Annual Tree Seedling Sale
Conservation begins in your backyard! Support the Allegan Conservation District by planting a tree in 2008!
The 2008 Annual Tree Seedling Sale is up and running. Please download the 2008 order form below. Orders are due on April 4th, 2008.
Download the Order form: Note prints to 8.5“x17” paper
2008 Tree Seedling Sale PDF
Please note: If you did not have chance to pre-order trees we have surplus trees on the day of the sale as well as at our office for two weeks.
Tree sale pickup day is at:
Allegan Area Education Center
2891 M-222 across from the Allegan County Airport
April 19th, 9:30am-2:00pm
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Primary Contact
Tina Clemons
Administrator
Allegan Conservation District
1668 Lincoln Rd
Allegan MI 49010
(269)673-8965 ex 3
Blackgum
Scientific name: Nyssa sylvatica
Height: 30-60’
Width: 20-30’
Growth rate: slow
Habitat: Prefers moist, well-drained loam to clay soil and will tolerate shade. Is typically a minor forest understory species.
Blackgum is an excellent medium sized tree native to Michigan that is typically overlooked in the landscape. The tree has a nice form and spectacular fall color display. Blackgum leaves are glossy dark green turning bright orange to red in the fall. Female trees produces bluish-black fruits that ripen in September and are eaten by many birds. Black gum makes an excellent street, lawn or shade tree and can be used in a forest planting for wildlife.
