White Oak

$6.00

White oaks are a large tree usually growing in forests with other oaks, but can also be found on edges of lakes, ponds and streams. Leaves will often stay on the branches of younger trees in the winter.

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Growth Rate	Slow to moderate
Mature Size	90-100 ft tall, 4 ft trunk diameter
Soil	Acidic, moist, well-drained; Drought tolerant
Light	Full sun
Leaves	4-9 inches long, 5-9 lobes; bright green on top and whitish underneath; Red/brown in fall
Flower & Fruit	Male flowers green, female flowers reddish appearing as single spikes with leaves; Acorns oval over 1 inch long with warty cap which takes up a quarter of the body
Deer Browse Risk	Low
Benefits	Beneficial for many wildlife. Provides cover for many birds and small mammals, even in winter, since its leaves often stay on. Acorns are source of food. The leaves and twigs are used as nest materials. Wood is used for lumber for furniture, paneling, flooring, railroad ties, fence posts and firewood. Used in yards and parks as a shade tree.

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.

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.

Hybrid Willow

$6.00

This species is not recommended for planting in Macomb County

The Hybrid Willows are extremely rapid growing which distinguishes them from non-hybrid types. They will adapt to dry soils but need to be watered regularly until established. It is recommended the bare roots should be planted between November and May to avoid heat and drought.

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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.

Whitespire Birch

$15.00

White Birch has a nice narrow, pyramidal size and a chalky white bark that looks great all season long. The leaves rustle in the wind. They are popular and resistant to attacks by insect pests. The challenge is to select a growing site where the soil will remain cool and moist, but where the tree will also receive full sunshine on its leaves for much of the day.

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Growth Rate	Moderate, 2 ft per year
Mature Size	40-50 ft
Soil	Cool, moist soils; Shallow root system sensitive to even short periods of drought or heating of the soil.
Light	Full to partial sun
Leaves	Alternate 2-4 inches long, bright green to bright yellow in fall; Smooth on top, round at the base and tapering at the top
Flower & Fruit	Monoecious (both sexes on tree), male flowers are 2-4 inches long with brownish color while the female flowers are 1 ½ inch and green; Fruit matures in fall and composed of numerous tiny winged seeds
Deer Browse Risk	Medium
Benefits	Tapped to obtain sap from which beer, syrup, wine or vinegar is made. The inner bark can be used in a meal and thickener for soups or added to flour once it is dried and ground. Tea is made from the root bark and young leaves. The Shuswap made soap and shampoo from the leaves.

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.

Swamp White Oak

$6.00

Of all the members of the White Oak family, the contrast of the leaf color from top to bottom is the most apparent and back side bleached. Thus the specific moniker “bicolor” is very much suitable. Branches grow flares of bark but as the bark matures becomes ridged and furrowed.

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Growth Rate	Average, 1-2 ft per year
Mature Size	45-60 ft tall
Soil	Silty clay to silt, sandy loams; Dry area, poorly drained and wet; In very alkaline soils, they can become insufficient in chlorophyll resulting in pale yellow or yellow-white (not to be mistaken for fall color)
Light	Full sun
Leaves	Narrowly elliptic 4-7 inches long, shallow rounded teeth; dark green above and nearly white underneath
Flower & Fruit	Monoecious (flowers on same sex on tree); Acorns oblong
Deer Browse Risk	Unknown
Benefits	Wood is light brown, close-grained, heavy and hard. It has been used for furniture, cabinets, flooring and fence posts and was a time widely used for making barrels and kegs. Important resource for many wildlife. Numerous birds and mammals use these for coverage. Acorns are sweet and provide important food for squirrels, white-tailed deer, beaver, black bears and a variety of birds including duck and turkeys.

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.

Sugar Maple

$6.00

Sugar maples can survive in a wide variety of soil types but for maximum tree growth and sap production, soils should be moist and well drained. They can be found in canyons, ravines, valleys and streambanks, but also found on dry rocky hillsides. The common name refers to the use of species for making sugar and syrup.

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Growth Rate	Moderate, 1 ft per year
Mature Size	70-100 ft tall, 3-4 ft trunk diameter
Soil	Best in deep, moist and well-drained soils however adaptable
Light	Shade tolerant
Leaves	Opposite, 2-4 inches long with 5 lobes dark green above and whitish below; Turning intensely red, orange or yellow in the fall
Flower & Fruit	Flowers are small, greenish-yellow in drooping clusters with about 8-14 flowers; Samaras (winged seeds) less than an inch long, red to red-brown in color
Deer Browse Risk	Medium
Benefits	A long valued hardwood timber species because of the hardiness and resistance to shock. In early America, the wood was used for a variety of household items including rolling pins, scoops and apple grinders. Today it is used for general construction, flooring, furniture, cabinet work and wooden ware. The high density of the wood makes it a popular fuel for home heating. A popular ornamental tree because of its tolerance to shade, spreading form and brilliant autumn foliage. A principal source of maple sugar, tapped in the very early in spring. The only tree used for commercial syrup production. It has twice the sugar content of other maple species. A single tree may produce 5-60 liters of sap per year. Beneficial to a variety of wildlife. Common browser for white-tailed deer, moose and snowshoe hare. Smaller animals feed on the seeds, buds, twigs and leaves. Porcupines consume the bark and various birds use as a nest.

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.

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.

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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.

Hybrid Poplar

$6.00

**This species is not recommended for planting in Macomb County**

A very popular shade tree due to its very fast growth.

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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.

Hazelnut

$6.00

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The Hazelnut tree is a deciduous that is closely related to trees such as birches and alders. Hazelnut trees bloom and pollinate in winter. They can be very winter hardy. When planting, it is recommended to soak roots in water for up to an hour prior to planting to increase survival. Taking about 3 years to begin harvesting nuts, a mature tree can produce up to 10 to 15 pounds of cleaned seed. They can last in commercial production for up to 40 years.

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Growth Rate	Moderate to fast
Mature Size	10-12 ft tall, 6-8 ft diameter
Soil	Slightly acidic, loamy well-drained
Light	Shade tolerant but require light for production
Leaves	Alternate, broad oval with round base and hairy beneath; orange to red or purple in fall
Flower & Fruit	Although monoecious (both sexes present on tree) all varieties require cross-pollination; Light brown, acorn-like nut enclosed in two leafy coarsely toothed bracts
Deer Browse Risk	Unknown
Benefits	Provide wildlife with food and habitat. The male flowers, called catkins, are favorable to grouse quails as forage. Long valued as an ornamental also used in windbreak plantings, landscapes and as ornamentals. Cultivated worldwide for nut production. The nuts are sweet and may be eaten raw or ground into flour for cake-like bread. The American Indians used the nuts to flavor soups.

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.

Black Walnut

$6.00

The Black Walnut is a large deciduous tree providing light shade and excellent bright yellow fall foliage. Nut production begins when the tree is about 10 years old and has best production when 30 years old. The tree tends to yield heavier in alternate years.

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Growth Rate	Moderate
Mature Size	70-130 ft tall; 2-4 ft diameter
Soil	Loamy soils, avoiding dry, sandy, gravelly forms; Grow best in deep, fertile and moist but well-drained soils
Light	Full sun for optimal growth and nut production, partial shade tolerant
Leaves	Alternate, compound 1-2 ft long with 15-23 leaflets
Flower & Fruit	Unisexual flowers emerge mid-April to mid-June; Globular fruit 1-2 inches diameter contained nut with a yellowish-green husk, ripening between September and October
Deer Browse Risk	Medium
Benefits	Have been highly prized for many of its attributes. The wood is valued for its strength, striking color, durability and dimension stability. Historically used for gunstocks, furniture and flooring as well as paddles and coffins. The edible nuts have provided wildlife such as squirrels, whitetailed deer and woodpeckers with sustenance. Used in a variety of commercial baking products, ice cream, candy and the shells have been ground and used as a polishing abrasive.

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.

Growth Rate	Fast, 6-10 ft per year
Mature Size	35-45 ft tall; 15 ft width
Soil	Variety of soils from heavy clay to sandy types, best in moist and well drained.
Light	Full sun
Leaves	Light green typical narrow, lance shaped turning attractive yellow come fall.
Flower & Fruit	Yellow, green flower clusters called catkins; Most hybrids are sterile, preventing them from making cottony seeds.
Deer Browse Risk	Unknown
Benefits	Unlike Weeping Willows, the Willow Hybrids grow straight up. This feature has contributed to its extensive use as screens for privacy, windbreaks and hedges.

Growth Rate	Fast
Mature Size	70-90 ft tall, 2-3 ft trunk diameter
Soil	High clay; poorly drained, heavy soils
Light	Full sun
Leaves	3-5 inches long with 5-7 lobes bristled tips and deep C-shaped sinuses; dark green to deep scarlet red in fall
Flower & Fruit	Clusters of pointed buds found a twig tips; Acorns round up to ½ inch long, capped with thin and shallow saucer-like cup
Deer Browse Risk	High
Benefits	Wood is typically used for fuel wood, wood pulp and railroad ties due to its tendency to warp, even being heavy, strong and hard. Its shape, adaptability, longevity and fall foliar display have made it a popular ornamental. Commonly used in food plots being utilized by many games species such as wood ducks, white-tail deer and wild turkey.

Growth Rate	Fast, 5-8 ft per year
Mature Size	40-50 ft tall, 30 ft spread
Soil	Adaptable; acidic, alkaline and wet soils
Light	Full sun
Leaves	Broad, open crown; silvery green turning bright gold to yellow in fall
Flower & Fruit	Dioecious (male and female flowers on different trees); Cotton-less unlike most poplars
Deer Browse Risk	Unknown
Benefits	This particular Poplar can be harvested for firewood in 5-7 years, making it an excellent choice for garnering and replanting as a sustainable source of firewood. If the tree is cut down it will regrow from the stump. The wood is soft, therefore it burns much faster. Used for fast-growing shade while your other slowergrowing trees begin to mature.