Tree Sale
Annual Native Tree and Shrub Sale
The annual Native Tree and Shrub Sale is organized each year to provide local land owners with an opportunity to purchase native trees and shrubs at reasonable prices. Tree and shrub varieties will be available to order in early February, so please stay tuned for that announcement!
Orders through Lake SWCD are distributed through in-person pickup only at our 408 First Avenue, Two Harbors office. When picking up, please pull around to the alley behind the building to collect your trees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ideally, as soon as you get them. Realistically, plant within days. Much past a week after pick-up is pushing it. The trees need to be tended to daily, so it will be easier on you and the trees if you can plant them quickly.
Find a cool, shaded spot next to something you can lean the trees against. Set the roots directly on the ground, wrap the outside of the roots in burlap or an old bath towel, and water multiple times per day. Keep the roots and their wrapping wet, as you do not want the roots to dry out. Do not submerge roots in a bucket of water, as they will drown.
No, most of the trees will easily fit in a car. Look at the order form for the heights of the trees you are purchasing. We wrap the roots in a bag so your car doesn’t get dirty.
Unfortunately, we can’t break down the bundles. However, you might have a friend or neighbor who would like to split a bundle with you.
We only sell Minnesota native trees and shrubs, and we take many factors into consideration when making our list. Changing climates, previous years’ sales, what is available from nurseries, and current issues in forestry all factor into what trees we select.
You’ll need to find someone to pick them up for you. We aren’t able to care for the trees after the pick-up day.
If they’re hungry enough, we’ve all seen what deer can do to any plant. If deer are a problem in your area, you can build simple cages or put fences up around your trees.
No, we do not sell any unclaimed trees.
You’ll find pick-up information on the order form. We will send out an email reminder about a week before the pick-up. If you’re not certain or don’t receive an email, please don’t hesitate to call us!