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Thank you for participation in the Ecology Awareness Program. We hope it offered
a fun, educational experience for all the kids you work with. Now, cap off the learning
by planting a tree. Please remember one free tree for each program leader per
calendar year.
Complete this online form to order your free tree today. Please note: Your seedling
will not be shipped until the appropriate time for planting in your zone.
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Red
Oak **
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3-4 feet |
3-8 |
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This fast-growing tree can grow as much as 2 feet per year during the first 10 years.
Suited for zones 3-8, it’s known for waxy leaves, a rounded growth habit and ability
to do well in urban settings. The Red Oak is considered a good street tree, because
it tolerates pollution and compacted soil. This tree can grow to 75 feet and can
spread to 45 feet.
Source: "Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs," Michael A. Dirr, Timber Press, Portland,
OR 1997.
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Red
Maple
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3-4 feet |
3-9 |
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Known for its year-round color and beauty, this tree is fast growing and tolerant
of many soil types. It's suited for zones 3-9. The Red Maple does well in lawns,
along streets and in parks. It can grow as high as 60 feet, with a variable spread.
Source: "Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs," Michael A. Dirr, Timber Press, Portland,
OR 1997.
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Sugar
Maple
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3-4 feet |
3-8 |
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A true beauty in the autumn, this tree is known for its deep red and yellow fall
leaves. It's suited for zones 3-8 and does well in many soils, but does not tolerate
high-stress, city environments well. Makes a great lawn, park, campus, golf-course
and large-area tree. It can grow as high as 75 feet, with a spread up to 50 feet.
Source: "Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs," Michael A. Dirr, Timber Press, Portland,
OR 1997.
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Baldcypress
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2-3 feet |
4-10 |
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This is a hearty tree that does well in city conditions, and it survives in wet
or dry soil. The Baldcypress does well near water, and it is suitable for zones
4-10. It can grow as high as 100 feet, with a spread up to 30 feet.
Source: "Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs," Michael A. Dirr, Timber Press, Portland,
OR 1997.
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Flowering trees |
Size when shipped |
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Redbud
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2-3 feet |
4-9 |
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Considered a treasure in the springtime when its rosy pink flowers bloom, the Redbud
is suited for zones 4-9. It does well in full sun or light shade. Grows as high
as 30 feet, with a spread of up to 35 feet.
Source: "Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs," Michael A. Dirr, Timber Press, Portland,
OR 1997.
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Flowering
Crab
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2-3 feet |
3-8 |
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Known to be a spring-flowering tree in the northern tier of states, the Flowering
Crab is red-budded, with dark pinkish red flowers and red-purple fruit. Suited for
zones 3-8, this tree is a beautiful landscape choice. It is also said to be fairly
disease resistant. The Flowering Crab grows as high as 20 feet, with a spread up
to 15 feet.
Source: "Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs," Michael A. Dirr, Timber Press, Portland,
OR 1997.
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Trees for Wildlife Package
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Trees for Wildlife
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All three of the following trees will be shipped.
These tree varieties will attract animals by providing food and shelter.
In addition, they will provide spring and fall color and shade.
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Size when shipped |
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| Flowering Crab |
2-3 feet |
3-8 |
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Known to be a spring-flowering tree in the northern tier of states, the Flowering
Crab is red-budded, with dark pinkish red flowers and red-purple fruit. Suited for
zones 3-8, this tree is a beautiful landscape choice. It is also said to be fairly
disease resistant. The Flowering Crab grows as high as 20 feet, with a spread up
to 15 feet.
Source: "Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs," Michael A. Dirr, Timber Press, Portland,
OR 1997.
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| Washington Hawthorn |
2-3 feet |
3-8 |
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This popular landscape tree is suited for zones 3-8.
It’s known for its adaptability, clean foliage and brilliant red fruit.
Dark green leaves turn to orange and scarlet to purplish in fall.
Creamy white flowers appear in the spring and are followed by the fruit which lasts all winter.
This tree grows 25-30 feet and can spread to 25 feet wide.
Source: "Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs," Michael A. Dirr, Timber Press, Portland,
OR 1997.
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| Canadian Hemlock |
8-12 inches |
3-7 |
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This needle evergreen is good for screens, groupings and hedging.
Suited for zones 3-7 it does not tolerate heat or urban stress well.
This tree grows 40-70 feet tall and can spread to 35 feet wide.
Source: "Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs," Michael A. Dirr, Timber Press, Portland,
OR 1997.
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** Sorry, we cannot ship Red Oaks to Florida, Oregon or Louisiana
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*** A limited number of trees are available. We reserve the right to deny requests.
Trees cannot be shipped outside the continental U.S.
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*** A Modern Woodmen of America representative may contact you with information
about other products & services.
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