Lapins Sweet Cherry

$18.00

Self-fertile

The irresistible sweetness of cherries will become a summer tradition in your family when you grace your land with this gorgeous tree! At harvest, the Lapins cherry tree will produce 15-20 gallons of succulent fruit. In spring, Lapins cherry will burst with a beautiful array of bright white blooms, transitioning to loads of sweet cherries and finishing the year with an orange, red and yellow autumn display. One distinguishing factor compared with other sweet cherry trees is the Lapins cherry variety is self-fertile and only requires pruning once per year during winter months.

MAHALEB, standard rootstock

Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Lilac (common)

$6.00

The Common Lilac is a popular traditional plant with striking flowers. These blooms make for lovely flower arrangements. It is best planted in areas with good air circulation to reduce powdery mildew problems. They also tolerate road salt and exposed windy sites.

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Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Mary Washington Asparagus

$7.00

Martha Washington is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. They will grow up to 9 ¾ inches tall and spread about 1 ½ feet. They prefer full sun. Harvest is usually mid spring. Do not harvest the first year after planting — wait until the second year. Keep clear of weeds and do not disturb roots. May be “hilled up” with compost or mulch in spring to blanch the spears. Most common pest is the asparagus beetle, which may be discouraged if tomatoes are planted nearby.

Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

McIntosh Apple

$18.00

This tree needs a pollinator.

LIMITED QUANTITY

The McIntosh is a popular and hardy apple cultivar. In fact, it grows best in cool areas when nights are cold which helps maintain the fruits color and firmness. It is best to spray for apple scab to limit your risk of losing an entire crop, however moderately resistant to other common diseases.

EMLA 7, semi-dwarf rootstock

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Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Montmorency Tart Cherry

$18.00

Self-fertile

The Montmorency Tart Cherry is a spur type tree that is self-pollinating and naturally semi dwarf. Ripening in early to mid-July. Tree requires full sun and aeration and are more cold tolerant than the sweet cherry.

MAZZ, standard rootstock

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Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Nanking Cherry

$6.00

Native to central Asia, Nanking Cherry is a popular shrub for mass plantings and borders. It has fragrant white spring flowers, shiny reddish-brown bark, and edible fruit in July & August. These tart and tangy cherries can be eaten fresh or used in pies, jams, and jellies. Nanking cherry is very adaptable and best suited for cold winters and hot summers. The shrub also provides great wildlife habitat, with the fruit attracting birds and other wildlife.

Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Ninebark

$6.00

Few shrubs are easier to grow than ninebark. This North American native tolerates an array of weather conditions and is largely left alone by animal pests. Newer selections bear foliage in bold shades of purple and gold. It may suffer from powdery mildew, especially during extended periods of wet weather but is otherwise virtually carefree. The common name comes from the bark, which continually molts in thin strips, exposing a new layer of bark, as if it had “nine lives”.

To learn more about which plant size is right for you, click here.

Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Northern Spy Apple

$18.00

This tree needs a pollinator.

The Northern Spy apple tree blooms late in the season making it less of chance to get hit with a damaging frost. It can take up to a decade to begin bearing fruit.

Bud 9, semi-dwarf rootstock

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Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Norway Spruce

$8.00

The Norway Spruce is the major tree in the Black Forest of Germany. As the fastest growing spruce, it has seen over 6 ft of growth in one year, given perfect weather and very little competition. This spruce is not a tree for a small yard.

To learn more about which plant size is right for you, click here.

Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

NY9 Plum

$18.00

Self-fertile

LIMITED QUANTITY

This plum hybrid appears to be leaving the competition behind! The flesh is green and the skin is purple covered with a waxy bloom so it appears blue. It has a mild taste and is rather sweet. Though it is a processing variety, when picked, the flesh color starts changing from green to amber and it has just enough acid to make it a well eating plum. This variety is unique from its parents and other prune plum due to its freestone, non-shattering stone and flesh which processes very well yielding highly colored, high quality plum products. It is also more vigorous and pest tolerant than other commercial prune plum varieties grown at this time.

SEED, standard rootstock

Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Paw Paw

$6.00

The Pawpaw is a small, tropical-looking tree developing a narrowly pyramidal shape with dense, drooping foliage down to the ground level. In the shade it grows tall, with a more open branching habit, horizontally held leaves and few lower limbs. They respond well to mulch, absence of weeds and applications of fertilizers. Seedling trees will come into bearing when they are about 6 feet tall. This may take 5 to 6 years.

Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Pin Oak

$6.00

Although often confused with the Scarlet Oak, the Pin Oak grows in nearly pure stands on shallow sites that drain poorly. Scarlet Oaks are an upland species preferring soils with good drainage. Another unique identification for this species is the mature trees branch positions. The upper branches will point upwards, middle branches perpendicular to the trunk and the lower branches slumped downward.

To learn more about which plant size is right for you, click here.

Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Plantskydd

$26.00

Plantskydd products are a "non-toxic repellant that repels animals before they bite by emitting odor that browsing animals associate with predator activity. Rainfast in 24 hours and lasts up to 6 months." Effective against deer, rabbits, voles, squirrels, chipmunks, opossum and other critters!

Ready to use granules that you spread by hand or use a lawn spreader for large areas. Treats 1,500 sq. ft.

Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Plantskydd - Pre-mixed spray bottle

$22.00

Plantskydd products are a "non-toxic repellant that repels animals before they bite by emitting odor that browsing animals associate with predator activity. Rainfast in 24 hours and lasts up to 6 months." Effective against deer, rabbits, voles, squirrels, chipmunks, opossum and other critters!

The 1 qt. of ready to use liquid product comes in a lever action spray bottle for convenience and small jobs. Treats approximately 200 plants 1 ft. tall.

Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Plantskydd - Soluble powder

$29.00

Plantskydd products are a "non-toxic repellant that repels animals before they bite by emitting odor that browsing animals associate with predator activity. Rainfast in 24 hours and lasts up to 6 months." Effective against deer, rabbits, voles, squirrels, chipmunks, opossum and other critters!

Soluble powder mixes with water. 1 Pound treats approximately 400 plants 1 ft tall. 2.2 lb. treats approximately 800 plants 1 ft. tall.

Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Plantskydd Granular Shaker 1 lb.

$13.00

Plantskydd products are a "non-toxic repellant that repels animals before they bite by emitting odor that browsing animals associate with predator activity. Rainfast in 24 hours and lasts up to 6 months." Effective against deer, rabbits, voles, squirrels, chipmunks, opossum and other critters!

Read to use shaker can of granules. Just shake on the ground around plants you want to protext. Treats 600 sq. ft.

Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Red Cedar

$11.00

Eastern Red cedar is an evergreen tree that is often seen as a shrub. Eastern Red cedars grow in fields, on roadsides, and in woods as an understory tree. They are often pioneers, meaning one of the first trees to take over a field. The bark of these trees is reddish-brown, and peeling off in shreds. Eastern Red cedars have two types of flowers which bloom in the spring. Male flowers are yellowish-brown and female are light bluish-green. It is a tree of reddish wood giving off the scent of cedar chests.

To learn more about which plant size is right for you, click here.

Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Red Maple

$6.00

Red Maple is one of the most common trees in our area. This tree can be found just about anywhere, including forests, stream banks and fields. It is a pioneer tree, which means it is one of the first to take over a field. It is also often an understory tree, growing beneath larger trees. Due to its adaptability has made this species a common tree in home landscape. Red Maples extend from Florida and west to Texas and Minnesota.

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Growth Rate	Moderate to fast, 2-5 ft per year
Mature Size	90 ft
Soil	Well adaptable to forested wetlands or well drained but moist upland sites
Light	Full sun but shade tolerant
Leaves	Leaves are three-lobed with small teeth growing up to 4 inches long; They are dull green on top and pale green on bottom turning orange to red before they drop in the fall
Flower & Fruit	Flowers droop in clusters and are reddish-orange in color; Samaras (winged seeds) ripen in the spring, up to ¾ inch long; The small sized samaras of all native maples
Deer Browse Risk	Medium
Benefits	Seeds provide a food source for squirrels and some birds. Although not a preferred by deer as a browsing source, the young red maple leaves are a favored food of white-tailed deer. The wood has been used to make paper, furniture, cabinets, plywood, crates, flooring and railroad ties. Tapped for sap used in maple syrup production. Valuable riparian buffer plant due to its tolerance of wetter soils.

Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Red Oak

$6.00

The Red Oak is often the dominant tree species in a forest community. They are known for their strength, fast growing nature and brilliant fall color.

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Growth Rate	Faster growing
Mature Size	60-90 ft tall, 1-2 ½ ft trunk diameter
Soil	Adaptable to variety of soils such as loamy, clay, sandy and rocky; Grows best in well-drained
Light	Full sun with some shade tolerance
Leaves	Oblong 4-9 inches long; simple and alternating with 7-11 lobes that are bristle tipped. Dull green, light green underside turning brown and dark red in fall
Flower & Fruit	Monoecious (flowers of same sex on tree); Acorns have broad shallow cup
Deer Browse Risk	Medium
Benefits	An important source of food for wildlife. A variety of birds depend upon Red Oak acorns, the wild turkey in particular. The Northern Red Oak is the most important lumber species in the Red Oak Group, commonly used as flooring, cabinets, furniture and mine timbers.

Please note that trees, shrubs, packets, and products will not be delivered by mail. Your order will be batched together and made available for pickup at a specified and location.

During Checkout please choose one of the the following locations and dates:

April 13 & 14 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds
- 171 Dawson St.,Sandusky, MI
April 20 &21 at the Goodells County Park.
- Goodells, MI
- Use the M-21 entrance at the north end of the park
April 24 & 25 at the Armada Fairgrounds
- 74280 Fair St.,Armada, MI

Trees/Plants are primarily sold as Bare Root Stock. District Liability ceases when orders are picked up. Seller is not liable for improper handling or planting of plants after consumer has possession. The Blue Water CD is not liable nor guarantees survivability.

Soil	Well drained
Fruit	Small to medium sized round fruit with thick red and green skin that is tender and easy to peel, the white flesh sometimes has a hint of green or pink, juicy, tart and firm ripening in late September
Benefits	It is considered the all-purpose apple both great for fresh eating as well as baking. It is mainly used in desserts due to less cooking time than others or blended in juices. If kept in a cool place, these will keep for 5 to 8 months.

Soil	Well-drained
Fruit	Medium large, bright red fruit with firm yellow flesh and clear juice ripening in early to mid-July
Benefits	The rich, tangy, tart flavor has made this a delightful fruit for pies. It is also used in jams and preserves, as dried cherries, juice, Cherry jubilee and various other dishes.

Soil	Well drained loamy soils
Fruit	Medium sized red apple over a green flush background ripening later in the season, October and later with a sweet, tart flavor
Benefits	It is a crisp and juicy apple making it excellent for both fresh eating and baking.

Growth Rate	Fastest growing spruce, 1-3 ft per year
Mature Size	100 ft tall, 40 ft spread
Soil	Adaptable but prefers moist deep loam soils
Light	Full sunshine, some shade tolerance
Leaves	Less than 1 inch long needles, dark green
Cones	4-8 inches long, hang down; Largest of spruces
Deer Browse Risk	Low
Benefits	The fibrous deep spreading root system makes this tree very tolerable to high winds.

Growth Rate	Fast
Mature Size	8-20 ft tall, 6-12 ft spread
Soil	Most soils preferring neutral to slightly acidic soils; Well-drained
Light	Full to partial sun
Leaves	Simple, ovate 2-4 inches long
Flower & Fruit	Fragrant flowers are mostly white, lilac or purple in clusters called a panicle; Fruit is capsules with flat winged seeds
Benefits	Ideal old-fashioned shrub for screens, tall hedges or specimen plants. Green dye is obtained from the flowers and leaves and a yellow-orange dye is obtained from the twigs. Essential oil collected from the flowers is used in perfume fragrances. Bark and leaves have been chewed as a treatment for sore mouth.

Growth Rate	Slow
Mature Size	10-40 ft tall
Soil	Tolerant; Prefers dry but can withstand occasional flooding
Light	Full sun
Leaves	Opposite, scale like up to ¼ inch long; dark green
Cones	¼ inch wide
Deer Browse Risk	High
Benefits	Provides food and cover for variety of birds and mammals. Winter food and protection particularly important for pheasant and whitetail deer. They are often pioneers, meaning one of the first trees to take over a field. Suitable screen planting and windbreaks.