Local nurseries & the Tree Rebate Program: American Plant’s Roger Zinn
American Plant || Beltway Location: 7405 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
301 469-7690 || Roger Zinn, Beltway Nursery Manager/Buyer
While we’ve kicked off our fall planting season, we wanted to remind you that now is the ideal time to do some planting of your own. With cooler temperatures and some wetter days, it allows for the root systems of young trees to establish themselves before the hard frost and frozen ground of the winter. We wanted to remind you of the resources we have for planting your own tree; and with the discount from our Tree Rebate program, how could you pass up the opportunity to get dirty and have some fun (and better your local green space)!
With that in mind, here is the first in a line of Q&A’s with local nurseries that participate in our Tree Rebate program – Roger Zinn sat down with us and talked about American Plant‘s tree stock, sizes, and everything else you need to know before buying a tree:
CT: Tell us a bit about American Plant?
We at American Plant, a collection of family-owned and environmentally-responsible garden centers, provide superior plants, products, knowledge and services for our customers and community.
CT: As you know, fall is the most ideal time to plant trees. How much space of the nursery is devoted to tree stock?
Trees make up a significant portion of our fall sales and we are fully stocked with about one third of our retail space devoted to trees. Fall is the best time to plant! We have a tree planting promotion from October 12 -15th: 25% savings on trees and 10% saving on planting.
CT: When will the tree stock arrive, and how long they be available?
We continue to stock trees until late November, as our soil remains warm enough for root growth and proper establishment of your new tree.
CT: What tree species are you offering this season? Any native species?
We offer an excellent selection of trees for the modern landscape, including many natives and other species adaptable to urban and suburban environments. Some native trees that we have now include: American Red Maple, Sour Gum, American elm, American persimmon, Willow Oak, American Holly, Paw Paws, Hawthorne, Dogwood, and Redbud. The selection is always changing; it’s best to stop in or give us a call to see if we have what you desire.
CT: Can a customer special order a tree species through American Plant that you may not normally offer, or may not be in your stock currently?
We can absolutely special order trees for our clients; if it is available we will get it for you. We are entering a choice digging period for larger material as well. This usually takes 7 to 10 business days.
CT: Do you offer is wide range of sizes to accommodate different sized yards/goals? Do you have any medium or large shade canopy trees?
We offer different sizes from 5 gallon to 3” caliper trees. We offer small to medium growing trees as well as larger canopy trees for any application.
CT: What should a customer do in prior to coming to American Plant to purchase a tree?
We take great pride in our customer service experience at American Plant. All you need to do is stop by and we will guide you through selecting the right tree for your needs.
CT: What other tree care items or services do you offer or have available for those purchasing trees?
We offer a variety of organic tree care options. As an example, if you purchase Espoma Bio-tone Starter fertilizer and American Plant Planting Mix we will extend your 1-year warrantee to 2 full years. We also brew our own aerobic concentrated compost tea that is available on weekends April through October, which also extends the warrantee. We also stock highly effective OMRI-listed pest control products for all your needs.
CT: Do you deliver trees purchased in your store?
We are happy to deliver your selections to you. We deliver Monday through Friday. We will even place your tree as near as possible to your chosen planting site. If it is not convenient for you to be home, we give out marking flags so our delivery team knows where the tree is to be placed.
Thanks Roger! Be sure to check back next Thursday for our second sit-down with a local nursery – and see why you should plant your own tree this fall!
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