The “Planting for Pollinators” package is a collection of native species that provide a food source for native insects and bring unique beauty to your yard. Each package contains

• 3 Canada Buffaloberry

• 3 Pin Cherry

• 3 Red Elderberry

• 3 Pussy Willow

• 3 Wolf Willow

• Seeds from a variety of native wild flowers

Did you know: Alberta is home to over 200 native bees! Native bees are heroes of the plant world - studies indicate they do 4 times more pollinating compared to the domestic European honeybee! Recently, there’s been increasing discussion around the declining number of pollinators and factors contributing to that loss. Pollinators support critical ecological services and their decline shows us how much the agriculture & food industry relies on these insects.

ORDER PICKUP NOTE: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-May. You will receive an email with order pickup details approximately 2 weeks in advance. All orders must be picked up on the assigned date (delivery or holding your order is not an option). If you are not available on the pickup date, someone else can pickup the order on your behalf.

PURCHASE NOTE: Items in cart are not reserved until purchase is complete. Once purchased, all orders are final. No refunds.

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• One of the very best shelterbelt trees

• Grows very fast, drought and cold tolerant, disease resistant

• Does not produce “fuzz” in the spring

• Max height: 18m (59ft), spread 8m (26ft)

• Seedling size: 15-50cm

ORDER PICKUP NOTE: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-May. You will receive an email with order pickup details approximately 2 weeks in advance. All orders must be picked up on the assigned date (delivery or holding your order is not an option). If you are not available on the pickup date, someone else can pickup trees on your behalf.

PURCHASE NOTE: Items in cart are not reserved until purchase is complete. Once purchased, all orders are final. No refunds.

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• Native tree, also known as “paper birch” due to its bark

• Fast growing, makes an excellent shelterbelt or an accent yard tree

• Tolerates a wide variety of soil types but really thrives in loamy rich soil

• Can survive in a variety of moisture conditions, dry to wet

• Requires full sun

• Max height: 18m (60ft), spread 11m (35ft)

• Seedling size: 18-50cm

ORDER PICKUP NOTE: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-May. You will receive an email with order pickup details approximately 2 weeks in advance. All orders must be picked up on the assigned date (delivery or holding your order is not an option). If you are not available on the pickup date, someone else can pickup trees on your behalf.

PURCHASE NOTE: Items in cart are not reserved until purchase is complete. Once purchased, all orders are final. No refunds.

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• Fast growing tree with leaves that turn gold in fall

• Adds colour in the winter with its bright yellow branches

• Prefers areas where the ground is moist

• Max height 15m (50ft), spread 15m (50ft)

• Seedling size: 18-50cm

ORDER PICKUP NOTE: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-May. You will receive an email with order pickup details approximately 2 weeks in advance. All orders must be picked up on the assigned date (delivery or holding your order is not an option). If you are not available on the pickup date, someone else can pickup trees on your behalf.

PURCHASE NOTE: Items in cart are not reserved until purchase is complete. Once purchased, all orders are final. No refunds.

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• Grows very quickly in early years

• Unique umbrella canopy shape makes it a nice accent tree

• Can tolerate poor soil conditions (salt tolerant)

• Tall tree at maturity - often planted in a row alongside country driveways

• Max height: 30m (98ft), spread 15m (50ft)

• Seedling height: <15cm

American Elms are susceptible to Dutch Elm Disease. For rural areas, the risk is low compared to urban areas, but not entirely non-existent. For the health of mature trees and to protect newly planted seedlings, the best ways to prevent Dutch Elm Disease are to never move elm firewood onto the property and abide by provincial pruning bans (no pruning from April 1 - Sept 30). This avoids transporting active beetles that spread Dutch Elm Disease.

ORDER PICKUP NOTE: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-May. You will receive an email with order pickup details approximately 2 weeks in advance. All orders must be picked up on the assigned date (delivery or holding your order is not an option). If you are not available on the pickup date, someone else can pickup trees on your behalf.

PURCHASE NOTE: Items in cart are not reserved until purchase is complete. Once purchased, all orders are final. No refunds.

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• Thrives in nutrient poor soil and both wet & dry soil conditions

• Tolerates both full sun and shaded areas

• Fixes nitrogen into the soil

• Fast growing - if left to grow, will naturally will form thickets

• Provides important habitat for wildlife

• Max height 2-5 m (6.5-16 ft), spread 2-5 m (6.5-16 ft)

• Seedling size: 8-45 cm

ORDER PICKUP NOTE: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-May. You will receive an email with order pickup details approximately 2 weeks in advance. All orders must be picked up on the assigned date (delivery or holding your order is not an option). If you are not available on the pickup date, someone else can pickup trees on your behalf.

PURCHASE NOTE: Items in cart are not reserved until purchase is complete. Once purchased, all orders are final. No refunds.

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• Fast growing shrub that can grow in full sun or shaded areas

• Suitable for a variety of soils and moisture conditions

• White flowers in June grow into white berries in the later summer that are favoured by birds

• Excellent shrub to add color: leaves turn burgundy red in the fall and the red branches contrast beautifully against the white snow

• Can be planted tightly together to form a hedge

• Height: 1-3 m (3-10 ft), spread 1-3 m (3-10 ft)

• Seedling size: 15-40cm

ORDER PICKUP NOTE: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-May. You will receive an email with order pickup details approximately 2 weeks in advance. All orders must be picked up on the assigned date (delivery or holding your order is not an option). If you are not available on the pickup date, someone else can pickup trees on your behalf.

PURCHASE NOTE: Items in cart are not reserved until purchase is complete. Once purchased, all orders are final. No refunds.

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• A very hardy tree

• Makes a good shelterbelt tree, or a good accent tree

• Has distinctive orange, flaky bark

• Prefers dryer soil, will not tolerate un-drained sites

• Max Height: 15m (49ft), spread 5m (16ft)

• Seedling size: 8-27cm

ORDER PICKUP NOTE: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-May. You will receive an email with order pickup details approximately 2 weeks in advance. All orders must be picked up on the assigned date (delivery or holding your order is not an option). If you are not available on the pickup date, someone else can pickup trees on your behalf.

PURCHASE NOTE: Items in cart are not reserved until purchase is complete. Once purchased, all orders are final. No refunds.

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• Large evergreen with open, rounded crown and red bark when mature

• Very long lifespan

• Requires full sun

• Salt intolerant (be wary of planting near roads!)

• Thrives in well-drained soil

• Max height 25m (82ft), spread 8m (26ft)

• Seedling size: >6cm

ORDER PICKUP NOTE: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-May. You will receive an email with order pickup details approximately 2 weeks in advance. All orders must be picked up on the assigned date (delivery or holding your order is not an option). If you are not available on the pickup date, someone else can pickup trees on your behalf.

PURCHASE NOTE: Items in cart are not reserved until purchase is complete. Once purchased, all orders are final. No refunds.

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• Slow growing, but one of the best shelterbelt trees available once established

• Salt intolerant (be wary of planting near roads!)

• Make great accent trees

• Max height: 27 m (90ft), spread 6m (20ft)

• Seedling size: 12-35cm

ORDER PICKUP NOTE: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-May. You will receive an email with order pickup details approximately 2 weeks in advance. All orders must be picked up on the assigned date (delivery or holding your order is not an option). If you are not available on the pickup date, someone else can pickup trees on your behalf.

PURCHASE NOTE: Items in cart are not reserved until purchase is complete. Once purchased, all orders are final. No refunds.

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• Unique tree - needles turn yellow and fall off for the winter

• Tolerant of poorly drained soils

• Has a very long lifespan (over 100 years)

• Max Height: 20m (66ft), spread 8m (25ft)

• Seedling size: 12-35cm

ORDER PICKUP NOTE: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-May. You will receive an email with order pickup details approximately 2 weeks in advance. All orders must be picked up on the assigned date (delivery or holding your order is not an option). If you are not available on the pickup date, someone else can pickup trees on your behalf.

PURCHASE NOTE: Items in cart are not reserved until purchase is complete. Once purchased, all orders are final. No refunds.

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• Hardy and dependable for berry growth

• Expect fruit in its second or third year of growth

• White flowers in the spring

• Max height: 3m (10ft), spread 2.4m (8ft)

• Seedling size: >12cm

ORDER PICKUP NOTE: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-May. You will receive an email with order pickup details approximately 2 weeks in advance. All orders must be picked up on the assigned date (delivery or holding your order is not an option). If you are not available on the pickup date, someone else can pickup trees on your behalf.

PURCHASE NOTE: Items in cart are not reserved until purchase is complete. Once purchased, all orders are final. No refunds.

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• Short, stout fruit tree

• White flowers in spring

• Edible fruit suitable for fresh eating, baking, and canning

• The best pollinator for all greenhouse plum varieties

• Attractive yellow-gold in fall

• Max height 5m (15ft), spread 4m (12ft)

• Seedling size: >15cm

ORDER PICKUP NOTE: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-May. You will receive an email with order pickup details approximately 2 weeks in advance. All orders must be picked up on the assigned date (delivery or holding your order is not an option). If you are not available on the pickup date, someone else can pickup trees on your behalf.

PURCHASE NOTE: Items in cart are not reserved until purchase is complete. Once purchased, all orders are final. No refunds.

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• Blooms early-mid June

• Establishes and grows very quickly

• Moist, well-drained soils

• Max height: 5m (16ft), spread 3.5m (12ft)

• Seedling size: >10cm

ORDER PICKUP NOTE: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-May. You will receive an email with order pickup details approximately 2 weeks in advance. All orders must be picked up on the assigned date (delivery or holding your order is not an option). If you are not available on the pickup date, someone else can pickup trees on your behalf.

PURCHASE NOTE: Items in cart are not reserved until purchase is complete. Once purchased, all orders are final. No refunds.

PROGRAM OPEN TO COUNTY OF BARRHEAD RESIDENTS ONLY.

Bundle of 5 biodegradable hemp squares for use as mulch around tree seedlings.

• Shelterbelt seedlings start out small - if competing vegetation is not controlled when tree seedlings are planted, grass & weeds outcompete the seedlings for sunlight and moisture, leading to tree death or poor growth

• The #1 reason tree establishment fails is lack of vegetation control around the seedlings - mulch around your tree seedlings is critical for their success!

• Hemp squares are biodegradable - from our trials we expect them to provide mulching cover for 2-3 growing seasons

• These hemp squares are produced in Alberta, with hemp sourced from western Canadian agricultural producers.

• Hemp squares are 12” x 12”

ORDER PICKUP NOTE: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-May. You will receive an email with order pickup details approximately 2 weeks in advance. All orders must be picked up on the assigned date (delivery or holding your order is not an option). If you are not available on the pickup date, someone else can pickup the order on your behalf.

PURCHASE NOTE: Items in cart are not reserved until purchase is complete. Once purchased, all orders are final. No refunds.

PROGRAM OPEN TO COUNTY OF BARRHEAD RESIDENTS ONLY.