2021 Tree Sale Fundraiser Form
Deadline to Order: April 1st, 2021
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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 (2 year old plants)
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
Strawberries (Root)
Honeoye- Early Bearing. Self-pollinating. From the Cornell University Research Station in Geneva, NY, this strawberry has been a top variety for over 30 years. It combines winter hardiness, high productivity, good appearance and color, together with an excellent, firm, large-sized berry. A consistent producer and vigorous plant with good runner production. The strawberries are delicious fresh, frozen, or in jams and wines. Cold hardy. Zone 3-8
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
Strawberries (Root)
Honeoye- Early Bearing. Self-pollinating. From the Cornell University Research Station in Geneva, NY, this strawberry has been a top variety for over 30 years. It combines winter hardiness, high productivity, good appearance and color, together with an excellent, firm, large-sized berry. A consistent producer and vigorous plant with good runner production. The strawberries are delicious fresh, frozen, or in jams and wines. Cold hardy. Zone 3-8
Fruit Trees
& Shrubs
Blueberry
Highbush Blueberry- Early-mid, Commercial Use, Mechanical Harvest. Vigorous and cold hardy- they are perfect for growers in cooler climates. Zone 4-7
Raspberry
Red Latham Raspberry- June-July ripens. Self-pollinating. Adapts well to a range of soil types. Upright growth habit makes it easy to pick. Classic, sweet, firm berries provide durability during harvest. Burgundy fall foliage. Fruit is outstanding for fresh-eating, freezing, and canning. Developed in Minnesota, this plant is cold-hardy and reliable. Excellent disease resistance. Zone 3-8
Note: Do not plant Red, Gold or Purple raspberries within 75-100 feet of Black raspberries. Black raspberries may be more susceptible to viral diseases carried by aphids to and from nearby raspberry plants.
Grape
Marquette Red Wine- Cold hardy varietal. Developed at the University of Minnesota from European wine grapes that have for centuries been the chief source of “Old World” wine crossed with wild Upper Midwest native grapes. Makes excellent wine. Notes of berry, cherry, spice and pepper. Mildew resistant. Zone 3-8
Plum
Mount Royal Plum- Self-pollinating. Standard size. European-type, heirloom variety with very heavy yields. Blue plum with yellow flesh. Used for canning, pies, and jams as well as fresh eating. Extremely cold-hardy. Zone 3/4
Apricot
Brookcot Apricot- Self-pollinating, but yields better as a pair for pollination. Yellow-orange fruit with a red blush. Standard size. Excellent for fresh eating or canning. Zone 3-7
Mulberry
Red Mulberry- (native) Fast growing- fruits first year. Standard size. Winter-hardy to subzero temperatures. Great for fresh snacks, jam, filling pastries, breads, pie, juice, and wine. Wildlife attractant. Zone 3
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Apple
All of our apple trees are partially self-fruitful. For the best fruit production we recommend cross pollinating with another variety. An early bloomer will cross pollinate with another early or mid-season bloomer. A late bloomer will work with another late or mid-season bloomer. Mid-season bloomers will work with any of the bloomers. We offer standard size apple trees. Standard size trees are those growing on seedling root stock. With good pruning, these trees will attain a height of 20-25'. Standard apple trees may take longer to bear fruit, but once they get started, they will produce more fruit than semi-dwarf varieties. The root stocks chosen are best suited to our climate. Root stock and caliper are subject to substitutions.
Apples should be pruned in late winter/early spring, while trees are still dormant. Pruning apple trees has two goals: 1. On young trees, it encourages a strong, solid framework. 2. On mature trees it maintains shape, maximizes sun exposure, and encourages fruit production. Unwanted shoots and suckers coming from the rootstock can be removed at any time. You should also remove any crossed, crowded, or inward-growing limbs in late winter or very early spring while the tree is still dormant.
Zestar! Apple- 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
Sweet Sixteen Apple- Red and yellow apple. Crunchy with complex sweet flavor including hints of vanilla, cherry, bourbon, and molasses. Developed by University of Minnesota, Sweet Sixteen’s parentage includes Northern Spy and MN 447 (now known as Frostbite.) Best fresh but can be cooked. Hardy and long-lived. Standard size. Zone 3-6
Wolf River Apple- 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
Haralson Apple- Fruit is red, firm, and tart. Holds shape when used as pie apple. Good dual purpose apple. Late season fruit. Introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1922 (‘Malinda’ x ‘Wealthy’). Stores for 4-5 months. Standard size. Tends to be biennial bearing. Very cold hardy. Zone 4
Prairie Magic Apple- Mid-season bloom. Medium-large pink fruit with a green blush. Crisp white flesh with a sweet flavor. Great for fresh eating and baking. From Manitoba, Canada- one of the best flavored hardy varieties. Stores well. Standard size. Good disease resistance. Zone 3-7
Chestnut Crabapple- Excellent pollinator for any apple variety with white blooms. 2" pale yellow with red blush. 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
Highbush Blueberry- Early-mid, Commercial Use, Mechanical Harvest. Vigorous and cold hardy- they are perfect for growers in cooler climates. Zone 4-7
Raspberry
Red Latham Raspberry- June-July ripens. Self-pollinating. Adapts well to a range of soil types. Upright growth habit makes it easy to pick. Classic, sweet, firm berries provide durability during harvest. Burgundy fall foliage. Fruit is outstanding for fresh-eating, freezing, and canning. Developed in Minnesota, this plant is cold-hardy and reliable. Excellent disease resistance. Zone 3-8
Note: Do not plant Red, Gold or Purple raspberries within 75-100 feet of Black raspberries. Black raspberries may be more susceptible to viral diseases carried by aphids to and from nearby raspberry plants.
Grape
Marquette Red Wine- Cold hardy varietal. Developed at the University of Minnesota from European wine grapes that have for centuries been the chief source of “Old World” wine crossed with wild Upper Midwest native grapes. Makes excellent wine. Notes of berry, cherry, spice and pepper. Mildew resistant. Zone 3-8
Plum
Mount Royal Plum- Self-pollinating. Standard size. European-type, heirloom variety with very heavy yields. Blue plum with yellow flesh. Used for canning, pies, and jams as well as fresh eating. Extremely cold-hardy. Zone 3/4
Apricot
Brookcot Apricot- Self-pollinating, but yields better as a pair for pollination. Yellow-orange fruit with a red blush. Standard size. Excellent for fresh eating or canning. Zone 3-7
Mulberry
Red Mulberry- (native) Fast growing- fruits first year. Standard size. Winter-hardy to subzero temperatures. Great for fresh snacks, jam, filling pastries, breads, pie, juice, and wine. Wildlife attractant. Zone 3
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Apple
All of our apple trees are partially self-fruitful. For the best fruit production we recommend cross pollinating with another variety. An early bloomer will cross pollinate with another early or mid-season bloomer. A late bloomer will work with another late or mid-season bloomer. Mid-season bloomers will work with any of the bloomers. We offer standard size apple trees. Standard size trees are those growing on seedling root stock. With good pruning, these trees will attain a height of 20-25'. Standard apple trees may take longer to bear fruit, but once they get started, they will produce more fruit than semi-dwarf varieties. The root stocks chosen are best suited to our climate. Root stock and caliper are subject to substitutions.
Apples should be pruned in late winter/early spring, while trees are still dormant. Pruning apple trees has two goals: 1. On young trees, it encourages a strong, solid framework. 2. On mature trees it maintains shape, maximizes sun exposure, and encourages fruit production. Unwanted shoots and suckers coming from the rootstock can be removed at any time. You should also remove any crossed, crowded, or inward-growing limbs in late winter or very early spring while the tree is still dormant.
Zestar! Apple- 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
Sweet Sixteen Apple- Red and yellow apple. Crunchy with complex sweet flavor including hints of vanilla, cherry, bourbon, and molasses. Developed by University of Minnesota, Sweet Sixteen’s parentage includes Northern Spy and MN 447 (now known as Frostbite.) Best fresh but can be cooked. Hardy and long-lived. Standard size. Zone 3-6
Wolf River Apple- 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
Haralson Apple- Fruit is red, firm, and tart. Holds shape when used as pie apple. Good dual purpose apple. Late season fruit. Introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1922 (‘Malinda’ x ‘Wealthy’). Stores for 4-5 months. Standard size. Tends to be biennial bearing. Very cold hardy. Zone 4
Prairie Magic Apple- Mid-season bloom. Medium-large pink fruit with a green blush. Crisp white flesh with a sweet flavor. Great for fresh eating and baking. From Manitoba, Canada- one of the best flavored hardy varieties. Stores well. Standard size. Good disease resistance. Zone 3-7
Chestnut Crabapple- Excellent pollinator for any apple variety with white blooms. 2" pale yellow with red blush. 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
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 the tree order form, you will 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 the order sheet which are 3-6 inches tall.
Red Pine (Native)- Prune themselves, sandy soil, telephone trees
White Pine (Native)- Grows almost anywhere, wildlife friendly
Balsam Fir (Native)- Wonderful for holidays, trees, and wildlife
Jack Pine- (Native)- Dry, acidic, sandy soils or loam.
White Cedar (Native)- Loves wetlands and moist areas
On the tree order form, you will 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 the order sheet which are 3-6 inches tall.
Red Pine (Native)- Prune themselves, sandy soil, telephone trees
White Pine (Native)- Grows almost anywhere, wildlife friendly
Balsam Fir (Native)- Wonderful for holidays, trees, and wildlife
Jack Pine- (Native)- Dry, acidic, sandy soils or loam.
White Cedar (Native)- Loves wetlands and moist areas
Deciduous
Deciduous Shrubs
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.
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
Red Oak (Native)- AKA champion oak, straight and tall, 90-140'
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.
Red Oak (Native)- AKA champion oak, straight and tall, 90-140'
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 2021.
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 2021.
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.