MONROE — The Green County Land & Water Conservation Department is offering nine varieties of trees and two varieties of shrubs for landowners interested in planting next spring. The tree varieties are bur oak, red oak, white oak, swamp white oak, sugar maple, shagbark hickory, American plum, white pine and Norway spruce. Shrubs available are serviceberry and black currant. The trees and shrubs are bare root and range in height between 1 and 4 feet, depending on species. This is the first year black currant has been offered.

Five-foot tree tubes, mycorrhizal root dip and nutrient packs are also available to order. Tree spuds can be “rented” for a deposit. The two tree planters can also be rented. 

Trees can be ordered by contacting the LWCD directly by phone and walk-in, or by ordering through the LWCD website, greencountylwcd.com/services/tree-sales/. Those unsure about what trees will work in particular soils, have any questions about the trees or how to order should stop in or call the LWCD at 608-325-4195. Orders will be taken until Tuesday, Dec. 31. Trees are scheduled for pick up April 23 and 24.