Annual Arbor Green Tree & Shrub Sales
Ordering for the Arbor Green Tree & Shrub Sales for 2026 has ended. If you are interested in purchasing trees and shrubs, come to our overstock sale at the SWCD office Saturday, April 11 - 8 a.m.-1 p.m. |
The District’s annual Arbor Green Program offers bare root tree and shrub seedlings and transplants for conserving and enhancing forest resources, wildlife habitat and economic development in Delaware County. Orders are taken from January to March, and made available for customer pick-up on a Saturday in April.
Tree & Shrub General Information
BAREROOT STOCK: Our trees and shrubs are bare root, with no soil attached to the roots. They are dipped in a gel, then packaged in damp shavings and heavy kraft paper to preserve moisture.
PLANT SIZE: Actual tree heights may vary slightly from those shown on the order form. Most orders may be easily transported in an average car.
PLANT AGE: The first number in the age indicates the number of years of growth in a seedbed; the second shows the years in a trans plant bed. For example, 2-2 indicates a four-year old tree with two years in a seedbed and two in a transplant bed. Though transplants are more developed, seedlings are economical and much easier to transport and plant, making them a good choice for larger plantings.
Ten 12-inch, 3-year old seedlings |
Ten 16-inch, 4 year old transplants |
PLANTING TOOLS: Steel planting bars are 39” long with a footstep and blade “spike.” The bars easily penetrate difficult and rocky soil cleanly; they work great for quickly planting bare root stock.
TREE SHELTERS: Shelters protect and foster young hardwood trees in the first crucial years of development. Shelters include a 5' hardwood stake and zip ties. Benefits include:
• Protection against deer and animal browse
• Minimizing wind damage to branches and foliage
• Reduction of drought stress through moisture retention
• Ventilation allows plants to acclimate to dynamic conditions
INSURING PLANT SURVIVAL: For optimum survival, trees and shrubs should be planted immediately, but bundles may be stored in a cool, dark place for up to a week. Bundles should not be immersed in water. Once planted, they should be watered and monitored regularly.
PLANT MORTALITY: The Delaware County SWCD is not responsible for the success or failure of plantings. We cannot check a planting location or guard against improper handling or storage, pests, or weather-related problems. We protect and maintain the healthy condition of plants in our care and cannot be responsible for refunding or replacing plants.
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