Tree Seedling SaleOrder forms and payment are due to the Pickaway SWCD on FEBRUARY 21st, 2018. You may use the form included in this newsletter or find the form on the District website. Tentative order distribution date is set for the last weekend in March. A postcard or email will be sent to confirm exact pick up dates, location, and times.
These seedlings are 1-3 years old and average 6-18 inches in height. Seedlings are bare rootstock. They are dipped into a preservative gel to keep them moist, and then placed into a plastic bag. Each packet can be carried in one hand. Please send someone to pickup your seedlings, if you are not able to come yourself. If the seedlings are not picked up on the specified date, the District can not be responsible for the condition of the seedlings. The District does not offer reimbursements for any trees that do not survive. Seedlings should be planted within 5 days after pick up and watered regularly to assure their vitality. |
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Trees
Deciduous TreesBlack Cherry (Prunus serotina) - $21/25 trees
Commercially important tree growing to 60+ ft. at maturity; commonly used for lumber, veneer, and furniture. Leaves are dark green in summer and yellowish in fall. The small black fruit provides food for a variety of birds and mammals. Tolerates a wide variety of growing conditions. Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) - $21/25 trees This large nut tree, reaching up to 75 ft. at maturity, is valued for timber, veneer, and furniture. It has dark green compound leaves and produces delicious nuts that are preferred by wildlife. Grows well in most locations, but prefers fertile, deep soils. Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) - $21/25 trees Tall, relatively fast growing tree that can reach 80+ ft. at maturity. Leaves are shiny green in summer and bright red in fall. Makes an excellent tree for street or yard. Prefers full sun and acidic soil. It has a commercial value for furniture and lumber. Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) - $21/25 trees This large shade tree, which can reach heights over 100 ft., is the cornerstone of the maple syrup industry. The medium green leaves can turn brilliant yellow, orange, or red in the fall. Prefers partial to full sun and well-drained soil. Excellent shade tree. White Oak (Quercus alba) - $21/25 trees A large, boadleaf tree growing to 100+ ft. at maturity. This species is shade tolerant, found on a variety of sites, and grows best in deep, sandy loam soil on south and west facing slopes. A great species for wildlife. 
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Coniferous TreesBald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) - $18/25 trees
Large, slow-growing, long-lived, deciduous conifer. Frequently reaches 100-120 ft. in height and 3-6 ft. in diameter. The leaves are alternate, linear and flat with blades generally spreading around the twig. Prefers very wet soils consisting of muck, clay or fine sand where moisture is abundant and fairly permanent. Excellent for erosion control, timber, wildlife, and site rehabilitation. Consider their large size when planting near houses or power lines. Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens var. glauca) - $18/25 trees This large evergreen with a moderate growth rate can reach heights of 100+ ft. It has short, stout, prickly, bluish green to bright, silvery blue needles. Prefers fertile, moist soil in full sun, but will tolerate dry, well-drained areas as well. Valued as ornamentals, windbreaks, and Christmas trees. Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) - $18/25 trees An outstanding timber pine due to its large size (80+ ft. at maturity) and fast growing ability. It has long, soft, light green needles and grows well in many soil types. Often used for windbreaks, wildlife habitat, lumber, and Christmas trees. Prefers full sun, but can tolerate some shade. Not salt tolerant. Norway Spruce (Picea abies) - $18/25 trees One of the fastest growing spruces! Reaches 100 ft. at maturity. This extremely attractive evergreen has strong, distinctive, sweeping branches, and shiny green ½-1 inch long, flat needles. Grows well on most sites and is used for ornamentals, windbreaks, and Christmas trees. Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris) - $18/25 trees Medium-size pine that can grow 50-80 ft. at maturity. Bluish green, medium length needles enhance its Christmas tree appeal. Also used for ornamentals, windbreaks, and lumber. Prefers well-drained, dry soils of lower fertility and full sun. |
Specialty Tree and Shrub Packets
Hard Mast Packet |
Moist Soils Packet |
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$25/packet
(4 each of the following species - 20 seedlings total - No Substitutions) Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) Tall, relatively fast growing tree that can reach 80+ ft. at maturity. Leaves are shiny green in summer and bright red in fall. Makes an excellent tree for street or yard. Prefers full sun and acidic soil. It has a commercial value for furniture and lumber. White Oak (Quercus alba) A large, boadleaf tree growing to 100+ ft. at maturity. This species is shade tolerant, found on a variety of sites, and grows best in deep, sandy loam soil on south and west facing slopes. A great species for wildlife. American Chestnut (Castanea dantate) A broadleaf species, leaves are 6-8 inches long. In autumn, large spiny burs produce 1-5 nuts. Minimum seed-bearing age is 4 years. Commonly found on hill slopes in gravelly or rocky, well-drained soils. Rapid growing trees that can reach 60-100 ft. at maturity. These seedlings are secured from the West Virginia State Nursery and are considered pure American Chestnut. This cultivar has shown a resistance to chestnut blight but it is too soon to claim resistance. Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) This massive and majestic, slow growing oak can reach mature heights of 90 ft. and mature spreads of 80 ft. It prefers full to partial sunlight and grows well in both moist and dry soil types. Yields acorns that are larger than most others, with a conspicuously fringed cap that extends about halfway down the nut. Bur oak acorns are the preferred food for wood ducks, wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, rabbits, mice, squirrels and other rodents. Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) This medium growing tree can reach mature heights of 100 ft. and mature spreads of 40 ft. It is frequently found in dry uplands or moist valleys. Its cut timber is prized for making tool handles, athletic equipment, furniture, construction timbers, and firewood. It is also sought after for smoking meats, especially pork. It produces sweet and large nuts relished by squirrels and other wildlife. |
$20/packet
(4 each of the following species - 20 seedlings total - No Substitutions) This packet contains trees that are better suited to areas subject to seasonal or prolonged periods of wetness. Butternut (Juglans cinerea) Mature tree height can be 40 to 60 ft. It forms a wide spreading crown with stiff upright branches producing large, alternate, pinnately compound leaves with numerous leaflets. Oblong, yellow-green, sticky husks contain an irregularly-ribbed nut containing sweet, oily meat. The slow growing butternut prefers full sun and grows in acidic, alkaline, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, well-drained, wet and clay soils. Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor) Frequently found in wet woods, swamps, wetlands, bottomlands and near bodies of water; it is surprisingly very drought tolerant. Reaching a mature spread and height of 60 ft., this slow to medium growing tree is nearly indistinguishable from White Oak when cut and is used for the same purposes. Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) Noted for its white bark in winter, this species is usually found lining the paths of creeks and rivers. It easily reaches heights of 80 ft. and spreads of 60 ft. It prefers full to part sun and deep, moist, rich, well-drained soils. Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) This large nut tree, reaching up to 75 ft. at maturity, is valued for timber, veneer, and furniture. It has dark green compound leaves and produces delicious nuts that are preferred by wildlife. Grows well in most locations, but prefers fertile, deep soils. Chinquapin Oak (Quercus muehlenbergii) With a mature height of 60 ft. and spread of 80 ft., this slow to medium growing tree does best in rich, deep bottomlands. While it grows best in high pH soils, it will tolerate neutral to acidic soils. Prefers full to partial sun. |
Pollinator Packet
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$15/packet
(2 each of the following species - 10 seedlings total - No Substitutions) These species will add color to any landscape while benefiting our native pollinators by providing early season to late season blooms. Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) This tree heralds the arrival of spring with its showy, lavender-pink flowers that typically open in April, long before the foliage emerges. It can reach mature heights of up to 30 ft. and spread of 10 ft. It prefers full sun to part shade and moist soils but is quite adaptable to most soil conditions. White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) Its white blossoms in very early spring, prior to leaf emergence, make this woodland edge tree very easy to spot. With a mature height of 15 ft. and spread of 20 ft., this slow growing species does best in evenly moist, well-drained, fertile, deep, acidic soil in partial sun. American Plum (Prunus americana) Its white, pungently sweet blossoms emerge in early spring before the foliage breaks bud. It is very adaptable to a wide variety of environmental conditions and needs full sun. Can reach a mature height of 20 ft. and mature spread of 25 ft. Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) The persimmon is quite adaptable to a variety of soil, moisture, and polluted conditions. It is a slow to medium growing tree reaching a mature height of 50 ft. and spread of 30 ft. This tree produces a yellow flower in late spring and early summer. Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) This small, native tree has a mature height of 25-30 ft. Small, creamy-white, urn-shaped, fragrant flowers are borne in 4-10 inches long panicles in June to early July. The rich, iridescent green leaves turn vibrant yellow, purple, and red in fall. The sourwood grows in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained and clay soils. Prefers full sun and normal moisture but has some drought tolerance. |
Fruits, and Mushrooms
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Gala/Red Rome Beauty Apple Tree-$20
2 trees - 1 of each species The Gala Apple Tree (Malus ‘Gala’) produces a delicious and versatile fruit suitable for both cooking and snacking. They tend to fruit young and ripen early. Throughout the summer the Gala apples mature to a bright overall red color, with bold red stripes over a yellow-green background. The fruit is firm, juicy and sweet with a slight tart flavor that resist bruising and stores well. The Red Rome Beauty is a mildly tart, firm flesh apple, excellent for use in sauces, baking and pies. Like the Gala, it resists bruising and stores well. Full sun is essential and these seedlings prefer well drained soils. Mature height and spread for this species is 35 ft. Plant these trees within 100 ft. of each other for required cross-pollination. |
Shiitake Mushroom - $25/Kit
(1 kit) Delicious mushrooms that have brown, slightly convex caps that range from about 2-4 inches in diameter. Kit contains 200 inoculated shiitake dowel plugs, 1/4lb. bees wax, wax dauber, 5 metal tags for labeling and an easy to follow growers guide. Each kit will plug approximately 10 logs 3 inches in diameter and 40 inches long. Logs not included. |
Seed Mixes
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Erosion Control Seed Mix - $15/2 lb. bag
(2 lb. bag) A blend of Birdsfoot Trefoil, Timothy, Tall Fescue, Annual Ryegrass, Alsike Clover, and Red Top. Excellent substitute for crownvetch. For severe erosion control measures. Covers 2000 sq. ft. Showy Northeast Native Wildflower & Grass Mix- $6/1oz. packet (1 oz. packet) A mix of native wildflowers and prairie grasses that will provide a wonderful display of color from spring through summer. This full sun/part shade mixture contains drought resistant species that attain an average height of 2-3 ft. Excellent for native meadows and wildflower patches. Covers 200 sq. ft. Mix contains (subject to change): Big Bluestem, Virginia Wildrye, Sideoats Grama, Indian grass, Partridge Pea, Black-eyed Susan, Ohio Spiderwort, Tall White Beardtongue, Marsh Blazing Star, Wild Senna, Oxeye Sunflower, Autumn Bentgrass, Zigzag Aster, Hairy Beardtongue, New England Aster, Butterfly milkweed, Wild Bergamot, Orange Coneflower, Maryland Senna, Blue False Indigo, and Early Goldenrod. |
Wildlife Food Plot Seed Mix - $40/25 lb. bag
Create Food Plots for Wildlife! (25 lb. bag) Plant this mixture of sorghum, millet, soybeans, field pea, sunflower, buckwheat, and foxtail to provide a supplemental food supply for wildlife. This mixture is an excellent choice for the conservation-minded landowner who wants to attract wildlife. Covers ½ acre. |
Pollinator Seed Mixes
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Created by Pheasants Forever, these seed mixes have been designed by wildlife professionals to provide diverse high-quality long-lasting wildlife habitat, meet Ohio Department of Agriculture standards and exceed NRCS conservation standards. Both of these seed mixes meet criteria set forth by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) practice - Establishment of pollinator and/or beneficial insect habitat. In addition they also meet criteria set forth by Farm Service Agency (FSA) for Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) practice CP42 - Pollinator Habitat. If you are purchasing seed for either of these programs, please be sure to follow all Standards and Specifications as directed from NRCS and/or FSA. Seed sold in 1/2 acre increments.
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Ohio Pollinator Seed Mix $84/1.60lbs PLS
Little Bluestem, Sideoats Grama, Switchgrass, Black-eyed Susan, Brown-eyed Susan, Culver’s Root, False Sunflower, Yellow Coneflower, Illinois Bundleflower, Lanceleaf Coreopsis, New England Aster, Partridge Pea, Purple Coneflower, Stiff Goldenrod, Wild Bergamot, Alsike Clover, Crimson Clover, Ladino Clover, Annual Lespedeza, Butterfly Milkweed, Common Milkweed, and Swamp Milkweed. Ohio Pollinator (NO GRASSES) Seed Mix $80/1.36lbs PLS Black-eyed Susan, Brown-eyed Susan, Culver’s Root, False Sunflower, Yellow Coneflower, Illinois Bundleflower, Lanceleaf Coreopsis, New England Aster, Partridge Pea, Purple Coneflower, Stiff Goldenrod, Wild Bergamot, Alsike Clover, Crimson Clover, Ladino Clover, Annual Lespedeza, Butterfly Milkweed, Common Milkweed, and Swamp Milkweed. |
Groundcover
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Wild Ginger (Asarum candensis) $25/25bulbs
This native spring wildflower is usually grown in woodland gardens, native plant gardens or used as edging in landscapes. Easily grown in a variety of soil types in part shade to full shade. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Height is 4-8 inches at maturity. Plant 8-12 inches apart. 25 bulbs per packet. Partridge Berry (Mitchella reptans) $25/bulbs A mat-forming, evergreen groundcover that displays interesting foliage, flowers and fruit. Tolerates heavy shade and dry conditions. Height is 2 inches at maturity. Plant 8-12 inches apart. 25 bulbs per packet. |
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) $25/bulbs
With a mature height of 2-3 ft, this native wildflower has a light pink/yellow to blood red/yellow flower that blooms April to May. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions as long a drainage is good. Can be planted in full sun to part shade. Freely self-seeds and will naturalize to form large colonies in optimum growing conditions. |
Wildlife Boxes
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Bat House - $18/each
Bats play an essential role in keeping populations of night-flying insects in balance; one bat can catch hundreds of insects per hour! They are the primary predators of beetles, moths, leafhoppers, mosquitoes, and other insects. Installing this cedar bat house on your property will provide roosting locations for these nocturnal mammals. |
Eastern Bluebird Box - $18/each
Landlords wanted! Attract bluebirds to your property! Bluebirds readily accept nesting boxes to raise their young. Ideal bluebird habitat is a mix of scattered trees and open grasslands including short, mowed, or grazed grass. These cedar nest boxes should be placed at least 300 ft. apart. Contact the District for more information on bluebirds. |
Tree Supplies
Tree Marking Flags - $10/100 flags
30 inch high metal stake with a 4 x 5 inch pink or orange flag. Perfect for marking those newly planted trees, shrubs, and groundcover.
30 inch high metal stake with a 4 x 5 inch pink or orange flag. Perfect for marking those newly planted trees, shrubs, and groundcover.
Rain Barrel
$35/each
50 gallon white plastic barrel. Comes with one rain barrel parts kit. Limited supply. Please call our office for availability.
50 gallon white plastic barrel. Comes with one rain barrel parts kit. Limited supply. Please call our office for availability.
Pickaway SWCD, 110 Island Rd., Suite D, Circleville, Ohio 43113, T: 740-477-1693 F: 740-477-3327