Tree Seedling Sales Order Form
Name:______
Address:______
Phone:______Email:______
Tree seedlings (plugs) are sold by the bundle.
Species / Size of seedling / Trees per bundle / Price / Quantity / SubtotalChokecherry / 5”-12” / 10 / $10.00
Paper Birch / 5” – 16” / 10 / $11.00
Red Maple / 5” -20” / 10 / $10.00
American Plum / 6” -12” / 10 / $10.00
Jack Pine / 4” -10” / 25 / $10.00
Red Pine / 3”- 6” / 25 / $10.00
Eastern White Pine / 3” – 6” / 25 / $15.00
White Spruce / 5” – 10” / 25 / $15.00
Total Due: $______
Trees will be available for pickup at the Habitat for Humanity Offices in early May; you will be notified via email of the exact dates. Order Deadline: April 15, payment due when ordering, checks may be made payable to Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity.
Mail form to: PO Box 234, Brainerd, MN 56401
Get together with family, friends, or neighbors and split bundles.*Quantities may be limited, orders will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Common chokecherry
Description:Fast-growing, hardy small tree or large shrub with white flowers in spring; native to northern US and Canada; food and shelter for wildlife; dark purple fruit good for making jelly; best in full sun with well-drained soils.Average height 10-20 ft, Full sun to full shade.
Paper or white birch
Description:White bark often used with evergreens for winter landscaping; bright yellow fall color; fast-growing; prefers cool soils; medium-sized tree. Average height 40-60 ft. Full to partial sun.
Red maple
Description:Medium-sized tree; medium- to fast-growing; grows in wide range of soils from swampy to dry; yellow and red fall colors. Average height 45-65 ft. Full sun to full shade.
American or wild plum
Description: Common shrub or small tree native to eastern US; 10-25’ tall; fast growing but needs full sun; white flowers in early spring; fruits good for jams and jellies. Average height 10-20 ft. Full to partial sun.
Jack Pine
Description:Short stiff needles; fast-growing; best for dry soils in full sun; will grow on sites too poor or cold for anything else. Average height 30-60 ft. Full sun.
Red or Norway pine
Description:Long, brittle needles; reddish bark; full sun; dry sandy soils; good for Christmas trees and timber; Minnesota State Tree. Average height 60-100 ft. Full to partial sun.
Eastern white pine
Description:Medium-length soft needles; very large stately tree with a “feathery” look; partial shade to full sun; well-drained but not overly dry soil; makes a distinctive yard or Christmas tree and excellent timber. Average height 60-100 ft. Full to partial sun.
White spruce
Description:Short needles; tolerant of most soil conditions; one the most versatile trees; partial shade to full sun; medium- to fast- growing when established. Average height 40-75 ft. Full sun to full shade.
Seedling Care and Planting
Seedlings should be planted as soon as possible after pickup, and should be watered well before planting. Seedlings may be planted by hand or with a planting machine. The most important thing to remember is to make sure that the top of the root plug is covered by approximately 1/2” of native soil. Firmly pack the soil around the seedling. None of the root plug should be exposed.
After planting, if water is available, water the seedlings well. For the first month the seedlings should be watered weekly unless there is abundant rainfall (1/2” per week). Keep weeds and grass away from the trees (approximately one foot all around the tree) for the first couple of years. Of course, we realize that in most cases watering is impossible or impractical.