Sherburne Soil & Water Conservation District

Characteristics and tolerances of trees and shrubs for sale in our 2008 District Tree Sale.

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WHITE PINE Needles are 3" to 5" and are bunched in groups of 5. 6' to 8' tall in 10 years, 80' to 100' tall at maturity. Crown spread is 50' to 80'. Shade tolerance is intermediate, (most shade tolerant of the pines.) Drought intolerant, prefers moist, well drained sandy soils. Photos

NORWAY PINE Winter hardy, rapid growth, 15' to 18' tall in 10 years, 50' to 80'+ at maturity, crown spread is 20' to 40'. Needles are 4" to 6" long and are bunched in groups of 2. Shade tolerance: intolerant. Drought tolerance: moderately tolerant. Prefers moist, well drained sandy soils, but will tolerate dry conditions. Photos
 

COLORADO SPRUCE One inch silvery needles, pyramidal shape. Grows to 8' in 10 years, 50' to 100' at maturity, crown spread 20' to 30'. Color varies from dark green to silvery blue. Shade tolerance: moderate. Drought tolerance: moderately tolerant, (most tolerant of the spruces.) Prefers moist, well drained loam and clay soils, but will tolerate dry conditions. Photos and information are courtesy of the North Dakota Tree Information Center.

WHITE SPRUCE Fairly rapid growth rate, 40' to 80' at maturity, crown spread 20' to 30'. Needles 1/3" to 3/4" long. Shade tolerance: tolerant. Drought tolerance: moderately tolerant. Prefers moist, well drained soils. Photos

BALSAM FIR Steeple shaped conifer that is commonly grown for Christmas Trees.  The needles occur in flattened sprays.  Grows mostly in moist wooded areas.  Is shade tolerant.  Photos and information are courtesy of Minnesota Power.

NORWAY SPRUCE Medium to rapid growth rate, 80' to 100' and 40' spread at maturity.  Adapted to a variety of harsh soils and sparse moisture conditions.  Prefers moist, well drained, acidic soil that may be organic, sandy or loamy.  It will not tolerate wet soils.  Will grow in full to partial sun.  Photos

PIN CHERRY Fast growth rate, 30' tall at maturity and a maximum crown spread of 25'. Adapts to a wide variety of soil types.  Requires full sun to grow. Flowers from late March to early June. Photos

COMMON CHOKECHERRY Rapid growth rate, 20' to 25' at maturity, crown spread 15' to 25'.   Useful in screen or mass plantings due to its suckering habit.  Adapted to a wide variety of soils.  Moderate drought tolerance.  Shade tolerant.  Requires full sun to produce good fruit crop.  Photos and information are courtesy of The North Dakota Tree Information Center.

HYBRID POPLAR Cottonless cottonwood strain that is suitable for planting throughout Minnesota. Rapid growth, 40' to 60' at maturity. Shade tolerance: intolerant. Drought tolerance: intolerant. Prefers moist, well drained soils. Photos and information are courtesy of The North Dakota Tree Information Center.

BLACK WALNUT Each stem has 15 to 20 leaflets that turn yellow to brown in the fall. Requires deep rich soil. Prefers full sunlight. Drought tolerance: tolerant. 6' to 8' in 10 years. 90' at maturity. Photos and information are courtesy of The North Dakota Tree Information Center.

RIVER BIRCH Typically reaches heights of 40' to 50' at maturity.  Prefers wet soils, but will tolerate dry soils.  Prefers partial shade, susceptible to leaf burn if grown in full sunlight. Photos

RED MAPLE Medium size tree, mature height rages from 40' to 60'. Moderate to rapid growth rate. Flowers red, in short clusters along twigs March-May. Moderately shade tolerant. Prefers moist to moderately well-drained soils. Moderately drought tolerant. Fall leaf color yellow to red. Photos and information are courtesy of Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University.

BLACK CHERRY Moderately fast growth rate with a mature height of 60' to 80'.   Will grow in full to partial sun.  In early spring produces small, white, fragrant blossoms.   Small bitter fruits ripen during summer and fall, prized by birds and quickly devoured.  Can be used for jams, liqueurs and such.  Although tolerant of dry sites, responds best in moist loam soil that is mulched to keep root system cool.  Native to Sherburne County.  Photos and information are courtesy of Minnesota Power.

WHITE OAK Slow growth rate and long-lived, white oak can reach 80' to 100' in height and 3' to 4' in diameter, with a crown spread of 50' to 80'. Tolerates a variety of soils and moisture regimes.  Prefers full sun to partial shade. Photos

RED OAK Slow growth rate although faster than white oak and long-lived.  Mature height of 75'.  Rounded outline and upward spreading branches.  Is tolerant of a variety of soil types.  Native to Sherburne County.  Photos and information are courtesy of Minnesota Power.

QUAKING ASPEN Fast growth rate, mature height of 40' to 50' and crown spread of 20' to 23'.  Prefers moist soil and full sun. Beautiful golden fall color.  Photos

REDOSIER DOGWOOD Predominantly red twigs and stems, small inconspicuous white flowers, white berries. Moderate growth rate, up to 10' at maturity, crown spread up to 12'. Hardy in all zones. Shade tolerance: tolerant. Drought tolerance: intolerant. Prefers wetter soils. Photos and information are courtesy of The North Dakota Tree Information Center.

WILD PLUM At maturity is as wide as it is tall, 8' to 10'.  Drought tolerant, grows in full sun to partial shade.  Tolerates a wide variety of soil types.  White flowers in early spring.  Valuable cover and nesting for songbirds.  Fruit can be used for preserves and jellies.  Native to Sherburne County.   Photos  and information are courtesy of The North Dakota Tree Information Center.

RED SPLENDOR CRABAPPLE Open spreading crown with red/green foliage.  Mature height of 20'.  Striking pink flowers in spring.  Holds fruit through winter, provides food for early migrating song birds in early spring.  Fairly drought tolerant, prefers well-drained soils.  Photos and information are courtesy of The North Dakota Tree Information Center.

AMERICAN CRANBERRY BUSH  Large shrub, reaching 10' to 12' tall at maturity and a width between 6' to 10'.  White flowers in May and July, bright red fruit in September and October.  Fruit is suitable for jams and jellies.  Prefers full sunlight and moist well drained soils. Photos 

SAND CHERRY Moderate growth rate, 6' to 10' at maturity.  White spring flowers, small edible berries - can be used for jelly. Good wildlife cover and food source. Shade tolerance: not tolerant. Drought tolerance: tolerant. Prefers well drained soils.   Photos and information are courtesy of The North Dakota Tree Information Center.

NANKING CHERRY Moderate growth rate, reaches a mature height of 6' to 10'.  Grows in full sun, prefers moist, loamy soil.  Considerably drought tolerant.  Pink buds open to nearly white flowers.  Bright red fruit excellent for preserves, pies, and wine.   Photos and information are courtesy of The North Dakota Tree Information Center.

VILLOSA LILAC Slightly fragrant flowering shrub, blooms after common lilac; it will not sucker.  6' to 10' tall at maturity, with a crown width of 5'  to 10'.  Full sun will produce abundant blossoms. Tolerant of a wide range of soils. Will not tolerate poorly drained soils. Photos and information are courtesy of The North Dakota Tree Information Center.

TERRA SORB Comes in a 1 ounce packet to be mixed with 2 1/2 gallons of water. Also called "Blue Slurry". It is used to coat the roots to hold in moisture during planting. One packet will treat between 50 and 100 seedlings, depending on the size of the seedlings.

TREE MARKER FLAGS Come in packets of 25.  Very useful for marking planting locations and trees for mowing and weed control.

If you have any questions about trees, spacings, windbreak design, soil types, etc., call or e-mail us. We will do our best to help you find the answers to your questions. Technical assistance is free of charge. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

14855 Hwy 10
Elk River, MN
55330
Telephone: (763) 241-1170 ext. 3
Fax: (763) 241-1161