty- Ever-bearing. Sweet berries ideal for desserts and jam. High yielding plants. Produces fruit throughout the growing season. Zone 4-8
Quinault- Ever-bearing. Sweet, very large heart-shaped fruit. Produces 2 main harvests per year but can also produce fruit throughout the growing season. Runners without roots. Disease resistant. Best for fresh eating, cooking, baking, and preserves. Soft flesh, so not ideal for freezing. 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
Sparkle- June. Mid-season. Medium sized berries with excellent flavor. Zone 3-8
Quinault- Ever-bearing. Sweet, very large heart-shaped fruit. Produces 2 main harvests per year but can also produce fruit throughout the growing season. Runners without roots. Disease resistant. Best for fresh eating, cooking, baking, and preserves. Soft flesh, so not ideal for freezing. 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
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.
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.
Gravenstein (SD)- Ripens early. Cultivated since the 1600's in northern Europe (possible origin in Denmark or Germany), first described in 1797. Fruit is yellow/green with red blush. White flesh is honey-scented, juicy, and crisp. Known for depth of flavor with distinctive tangy/tart combined with a sweet flavor. Round to oblong with flat bottom. Harvested fruit keeps 2-3 weeks. Considered high quality culinary and dessert apple. Versatile. Good for sauce, drying, cooking, pies, jam, and cider. Zone 2/3-9
Honeycrisp (S)- 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
Norland (S)- Ripens early. Green with red blush/streaked color with white flesh. Sweet tasting and crisp. Productive. Very Cold Hardy, originating from Saskatchewan. Stores up to 16 weeks when picked under-ripe. Good for cooking, juice, and fresh eating. Wildlife value: stable early season soft mast crop for all wildlife, including deer. Apples fall from trees over several week period when ripe. Zone 2-7
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
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
Zestar! (S)- Early season red (sun) and creamy yellow (shade) apple. Crisp juicy flesh with delicious sweet-tart zesty flavor. Developed by the University of Minnesota it was introduced in 1999 from a hybridization of State Fair x MN 1691. Good for fresh eating or cooking. Long storage life. Standard size. Very cold hardy. Zone 3/4-8
Crabapple
Chestnut (S)- Excellent pollinator for any apple variety with white blooms. 2" pale yellow with red blush. Open pollinated. Creamy white flesh is crisp with a sweet, nutty cider taste. Good for fresh eating, cooking, or jelly. Good for wildlife/deer. Standard size. Cold hardy, it was developed at the University of Minnesota in 1946. Zone 3-8
Chestnut (S)- Excellent pollinator for any apple variety with white blooms. 2" pale yellow with red blush. Open pollinated. Creamy white flesh is crisp with a sweet, nutty cider taste. Good for fresh eating, cooking, or jelly. Good for wildlife/deer. Standard size. Cold hardy, it was developed at the University of Minnesota in 1946. Zone 3-8
Pear **New offering for 2023!**
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.
Patten (SD)- Yellow oblong fruit with red blush. Tender and juicy fruit keeps up to 3 months. Tree up to 30 feet tall with 25 feet spread. Can live 70 years or more. Hardy. Fireblight disease resistant. Good pollinator for other pears. Good for canning, cooking, juice, and fresh eating. Zone 3/4-8
Summercrisp (SD)- Early season. Green with bright red burgundy blush. Prolific producer of sweet and crispy fruit. Developed by the University of Minnesota in the 1980’s where it was bred specifically for its cold season hardiness. Tree 15-25 feet tall with a spread of 20 feet. Somewhat drought tolerant. Can live 70 years or more. Refrigerated fruit keeps 3 weeks- 2 months, so best for fresh-eating. Patten is pollinator. Triploid varieties (Gourmet, Luscious) will not work as a pollinator. Zone 3-8
Plum **New offering for 2023!**
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
Pipestone (S)- Mid-season ripening. Large firm red fruit with sweet, juicy golden flesh. Compact, 12' tree. Released by the University of Minnesota in 1942. Very hardy to -40F, one of the best plums for northern growers. Can live over 40 years. Good for fresh eating, cooking, or jam/jelly. Zone 3-7
Cherry **New offering for 2023!**
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
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 or photo above for additional details about each individual species.
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 Pine (Native)- Grows almost anywhere, wildlife friendly
White Spruce (Native)- Moist yet drained soils. Will grow in sand and clay
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
Deciduous
Deciduous Shrubs
Shrubs for pollinators, wildlife, and you!
Shrubs for pollinators, wildlife, and you!
American Hazelnut (Native)- 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. Zone 4-9
Winterberry Holly (Native)- Good for honey bees. Attracts birds and butterflies. Bright red berries persist through winter. Good for bio-remediation. Likes wet soils.
Deciduous Trees
Bur Oak (Native)- AKA mossy cup oak, lives 200-400 years. Note: saplings should be protected from deer.
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 2023.
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 2023.
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.