now, it's the perfect time to start thinking ahead about getting some
new trees and shrubs in the ground. Early spring is an ideal time to
plant dormant seedlings.
The Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding
its 40th annual Tree Seedling Sale on Saturday, Jan. 22, from 9 a.m. –
noon at the Hal Marshall County Services Center, 700 N. Tryon St. in
Charlotte. A special "early bird" presale will be held on Friday, Jan.
21 in the same location from noon-2 p.m., with a limited number of
plants available. Most native tree and shrub seedlings will be
available for $2.00 each on a first come, first-served basis.
Trees and shrubs available include:
Small Hardwoods - $2.00 each
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida)
Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
Persimmon (Diospryos virginiana)
Large Hardwoods - $2.00 each
River Birch (Betula nigra)
Water Oak (Quercus nigra)
American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica)
Shrubs - $2.00 each
American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
Sweet Shrub (Calycanthus floridus)
Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)
Evergreens - Prices vary
Shortleaf Pine (Pinus echinata)
Sweet Bay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana)
Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
Mecklenburg County Soil and Water Conservation is a local organization
working with residents, agencies and business owners to plan and
direct programs for the conservation and development of natural
resources. Conservation of our natural resources is a continuous
responsibility. Our goal, with the public's help, is to assure that
our County's natural resources are managed wisely to ensure a quality
environment now and for the future.
