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Hardwood trees are also known as deciduous trees, meaning that they lose their leaves each year in autumn.  The Wexford Conservation District sells a wide variety of hardwood trees suited to the climate and soil types found locally.   All of the hardwood trees that we sell are native to Michigan.

2023 Hardwoods Price List

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ASPEN, QUAKING  (Populus tremuloides)

Also called trembling aspen for the way the leaves tremble in the slightest breeze.  Will grow 3 feet or more per year.  Will form a clump of trees over time.  Needs full sun.  Prefers moist soils, but can grow on dry soils.  The better the soil quality, the faster it will grow.



Basswood, American  (Tilia americana)      
Also called American Linden.  Makes ideal habitat for ruffed grouse.  Will grow to reach 60-120 feet tall. The flowers provide abundant nectar, and the barks is gray to light brown.  Likes moist soil with high pH and full sun.  

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BIRCH, WHITE  (Betula papyrifera)

Also called paper birch.  Needs full sun.  Does best on moist soils.  Grows 40 – 60’ tall.  Used primarily for ornamental purposes.



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CHERRY, WILD BLACK  (Prunus serotina)
Not to be confused with trees that produce edible cherries, this is the forest tree from which beautiful cherry wood is derived.  Does best in full sun, but tolerates some shade.  Will tolerate somewhat dry soils.  Grows 45-60’ tall.  Used for high value lumber.




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CHESTNUT, AMERICAN  (Castanea dentata)

This tree, once a major component of eastern forests, is now found rarely in the wild due to the Chestnut Blight.  The American Chestnut Council gathers nuts from still-healthy trees in Michigan that appear to be resistant to the blight.  It is from these nuts that our seedlings are propagated.  In order for the trees to produce nuts, two trees have to be planted within 100 feet of each other for pollination.  Needs full sun.  Tolerates dry soils.  Grows 55-75’ tall.



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MAPLE, RED  (Acer rubrum)

In summer the leaves are green, but in autumn, the foliage of this tree usually turns a brilliant crimson.  Shade tolerant.  Can grow on a wide range of soil types, but prefers moist soils.  Grows 45-60’ tall.


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MAPLE, SUGAR  (Acer saccharum)

Shade tolerant.  Prefers somewhat moist soil, but can tolerate dry soils.  Used for firewood, timber, and maple syrup production.  Grows 60-90’ tall.


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OAK, NORTHERN RED  (Quercus rubra)

Grows best in full sun, but can tolerate some shade.  Can tolerate dry soils.  Leaves have pointed lobes.  Produces timber, firewood, and acorns for wildlife.  Grows 60-90’ tall.




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OAK, WHITE  (Quercus alba)

Grows best in full sun, but can tolerate some shade.  Can tolerate dry soils.  Leaves have rounded lobes.  Produces timber, firewood, and acorns for wildlife.  Grows 60-90’ tall.



​Oak, White Swamp  (Quercus bicolor) 
Is a fast-growing tree commonly found in north central and northeastern forests.  Leaves have rounded shallow lobes.  Grows 60-80 feet tall.   Can tolerate dry soils but prefers moist well-drained soil. Grows best in full sun.

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WALNUT, BLACK  (Juglans nigra)

Requires full sunshine and fertile, moist soil (but not waterlogged) soils.  Produces edible nuts and beautiful high-value lumber.  Grows 60-80’ tall.



7192 E. 34 Rd., Cadillac, Michigan  49601. Telephone: (231) 775-7681, ext. 3