MONROE - The parks and recreation department has trees available for the Fall Terrace Tree Planting program. All orders must be placed with the park and recreation department by Monday, Oct. 8 and planting will begin the week of Oct. 22.
The parks and recreation department has the following trees available:
• Deborah Maple trees have brilliant red foliage in spring, becoming dark bronze-green in summer. These trees grow to approximately 40 to 60 feet and is priced at $39.
• Emerald Lustre Maple is similar to the Emerald Queen, but more vigorous and a better branching habit. The tree has glossy, green foliage with red tips on new growth. It turns yellow in the fall. The Emerald Lustre Maple grows to be 50 to 60 feet and is priced at $39.
• Ivory Silk Japanese Lilac is a budded tree form and is a sturdy and compact habit. This selection will flower at an early age and the white flower plumes will be 10 to 12 inches long. The Ivory Silk Japanese Lilac must have a well-drained site and no high nitrogen fertilizer. These trees grow to be 15 to 25 feet and are priced at $49.
The trees listed are for terrace planting only. Trees purchased through this program will be planted by the Monroe Parks Department. The department will stake the desired location and contact Digger's Hotline prior to planting. At the time of planting, the department will mulch, water, fertilize and stake the tree and leave care instructions with the homeowner. The trees are guaranteed for one year.
Contact the Monroe Parks and Recreation Department at (608) 329-2460 to place an order. Those who place an order and pay for the trees will receive a flag to be staked in the area where they want the tree planted.
The parks and recreation department has the following trees available:
• Deborah Maple trees have brilliant red foliage in spring, becoming dark bronze-green in summer. These trees grow to approximately 40 to 60 feet and is priced at $39.
• Emerald Lustre Maple is similar to the Emerald Queen, but more vigorous and a better branching habit. The tree has glossy, green foliage with red tips on new growth. It turns yellow in the fall. The Emerald Lustre Maple grows to be 50 to 60 feet and is priced at $39.
• Ivory Silk Japanese Lilac is a budded tree form and is a sturdy and compact habit. This selection will flower at an early age and the white flower plumes will be 10 to 12 inches long. The Ivory Silk Japanese Lilac must have a well-drained site and no high nitrogen fertilizer. These trees grow to be 15 to 25 feet and are priced at $49.
The trees listed are for terrace planting only. Trees purchased through this program will be planted by the Monroe Parks Department. The department will stake the desired location and contact Digger's Hotline prior to planting. At the time of planting, the department will mulch, water, fertilize and stake the tree and leave care instructions with the homeowner. The trees are guaranteed for one year.
Contact the Monroe Parks and Recreation Department at (608) 329-2460 to place an order. Those who place an order and pay for the trees will receive a flag to be staked in the area where they want the tree planted.