Wintry weather will soon give way to spring and now is the time to make plans for tree and shrub plantings. The Bedford County Conservation District is again offering tree and shrub seedlings to county residents. Pennsylvania native species that offer wildlife food or cover and those which are effective as riparian buffer plantings are emphasized but most have appeal in landscaping as well; as windbreaks, hedging, or as specimen plantings. Proceeds from the seedling sale are used in Bedford County for Conservation District education efforts such as Arbor Day activities and Envirothon events.
Species selected for this sale include several shrubs not offered previously including buttonbush, spicebush, and American elderberry. Many of the trees and shrubs in this year’s list are excellent for planting in wet areas, along streams or around ponds including red osier dogwood, buttonbush, elderberry, chokeberries, pin oak, and river birch. Ornamentals for specimen plantings to add beauty to yards and landscapes include pinoak, redbud, tuliptree, river birch, and serviceberry. And some of our selections produce foods not only of value for wildlife but that can tempt humans as well; among these are elderberry, hazelnut, and serviceberry.
Also note that the Eastern White Pine selection for this sale is a 4-year-old transplant versus a 2- or 3-year-old seedling offered in previous sales and should provide hardier stock.
2012 Sale Flyer with order form. (pdf)
Expanded species description (pdf)