Bare root stockBare root trees are the most economical, and are usually the preferred stock when larger quantities of trees are needed. However, bare root trees are also more difficult to store and handle, requiring extra care to maximize the success of a plantation. The order forms are for pick-up/delivery in the spring of 2010. See the below for species availability and pricing. |
| Category | Species | Availability | Age | Size | 10-100 | 110-500 | 510-1000 | 1010+ | ||
| Shrub | Amer. Mtn. Ash
No info available. |
Not available this year | G+1 | 15+ cm | $1.50 | $1.10 | $0.90 | $0.80 | ||
| Conifer | Austrian Pine
Appearance: Clusters of 2 long, dark green needles; broad form. Yellow-brown, .aky young bark; dark gray-brown, furrowed mature bark. Site and soils: Tolerates a wide variety of soils. Rural plantings: Not recommended. Urban settings: Very common ornamental; drought and salt resistant; interesting form. Native to: Southern Europe |
Sold out | 3+0 | 15+ cm | $0.90 | $0.75 | $0.70 | $0.60 | ||
| Conifer | Balsam Fir
Only native fir in eastern Canada Appearance: Appearance Short, dark green needles, arranged along twig for .at branch effect. Very regular conical form, with spire-like tip. Gray, smooth, young bark with resin blisters; brownish, scaly older bark. Site and soils: Adapted to a variety of soils. Very tolerant of shade. Rural plantings: Reforestation, Christmas trees. Grows well in pure stands or with birch, aspen, white spruce or hemlock. Urban settings: Windbreaks, landscaping. Native to: Central and northern Ontario |
Sold out | G+2.5/1.5+2.5 | 20+ cm | $1.50 | $1.20 | $1.00 | $0.85 | ||
| Hardwood | Bitternut Hickory
No info available. |
Sold out | 2+0 | 15+ cm | $1.50 | $1.00 | $0.90 | $0.85 | ||
| Hardwood | Black Ash
Appearance: Dark green compound leaves with 7-11 lea.ets. Light gray, soft, corky young bark; scaly mature bark. Site and soils: Adapted to imperfectly drained soils. Can tolerate some .ooding. Needs full sunlight. Rural plantings: Reforestation. Grows well with cedar, balsam fir, silver and red maple. Urban settings: Common urban tree, columnar form. Native to: Ontario |
2+0 | 15 cm+ | $1.40 | $0.90 | $0.80 | $0.70 | |||
| Hardwood | Black Cherry
Appearance: Simple, bright, shiny green leaves. Smooth, dark young bark with dash-like marks; dark, rough, scaly mature bark. Site and soils: Adapted to a wide range of soils. Needs full sunlight. Rural plantings: Reforestation, timber plantations, wildlife food source. Grows well with other broadleaf trees. Urban settings: Attractive; white spring .owers and dark, scaly bark. Native to: Southern and eastern Ontario |
Sold out | 1+0 | 15+ cm | $1.50 | $1.25 | $1.10 | $0.00 | ||
| Shrub | Black Elderberry
Edible autumn fruit Appearance: Large shrub or shrubby tree; compound leaves with 5-11 lea.ets. Warty, gray-brown mature bark. Site and soils: Adapted to low ground sites. Tolerates some shade. Best in full sunlight. Rural plantings: Reforestation, wildlife food source. Urban settings: Fragrant; white early summer .owers; small shrubby tree form. Native to: Ontario |
Sold out | 1+0/2+0 | 12+ cm | $1.50 | $1.10 | $0.95 | $0.85 | ||
| Hardwood | Black Walnut
Edible nuts Appearance: Yellow-green compound leaves with 14-22 lea.ets. Light brown, scaly young bark; dark, broad ridges on mature bark. Site and soils: Best on deep, well-drained, fertile sites. Avoid dry sites. Needs full sunlight. Rural plantings: Reforestation, timber plantations, wildlife food source. Grows fast on good sites. Grows well with other broadleaf trees. Produces juglone, which can be toxic to some tree species (pines). Urban settings: Large, attractive ornamental; for larger green spaces. Native to: Southwestern Ontario; becoming naturalized in eastern Ontario |
1+0 | 20+ cm | $1.40 | $1.00 | $0.85 | $0.80 | |||
| Hardwood | Black Willow
No info available. |
Limited | 1+1 | 20+ cm | $1.50 | $1.00 | $0.85 | $0.75 | ||
| Hardwood | Burr Oak
No info available. |
Sold out | 1+0 | 15+ cm | $1.20 | $0.80 | $0.75 | $0.65 | ||
| Hardwood | Butternut
Edible nuts; susceptible to butternut canker Appearance: Yellow-green compound leaves with 11-17 lea.ets. Pale gray, smooth young bark; pale gray, widely ridged mature bark. Site and soils: Best on well-drained fertile loams. Avoid drier and poorly-drained conditions. Needs full sunlight. Rural plantings: Reforestation, timber plantations, wildlife food source. Grows well with other broadleaf trees. Urban settings: Large, attractive ornamental. Native to: Southern and eastern Ontario |
Sold out | 1+0 | 20+ cm | $1.40 | $0.90 | $0.85 | $0.80 | ||
| Shrub | Choke Cherry
No info available. |
Not available this year | 2+0 | 15+ cm | $1.30 | $1.00 | $0.80 | $0.70 | ||
| Conifer | Colorado Blue Spruce
No info available. |
Sold out | G+1.5 | 15+ cm | $1.10 | $0.90 | $0.80 | $0.70 | ||
| Conifer | European Larch
Loses needles in autumn Appearance: Tufts of many soft, short, bright green needles. Yellow and fall off in autumn. Site and soils: Grows best on moist, sandy soils. Needs full sunlight. Rural plantings: Plantations for wood products at 8 feet by 8 feet spacing. Fast initial growth on good sites. Sensitive to chemical weed control. Urban settings: Ornamental, brilliant autumn colour; pretty, bright green spring colour. Native to: Europe |
Sold out | G+1 | 15+ cm | $0.90 | $0.70 | $0.65 | $0.53 | ||
| Conifer | Fraser Fir
No info available. |
Sold out | G+2.5 | 15+ cm | $1.50 | $1.20 | $1.00 | $0.85 |
