Bare root stockSpring 2011 Bare root price listBare 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 prices are in effect until August 31, 2010 and are subject to change after that date. Order confirmations will be sent out starting in November 2010 and are processed on a first come, first serve basis. |
| Category | Species | Availability | Age | Size | 10-100 | 110-500 | 510-1000 | 1010+ | ||
| Conifer | White Cedar
Appearance: Yellow to green scale-like leaves, turning bronzy green in winter Broad, dense, columnar form; thin red-brown young bark; gray-brown mature bark in strips. Site and soils: Does well on many sites; dry, wet or shallow soils. Tolerant of shade. Rural plantings: Reforestation, site restoration, wildlife plantings for browse and cover. Slow growing. Grows well with white pine, balsam fir, yellow birch, sugar maple. Urban settings: Common as hedges, windbreaks. Easily pruned. Native to: Ontario |
G+2.5/1.5+2.5 | 20+ cm | $1.05 | $0.85 | $0.80 | $0.64 | |||
| Conifer | White Spruce
Appearance: Short, whitish or bluish-green needles; wide form. Site and soils: Best on well-drained, moist silty soils. Tolerates poorly drained and heavy soils. Avoid dry sites. Tolerates shading. Slow initial growth, then 1-2 feet/year on good sites once established. Rural plantings: Reforestation, timber plantations, Christmas trees. Plant at 8 feet by 8 feet, but thin periodically to maintain health and growth. Grows well with many species. Urban settings: Windbreaks, landscaping. Native to: Central and northern Ontario |
G+1.5 | 15+ cm | $0.95 | $0.69 | $0.65 | $0.55 | |||
| Conifer | White Spruce
Appearance: Short, whitish or bluish-green needles; wide form. Site and soils: Best on well-drained, moist silty soils. Tolerates poorly drained and heavy soils. Avoid dry sites. Tolerates shading. Slow initial growth, then 1-2 feet/year on good sites once established. Rural plantings: Reforestation, timber plantations, Christmas trees. Plant at 8 feet by 8 feet, but thin periodically to maintain health and growth. Grows well with many species. Urban settings: Windbreaks, landscaping. Native to: Central and northern Ontario |
3+0 | 15+ cm | $0.75 | $0.55 | $0.49 | $0.42 | |||
| Conifer | Norway Spruce
Appearance: Short, dark green needles. Thin, reddish-brown young bark; dark purplish-brown, scaly, mature bark. Site and soils: Best on well-drained to moist, sand and loams (similar to white pine). Avoid wet or dry sites. Tolerates some shade. Rural plantings: Timber plantations. Plant at 8 feet by 8 feet. Grows 2-3 feet/year on good sites. Urban settings: Windbreak species, distinctive drooping branches, drought susceptible. Native to: Europe and Asia; adapted to southern and central Ontario |
2+0/3+0 | 15+ cm | $0.75 | $0.55 | $0.49 | $0.42 | |||
| Conifer | Red Spruce
Appearance: Yellow to dark green needles, often pressed close to yellow-orange twig. Broad, open form. Site and soils: Well-drained, moist, silty soils; cool moist sites. Very tolerant of shade. Best planted under taller trees or in small openings. Rural plantings: Reforestation, wildlife cover. Grows well with white pine, balsam fir, yellow birch, sugar maple. Urban settings: Uncommon Native to: Central Ontario (but uncommon) |
G+1.5 | 15+ cm | $0.95 | $0.69 | $0.65 | $0.57 | |||
| Conifer | White Pine
Ontario's tallest tree and provincial tree Appearance: Clusters of 5 soft, long, bluish-green needles. Smooth, young bark; dark, ridged mature bark. Site and soils: Best on well drained to moist, sand and loams. Tolerates shade when young. Rural plantings: Reforestation, timber plantations. Plant at 6ft. spacing. Grows 2-3 feet/year once established. Plant under canopy of taller trees to help avoid white pine weevil problems. Grows well with red pine, maple, ash and beech. Urban settings: Prune for landscaping purposes; sensitive to salt and air pollutants. Native to: Southern and central Ontario |
3+0 | 15+ cm | $0.75 | $0.55 | $0.49 | $0.42 | |||
| Conifer | Red Pine
Highest yielding conifer plantation species Appearance: Clusters of 2 brittle, long, shiny dark green needles. Scaly, pinkish-gray bark, burrowed with age. Site and soils: Good on infertile, well-drained, sandy, gravelly soils. Needs full sunlight. Rural plantings: Reforestation, timber plantations. Plant at 8 feet by 8 feet. Grows 2-3 feet/year once established. Periodically thin to maintain health and growth. Grows well with white pine, aspen. Urban settings: Reddish bark is striking with dark green foliage; doesn't thrive in inner city. Native to: Ontario |
3+0 | 15+ cm | $0.75 | $0.55 | $0.49 | $0.42 | |||
| Conifer | Jack Pine
Appearance: Clusters of 2 short, yellow-green needles. Thin, reddish-gray young bark; dark brown .aky and ridged mature bark. Site and soils: Does well on many sites. Will tolerate sandy, gravelly sites. Needs full sunlight. Rural plantings: Restoration of droughty sites, timber plantations on better sites. Grows in pure stands or with birch, aspen, red pine. Urban settings: Unknown Native to: Northern and central Ontario |
2+0 | 15+ cm | $0.70 | $0.48 | $0.45 | $0.36 | |||
| Conifer | Scotch Pine
No info available. |
2+0 | 15+ cm | $0.70 | $0.48 | $0.45 | $0.36 | |||
| Conifer | Tamarack
Loses needles in autumn Appearance: Tufts of many soft, short, bluish-green needles; yellow and fall off in autumn. Thin, smooth, gray young bark; reddish-brown, scaly, mature bark. Site and soils: Grows best on moist, sandy soils. Tolerates wet, poorly drained sites. Needs full sunlight. Rural plantings: Reforestation. Fast initial growth on good sites. Grows well in pure stands or with birch, aspen, spruce. Sensitive to chemical weed control. Urban settings: Uncommon, but has brilliant yellow autumn colour, light green spring colour. Native to: Northern and central Ontario |
G+1.5 | 20+ cm | $0.90 | $0.80 | $0.70 | $0.60 | |||
| 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 |
G+1.5 | 20+ cm | $0.90 | $0.80 | $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 |
G+2.5/1.5+2.5 | 20+ cm | $1.50 | $1.20 | $1.00 | $0.85 | |||
| Conifer | Fraser Fir
No info available. |
G+2.5 | 15+ cm | $1.50 | $1.20 | $1.00 | $0.85 | |||
| Hardwood | Hard Maple (Sugar)
No info available. |
2+0 | 20+ cm | $1.50 | $1.10 | $1.00 | $0.90 | |||
| Hardwood | Silver Maple
Appearance: Light green (lighter below), deeply cut leaves; spreading, open grown form. Smooth, young bark; gray-brown, shaggy, mature bark. Site and soils: Best on deep, fertile, moist loams (withstands seasonally wet soils). Needs full sunlight. Rural plantings: Reforestation, plantations for pulp and timber. Grows fast. Urban settings: Aggressive roots and brittle branches make it unsuitable to inner city areas. Pale yellow autumn colour. Native to: Central and southern Ontario |
2+0 | 30+ cm | $1.40 | $1.00 | $0.90 | $0.80 |
