Charlevoix Conservation District 303 North Street Boyne City, MI 49712 Phone: 231.582.6193 www.charlevoixcd.org Non Profit Org. PRSRT STD. U.S. Postage PAID Boyne City, MI Permit No. 10 Charlevoix Conservation District Spring 2018 Tree Sale Catalog Tree Pick Up Weekend: April 27 & 28, 2018 Friday 2pm-5pm, Saturday 9am-Noon
About the Conservation District www.charlevoixcd.org The Charlevoix Conservation District works to protect natural resource conservation efforts in Charlevoix County through partnerships, community outreach and landowner support. Page 11 FOR RENT Staff Alison Adams, District Coordinator, alison.adams@macd.org Alison coordinates and facilitates the programs, products and services for the district, along with partnering with several local and state groups to promote natural resource conservation in Charlevoix County. Alison has been with the district since 2015, but has lived in northern MI and worked in conservation for 17 years. Alison enjoys connecting children with nature, so watch for available outreach programs in the coming years! Chris Anderson, MAEAP Technician, chris@charlevoixcd.org Chris has been with the district for 18 years, and has been the local MAEAP Technician for 13 years. Chris works with landowners and farmers to help them become environmentally sustainable through the Michigan Agriculture and Environmental Assurance Program. Chris s services are available throughout four northern Michigan counties: Emmet, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Otsego. www. MAEAP.org. Board Members Tim Matchett, Chair Eric Beishlag, Vice Chair Pamela Hilton, Treasurer Dennis Howard, Member timmatchett@hotmail.com ericbeishlag@yahoo.com pshilton@mtu.edu dhoward5599@yahoo.com Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 PM * www.charlevoixcd.org 231-582-6193 Mechanical Tree Planter It has a 3-point hitch and is pulled by a tractor. A 40 hp tractor will pull the planter through very soft soil. If your planting site doesn t meet this condition, a larger tractor (80-100 hp) will be needed. A large tub holds the trees in front of a comfortable yellow seat. The large disc in front slices the ground, followed by a plow shoe which opens the soil for tree placement. By hand, you place the tree in position and a cement packer wheel follows close behind to close and firm the soil. A handy clicker signals when the spacing is appropriate for the next tree. Transporting the tree planter is easy. Hauled on a 4 x 8 trailer, it can be easily lifted on and off with your tractor. The tree planter is stored at the District Office. To schedule a time to rent the planter call: 231.582.6193 COST: $50.00 per day
District Programs & Resources Page 10 AMERICAN BEACHGRASS DNR Hunting Access Program American Beachgrass Program Boyne City 8th Graders Backyard Conservation Programs & Tips Community Outreach Invasive Species MAEAP Annual Tree Sale
Page 4 TREE SALE PICK UP DETAILS GARDENDING TOOLS & PRODUCTS Page 9 TREE SALE PICK UP DATES & TIMES FRIDAY, April 27 th 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. SATURDAY, April 28 th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PICK UP TREES In the District s Barn 303 North Street, Boyne City, Michigan 49712 Tree orders will be taken until we run out! Call early for large orders. The later in the season, the fewer plants we have in stock. Additional order forms are available at the District office, or online at www.charlevoixcd.org/tree sale. Forms can be dropped off at the District office, or mailed in. Payments must be made in cash or check at this time. For further questions, please call the office at 231-582- 6193. Thank You for Your Support! KEEP OFF signs Constructed with heavy grade plastic, these high visibility yellow signs will last for years to come. Size: 7.5 x 11.5 Sold ~ INDIVIDUALLY for $ 1.25 each Marking Flags Orange vinyl flags. Wire length 21 Flag size: 2.5 x 3.5 Sold in bundles of 100. Sold ~ BUNDLE for $ 11.00 each Plantskydd Long lasting, organic year round protection for your garden. Bonus: built in fertilizer results in bigger healthier plants! Made in the USA. Available in a ready to spray bottle, powder or granules. Available Year Round at the District! See order form for prices. Planting Bar Blade & footstep are cast as one piece, wide at top tapering to a thing wedge. 7.75 pounds Sold ~ INDIVIDUALLY for $ 38.00 each KIDS CORNER AT TREE SALE WEEKEND! Saturday, April 28th, 10:00-Noon at the District Kids Corner! Nature activities for kids & information for parents on things to do and places to go outdoors. Weed Barrier Fabric - Prevent weeds and protect soil with our weed barrier fabric. 4 wide. $0.25 per linear foot Thank You! Planting Gel - Gelatinized, non-toxic water retention aid. 4 ounces will dip 1000 trees. Sold in 1 oz. increments for $ 2.00 This open house style event is free, but donations are always appreciated to help support our community outreach programs. Hope to see your family there!
Page 8 TREE SIZES AND BENEFITS Page 5 Butterfly Bushes Called summer lilac due to its similar fragrant flowers that will bloom all summer. Fast growing shrub, matures to a height of 10-15 if not cut back. SEEDLINGS Highbush Cranberry Shrub, medium growth rate, will reach a height of 8-12 with an equal round spread. Prefers good, well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade. Edible fruit, excellent for preserves. TRANSPLANTS American Hazelnut A large fast growing shrub with showy spring flowers. Best used when naturalizing an area. Gray Dogwood This tough, low-maintenance shrub offers subtle year-round beauty. White panicles of flowers brighten the landscape in June. White berries attract many birds in the late summer and early fall. And the reddish-pink fruit stems persist into the winter. Elderberry Fast growing shrub with whitish flowers in late spring early summer. Bears a purple-black fruit in August. Makes excellent wine and jam, and often used in many naturopathic remedies. ABOVE: 5 for $ 5.85 * 10 for $ 10.65 * 25 for $ 25.25 CONIFERS WILDLIFE HABITAT. Serviceberry 5 for $6.15 * 10 for $11.75 * 25 for $27.00 Slow growing, moderately long lived, reaches a height of 12-24. Wide range site tolerances. Will not do well on wet soils. Bears sweet and juicy black fruit and is characterized by bronzy colored leaves that turn orange-red in fall. Benefits of Planting Trees Winterberry 5 for $7.00 * 10 for $13.50 * 25 for $33.50 A moderate sized shrub, growing to heights of 5 to 15 feet tall. The smooth bark is gray to blackish, with knobby lenticels. The branches grow in a zigzag pattern with an upright spreading crown. The twigs are gray to gray-brown color with small buds.
Page 6 BAREROOT CONIFERS BAREROOT DECIDUOUS, LARCH, & NATIVE SEED MIXES Page 7 Red Pine Plant in well-drained sandy soil, full sun. Medium to fast growing. Height 50-80. Sheds lower branches as it matures. Norway Spruce Deep green needles, graceful drooping branches with large cones. Fastest growing spruce. Grows well on most sites except water soaked soils. Height 60-90. Colorado Blue Spruce Rich blue-green needles. Grows on most soil types but does not like real wet soil. Moderately shade tolerant, drought resistant once established. Height 60-80. White Pine Does best on rich, porous moist soils and welldrained sandy soil. Shade tolerant & fast growing. Height 80-100. White Spruce Slow to moderate growth, does well in heavy to welldrained soils. Prefers full sunlight, tolerates heat, drought, shade & high water. Height 50-60. White Cedar Shade tolerant, very slow growing and long lived. Leaves are flattened scales. Does best planted in low swampy areas, however will also grow in upland areas. Great for hedges & windbreaks. TRANSPLANT ONLY Black Walnut Practicality and aesthetics combine in the black walnut to make this species one of the most treasured trees in American history. Rich, flavorful nuts are enjoyed fresh and during $2.00 each OR 5 for $ 6.15 10 for $ 11.75 25 for $ 27.00 NEW! Native Seed Mixes Start with seeds to create a natural wildlife haven in your backyard! These native seed mixes from Michigan Wildflower Farm are specialized seed mixes for naturalizing landscapes with Michigan native plants. **Wildlife Habitat Mix $6/ounce 20% forbs, 80% grasses Milkweed, asters, Coneflower, Bergamot, Evening Primrose, Black-eyed Susan, Rosinwood, Stiff Goldenrod & Grasses from Native Grass Mix (see below). **Native Grass Mix $4/ounce 100% native grasses Big Bluestem, Switch Grass, Little Bluestem, Indian Grass Northern Red Oak Fastest growing of our NATIVE hardwood family. Sharply toothed lobed leaves turn red in the fall. Prefers sandy to rich loamy soils & full sunlight. Will reach a height of 60-80. $2.00 each OR 5 for $ 3.25 10 for $ 5.75 25 for $ 13.50 LARCH A deciduous conifer that likes its feet wet with delicate needles that turn a bright golden color in the fall prior to falling off. TRANSPLANT ONLY (Pricing on page 6)!