CONIFERS. Newaygo Conservation District Nursery 1725 East 72 nd Street Newaygo, MI Phone: (231) FAX: (231)

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1 Newaygo Conservation District Nursery Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Catalog Wholesale Seedling

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3 Newaygo Conservation District Nursery 1725 East 72 nd Street Newaygo, MI Phone: (231) FAX: (231) The following seedlings are available from the Newaygo Conservation District Nursery. Orders can be placed with the District Office or Nursery on a first-come, first-served basis. Orders must be picked up at the NURSERY, or upon request shipped UPS. (Shipping and handling charges are the actual cost of the shipping plus 5% of the total cost of trees. This charge will be added after order has been shipped and an invoice will be mailed.) Trees ordered for spring must be picked up at our nursery in mid to late April. The nursery is located 1 ½ miles east of Newaygo, on Croton Road then 1/4 mile south on Walnut (Map attached). CONIFERS EASTERN RED CEDAR (Juniperus virginiana) This native evergreen is an excellent choice for wildlife food and cover. The waxy, blue berries ripen in autumn and are favored by many birds. Individual trees of this species are either male or female so some specimens will not have fruit. Red cedar will grow to heights of 40 to 50 with a spread of 8 to 20. It tolerates drought and poor soils and prefers full sun. Not generally browsed by deer. Wood is aromatic and used for cedar chests and closets. WHITE CEDAR (Thuja occidentalis) An evergreen tree, which typically grows in cold, poorly drained swamps with moving water. Will not tolerate acidic soils as good as it does basic soils (ph 7 or above). Very shade tolerant, very slow growing and short lived. One of the most important winter foods for deer. Is very effective for hedges and windscreens once established.

4 2 CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE BALSAM FIR (Abies balsamea) This dark green, native evergreen develops a spire like shape 45 to 75 tall. Its foliage is very aromatic. Prefers moist, acidic soils and can be found frequently in swamps throughout the northern half of Michigan. It achieves its best size on better drained ground. Balsam Fir provides good wildlife cover and is very hardy and shade tolerant. COMMON JUNIPER (Juniperus communis) A medium sized tree or spreading shrub, which thrives in poor, dry soils with full sun. Commonly found in Michigan along lakeshore dunes or other open, dry sites, it usually grows to a height of 5 to 10 with a spread of 8 to 12. The Common Juniper transplants easily. Its waxy, blue berries are sought by grouse, pheasants, and quail. This tree provides good winter cover for wildlife. AMERICAN LARCH (Larix laricina) This very hardy tree is the only native Larch in Michigan (also known as Tamarack). A fast growing tree most often found in swampy areas or along lakeshores. The bluish-green 1 needles turn yellow and drop in autumn, leaving the tree bare for winter. Tamarack keeps its pyramidal shape and soft texture growing to heights of 40 to 80. A good choice for damp sites that some other species won t tolerate; its a shade intolerant pioneer species.

5 3 JACK PINE (Pinus banksiana) Jack Pine is a small to medium-sized tree 70 to 80 high and 2 in diameter with short and stout, slightly twisted 1 needles. Prefers well-drained loamy sand, but can maintain itself on very dry sandy or gravelly soil types. A good choice for reforestation on difficult sites where other species won t grow, Jack Pine is shade intolerant and fast growing. RED PINE (Pinus resinosa) A shade intolerant, long lived, moderate to fast growing native pine with 4" to 6" long, flexible, dark green needles. Attaining heights of 50 to 80 with a trunk 2 to 3 in diameter, it prefers well drained sandy to sandy loam soils. Red Pine is resistant to a variety of insects and diseases. Most often planted for timber production and screens but is also used as ornamental. The wood is generally used for construction, millwork, and pulpwood. EASTERN WHITE PINE (Pinus strobus) This is a moderate to fast growing native pine with soft bluish-green 2 to 5 long needles. Attaining heights of 80 to 120 with a trunk 2 to 3 in diameter, it is moderately shade tolerant and prefers rich, porous, moist to well-drained sandy soil. Most often planted for timber production, borders, and wildlife habitat. The wood is generally used for construction, millwork, and pulpwood.

6 4 BLACK SPRUCE (Picea mariana) This is a small, slow-growing tree, up to 30 to 50 tall and 6 to 10 in diameter. It often has a characteristic cluster of branches at the top forming a club or crow's nest. Tolerating poor growing conditions, it is frequently found in cold, poorly drained areas, such as swamps and bogs, along with sphagnum mosses and horsetails. In the Lake States it is most abundant in peat bogs and swamps, also on transitional sites between peat lands and uplands. COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE (Picea pungens glauca) In its native Colorado, this slow growing spruce reaches 80 to 100 with a 1 to 2 diameter trunk. It has silvery, blue-green needles 1 to 1½ long. Prefers rich, moist soils and is moderately shade tolerant. Colorado Spruce is threatened by the same pests as other spruce varieties and can best ward off attacks when planted on good sites. Most often planted for wildlife cover, screens, windbreaks, and Christmas trees. NORWAY SPRUCE (Picea abies) Imported from Europe, Norway Spruce is fast growing and can attain heights of 60' to 90' with a trunk 1' to 3' in diameter. Branches are covered with short 1 to 2 dark green needles. Preferring moist clay to loam soils, it is shade tolerant and moderately fast growing. Damage from insects and diseases can be reduced by planting on proper sites at the proper density. Most often planted for timber, pulpwood, windbreaks, and wildlife.

7 5 WHITE SPRUCE (Picea glauca) A slow to moderate growing native spruce with short 1", bluntly pointed needles. Attaining heights of 90' to 100' with a trunk 1' to 2' in diameter, it prefers well-drained clay to clayey loam soils, and tolerates heat, drought, shade, and high water. Proper site selection limits problems with spruce bud worm and wind desiccation. Most often planted for timber production, windbreaks, wildlife, and Christmas trees. The wood is generally used for interior trim and furniture. DECIDUOUS TREES QUAKING ASPEN (Populus tremuloides) Quaking Aspen is the most widely distributed tree in North America. A medium-sized tree, 40 to 60 high and 24 to 40 in diameter, it is very shade intolerant and flowers in May (June in the U.P.). It thrives on wet-mesic, fertile sites; survives but grows slowly on dry, sandy soils. Leaves are a brilliant yellow in the fall. Young quaking aspen provides food and habitat for a variety of wildlife: black bear, deer, beaver, porcupine, elk, moose, ruffed grouse and many smaller birds and animals, including small mammals such as mice, voles, shrews, chipmunks, and rabbits. BLACK CHERRY (Prunus serotina) Black Cherry is the largest and hardiest of Michigan s native cherries. A fast growing tree attaining heights of 60 to 80 with a trunk of 2 to 3 in diameter, it becomes shade intolerant, as it grows older. It prefers sandy to loamy, welldrained soils. The clusters of black fruit, which ripen in late summer, are an important food source for birds and wildlife. One of Michigan s most valuable timber trees much sought after for fine furniture and veneers.

8 6 SHAGBARK HICKORY (Carya ovata) This is a medium to large sized tree that can grow up to 70 tall. It grows in partial shade to full sun. Soil tolerances include clay; loam; sand; slightly acidic or alkaline; occasionally wet; well drained. Fall leaf color is deep yellow. Shagbark Hickory produces a hard-shelled, edible nut, which is also collected and eaten by squirrels, blue jays, wild turkeys, and other large birds during the fall and winter months. The wood from this tree is used for tool handles, ladders, furniture, and sporting equipment. RED MAPLE (Acer rubrum) A moderate to fast growing, large shade tolerant tree with 3 to 5 lobes turning bright scarlet, orange, or yellow in autumn. Attaining heights of 60' to 90' with a trunk 2' to 3' in diameter, Red Maple performs in a wide variety of soil conditions from poorly drained swamps and wet stream banks to dry ridges. Vigorous stump sprouting following disturbance. Most often planted for wildlife habitat and ornamental uses. The wood is generally not strong, thus, used for pulpwood, plywood, and crates. SUGAR MAPLE (Acer saccharum) Sugar Maple is a moderately growing, longlived shade tree that prefers moist, fertile, welldrained clay to loam soils. Very shade tolerant, the leaves usually have 5 shallow lobes and turn brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows in autumn. It can attain heights of 70' to 100' with trunks 3' to 4' in diameter. Most often planted for ornamental, aesthetics, and timber production. The wood is generally used for lumber, veneer, and cabinets. Principal source of maple sugar; trees are tapped very early in spring.

9 7 NORTHERN RED OAK (Quercus rubra) This is the fastest growing of Michigan s native hardwoods with sharply toothed, 7 to 11 lobed leaves, turning red in autumn. It attains heights of 60' to 80' with a trunk 3' or more in diameter and prefers well-drained clay to loam sand with full sunlight. Often planted for wildlife, aesthetics, and timber production, the wood is generally used for furniture, millwork, and veneer. WHITE OAK (Quercus alba) The White Oak is a slow growing, long-lived native hardwood with 5-9 rounded lobes per leaf. Attaining heights of 80' to 100' with a trunk of 3' or more in diameter, it prefers well-drained clay to loam sand with full sunlight. The White Oak s sweet acorns are preferred by wildlife. Valuable for timber production; the wood is heavy and strong and used for furniture, veneer, and barrels. BLACK WALNUT (Juglans nigra) This is a valuable hardwood timber tree with 1' to 2' long compound leaves. It achieves best growth on moist sandy loams where it can reach 60' to 80' in height and 2' to 3' in trunk diameter. The large nuts are a good winter food source for wildlife. Black Walnut is very shade intolerant. The wood is used for furniture, veneer, and gun stocks.

10 8 SMALL TREES & SHRUBS ARROWWOOD (Viburnum dentatum) An upright growing shrub with fruit in late summer often found growing along woodland borders and roadsides. The showy clusters of white flowers develop into dark blue berries that are relished by birds. Reaching heights of 8 to 10, it prefers well drained soils and can tolerate some shade. AMERICAN BITTERSWEET (Celastrus scandens) NO LONGER AVAILABLE This high climbing vine can grow up to 30 or more if it finds a suitable host. Tolerant of moderate shade and a wide variety of upland soils, American Bittersweet has glossy green summer foliage followed by orange and red fruits. The vine can girdle and kill live plants used for support. Both male and female vines must be grown if you want fruits. COMMON CHOKE CHERRY (Prunus virginiana) Choke cherry is a very good small tree for wildlife. Grows best in moderately well to welldrained sites, reaching heights of 30 and a spread of 20. In the late summer the small tree produces a black cherry that is eaten by many kinds of birds and mammals. The twigs have a bitter almond fragrance when crushed.

11 9 BLACK CHOKEBERRY (Aronia melanocarpa) Black Chokeberry is an attractive flowering shrub entirely different than Chokecherry. This plant is often found in wetlands but can also tolerate drier sites. It reaches 6 to 10 in height and suckers profusely, usually forming thickets. Clusters of white flowers in May develop into bunches of purple-black berries that persist into winter. In fall the foliage bursts into hues of red, yellow, and orange. HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY (Viburnum trilobum) Locally frequent throughout Michigan along streams, in open or lightly shaded swamps, and wet grounds. Moderately shade tolerant. It produces handsome clusters of white flowers and scarlet fruits, which birds eat in late winter. Berries can be picked to make homemade jellies. The bush can reach a height of 10 and will spread somewhat. Excellent wildlife plant! FLOWERING DOGWOOD (Cornus florida) Of all of the flowering trees, Flowering Dogwood is one of the favorite as it is attractive in every season. Most noted for its large white flowers that open before the leaves in spring. Flowering Dogwood prefers moist, well-drained sites with partial shade where it will reach heights of 20 to 40. It will also grow in full sun with adequate moisture. The glossy, scarlet fruits that ripen in autumn are favored by songbirds, squirrels, deer, and turkeys.

12 10 GRAY DOGWOOD (Cornus racemosa) Gray Dogwood is an upright shrub, often in large, dense, many-stemmed clones. White flowers in May-June, white fruit in July-September. Common locally in the Lower Peninsula, it tolerates the widest range of fertile soil conditions in the dogwood family, from dry to wet mesic. Moderately shade tolerant. Easily transplanted, Gray Dogwood is a very effective ornamental plant. RED-OSIER DOGWOOD (Cornus sericea) This is an upright shrub, with some branches arching and broad spreading (10 to 12 high) forming clones. Winter buds are small and oblong. White flowers June, whitish fruit in August-September. Red-osier Dogwood is common throughout Michigan in open, wet places; shade-intolerant; easily transplanted; and valuable as a landscape plant. SILKY DOGWOOD (Cornus amomum) Silky Dogwood is a dense multi-stemmed, moderately shade tolerant woody plant. This spreading shrub can attain heights of 10' to 12'. Yellowish-white flowers bloom in mid-june. Abundant clusters of blue fruit ripen in September. Prefers moist soils but does well on a wide variety of soil types. Most often planted for windbreaks and wildlife food/cover.

13 11 COMMON ELDERBERRY (Sambucus Canadensis) Warning: New growth of Common Elderberry contains a glucoside than can be fatal to livestock. The Common Elderberry is an erect, thicketforming, somewhat woody shrub, 4 to 12 tall. Prefers rich, moist ground and can be used for erosion control on moist sites. Shade-tolerant, slow-growing in shade, fast-growing in full sunlight; it flowers June-July. Fruit a drupe; September-October; purplish black with red juice. At least 50 species of songbirds, upland game birds, and small mammals relish the fruit. Elderberries are attractive to makers of pies, jellies and wine. Common Elderberry is very decorative when in bloom; flowers later than most shrubs. RED ELDERBERRY (Sambucus pubens) The red elderberry is a large shrub producing flat clusters of white flowers in April-May. These are followed in June-July by red fruits that are often eaten by birds. Characteristic of open areas such as roadsides, fence rows, edges of woods, stream banks, and lake shores. This shrub is shade tolerant; slow-growing in shade, fast-growing in sunlight. Vegetative parts may cause poisoning, but the fruits may be used in jellies, wines, and pies. AMERICAN HAZELNUT (Corylus americana) American Hazelnut is a wildlife shrub which grows best in moist to dry soil. This clone forming shrub grows to be 6 to 8 tall. The leaves that are produced are somewhat heartshaped. A very good source of feed for wildlife, the nut is eaten by squirrels, chipmunks, blue jays, deer, grouse, turkey, and pheasant.

14 12 WINTERBERRY HOLLY (Ilex verticillata) Winterberry's bright red berries provide color in early winter after the leaves have fallen off. The plant grows in sun or partial shade and a rich, well-drained soil, although it tolerates swampy areas. It can reach heights of 8. Winterberry is dioecious, so both male and female plants are needed for fruit production. The fruits are often eaten by birds. MAPLELEAF VIBURNUM (Caprifoliaceae Viburnum acerifolium) NO LONGER AVAILABLE The relatively low-growing plants provide good nesting and escape cover for birds and small mammals. Mapleleaf has attractive summer flowers and foliage with autumn leaves that turn rose-purple and contrast with the mature dark fruits; will thrive in moist soils and a range of light conditions but they are a good choice for dry soils in deep shade. AMERICAN MOUNTAIN ASH (Sorbus americana) Native to the northern half of Michigan, this is a small, flowering tree that grows to heights of 10 to 30 with a rounded crown. Prefers moist, rich soil and is usually found growing around the hedges of swamps, bogs, and streams. Clusters of white flowers develop May-June into bright orange-red berries relished by birds.

15 13 NANNYBERRY (Viburnum lentago) This large shrub can be found growing along swamps and wetlands throughout Michigan and will also grow in upland sites with adequate moisture. Reaching heights of 15' to 20', this shrub has white flower clusters in June followed by bluish-black berries ripening in fall. The fruit will hang on the twigs through winter providing food for songbirds, game birds, and other wildlife. Recommended for wildlife plantings! NINEBARK (Physocarpus opulifolius) Ninebark is a native wetland edge species which prefers full sun to partial shade. This spreading shrub grows up to 8 tall and up to 15 across. Its clusters of pinkish to off-white flowers give way to a cluster of small nutlet containing seed heads by early autumn. The seeds are highly sought by songbirds and grouse. Prefers organic soil with high moisture availability! Planted along stream banks, the drooping branches provide high quality aquatic cover. It is recommended for borders and screens and transplants easily. AMERICAN PLUM (Prunus americana) This shrubby tree can be found growing along roadsides and fence rows throughout the Midwest. American Plum will grow in any well-drained soil and prefers full sun. In late summer, the fruit ripens into small, red plums that are quite tart. With a mature height of 10 to 15 and an equal spread, this native plum provides good cover and food for wildlife on dry sites.

16 14 EASTERN REDBUD (Cercis canadensis) This small, native tree is found in the forest understory and is most noticeable in spring for the rosy-pink flowers covering its branches. Redbuds often have multiple stems and can grow to heights of 30. They are members of the pea family so their fruit develops into small 4 to 5 long pods which hang on the twigs into winter. This tree will grow in many soil types, but prefers moist, well-drained loams. Eastern Redbud is a good choice for brightening up your spring landscape. SERVICEBERRY (Amelanchier canadensis) This small tree, which can be single or multiple stemmed, is the first tree to bloom in early May. A long-lived species which may grow up to 20, its abundant clusters of white flowers give way to red-purple berries in early summer. However, the 3/8" fruits seldom ripen to purple, as the berries are highly sought by songbirds and rarely fall to the ground or go uneaten. This is the first fruit available for birds each spring, usually ripening just prior to strawberries. Serviceberry will thrive on all soil types from sands to muck. KONZA FRAGRANT SUMAC (Rhus aromatica Konza ) This spreading plant is often used as a tall ground cover, especially on banks. The plant is hardy and can grow in sun or partial shade. Konza is a perennial shrub which grows to a height of 10 feet. The plant is usually wider than its height. The main ornamental feature is the orange to red fall color. The female plants will bear red fruits but the flowers that precede the fruit are not significant. It is not an aggressive invader and is recommended for wildlife plantings!

17 15 PACKETS: - Wildlife Contains 50 assorted seedlings which can include: Silky, Gray or Redosier Dogwoods, Red or White Oak, Serviceberry, Red or White Pine, White Spruce, Ninebark, Black Chokeberry, Arrowwood, Nannyberry and others. Selected for wildlife food and shelter. - Nut Contains 10 seedlings 6-12 inch, 2 of each: Red Oak, Black Walnut, Shagbark Hickory, and American Hazelnut. - Wetland Contains 10 seedlings 6-12 inch, 2 of each: Highbush Cranberry, Silky Dogwood, Nannyberry, Ninebark, and American Larch. - Homeowner Contains 10 seedlings 6-12 inch, 2 of each: Sugar Maple, White Oak, Red Maple, White Spruce, and American Mountain Ash.

18 TREE PLANTING CONTRACTORS Brian Jarvinen Travis Miller P.O. Box E. M-63 Manistee, MI Luther, MI (231) (231) Hand planting only Steve Redman Bruce Conner 211 North Catalpa 2368 N. Weber Rd. White Cloud, MI N Muskegon, MI (231) Machine planting cell ** PRICES MAY VARY DUE TO SITE CONDITIONS, AMOUNT OF TREES AND WITH INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS. Revised 03/01/2010 Newaygo Conservation District is an independent unit of state government which has a philosophy and commitment to the stewardship and conservation of the environment. The NCD consults with landowners to educate them in the planning and use of their land. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, political beliefs, genetic information, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) (voice and TDD).