Annually the Yuma Conservation District offers low-cost seedling trees and shrubs for living snow fences, windbreaks, wildlife habitat, visual screens and noise barriers, erosion control, replants, and other conservation purposes. Deciduous trees, shrubs, and conifer trees are available through the program and usually arrive in late April–just in time for spring planting. The YCD/NRCS can provide assistance when considering local soil types, tree species, windbreak design, and site preparation for your planting.
Trees are sold in lots of 30 and 50 per species. Bareroot trees are sold in lots of 50; bareroot deciduous trees and shrubs have a top height of 10 to 30 inches and bareroot conifer trees have a top height of 5 to 12 inches. Regular and small potted trees are available in lots of 30 per species. Regular potted trees arrive in boxes wrapped in thick paper or in styrofoam crates having 2″ x 2″ x 7″ openings for the plant roots. Small potted trees are slightly smaller with their roots contained in small tubes.
The YCD also offers dip system supplies and weed barrier to provide and retain soil moisture near the seedlings roots. Tree protectors (with stakes) are available to protect seedlings from deer and other animals, severe weather, and mowers / weed eaters. Weed barrier is available to reduce grass and weed competition.
For more information about seedling trees and supplies call or stop by the office.
Deadline for ordering is March 13, 2009
