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Native plants have evolved to grow in the soils, topography, and climate of western Washington. This gives them decided advantages, including greater resistance to pests and better ability to withstand wet winters and dry summers. Uses for native plants include naturescaping (low-water requirement landscapes), rain garden installations, wildlife enhancement, reforestation, wetland and stream enhancement, erosion control, and landscaping around homes and farms. It is for these reasons that conservation districts across the nation promote the use of native plants.

Native plants purchased through the District’s plant sale are bare root stock, which means they do not come in pots or burlap bags. The plants are grown or brokered from the Washington Association of Conservation Districts nursery located in Skagit County, and are harvested from the field in winter when dormant. These conservation grade bare root plants have well-developed roots and are easy to handle, transport and plant. We strive to provide you with large quantities of high quality affordable bare root trees and shrubs.

Also available for sale are tree tubes to protect young plants from rodent damage and deer browse, and Plantskydd Animal Repellent soluble powder, which is a very effective odor-based herbivore repellant. It lasts three to four months during the growing season and up to six months during the winter. Also be sure and check out Woodbrook Nursery’s selection of potted native plants available only on the pick-up days.

To Order: Orders will be taken until January 31, 2010. Simply fill out an order form and mail it along with your check to: Pierce Conservation District, Attn. Tree Sale, P.O. Box 1057, Puyallup, WA 98371. In the event we cannot fill all or part of your order, a plant substitution will be offered or a refund will be available.

Payment: All orders must be prepaid to secure them; an exception to this is for groups or other customers using purchase orders.

Plant Pick-Up: Customers will be able to pick-up their plant order on February 19 and 20 at the Pierce Conservation District office located at 5430 66th Ave. E. in Puyallup. A map and schedule to pick-up your order will be mailed with your receipt. Every effort is made to ensure your plants’ roots remain moist. However, they cannot be guaranteed past the designated pick-up days, so orders not picked up then will be donated to local non-profits on Wednesday, February 24, at 12 p.m. There are no refunds for orders not picked up. If you do experience high mortality with your plants soon after they are picked up, please call to obtain a replacement plant coupon for the 2011 sale.

Quantities and Availability: All shrubs will be sold in bundles of 5 plants. New this year, broadleaf trees will also be sold in bundles of 5 plants. All conifer trees, ground covers, and tree tubes and stakes will still be sold in bundles of 10. All plants are held on a first come, first served basis. Quantities of some species are limited, so order early for best selection.

Questions: If you have any questions regarding your order or our plant materials, please call René at (253) 845-9770 ext. 106.

Help us spread the word about the benefits of planting native plants and the Conservation District bare root sale by telling all your neighbors, friends, relatives, and co-workers about it!