Trees & Shrubs Still Available from ReLeaf Michigan 23rd Annual Tree & Shrub Fundraiser!

If the forecasts are right, the weather should continue to improve over the next week, and it will finally feel like spring.  It is a great time to plant, and, fortunately, there is still time to purchase hardy, bare-root trees and shrubs at a substantial savings through the 23rd ReLeaf Michigan Annual Tree and Shrub Fundraiser.  Proceeds from the sale support non-profit ReLeaf Michigan’s ongoing tree planting and educational programs.  

The trees available are 4 – 6 feet in height (they are not seedlings) and include native and “specialty” trees, among others, that are specifically chosen for Michigan’s various planting zones.  The shrubs are 1 - 2 feet in height, and the evergreens (2 feet tall) are containerized.  All trees and shrubs are able to prosper in both rural and urban areas.  

ReLeaf Michigan’s annual tree and shrub sale helps to reverse Michigan’s loss of tens of thousands of trees due to the emerald ash borer, storms, and old age.  The tree sale is a fundraiser that encourages the public to plant trees to improve the overall tree canopy of their community, with the environmental benefits that brings, while providing much-needed revenue to support ReLeaf Michigan’s ongoing tree planting and educational programs. 

Launched 25 years ago, ReLeaf Michigan is a statewide non-profit tree organization that has been working with community groups throughout the state to plant trees on public property.  Over 26,000 trees have been planted in partnership with nearly 350 community organizations.  

Extra trees and shrubs will be available for sale this Saturday, April 27th, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the following locations:

• Handy Park, 26590 Capitol, Redford Township, 48239
• Goldner-Walsh Nursery, 559 Orchard Lake Rd.,Pontiac, 48341
• Fraleigh’s Nursery, 8600 Jackson Rd.,Dexter, 48130
• Friendship Park – Porritt Barn (corner of Baldwin and Clarkston Roads), Lake Orion, 48360

Orders can continue to be placed on-line or by phone through May 1st for pick up on Saturday, May 4th at the following locations;

• Urban Foresters, 4832 Miller Rd., Ann Arbor
• "ARBORFEST AT THE SOCWA GARDENS", 3910 W. Webster, Royal Oak 

For an order form or to order on-line go to www.releafmichigan.org and click on the Annual Tree and Shrub Sale Fundraiser tab.  Or call 1-800-642-7353 or email:  info@releafmichigan.org.  Check, money orders, or credit cards accepted.  

TREES - $34 each, three or more $32 each.

Bloodgood Planetree, Autumn Blaze Maple, Northern Red Oak*, Sugar Maple*, River Birch, Red Spire Pear, Valley Forge American Elm*, Japanese Tree Lilac, Red Bud*, Red Flowering Crabapple, Thundercloud Plum, Honeycrisp Apple, Yellowwood, Tulip Tree*, Greenspire Linden  

SPECIALTY TREES—$50 each

Royal Frost Birch, Snow Mountain Cherry, Tina Crabapple 

SHRUBS—$18 each; three or more $15 each.

American Hazelnut*, Butterfly Bush-”Pink Delight & “Black Knight”, Sugar Plum Fairy Lilac, Summer Wine Ninebark*, “Easy Elegance” Rose, Pee Gee Hydrangea, Dwarf Red Stemmed Dogwood*, Vernal Witch Hazel, Alfredo Compact Cranberry Bush* 

EVERGREENS—$20 each; three or more $18 each

Black Hills Spruce*, Canadian Hemlock*, Serbian Spruce, Eastern White Pine*, Fraser Fir 

*Indicates plant is native or cultivar of native to Michigan   

For more information about ReLeaf Michigan, to become a member, or to request information on organizing a tree planting in your neighborhood, contact ReLeaf Michigan at1-800-642-7353 or info@releafmichigan.org