MONROE — Fall is almost over and it’s time to think spring — and spring tree planting. The Green County Land and Water Conservation Department is offering 10 varieties of trees and three varieties of shrubs for landowners interested in planting trees next spring. 

The tree varieties are: Bur Oak, Red Oak, White Oak, Swamp White Oak, Sugar Maple, Black Walnut, American Plum, American Arborvitae, White Pine and Norway Spruce. Shrubs available are Redosier Dogwood, American Hazelnut and Common Ninebark. The trees and shrubs are bare root, and range in height between 7 inches and 3 feet depending on species. The cost is $2.00 per tree with a minimum order of 10 per species and must be ordered in increments of 10.

Most of the trees and shrubs are native to the area except the Norway Spruce. The species offered cover a broad range of soil types and moistures, from dry to very wet. This is the first year Black Walnut and American Arborvitae have been offered by the county.

Five-foot tree tubes, Mycorrhizal root dip, and nutrient packs are also available to order. Tree spuds can be rented for a deposit, and tree planters are also available for rent. 

Trees can be ordered by contacting the LWCD directly by phone or by ordering through the Green County website www.co.green.wi.gov. There are also order forms in the office. For questions about which trees will work in in particular soil and yards, about the trees or how to order, stop in or give the Green County Land and Water Conservation Department a call at 608-325-4195. Orders will be taken until Dec. 31. Trees are scheduled for pick up April 22 and 23.