Arbour Day Tree Sale

Join us for the 34th annual
Arbour Day Tree Sale this May 11!

Looking to plant trees on your property? Join us on May 11, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Tiffin Conservation Area for the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority’s Arbour Day Tree Sale!

We offer a variety of bareroot tree and shrub seedings, including:

White pine
Red pine
White spruce
Norway spruce
White cedar

Tamarack
European larch
Sycamore
Red oak
Bur oak

Silver maple
Sugar maple
Black walnut
Nannyberry
American highbush cranberry

Trees and shrubs are sold in bundles of 10 for $35 each.

Tree availability is first come first serve and cannot be reserved. Payments can be made through Visa, MasterCard, debit or cash.

Planting your trees?

In this video, NVCA staff shares how to plant and protect your new seedlings.

Follow these tips when you are ready to plant your seedlings:

Do not open storage bags until ready to plant
Reseal partially used storage bags as quickly as possible
Cut the bundling elastics – don’t rip them off. Separate the bundles carefully, without stripping roots
Tightly close the storage bags each time you remove trees
Load planting pails in the shade and out of the wind, and place seedlings quickly into the planting pail
Do not prune roots, especially if you see new white root tips
Place seedlings in an upright position and pack loosely so that removal will not damage the tender roots
Before stopping for a break, empty the planting pail. If you must stop with trees left in the container, place it in the shade

Caring for your seedlings

The best way to care for your new seedlings is to plant them right away when you bring them home.

If you cannot plant your seedlings right away, follow tips to store your seedlings until you are ready to plant them:

Store the seedlings in a cool, shaded area
Water seedlings frequently with fresh water
Provide good ventilation for the seedlings
Avoid placing seedlings in direct sunlight, standing water or low-lying frost pockets
Do not open storage bags until ready to plant
Do not use bags with rips or holes that would allow air in to dry roots
Plant trees within 5 days of purchase

Careful Handling and Planting of Nursery Stock Brochure

Mulches Help Trees Beat Weed Competition Brochure

More than 2 acres of planting space?

NVCA provides professional tree planting services for property owners in the Nottawasaga Watershed with other 2 acres of planting space. Properties over ~4.5 hectares (11 acres) in size may be eligible for the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program.

Learn more about NVCA's forestry program here

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