MONROE — Now is the time to enjoy fall colors and order new trees for planting next spring. The Green County Land & Water Conservation Department (LWCD) is offering 11 varieties of trees and three shrubs for landowners interested in planting trees next spring. 

The tree varieties are: Quaking Aspen, Sugar Maple, Bur Oak, Red Oak, Swamp White Oak, Black Walnut, Domestic Apple, White Pine, Norway Spruce, Paper Birch and White Oak. 

The shrubs available are American Hazelnut, Common Ninebark, and Redosier Dogwood. 

The trees and shrubs are bare root, and range in height between 18 inches and four feet depending on species. The cost is $3 per tree and must be ordered in increments of 10.

Most of the trees and shrubs are native to the area and the species offered cover a broad range of soil types and moistures, from dry to very wet. 

Mycorrhizal root dip and nutrient packs are also available to order. Tree spuds can be rented with a deposit. The LWCD has tree planters available, allowing residents to plant a lot of trees with ease. Contact the office to get on the planter schedule.

Trees can be ordered by contacting the LWCD directly by phone or by ordering through the Green County LWCD website https://greencountylwcd.com/tree-sales/.  There are also order forms in the office for those that want to stop by and pick one up. Those unsure about what trees will work in a particular soil, have any questions about the trees or how to order should stop in or give the Green County LWCD a call at 608-325-4195 ext 119. 

Orders will be taken until Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Limited amounts of each species are available. Trees are scheduled for pick up mid to late April.