When Matt Braun and his wife decided to purchase a tree for their front yard, they immediately considered Casey Trees. “We were going to get a tree either way, applying for the rebate was a no-brainer!” Utilizing the Tree Rebate program offered an affordable option for planting trees by supplying a rebate of up to $100.

Residents of Capitol Hill, Matt and his wife wanted a species that would add character to the small yard of their rowhouse. “Everyone loves flowering cherry trees, so it really came down to picking the right variety, and we decided the smaller mature size of the Kwanzan would fit best.” They hope that their tree will bring a hint of color to their neighborhood.

Matt is very proud of Capitol Hill’s strong tree canopy. “We’ve got a bunch of mature oaks on our street and a ton of new city-planted trees from the last couple of years in our tree boxes,” he comments. “There are very few empty tree boxes, and the neighbors seem mostly willing to care for the new trees in their fragile first couple years.”

Although he has run out of room in his yard, Matt is still very eager to plant more trees in the future. “Unfortunately our tiny yard is now officially full; so more trees will have to wait on a future house with more space.”

Casey Trees doesn’t encourage planting during the summer months but, Tree Rebates are accepted year round. Participation is simple.

•  Submit a completed Tree Rebate form. There is no maximum number of rebates allowed per property.
• Include purchase receipt for each tree listed.
• Rebate requests are subject to approval by Casey Trees.

Also, be sure to utilize the resources available on our website. From video tutorials, to our Tree Species Library and maps of the District’s urban forest, the Casey Trees website is your one stop shop for planning, education and advocacy.

During the month of April and May we will be profiling Tree Rebate participants from across the city. Past participants have been on Tree Speak and in April’s issue of the Leaflet.

Since moving to Michigan Park in 2004, Thomas Lavash has planted more than 130 evergreens and deciduous trees as apart of a comprehensive landscaping program. To reduce costs, Thomas relied on the Casey Trees rebate program.

“For one of our rebates, we were looking for a species that would be sculptural and organic to offset the very linear architecture of our house, an international-style/mid-century modern gem commissioned in 1960. The multi-stem trunks and peeling bark of the six Natchez Crape Myrtle that we planted are beautiful – even in winter. During the summer, the white flowers are prolific, blooming continuously for over 3 months!”

Thomas’s passion for trees started at the tender age of 13. A native of the Boston metropolitan area, he was devastated when the local DPW cut down two maple trees in front of his childhood home. “I cried and it sparked my passion.” Over the past 40 years, Thomas has planted over 450 trees. He considers every planting to be of importance. “All of my trees have their own emotional and physical significance.”

As the president of the Michigan Park Citizens Association, Thomas is an advocate for increasing the area’s tree canopy. “Part of the beauty of Michigan Park is its amazing tree canopy – majestic oaks and graceful, remnant elms line many blocks.” Unfortunately, like the tree canopy in other neighborhoods, many trees have been lost through storms and city neglect over the years. He has tried to combat this by planning a series of plantings. “The Michigan Park Citizens Association (MPCA) has had four community planting projects with Casey Trees, successfully planting 83 new trees in several locations over the past three years.”

Although Thomas is running out of room in his yard, he still continues to plant trees. “I literally only have room for one or two more plantings,” he comments.  But he plans to utilize other Casey Trees programs for community goals.  “Future plantings will be through Casey Trees’ community tree planting projects elsewhere in Michigan Park.”

The citizens association is also working with the District Department of Transportation’s Urban Forestry Administration to plant more trees. “Our Ward 5 arborist at UFA has been terrific, planting over 75 new trees throughout Michigan Park.” 100 more locations have already been identified for plantings in the fall.

Thomas’s leadership and enthusiasm has influenced many of his Michigan Park neighbors. His immediate neighbors enthusiastically worked with MPCA to plant 19 new evergreen and deciduous trees in their yard during a neighborhood Casey Trees community tree planting projects. Thomas hopes to continue to encourage residents of Michigan Park to keep the area green.

We provide rebates up to $100 to individuals who purchase and plant trees on private residential or commercial property in D.C. Plant a tree on your property and get your own today!

During the month of April we will be profiling Tree Rebate participants from across the city. Past participants have been featured on Tree Speak and in April’s issue of the Leaflet.

Neil Hurtwitz stumbled upon Casey Trees while visiting Nature by Design, a local nursery in the District. The Ward 3 resident considered the Tree Rebate program to be a no-brainer when looking into purchasing trees for his home. “It was an easy decision to send in for the rebate, effectively making it a no-cost purchase.”

Through the rebate program Neil was able to plant two species that fit in with the native landscape of his yard. “I planted the first one – an Eastern Redbud – to add early spring color to the yard with a tree that could thrive in part-shade conditions,” Neil comments. “I chose the second – an Alleghany Serviceberry – to provide more year round interest between its flowers and berries, while tolerating more challenging growing conditions.” Neil’s trees are significant in the sense that they added the benefits of attracting bees, and providing food for birds and small animals with the berries.

Despite the size of his yard, he plans to add more trees. “I have a small yard, but am considering at least one more; the rebate program makes it difficult not to,” Neil comments.” I don’t know of a specific species, but probably an understory tree hopefully adding something unique and interesting to the landscape.”

Neil’s participation in the Tree Rebate program has even sparked rivalry in his tree-lined neighborhood. “There is a friendly competitive spirit among myself and immediate neighbors when it comes to our yards, so I think the trees will encourage them to ‘raise their game’ even more.”

We provide rebates up to $100 to individuals who purchase and plant trees on private residential or commercial property in D.C. Plant a tree on your property and get your own today!

During the month of April we will be profiling Tree Rebate participants from across the city. Past participants will be featured on Tree Speak and in April’s issue of the Leaflet.

How did you hear about the Tree Rebate Program?
Several of my friends from church told me about the rebate program. I also attended a Casey Trees pruning workshop, not long ago. I just think that it is a great program and a big incentive to plant new trees. It’s definitely a win, win!

How did you determine which species to plant?
I purchased my fourth home two years ago. At every home I have had at least one crepe myrtle. They are light on the environment and easy to care for with very colorful blooms. They also make great shade trees and the roots don’t overtake the yard-my yard isn’t that big.

What’s the significance of your tree?
Well like I said, I will always have at least one crepe myrtle where ever I live. But I also had to have two trees removed when I purchased this home. They were the wrong species for the small space, completely overtaken by invasive vines and unfortunately diseased. The two that I planted were to make up for the ones taken out. I also planted a crepe myrtle shrub in my front yard.

Do you plan to plant more trees in the future?
Yes, I have property behind my privacy fence that has overgrown shrubbery and old stumps; I hope to get that cleared out and plant a green wall using about 3 evergreens.

How would you describe your neighborhood’s tree canopy?
What canopy? They have much larger yards than mine, so hopefully all my planting and gardening will get them motivated.

If you were a tree, which species would you be?
I’d be an old oak tree. I’m an old spirit, endowed with ancient wisdom. I wish I had the room in my yard to have an oak or silver maple. I actually love how the roots go in and out of the ground when they are mature in a wide space. And I always love to lay under them with a good book-a peace that surpasses all understanding.

Thanks Casey Trees for making DC a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful city!

We provide rebates up to $100 to individuals who purchase and plant trees on private residential or commercial property in D.C. Plant a tree on your property and get your own today!

During the month of April we will be profiling Tree Rebate participants from across the city. Past participants will be featured on Tree Speak and in April’s issue of the Leaflet.

When Liz initially started looking for her first home, she wanted to find the perfect antidote to city-life. She wanted to hear birds, see greenery and feel cool shade.

Liz began working with Casey Trees to learn about what species would thrive in her Ward 2 neighborhood. She was very concerned about space and longevity. She wanted a species that would be able withhold its leaves in the winter and provide shelter for birds.

Participating in the Tree Rebate program seemed like a win-win situation.

“Casey Trees cares about the environment and sustainability and as a new home owner, I could think of little else I’d rather do than plant something beautiful that I could watch grow over time.”

A New England native, Liz is very fond of Birch trees. “Robert Frost said it best in his poem, Birch. ‘Earth’s the right place for love: I don’t know where it’s likely to go better.’” However, after purchasing her home she decided to plant a magnolia tree. As a new home owner, she is excited to watch her tree grow over the years. “My tree marks time,” says Lambert. “I love it; the birds and squirrels love it and my neighbors love it too.”

Her tree also symbolizes her choice of choosing a house over a condominium. “I wanted a little patch of land for the very purpose of planting and growing things in my environment,” she replied.

Liz’s participation in the tree rebate program has also made her more aware of D.C.’s tree canopy. “I notice more trees now,” she says. “There’s a fig tree on my daily run, a magnolia in a neighboring yard and a beautiful birch tree at one of the nearby embassies; I notice these things more.”

We provide rebates up to $100 to individuals who purchase and plant trees on private residential or commercial property in D.C. Plant a tree on your property and get your own today!

Johnson’s Florist & Garden Centers || D.C. location: 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW 20016

202-244-6100 || David Martin, Assistant General Manager, D.C. location

Thoroughly in the middle of 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.

It’s also important that you see our newest resources for planting that very tree, including our tree planting “how-to” videos; 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’s another installment in a line of Q&A’s with local nurseries that participate in our Tree Rebate program – David Martin from Johnson’s Florist & Garden Centers sat down with us to discuss their flagship store, their unique tree stock availability, and the multitude of other options they offer:

CT: David, I know you’ve been in business quite a long time – can you tell us some of your history?

Sure! Johnson’s is a family-owned local business.  In 2013, we’ll be celebrating 80 YEARS in the D.C. metropolitan area. Our flagship store has been in the Van Ness/Tenleytown neighborhood since the first store opened 8 decades ago!  We originally began as a small green grocer on Wisconsin Avenue, but quickly made the jump to floral/horticultural sales and have since grown into a premier retailer for all our customers’ floral and gardening needs.

Our DC store is the only full-service, independent garden center located in the District of Columbia.  We specialize in a variety of things, but our tree inventory is specifically geared toward ornamental varieties. We don’t carry much varieties for shade/tree canopy.

CT: With fall being a prime tree-planting time though, how much space of the nursery do you end up devoting to tree stock?

We don’t actually order new tree inventory for the fall season, but continue to sell material that is sourced and brought in during the spring; our emphasis on stocking inventory is between the first of March and 1^st of June.

That being said, our location in Tenleytown is well-known as a premier location for a wide selection of Japanese Maples (acer palmatum/dissectum). We currently have Japanese maples, crape myrtles, Alta Magnolia and American Hornbeam in stock.  We carry a limited supply of “native” material – being careful to choose only those varieties that will stand alone as specimen plants; we don’t encourage the planting of invasive varieties or any cultivar (native or not!) that will have a tendency to “colonize” the garden.  Most of our customers have very limited space in their gardens and so we choose material based on what varieties will succeed as ornamental plantings.

CT: Do you deliver trees purchased in your store?

We do deliver and plant trees within the District of Columbia; our tree material is chosen specifically to make ease of transport by either the customer or our planting/delivery service of the utmost consideration.

CT: What should a customer do in prior to coming to Johnson’s Florist to purchase a tree?

Prior to coming to our store to select a tree it is important the customer know the exact location they wish to plant, the direction the sun is in this area as well as other trees, shrubs or structures that may affect the new planting.  Also how large they would like the tree to be at maturity, taking regular care and pruning into consideration.  It’s important there be easy access to water as the new planting will require daily watering for the first month of planting and then twice weekly for the first year.

CT: What other tree care items or services do you offer or have available for those purchasing trees?

Due to the fact that the majority of our trees are container grown they don’t endure the same level of transplant shock that B&B material will go through.  Very few growers of field grown material actually dig/ball material well enough in advance and we find this material tends to suffer the most when being replanted.   We recommend that any new planting receive the benefit of RootMaster, B1 rooting hormone to be applied in diluted form when watering.  We also recommend using compost material, such as Bumper Crop, LeafGro or manure to amend the soil at the time of planting. At Johnson’s Florist & Garden Centers we offer a standard two year guarantee for any tree/woody planted in the ground. A three year guarantee on woody plants (in the ground) can be obtained with the purchase of RootMaster, MasterStart and BumperCrop/LeafGro at the time of planting. (Please call for more details: 202-244-6100)

CT: Can a customer special order a tree species through Johnson’s Florist that you may not normally offer, or may not be in your stock currently?

We will special order material if available from our growers.  Special orders must be paid in full prior to the order being placed.  There is a 10-20% handling fee attached to special orders.  This is to cover the cost of shipping and freight.  We endeavor to find the variety of plant to suit the customers needs but will not source or guarantee cultivars listed as invasive or prone to disease/infestation.

Ginkgo Gardens || Washington, D.C.: 911 11th Street SE, 20003

202-543-5172 || Tom Hammond, Ginkgo Gardens Manager & Garden Designer

Even though we’re in the middle of our fall tree planting season, the weather is unseasonably warm – so we wanted to stress to you that now is the ideal time to do some planting of your own. The cooler temperatures and wetter days allows for the root systems of young trees to establish themselves before the hard frost and frozen ground of the winter.

In order to help you take those steps towards DIY tree planting, you must see our newest resources for planting, including our tree planting “how-to” videos. Add that to the discount from our Tree Rebate program, and how could you pass up the opportunity to get dirty and have some fun (and better your local green space)?

Here’s another installment in a line of Q&A’s with local nurseries that participate in our Tree Rebate program – Tom Hammond from Ginkgo Gardens sat down with us to discuss their store, their tree stock availability, and the multitude of other options they offer:

CT: Tom, can you tell us a bit about Ginkgo Gardens?

We are a full service garden center, conveniently located in historic Capitol Hill.  This store has been open for over 12 years and we have everything for gardens big and small.   We also offer design and consultation services.  We have a great outdoor space with hundreds of trees, shrubs, perennials, and other garden accessories.

CT: With fall being prime tree-planting time, how much space of the nursery is devoted to tree stock right now?

For a garden center in the city, we have a surprising amount of outdoor space for plants.  We are able to fit in a large amount of trees in our main yard, situated among the other plants.  We also have a larger second yard – the ‘North Yard’ – located adjacent to the mulches, soils, and stone area, that holds a large number of trees, shrubs, and statuary.

CT: When does tree stock arrive, and how long can customers expect it to be available?

Trees start arriving in early spring, and we continue to get fresh stock every few weeks all the way through November. We actually have dozens of new trees and shrubs coming in today!

CT: What tree species are you offering this season? Any native species?

We offer a great selection of trees, especially ones that are well suited for our (often harsh) urban environmental conditions.  Naturally, many trees of the trees that are suitable for this area are native.  We currently have: Serviceberry, Dogwood, Redbud, Birch, Magnolia, Holly, Sweetgum, Seven Son Flower, Black Gum, and Zelkova.  Other trees we have include Ginkgo, Flowering Cherries, Crabapple, Apple, Plum, Fig, Crape Myrtles, Trident Maple and many varieties of Japanese Maples.

CT: Can a customer special order a tree species through Ginkgo Gardens that you may not normally offer, or may not be in your stock currently?

Yes, we are able to special order nearly any tree that is commercially available in our region.  Just let us know what size and cultivar and we can usually have it for you within a week or two (depending on availability).

CT: Do you offer a wide range of sizes to accommodate different sized yards/goals? Do you have any medium or large shade canopy trees?

We tend to specialize in the smaller size trees, though we do often have a selection of medium to large shade trees for larger spaces.

CT: What should a customer do prior to coming in to Ginkgo Gardens to purchase a tree?

It helps if you know the general (mature) size of the tree you are looking to plant.  You can also snap a photo with your phone of your yard if you think that might be useful in helping us find the right tree for your space.

Also, try to determine the site conditions (sun vs. shade, wet vs. dry) and the purpose (shade; screen; ornamental, etc.).  Trees have lots of ornamental characteristics (flowers, fruits, fall color, bark, texture, branching structure) so just keep in mind what you like or don’t like and we’ll find the perfect fit!

CT: What other tree care items or services do you offer or have available for those purchasing trees?

We recommend amending the soil with leaf humus and/or compost when you plant your tree to help the root system get established.  Watering is very important, so we also have tree watering bags (Gator Bags) that make watering very easy.  It can also help to add some phosphate fertilizer in the planting hole, in order to encourage root development.  Top it off with a layer of mulch to help suppress weeds and retain moisture.  We also have a great selection of tools, including pruners, shovels, hoses, gloves, tree stakes, and more.

CT: What about your merchandise selection sets you apart from the other nurseries in the D.C. area?

We are uniquely oriented to the urban gardener, and have a wide selection of garden greenery, ornamentation, distinctive home décor, and accessories not easily found elsewhere.  Also, we are right in the city, so you don’t need to leave DC!

CT: Do you deliver trees purchased in your store?

Yes, we offer delivery and installation for everything we sell.  We can also deliver bags of soil and mulch along with any other garden products you may need.

CT: Do you have any certified arborists on staff?

While we do not have a certified arborist, we do have three Master Gardeners on staff who can assist with all types of tree and shrub questions.

CT: Thanks for the insight, Tom! We’re proud to partner with you and Ginkgo Gardens on the Tree Rebate program, and hope everyone else feels a bit better about just how fun (and easy) planting your own tree can be!

American Plant || BCC Location: 5258 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816

301-656-3311 || Chris Wenger, BCC Nursery Manager/Buyer

Thoroughly in the middle of 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 also wanted to show you our newest resources for planting your own tree, including tree planting “how-to” videos; 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’s another installment in a line of Q&A’s with local nurseries that participate in our Tree Rebate program – American Plant‘s Chris Wenger of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase location sat down with us and talked about their history, tree stock diversity, planting tips and everything else you need to know before buying a tree:

CT:  We’ve already interviewed Roger from your 7405 Beltway location – what can you tell us about American Plant that we don’t already know?

We’ve been in business in the Washington metro area for over 80 years as a full service garden center that specializes in organic gardening. As you know already, American Plant Food (APF) has two locations which both offer perennials, annuals, greenhouse/tropicals, trees/shrubs and supporting departments, including a full service Landscape division (with designers).

CT:  As you know, fall is the most ideal time to plant trees. When will the tree stock arrive, and how long they be available?

Tree stock availability for the Casey Trees’ Tree Rebate are as follows: trees start arriving in March and/or April and will be available through November. We offer native and non-native trees only, no invasives! The native species include dogwoods, redbuds, serviceberry, maples, oak, sweetgum, blackgum, magnolia, birch, hawthorn, holly, beech, paw paw, persimmon, elm, baldcypress, spruce and hornbeam (to only list a few).

Non-natives: jap maple, hornbeam, dogwood, cryptomeria, ginkgo, holly, crape myrtle, magnolia, redwood, parrotia, cypress, spurce, styrax, stewartia, linden, cherry, etc. APF also offers a great selection of fruit trees and shrubs.

CT: Is the tree stock different between your 5258 location and the 7405 location farther up River Road?

Tree stocks do overlap at both locations, although there are some differences to be aware of in size and cultivars.

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?

APF will special order different tree cultivars and sizes for our customers, at both locations.

CT: What should a customer do or know prior to coming to American Plant to purchase a tree?

In order for us at APF to help the customer choose the proper tree, all the customer needs to know is:

• the approximate mature size of tree needed,
• how much sun the area to be planted has,
• and if it is a wet or dry.

The rest can be determined at APF between the costumer and one of our qualified salesmen.

CT: Do you deliver trees purchased in your store?

APF does offer delivery and installation of all material we sell, as well as everything needed to plant and take care of the trees (watering supplies, soils, mulch, and fertilizers).

CT: Tell us a bit about yourself – where’d you interest in horticulture come from?

As someone who has always been interested in the environment and introduced to plants at a young age, my career in horticulture was set long ago. I’ve been working locally in the industry for 25 years, and with APF for 6.

Much thanks to Casey Trees for helping us plant more trees and shrubs to clean up our streams and rivers, as well as the Chesapeake and the air we breathe!

And thanks to you, Chris! Be sure to check back next Thursday for another sit-down with a local nursery – we’ll be joined by David Martin of Johnson’s Florist and Garden. Remember – there’s always a reason you should plant your own tree this fall!

With our fall tree planting season in full swing, and the cool of the fall settling in before the chill of the winter.. we thought it would be appropriate to introduce you to some of our newest resources, and re-introduce you to one of our oldest and most successful programs.

Have you ever looked across your backyard and noticed your children could use some more shade while they play? Have you ever walked up to your front door and thought to yourself, “I wish I had a place to relax outside here and read a book.” Well, that’s the idea behind the Tree Rebate program - thanks to funding from the District Department of the Environment, we’re able to provide rebates for up to $100 to individuals who purchase and plant trees on private residential or commercial property in D.C.

So long as the tree that you choose to purchase falls within the “small and medium canopy” category, which includes standard-size fruit trees, you can receive up to $50 back on your tree purchase (needs to reach 15’ tall and wide at maturity). Even better – so long as the tree you purchase falls within one of the 27 species noted for their large canopy and environmental benefits, you qualify for rebates up to $100 per tree.

But does planting your own tree seem a bit scary? Consider it no longer an intimidating task for certified arborists and volunteers: we’d like to announce the latest additions to our “How-To” series, our video instructions. That’s right, we’ve put together step-by-step videos, one included below, to help you make sure that whichever type of tree you choose to plant, you don’t miss a single thing. Because, simply put – we want that tree to be healthy and leave a long, lasting impression wherever you plant it.

Follow Casey Trees on YouTube.

And just to ease any lingering doubts you may have – we’ve put together a blog series with some of the local nurseries in the D.C. area that participate in the Tree Rebate program. Our “Local nurseries & the Tree Rebate Program” posts,introduced at the beginning of October, are designed to familiarize customers with the process of buying a tree, as well as introduce them to some of the faces they might see of the staff that handles those trees the most. We’ve kick-started this series with Roger Zinn from the American Plant Beltway location, and will be following up with another one each week throughout October and early November.

Now — what else could you need to plant a tree? Besides a shovel, of course – those aren’t included.

Check out all of our new videos, which include how to plant a balled and burlapped tree, how to plant a a containerized tree, and how to water a tree.

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 -15^th: 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!