SPRING ‘17
LARGE STOCK
TREE PROGRAM
Autumn Blaze
Maple
NEW THIS YEAR!
Tree Order Deadline of
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2017.
invoices will be mailed
and must be paid in full, prior to
tree pick-up at the end of April.
Greetings! If you are interested in planting your property with larger trees, then the Spring Large Stock Program may be just
what you’re looking for. The Essex Region Conservation Authority offers 5 to 7 foot tall native hardwood trees (deciduous)
and 1.5 to 2.5 foot tall evergreens and potted native shrubs.
ELIGIBILITY
1. Own at least 1 acre of land in a single property within
ERCA’S watershed
2. Order a minimum of 15 trees. Hardwood trees must
be ordered in bundles of 5 for each species ordered.
OUR STANDARDS
We work closely with our private sector nursery partners
to ensure:
•product quality
•trees are transported and stored properly
•trees are in excellent condition at the time of
pick up
ORDERING
Minimum: 15 trees required, any combination of hardwoods
evergreens or shrubs.
DEADLINE: Orders must be received by:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017
Order Pick Up: Customers will be notified by mail, when
trees are available for pick up. Typically tree pickup dates coincide with a weekend at the end of April.
Notification packages include invoice information, payment
instructions, pick up dates, times and locations along with maps.
NOTE: Once the trees leave our facility, we are unable to extend a guarantee on tree survival.
NATIVE SHRUBS
Shrubs are excellent for wildlife, cover and food, have multiple stems and tend to grow as wide as they do tall.
LEAF
NAME
PRICE
DESCRIPTION: All shrubs are 1.5 to 2.5 feet tall in a 3 gallon pot.
Silky
Dogwood
$13.00
Small creamy white flowers; round blue berries; 6 to10 feet in height &
spread
Red Osier
Dogwood
$13.50
Beautiful red branches; is well-adapted to moist areas and ditch edges;
10 feet in height and spread
Grey
Dogwood
$16.00
Prefers moist soils along river banks, roadsides, fencerows; creamy
white flowers and white berry like fruit; prospers in sun or shade
Highbush
Cranberry
$14.50
Prefers moist areas; berries for wildlife; maple-like leaf; 8 to12 feet in
height/spread
Staghorn
Sumac
$14.50
A hardy shrub that produces red “staghorns“ of fruit and has leaves
that turn red in the fall; will grow on most sites and up to 15 feet in
height and spread
Buttonbush
$15.50
Small shrub; 9 feet in height; prefers a wetter site; a source of food and
shelter for wildlife
Nannyberry
$16.00
Prefers ditch edges and wet areas; berries for wildlife; can grow up to
18 feet in height and 6 to10 feet in spread
Winterberry
Holly
$16.75
Perfect plant for wet, or poorly drained sites; grows well in drier soils
too; heights from 3 to 15 feet
Serviceberry
$17.50
Small native tree or shrub with beautiful flowers followed by edible
berries; great fall colours of orange and reds
American
Elderberry
$14.00
Best in moist sites; berries for wildlife; spreads profusely; variable size
up to 12 feet
NATIVE HARDWOODS
All hardwoods are bare root trees which have been lifted from the ground with no soil around their roots. Our partner nurseries then bundle
each species into groups of 5. The hardwoods listed below are some of the native Carolinian trees of the Essex region. When planted in the
proper site, they will offer many benefits such as shade, cleaner air and habitat for wildlife.
LEAF
3-5 lobes
NAME
PRICE
per tree / per 5 trees
DESCRIPTION: All trees are 5 to 7 feet in height, lightly branched
and come as a bare root tree, unless otherwise noted.
Red Maple
SOLD OUT
Silver Maple
$32.75/$163.75
Sugar Maple
SOLD OUT
Autumn
Blaze Maple
$37.00/$185.00
A native cross between Red and Silver Maple; fast growing and has
drought tolerance of Silver Maple and beautiful fall colour of Red Maple
Red Oak
$34.50/$172.50
Prefers moist loams; relatively fast growing; will grow to a height of 80
feet
Bur Oak
$38.25/$191.25
Prefers clay soils; its acorns a favourite for wildlife; interesting corky
ridged twigs
Sycamore
$36.25/$181.25
A fast growing tree and grows well on any soil type; also great for
planting on flood plains
Swamp White
Oak
SOLD OUT
Brilliant fall colour of orange and reds; leaves are green during summer;
prefers better drained sites
Fast growing tree; will grow on most sites; a great tree for wildlife
Stunning fall colour; prefers well drained soils such as loams & sands;
our national emblem
Generally found in wetter sites, but grows well in ground that dries
resistant to periodically; heat and drought; fast growth
EVERGREENS
There are only two native Evergreens to Essex county, Red Cedar and White Pine. The evergreens listed below will perform well when
planted in the proper site. During times of drought, Evergreen trees will need extra care and watering.
LEAF
NAME
PRICE
DESCRIPTION: All trees are 2 to 2.5 feet in height and come either
potted or balled and burlapped.
White Cedar
$14.50
Makes a dense windbreak; will tolerate a wide variety of soils, but suffers
in poorly drained areas; mature height of 30 feet
Red Cedar
$15.25
Native to the Essex region; tolerant of hot & dry conditions; narrow form
White Pine
$15.25
Occurs naturally at Point Pelee; requires well-drained, sandy sites for
best growth; soft long needles
White Spruce
$14.00
Forms a less dense windbreak than cedar but still suitable for windbreaks;
requires well-drained soil; has a typical ‘Christmas tree’ form
Norway Spruce
$13.50
Will tolerate clay, rocky and dry soils. Has a mature height of 80 ft
SPRING 2017 LARGE STOCK TREE PROGRAM ORDER FORM
HOW TO ORDER TREES
Completed Order Forms may be delivered to ERCA in a variety of ways:
1. Dropped off at our office during regular business hours, Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
2. Mailed (see address below)
3. Faxed to (519) 776-8688
4. Scanned and emailed to [email protected]
Orders must be received by FRIDAY,
JANUARY 27, 2017 and be accompanied by the $5.00 per tree deposit.
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
First Name
Last Name
Daytime Phone #
Email Address
Mailing Address (street)
City/Town
Postal Code
Total Property Size (must be more than 1 acre)
ORDER INFORMATION
You must own at least 1 acre of land in a single property within ERCA’s watershed to qualify for the ERCA Tree Program.
You must order a minimum of 15 trees: any combination of hardwoods, evergreens and/or shrubs. Hardwood trees only
must be ordered in bundles of 5 for each species.
I would like this form to be emailed to me in the future (please include your email address above)
I understand that I will be planting these trees and shrubs myself
TREE SPECIES
QUANTITY
TREE SPECIES
QUANTITY
Total # of trees & shrubs
TOTAL DEPOSIT ($5.00 X
Total # of trees & shrubs )
PAYMENT DETAILS
I have enclosed the $5.00 per tree deposit
Method of Payment
Cash
Cheque
Visa
Credit Card Number
Expiry Date
Signature
Date
Mastercard
American Express
3-Digit
Security Code
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received
Date Entered
Deposit Amount
For more info, contact Rob Davies, ERCA Forester at (519) 776-5209 ext 310
360 Fairview Avenue West, Suite 311, Essex, Ontario N8M 1Y6
www.erca.org email: [email protected] fax: (519) 776-8688