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Severn Sound Environmental Association, North Simcoe
Stewardship, the Townships of Springwater, Tay and Tiny, and the Towns of
Penetanguishene and Midland are working together to provide residents
with reasonably priced, native tree seedlings for planting in early
spring 2010. The deadline for ordering trees for spring 2010 has
passedTo have
your name added to our seedling waiting list or to be added to our
email distribution list for information about the 2011 Tree Seedling
Program, contact Seedling orders must be placed by phone or email to
allow us to verify that the stock will be available and to confirm the
total cost of your order. Before ordering by email, please click here
for instructions – incomplete orders will not be processed.
Phone: (705) 527-5166 ext. 202 Email: How
much do the seedlings cost? How
big will the tree seedlings be? Where
can I learn more about selecting species suitable for my property? When
is the deadline for ordering trees? How
do I place an order for tree seedlings? How
do I pay for my tree seedling order? What
should I do to prepare for tree planting? Where
can I find details about the pick-up date, times and location? What
if I can’t pick up my trees on the designated date? How
will my tree seedling order be packaged on pick-up day? How
should I transport my seedlings home from the pick-up location? How
do I handle, plant, and care for the seedlings? How
long will it take me to plant my trees? Should
I fertilize my tree seedlings? The 2010 Tree Seedling Distribution Program is open
to residents of the following municipalities: Tiny Penetanguishene Springwater
- Severn Sound watershed (Orr Lake/Elmvale/Hillsdale area)
Residents of other For the 2010 Tree Distribution Program, all species
are being sold in bundles of 10 seedlings. The price per bundle varies
by species; all applicable taxes are included.
Bare-root plant material is sold with the roots
exposed and bare of soil (i.e., seedlings are not potted). The stock is
grown in fields, and is harvested in early spring when the plant is
dormant. Bare-root stock is perishable, and must be handled carefully
and planted as soon as possible. Buying bare-root stock is considerably
cheaper than purchasing container-grown plants. How
big will the tree seedlings be? In general, seedlings are 1 to 4 year-old bare-root
plants (i.e. not potted). Seedlings are approximately 15 to 40 cm (6 to
16”) in height, and ˝ cm (1/4”) in stem diameter. The age and size
of seedlings varies by species (for details, see our 2010 price
list).
Red Oak (10 seedlings)
Where
can I learn more about selecting species suitable for my property? For more information on species characteristics, see
our Species
Selection Guide. The deadline for ordering trees has
been extended to 4:30 PM on Tuesday February 9th, 2010.
Orders received after this date will NOT be accepted because we have to
confirm our bulk order with the nursery. A limited number of trees are
available, and we usually sell out of many species – order early to
avoid disappointment. Seedling orders must be placed by phone or email to
allow us to verify that the stock will be available, and to confirm the
total cost of your order.
Instructions for Ordering by Email Ensure all required information is included (see list
above). Incomplete orders will not be processed. NOTE: Incoming messages from
addresses using web-based email (e.g., Hotmail) are blocked by our
system’s firewall and will not reach us. Phone: (705) 527-5166 ext. 202 Email: How
do I pay for my tree seedling order? Payment is due by Payment options include personal cheque or money
order (payable to: Severn Sound Environmental Association). Post-dated
cheques will NOT be accepted. Sorry, we do not accept credit card payments. There are no refunds on orders less than $40.00 and
no refunds on orders cancelled after Send payment to: SEVERN SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATION TREE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM 67 For more information on preparing for tree planting,
read the information on Site
Preparation. Tree seedlings are perishable,
and must be handled carefully and planted as soon as possible, ideally
the same day they are picked up. The pick-up day for tree orders will be a Saturday in
late April or early May 2010. The date depends on spring weather
conditions, which influence when the nursery can harvest the seedlings.
The pick-up date and location may vary by municipality. Receipts and
pick-up instructions will be mailed in early April 2010, as soon as the
details are finalized. Receipts will be required as proof of purchase on
the pick-up date. You are responsible for seedling pick-up on the
designated date. What
if I can’t pick up my trees on the designated date? If you are unable to pick up your seedlings on the
designated date, you are required to make arrangements to have someone
pick up your order on your behalf (please send them with your receipt).
We do not have the appropriate facilities available to store or
distribute seedlings after the pick-up day. Individual orders of tree/shrub seedlings will be
packaged in tree bags. Tree bags are large paper bags with a plastic
liner, similar in size to a large curbside garbage bag. Depending on the
type and size of the trees and the quantity of trees in the order, more
than one tree bag may be required. Generally, one tree bag will hold
approximately 200-300 trees, therefore only large orders will require
more than one bag. How
should I transport my seedlings home from the pick-up location? A trailer is not generally needed for picking up
seedlings. Tree orders containing several hundred trees and/or a large
proportion of evergreen seedlings will be bulkier than small orders of
hardwood/shrub seedlings. Large orders may require a pick-up truck, but
many smaller orders will fit in a van or in the trunk of a car. It is
important to handle seedlings gently, and keep the seedlings cool and
well ventilated at all times. Travel time should be minimized to prevent
the seedlings from overheating in your vehicle, so plan to take your
seedlings directly home once you pick them up. How
do I handle, plant, and care for the seedlings? Tree seedlings are perishable, and must be handled
carefully and planted as soon as possible, ideally the same day they are
picked up. For more information on handling, planting and caring for
seedlings, read our Tree Planting Tips and
Careful Handling of Nursery
Stock. Tree seedlings should ideally be planted the same day
they are picked up. Inexperienced tree planters should plan on planting
approximately 400 trees per person in an eight-hour day. Experienced
tree planters will usually plant 1000 trees or more per person in a day.
If the right tree was selected for the planting site,
fertilizer should not be needed to produce healthy trees. Be aware that
fertilizer can harm tree seedlings if used improperly: Never add fertilizer to the hole before planting
seedlings - fertilizer can damage the delicate roots. Too much nitrogen causes above-ground seedling growth
at the expense of root development. To help your seedlings grow, keep the area around the
tree free from grass or weeds that will compete for moisture and
nutrients, and water the seedlings during dry periods for the first few
years. Species - Site
Suitability - Species
Characteristics/Uses Evergreen Trees - easier to establish and maintain White Pine (Pinus strobus) - Average to moist,
well-drained sands or clay/loam soils. Avoid extremely dry or exposed
sites. Used primarily for reforestation. Will tolerate some shade.
Moderate growth rate. Red Pine (Pinus resinosa) - Deep well-drained sands
or sandy loams. Avoid poorly drained soils.
Used for reforestation. Requires full sunlight. Moderate growth
rate. White Spruce (Picea glauca) - Average to moist sands,
sandy loams, clay loams or well-drained clay soils. Avoid very dry or
very wet sites. Used for reforestation, shelterbelts and windbreaks.
Will tolerate some shade. Moderate growth rate. White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis) - Will tolerate a
wide range of soils, from moderately dry to very moist conditions. Avoid
very dry sites. Used for windbreaks. Will tolerate some shade. Slow
growing. Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea) - Will tolerate a wide
range of soils, but requires moist soils. Used as a Christmas tree. Will
tolerate some shade. Deciduous Trees - require more protection in
seedling stages from extreme weather & animals (mice, rabbits &
deer) Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) - Moderately
drained loams and clays. Commonly found in river valleys and along
stream banks. Fast growing. Will tolerate some shade. Can withstand
several weeks of flooding in the dormant season. Red Oak (Quercus rubra) - Rich, well drained sandy
loams and loams. Avoid planting in heavy clays or on wet sites. Provides
food and cover for wildlife. Requires full sunlight. Moderate growth
rate. Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) - Most deep soils
including silts or clays found along watercourses. Used for restoration
projects along watercourses. Fast growing. Will tolerate some shade. Do
not plant near or on septic beds. Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) - Rich, well drained
sandy loams and loams. Requires full sunlight. Moderate growth rate. Shrubs Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) - Moderately drained
soils; will grow in a range of conditions, including open fields and
river banks. Commonly planted to attract birds and other wildlife.
Moderate growth rate. Planning for Tree Planting http://www.lrconline.com/Extension_Notes_English/pdf/plng_tr_plnt.pdf
Species Information White Pine: http://www.lrconline.com/Extension_Notes_English/pdf/wht_pn.pdf
Eastern White Cedar: http://www.lrconline.com/Extension_Notes_English/pdf/cdr.pdf
Red Oak: http://www.lrconline.com/Extension_Notes_English/pdf/rd_oak.pdf
White Spruce: http://www.lrconline.com/Extension_Notes_English/pdf/wht_sprce.pdf
Preparing a Site for Tree Planting http://www.lrconline.com/Extension_Notes_English/pdf/clrng.pdf
Careful Handling of Nursery Stock http://www.lrconline.com/Extension_Notes_English/pdf/crflhnd.pdf
The complete list of Forestry Extension Notes
http://www.lrconline.com/Extension_Notes_English/forestry/for_index.html
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