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Bare 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.

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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
Austrian Pine
Pinus nigra
20 metres
(65 feet)
80+ years
Bareroot
Seedlings
2 years old
10+ cm tall

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
Balsam Fir
Abies balsamea
20 metres
(65 feet)
60 years
Bareroot
Transplant
Seedlings
4 years old
15-35 cm tall

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
Black Ash
Fraxinus nigra
20 metres
(65 feet)
100 years
Bareroot
Seedlings
2 years old
15+ cm tall

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
Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
20+ metres
(65 feet)
80 years
Bareroot
Seedlings
2 years old
15+ cm tall

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
Black Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
3 metres
(10 feet)
Bareroot
Seedlings
2 years old
15+ cm tall

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
Black Walnut
Juglans nigra
30 metres
(100 feet)
100+ years
Bareroot
Seedlings
1 year old
15+ cm tall

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
Butternut
Juglans cinerea
25 metres
(80 feet)
80 years
Bareroot
Seedlings
1 year old
15+ cm tall

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
European Larch
Larix decidua
25 metres
(80 feet)
80 years
Bareroot
Seedlings
2 years old
15+ cm tall

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

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