Order forms for the Ottawa Soil and Water Conservation District 2010 Seedling Tree and Shrub Sale are now available by calling 419-898-1595 or visiting www.ottawaswcd.com.
Evergreen varieties in packets of 10 for this year include: Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce and American Arborvitae. This year, the office will again offer the “fast growing” Green Rocket Cedar sold individually. These Cedars will grow up to 3 feet per year, are deer resistant, have a strong root system and no major insect problems. They make a great windbreak or privacy screen.  
In addition, the following fast-growing (up to 5’ per year) varieties will be offered: Autumn Blaze Maple (sold individually) and Coral Snap (five per packet). The recipient of the “Urban Tree of the Year,” the Autumn Blaze Maple is a cross between the Silver and Red Maple. The new Coral Snap, similar to last year’s Skyrise. are fast growing, hardy and have stunning reddish-orange stems. This variety is disease resistant and lives up to 40 years. They grow up to 20 feet and can be used as privacy screens, windbreaks or shade trees (when trimmed). 
Other trees available: London Plane (similar to Sycamore); Renaissance Oasis Paper Birch, Cleveland Flower Pear; Red Oak; American Cranberry Bush and Burning Bush.  This year, Miss Kim Lilacs and Knock Out Roses have been added. Butterfly wildflower mixture and native grass packets are again available and to complete your garden area, Ohio-made butterfly houses will be available.
The district reminds everyone that these are only seedings with sizes ranging from 8 inches to 36 inches. The following hardwoods will be between 3 feet to five feet in size: Autumn Blaze Maple, Red Oak, Cleveland Flower Pear, London Plane and Coral Snap.  All are pre-packed and come complete with planting instructions.
Prices range from $7 to $45. For an order form or questions, call the SWCD office at 419-898-1595. Order early as supplies are limited (particularly for the fast-growing varieties and Red Oaks). Deadline for ordering is April 1 and seedlings will be ready for pick-up around mid-April. To view the different varieties or print out an order form, visit ottawaswcd.com.

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