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Products
Sorry, we are no longer accepting orders for the 2022 Tree Sale and Native Plant Sale. Thank you for your support. Please check back mid-January for the 2023 sale!
Product Information:
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Monroe Conservation District offers high-quality, bareroot shrubs and trees to the community every Spring. This annual sale supports the District's ongoing programs and provides appropriate plants for various land management practices. Plants are chosen for their benefits in providing
- wildlife habitat including food sources
- reforestation
- soil stability
- riparian buffers
- windbreak
Our order forms go out to our mailing list in January. If you like to join our mailing list please email us here and indicate if an email reminder will suffice or if you would prefer a copy mailed to you.
By clicking on the items linked below you will be linked to the description pages.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT MONOROE CONSERVATION DISTRICT ONLY ACCEPTS CASH OR CHECKS, thank you for your cooperation.
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Suggested Planting Distances
Planting Purpose |
Conifers |
Deciduous |
Shrubs |
Spacing |
# Trees/Acre |
Spacing |
# Trees/Acre |
# Trees/Acre |
Reforestation:
Management, including thinning & weed control |
8' X 10' |
545 |
12' X 12' |
303 |
Not Applicable |
Reforestation:
No Management, let trees grow to maturity |
10' X 10' |
435 |
12' X 12' |
303 |
Not Applicable |
Erosion Control |
6' X 6' |
1210 |
Not Recommended |
3' X 3' |
4840 |
Wildlife |
8' X 10' |
545 |
12' X 12' |
303 |
6' X 6' |
1210 |
Windbreaks
3 rows recommended:
2 rows evergreens
1 row shrubs |
16–20' between trees
16–20' between rows |
NOT RECOMMENDED |
6–10' between shrubs |
Planting
Dig a hole using a planting bar, shovel or spade wide enough to permit tree roots to spread out in a natural uncurled position. Roots can be pruned to 8-12”, depending on size of trees, to accommodate this. Firmly pack soil around roots to eliminate air pockets. Plant trees as soon as possible after pick-up. Plant one tree at a time, keeping roots covered so they do not dry out. Small seedlings can also be planted in a nursery bed, 12” apart, until they increase in size and can be transplanted.
Fertilizing and Watering
During the first year, the seedlings should not be fertilized with
standard fertilizer because it can dehydrate the plants and will
fertilize the weeds. However a slow-release type of fertilizer
can be beneficial, as it will release nutrients slowly over time,
thus eliminating the concern of “fertilizer burn”. Slow-release
fertilizer, such as that found in the fertilizer tablets sold by the
district, are most beneficial on sites with a low natural soil
nutrients, such as coarse sandy soils. A soil test is the best way
to determine if fertilizing is required.
During the second and third year you can use 2 oz. (1/4 cup) or
12-12-12 fertilizer per tree; if you have the weeds under control.
The fertilizer pellets should be spread evenly around the plant on
the outside of the drip line, with no direct contact on the plant.
If no rain falls and water available, the trees can be watered
once a week with one inch of water. In drier soils, it may be
beneficial to water more often, and in moist soils watering should
be less frequent. Discontinue watering hardwoods in late August
to encourage hardening off for winter.
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