2026 Annual Tree Seedling Sale Underway!
These windy days remind us how useful windbreak trees are. Effective windbreak plantings save energy dollars, paying for themselves multiple times over the years. Traditional windbreaks are single rows of trees, spaced evenly apart but to get faster results, two rows staggered will help fill gaps quickly. Winter is the perfect time to plan for your spring tree plantings. Not only can trees provide windbreaks, they also do essential tasks like improve water quality, control soil erosion, increase agricultural production, enhance wildlife habitat or just beautify your surroundings! This year the Highland Soil and Water Conservation Districts’ Annual Tree Seedling Sale will offer hardy tree seedlings and white vinyl marking flags. This is a great opportunity to make purchases at a minimal price with a maximum long-range benefit.
There will be a variety of tree seedling packets offered on a first come, first serve basis until sold out. So get your order in early. The pickup date will be Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Liberty Township Bldg. in Hillsboro. All orders not picked up by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, will be donated. After you have placed your order, a reminder will be sent to you closer to the scheduled date. Because of the low cost, we cannot furnish seedling replacements, nor can we mail or deliver your order. Remember that these seedlings are from one to two years of age and average 8 to 10 inches in height. Most orders will fit in a regular size grocery bag. Fill out the attached order form below and return to us along with your payment to ensure that your order gets filled. If you have questions, contact our office at 937-820-5197. If you are tax exempt, please figure your total without sales tax & provide an exemption form with your order.
These windy days remind us how useful windbreak trees are. Effective windbreak plantings save energy dollars, paying for themselves multiple times over the years. Traditional windbreaks are single rows of trees, spaced evenly apart but to get faster results, two rows staggered will help fill gaps quickly. Winter is the perfect time to plan for your spring tree plantings. Not only can trees provide windbreaks, they also do essential tasks like improve water quality, control soil erosion, increase agricultural production, enhance wildlife habitat or just beautify your surroundings! This year the Highland Soil and Water Conservation Districts’ Annual Tree Seedling Sale will offer hardy tree seedlings and white vinyl marking flags. This is a great opportunity to make purchases at a minimal price with a maximum long-range benefit.
There will be a variety of tree seedling packets offered on a first come, first serve basis until sold out. So get your order in early. The pickup date will be Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Liberty Township Bldg. in Hillsboro. All orders not picked up by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, will be donated. After you have placed your order, a reminder will be sent to you closer to the scheduled date. Because of the low cost, we cannot furnish seedling replacements, nor can we mail or deliver your order. Remember that these seedlings are from one to two years of age and average 8 to 10 inches in height. Most orders will fit in a regular size grocery bag. Fill out the attached order form below and return to us along with your payment to ensure that your order gets filled. If you have questions, contact our office at 937-820-5197. If you are tax exempt, please figure your total without sales tax & provide an exemption form with your order.
Scotch Pine
Pine This medium to slow growing, evergreen conifer is often used as an ornamental Christmas tree and as a tree for erosion control. Does best in well drained soils and full sun but can also grow well in poor soils that may be sandy, rocky, or of heavy clay. Can grow up to 50 feet tall and 30 feet wide.(25 Seedlings in a packet for $20 tax included) 
Chestnut Oak
This wide This hardy tree is a fast-growing hardwood that can grow up to 50 - 60 feet in height with an equal spread once fully mature. They require very little maintenance and can grow on steeper slopes in poorer quality soils where most other oaks can't. They are commonly used as a shade tree and provide acorns. (10 Seedlings in a packet for $15 tax included) |
Norway Spruce Fastest growing of the spruce, gaining heights of 40 to 60 feet. Dense dark green needles never get longer than 1-inch and are formed on distinctive sweeping branches all the way to the ground. Prefers poorly to moderately drained soils with full sun. Excellent tree for screens and windbreaks. (25 Seedlings in a packet for $20 tax included)
Red Maple
This fast growing tree can grow up to 120 feet in height. Highly prized because of its bright red flowers in early spring before leaves appear. Bright green leaves turn brilliant red or orange in fall. This tree can tolerate wet, swampy soil conditions. (10 Seedlings in a packet for $15 tax included) |
Douglas Fir
This tree grows at a medium rate and can reach 100 feet. Has dense soft blue-green needles up to 1 1/2 inches long with a classic symmetrical shape. Prefers moist, well-drained soils with full sun. (25 Seedlings in a packet for $20 tax included) 
White Dogwood
This ornamental tree has a four-season appeal. With bright white early spring flowers that are followed by red fruits and crimson foliage in autumn, they attract many species of birds, squirrels and other small mammals. When mature, White Dogwoods stand 15ft tall and 20ft wide. (5 Seedlings in a packet for $15 tax included) |
