Tree Seedling SaleOrder forms and payment are due to the Pickaway SWCD on FEBRUARY 15, 2017. You may use the form included in this newsletter or find the form on the District website. Tentative order distribution date is set for APRIL 14, 2017. 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) - $17/25 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) - $17/25 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) - $17/25 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) - $17/25 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) - $17/25 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) - $17/25 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. Canadian Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) - $17/25 trees An attractive, graceful evergreen tree that has a narrow pyramidal shape when young and then becomes broader with age. The short, dark green needles have two white bands on the underside. Makes a beautiful specimen and can also be pruned for formal or informal hedges. Grows 60-75 ft. at maturity. Grows best in cool, moist locations. Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens var. glauca) - $17/25 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) - $17/25 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) - $17/25 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) - $17/25 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
Native Edibles Packet |
The Birds and The Bees Packet |
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$17/packet
(2 each of the following species - 10 seedlings total - No Substitutions) Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) This native, deciduous tree has a rounded oval crown that grows to 35-60 ft. tall. Fragrant, white to greenish-yellow flowers bloom in late spring, with the male flowers appearing in clusters and the female flowers appearing solitary. Edible fruits, typically 1-2 inches in diameter, mature in fall to an orange to reddish-purple color, and may persist on the tree into winter. Persimmon leaves can be used to make teas. American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) This deciduous shrub grows 5-12 ft. tall. Large, terminal, flat-topped clusters of small, fragrant, white flowers appear in the spring and are followed by clusters of dark purple to black, berry—like fruits in late summer to fall. This shrub attracts birds and butterflies. Butternut (Juglans Cinerea) Mature tree height can be 40–60 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. Prefers full sun and moist, fertile soil. Slow growing tree. PawPaw (Asimina Triloba) This small tree can form small colonies under natural conditions. Grows to both a height and spread of 15-20 ft. Leaves turn from dark green in summer to yellow in fall. Flavor and fleshy consistency of the large, sweet-flavored, edible fruits resembles bananas and is consumed by a variety of animals. Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade but prefers moist, fertile soil and full sun. American Chestnut (Castanea dentate) 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. Trees typically grow very straight with few low branches making it an excellent timber species. 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. |
$17/packet
(2 each of the following species - 10 seedlings total - No Substitutions) This packet contains shrubs and trees that are not only good for nesting birds but also serve as excellent pollinators. Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) This deciduous, often multi-trunked tree has a rounded crown and typically matures to 20-30 ft. tall. Noted for its stunning pea-like rose-purple flowers which bloom profusely in early spring. Flowers are followed by flattened leguminous bean-like dry seedpods that mature to brown in the summer. Does best in well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea) Multi-stemmed shrub grows to 8 ft. Brilliant red colored twigs add to its four season appeal. Flowers are in 2 inch diameter white cymes that are borne in late May to early June. Leaves turn from dark green in summer to reddish-purple in fall. Adaptable to a variety of soil and climatic conditions. Shadblow Service Berry (Amelanchier canadensis) A deciduous, early-flowering, larg shrub or small tree which typically grows 15-30 ft. tall. Features showy, 5-petaled, slightly fragrant, white flowers in drooping clusters. Medium to dark green leaves change to orange-red in autumn. Edible berries resemble blueberries in size and color and are used in jams, jellies and pies. American Hazelnut (Corylus americana) A medium size shrub with rounded heart shaped leaves. Edible brown nuts provide food for game birds, deer, and small mammals. Grows to 10-16 ft. tall. Requires sun and moist soils. Tolerates high pH soils. 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. Excellent native ornamental tree with four season attributes. Late season bloom. |
Urban Evergreen Packet
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$17/packet
(2 each of the following species - 4 seedlings total - No Substitutions) These slow growing species can be a wonderful addition to any lawn, urban or rural. They can be pruned and shaped into a beautiful specimen. Please note: The seedlings in this packet only are three year old seedlings and will be 12-18”. Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens var. glauca) 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. Canadian Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) An attractive, graceful evergreen tree that has a narrow pyramidal shape when young and then becomes broader with age. The short, dark green needles have two white bands on the underside. Makes a beautiful specimen and can also be pruned for formal or informal hedges. Grows 60-75 ft. at maturity. Grows best in cool, moist locations. |
Fruits, Berries, and Mushrooms
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Bing/Black Tartarian Cherry - $20/2 trees
(2 trees - 1 of each species) The Bing cherry is one of the most popular and prolific varieties on the market! With a mature height of 35 ft. and spread of 25 ft., these seedlings need full sun and prefer well-drained, sandy soils. They produce large, heart-shaped fruit with a firm, meaty, purplish-red flesh and a semi-free stone. Another very popular variety of sweet cherry, the Black Tartarian produces large, purplish-black fruit with a sweet, rich, full-bodied flavor. Full sun is essential and these seedlings prefer sandy soil. Mature height and spread for this species is 30 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. |
Bird & Butterfly Seed Mix - $5/1 oz. packet
1 oz. packet) A blend of different annual and perennial wildflower varieties designed to attract both birds and butterflies. Covers 250 sq. ft. Mix contains (subject to change): Annual Gaillardia, Candytuft, Dwarf Cornflower, Dwarf Godetia, Dwarf Red Plains Coreopsis, Lemon Mint, Rocket Larkspur, Scarlet Sage, Siberian Wallflower, Black-eyed Susan, Blue Flax, California Poppy, Dwarf Red Coneflower, Gayfeather, Lance leaved Coreopsis, Perennial Gaillardia, Perennial Lupine, Prairie Coneflower, Purple Prairie Coneflower, Sweet Alyssum. 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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Pollinator Mix - $75/1.61 lbs. PLS
(1.61 lbs PLS) - Little Bluestem, Sideoats Grama, Switchgrass, Black-eyed Susan, Brown-eyed Susan, Culver’s Root, False Sunflower, Yellow Coneflower, Illinois Budleflower, 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. Pollinator Mix Forb/Legume Only - $70/1.36 lbs. PLS (1.36 lbs PLS) - Black-eyed Susan, Brown-eyed Susan, Culver’s Root, False Sunflower, Yellow Coneflower, Illinois Budleflower, 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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English Ivy (Hedera helix ‘Thorndale’) - $30/tray of 100 plants
Evergreen groundcover with dark green leaves. Multiple garden uses ranging from a low growing groundcover to a high climbing vine. Grows well in sun or shade and is drought tolerant. Height is 6-8 inches at maturity. Plant 8-12 inches apart. 100 plants. |
Pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) - $30/tray of 100 plants
This groundcover has deep green glossy foliage and a compact habit. Grows well in sun or shade. Height is 6-9 inches at maturity. Plant 6-12 inches apart. 100 plants. |
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
