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Symbols are used to indicate if the seedling is a conifer/evergreen tree, deciduous tree, shrub, or apple tree

(Scientific names) Scientific names included with descriptions are provided to make it easier to look up information about the specific trees and shrubs in this catalog

Concolor Fir (Abies concolor) * Hardiness Zones: 4—7 Tree Type: Evergreen Mature Size: Height of 30—50' and a spread of 19—20' at maturity Growth Rate: Slow to medium, with height increases of 12—24” per year Sun Preference: Full sun to partial shade Soil Preference: Acidic, moist, well-drained, sandy soils; low salt tolerance; high drought tolerance Shape: Pyramidal Wildlife Value: The seeds are eaten by squirrels and seedlings are browsed by deer and grouse. Provides winter habitat for roosting grouse. Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) * Hardiness Zones: 4–6 Tree Type: Evergreen Mature Size: Height of 40–70' and a spread of 12–20' at maturity Growth Rate: Medium rate, with height increases of 13–24” per year Sun Preference: Full sun to partial shade Soil Preference: Acidic, neutral, moist, well-drained, loamy, and sandy soils; low salt tolerance; low drought tolerance Shape: Pyramidal Wildlife Value: Seeds are used by blue grouse, songbirds, squirrels, and rabbits; it provides excellent cover for a wide range of animals

Conifer (Evergreen)Trees

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Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri) * Hardiness Zones: 3–7 Tree Type: Evergreen Mature Size: Height of 30–50' and a spread of 15–25' at maturity Growth Rate: Slow to medium rate, with height increases of anywhere from 12–24" per year Sun Preference: Full sun Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained, loamy, and sandy soils; low salt tolerance Shape: Pyramidal Wildlife Value: The seeds and buds are food for birds including grouse, squirrels, mice and voles; white-tailed deer use the balsam fir for food, cover and shelter

Norway Spruce (Picea abies) * Hardiness Zones: 3–7 Tree Type: Evergreen Mature Size: Height of 40–80' and a spread of 25–30' at maturity Growth Rate: Medium to fast rate, with height increases of anywhere from 13" to more than 24" per year Sun Preference: Full sun to partial shade Soil Preference: Acidic, moist, well-drained, loamy, sandy, and clay soils; low salt tolerance; some drought tolerance Shape: Pyramidal Wildlife Value: Important winter cover for deer and small game including grouse, hare and woodcock; roosting trees for hawks and owls; songbirds and fur bearers also use these trees

White Spruce (Picea glauca) Hardiness Zones: 2–6 Tree Type: Evergreen Mature Size: Height of 40–80' and a spread of 10–20' at maturity Growth Rate: Medium rate, with height increases of 13–24" per year Sun Preference: Full sun Soil Preference: Acidic, moist, well-drained, loamy, sandy, and clay soils; high salt tolerance; some drought tolerance Shape: Pyramidal or columnar Wildlife Value: The foliage is eaten by grouse, rabbits and deer; crossbills, evening grosbeaks and red-breasted nuthatches prefer the seeds; porcupines and bears gnaw on the bark

White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis) Hardiness Zones: 3—7 Tree Type: Evergreen Mature Size: Height of 40–60' and a spread of 10—15' at maturity Growth Rate: Slow to medium rate, with height increases of 12–24" per year Sun Preference: Full sun Soil Preference: Acidic, moist, well-drained, rich, loamy, sandy, silty loam, wet and clay soils; moderate salt tolerance Shape: Upright Wildlife Value: Browsed by deer, rabbits, and hares. Seeds are eaten by birds and squirrels. Provides winter shelter and nesting sites.

White Pine (Pinus strobus) Hardiness Zones: 3–8 Tree Type: Evergreen Mature Size: Height of 50–80' and a spread of 20–40' at maturity Growth Rate: Fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year Sun Preference: Full sun to partial shade Soil Preference: Acidic, moist, well-drained, and sandy soils; low salt tolerance; it does best in moist soil, but the tree can tolerate everything from dry, rocky ridges to bogs Shape: Broad and irregular Wildlife Value: Favored by black bears, rabbits, squirrels and many birds, especially red crossbills; the bark is eaten by mammals such as beavers, hares, porcupines, rabbits and mice; used for nesting by woodpeckers, common grackles, mourning doves, chickadees, and nuthatches

Red Pine (Pinus resinosa) Hardiness Zones: 2—5 Tree Type: Evergreen Mature Size: Height of 50–80' and a spread of 20–25' at maturity Growth Rate: Medium rate, with height increases of 13—24" per year Sun Preference: Full sun to partial shade Soil Preference: Acidic, moist, well-drained, and sandy soils; low salt tolerance Shape: Irregular, oval, upright Wildlife Value: Provides browsing for deer, rabbits, and hares. Mice, songbirds, and chipmunks eat seeds.

Flame Maple (Acer ginnala) Hardiness Zones: 3–8 Tree Type: Deciduous Mature Size: Height of 40–60' and a spread of 15–25' at maturity Growth Rate: Slow to medium rate, with height increases of anywhere from less than 12–24" per year Sun Preference: Full sun to partial shade Soil Preference: Acidic to slightly alkaline, moist, well-drained, and loamy soils; low salt tolerance; it prefers moist soil conditions, but has moderate drought tolerance Shape: Oval or rounded Wildlife Value: Browsed by deer, squirrels, and hares

Deciduous Trees

Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) Hardiness Zones: 3–8 Tree Type: Deciduous Mature Size: Height of 60–80' and a spread of 20–40' at maturity Growth Rate: Slow to medium rate, with height increases of anywhere from less than 12" to 24" per year Sun Preference: Full sun to partial shade Soil Preference: Acidic to slightly alkaline, moist, well-drained, and loamy soils; low salt tolerance; it prefers moist soil conditions, but has moderate drought tolerance Shape: Oval or rounded Wildlife Value: Browsed by deer, squirrels, and hares. Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) Hardiness Zones: 4–9 Tree Type: Deciduous Mature Size: Height of 50—70' and a spread of 40–50' at maturity Growth Rate: Slow rate, with less than 12" per year Sun Preference: Full sun, partial shade, full shade Soil Preference: Acidic, moist, well-drained; high salt tolerance; low tolerance to salt and drought Shape: Oval, round, upright Wildlife Value: Squirrels, jays, and other small animals feed on the nuts. Butterflies and moths browse hickories.

Tamarack (Larix laricina) Hardiness Zones: 2–5 Tree Type: Deciduous conifer Mature Size: Height of 50–70' and a spread of 10–20' at maturity Growth Rate: Medium to fast rate, with height increases of anywhere from 13" to more than 24" per year Sun Preference: Full sun to partial shade Soil Preference: Acidic, moist, wet, poorly drained loamy soils; high salt tolerance; it can tolerate some flooding Shape: Pyramidal Wildlife Value: Birds and small rodents feed on the seeds; hares and porcupines feed on the bark

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) Hardiness Zones: 1—7 Tree Type: Deciduous Mature Size: Height of 40—50' and a spread of 20–30' at maturity Growth Rate: Fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year Sun Preference: Full sun Soil Preference: Acidic, moist, well-drained, loamy, sandy, and clay soils; low salt tolerance; it prefers normal moisture but can tolerate drought Shape: Oval Wildlife Value: The leaves are eaten and used for habitat by a variety of wildlife. It is an important species for beavers.

Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) Hardiness Zones: 3–8 Tree Type: Deciduous Mature Size: Height of 60—75' and a spread of up to 45' at maturity Growth Rate: Fast rate, with height increases of more than 24” per year Sun Preference: Full sun Soil Preference: Acidic, moist, well-drained, clay, loamy, sandy soils; high salt tolerance; it can tolerate moderate drought and salt Shape: Round Wildlife Value: Acorns are consumed by blue jays, wild turkeys, squirrels, small rodents, whitetail deer, racoons, and black bears. Deer browse twigs and bugs in winter.

Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) Hardiness Zones: 5–9 Tree Type: Deciduous Mature Size: Height of 15—25' and a spread of 15—25' at maturity Growth Rate: Medium rate, with height increases of anywhere from 13" to 24" per year Sun Preference: Full sun, partial shade Soil Preference: Acidic, moist, wet, and well-drained soils; low tolerance to drought and salt Shape: Round Wildlife Value: Supports many kinds of wildlife including squirrels, birds, raccoons, and opossums.

Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) Hardiness Zones: 2–7 Tree Type: Small tree/shrub, deciduous Mature Size: Height of 5—10' and a spread of 6—10' at maturity Growth Rate: Medium rate, with height increases of anywhere from 13–24” per year Sun Preference: Full sun to partial shade Soil Preference: Acidic, alkaline, moist, well-drained; high salt tolerance and drought tolerant Shape: Upright, spreading Bloom Period: May-June Fruit Production: July to late fall/early winter Wildlife Value: Flowers are important for bees and other pollinators. Fruit is eaten by birds.

Shrubs and Small Trees

American Plum (Prunus americana) Hardiness Zones: 3–8 Tree Type: Small tree/shrub, deciduous Mature Size: Height of 15—25' and a spread of 15—25' at maturity Growth Rate: Medium, with height increases of 13” to 24” per year Sun Preference: Full sun to partial shade Soil Preference: Alkaline, moist, well-drained, loamy, and sandy soils; low tolerance to drought and salt Shape: Upright, spreading Bloom Period: April—May Fruit Production: June—July Wildlife Value: Provides habitat to songbirds and various animals. Twigs and foliage are browsed by deer. Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)* Hardiness Zones: 3–7 Tree Type: Small tree/shrub, deciduous Mature Size: Height of 8–15' and a spread of 6–12' at maturity Growth Rate: Medium rate, with height increases of 13–24" per year Sun Preference: Full sun Soil Preference: Alkaline, moist, well-drained, and sandy soils; high salt tolerance Shape: Rounded Bloom Period: May–June Wildlife Value: Attract butterflies; provide food for caterpillars; offer cover for birds Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) Hardiness Zones: 4–9 Tree Type: Small tree/shrub, deciduous Mature Size: Height of 10–30' and a spread of 10–25' at maturity Growth Rate: Slow to medium rate, with height increases of anywhere from less than 12" to 24" per year Sun Preference: Full sun to partial shade Soil Preference: Acidic, alkaline, moist, well-drained, loamy, sandy, and clay soils; low salt tolerance Shape: Rounded Bloom Period: April–May Wildlife Value: Attracts nectar-seeking insects; Northern bobwhite and a few songbirds, such as chickadees, will eat the seeds; can be used for nesting and shelter.

White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) Hardiness Zones: 4–9 Tree Type: Small tree/shrub, deciduous Mature Size: Height of 15–25' and a spread of 10–25' at maturity Growth Rate: Medium rate, with height increases of 13–24" per year Sun Preference: Full sun to partial shade Soil Preference: Acidic, moist, well-drained, rich, loamy, sandy, and clay soils; low salt tolerance Shape: Rounded Bloom Period: April–June Fruit Production: August–September Wildlife Value: Flowers attract small bees and flies; ruffed grouse, bobwhite quail, wild turkey, chipmunks, foxes, squirrels, skunks, rabbits, deer, beaver eat the fruits; foliage and twigs are browsed heavily by deer and rabbits

Supplies

Max Grow Tube Tree Shelters (3’) Use these to protect deciduous tree and shrub seedlings from wind damage, animals, and more. Includes pre-installed ties and netting. The flared top protects the plant as it emerges from the tube. It is vented on the top to allow the plant to dry in wet areas. The tube has a “razor line” designed to expand as the tree grows. Stakes sold separately. Not recommended for conifers.

Tree Pro Slit Tube Tree Shelter (3’) Use these to protect deciduous tree and shrub seedlings from wind damage, animals, and more. These tree tubes open to allow for the tree to go dormant in the fall and avoid heat buildup. Includes top netting and has a 4-5 year lifespan.

Oak Stakes for Tree Shelters (5’) These stakes are 1”x1” thick. Oak stakes offer durability in Ottawa County’s brisk winds and heavy snows. Tree Planter This tool allows one to easily dig in a variety of soil types to make planting quick and efficient.

Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. ~ Warren Buffet ~

Note: * Indicates species that are not native to the Midwest region

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