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NVCA to host Arbour Day Tree Sale at Tiffin Centre

May 1, 2025   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The Nottawasaga Conservation Authority will be hosting its annual Arbour Day tree sale and offering a selection of native trees and shrubs you can plant around your property.

Tree availability will be on a first-come first-serve basis, so if you have a particular tree in mind, you should come early so you won’t be disappointed.

There will be a variety of species available including white pine, red pine, white spruce, Norway spruce, white cedar, tamarack, European larch, red oak and white birch.

There will also be silver maple, black walnut, nannyberry and American highbush cranberry.

Trees and shrubs will be sold in bundles of ten for $35 each. Payments can be made through Visa, MasterCard, debit, or cash.

If you are buying trees or shrubs, the NVCA offers some tips for when you are ready to plant your seedlings.

Do not open storage bags until you are ready to plant, and re-seal partially used storage bags as quickly as possible. The best way to care for your new seedlings is to plant them right away when you bring them home.

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 roots.

If you cannot plant the seedlings right away, you should store them in a cool, shaded area and water frequently with fresh water.

Avoid leaving the seedlings in direct sunlight, standing water, or low-lying frost pockets.

Do not open the storage bags until you are ready to plant.

Plant within five days of purchase.

The Arbour Day tree sale is a great place to pick up seedlings that you can plant around your property.

The sale will take place on Saturday, May 10, at the Tiffin Conservation Area, located at 8195 8th Line of Essa, in Utopia.

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