Vashon - Maury Island Land Trust
Annual Tree Sale
Order pick up: February 3, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm
Fisher Pond Warehouse, 12224 SW Bank Rd.
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Conifers
DOUGLAS FIR (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Moist/Dry
Sunlight: Sun/Shade
A rapid grower, Doug fir prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Once established, it can grow two to four feet per year and reach 200 to 300 feet as old growth. It provides excellent shelter for birds and wildlife and won’t suffer from deer browse. Because it tends to drop branches in heavy winds, it should not be planted near homes or buildings.
Below are the coniferous selections available during this year’s sale for your planning purposes.
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WESTERN RED CEDAR (Thuja plicata)
$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Wet/Moist
Sunlight: Full shade/part sun
This native conifer is aromatic, very long-lived, and notably rot-resistant. It is slower growing than Douglas fir and tolerates shade. Red cedar reaches 200+ feet and is an excellent species for wetland or riparian areas or under-planting alders. Its large size is a reason to plant away from buildings and septic systems.
GRAND FIR (Abies grandis)
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$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Moist/Dry
Sunlight: Full sun/ partial shade
Tall, straight tree growing to 80m tall. Similar habitat requirements to Douglas Fir. Deep roots make it resistant to toppling in the wind. Dense limb growth and wonderfully fragrant needles make it the ideal Christmas tree for those looking to grow their own.
SITKA SPRUCE (Picea sitchensis)
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$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Moist/Wet
Sunlight: Full sun/ partial shade
The fifth largest conifer species in the world, Sitka spruce can reach up to 100m when fully grown. These gorgeous trees also make excellent winter shelter and nest sites for our feathered friends. Due to its large size, it should be planted far away from buildings and septic systems.
Deciduous Trees
Below are the deciduous selections available during this year’s sale for your planning purposes.
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BIG LEAF MAPLE (Acer macrophyllum)
$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Moist/Dry
Sunlight: Full sun/ partial shade
These maples sure put on a show every autumn! They can reach between 50-100ft when fully grown. They are best planted away from structures and plumbing, as their roots will spread and can crack concrete and pipes.
QUAKING ASPEN (Populus tremuloides)
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$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Moist/Dry
Sunlight: Full sun/ partial shade
A fast-growing tree that can reach up to 18m when fully grown. The white bark of these trees contrasts beautifully with its leaves, especially in the fall! Quaking aspen creates excellent wildlife habitat and browse for butterfly and moth caterpillars.
CASCARA (Frangula [Rhamnus] purshiana)
$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Moist/Dry
Sunlight: Full sun/ partial shade
Attractive in all seasons, Cascara's leaves look similar to dogwood and are bright green in spring, turning dark & glossy in summer and yellow fall foliage. Grows well in a woodland garden. Blooms May - June with fruits ripening Aug - Sept. Deer browse leaves occasionally; berries attract birds & small mammals. Prefers shady, rich, humusy soils & wetlands.
BLACK COTTONWOOD (Populus trichocarpa)
$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Moist/Wet
Sunlight: Full sun
Another wonderful choice for a fast growing tree, particularly if you are looking to stabilize stream banks or other wet areas. The cottonwoods are a favorite for nesting birds and to use as perches for owls, hawks, and eagles. Prefers wet/moist soils. Due to how quickly it can grow, and it’s potential height of 50m, we do not recommend planting this tree near buildings or septic systems.
PACIFIC WILLOW (Salix lasiandra)
$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Moist/Wet
Sunlight: Full sun
This native willow generally reaches 15ft at ten years old but can grow up to 40 ft tall. It has lance-shaped leaves with bark that varies from yellow to reddish brown. Pacific Willow is an excellent soil stabilizer along streams.
GARRY OAK (Quercus garryana)
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$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Dry
Sunlight: Full sun
Heavy limbed tree growing up to 25m tall. Grows well on dry, rocky slopes or bluffs, sometimes on deep, rich well-drained soil at low elevations. Great addition to pastures and properties on Maury Island.
Shrubs
NOOTKA ROSE (Rosa nutkana)
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$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Moist/Dry
Sunlight: Full sun
Hardy rose growing up to 3m tall with fragrant pink blossoms. Grows in a variety of open habitats including shorelines, meadows, thickets, streamside areas, roadsides, and clearings. Competes well with Himalayan Blackberry
Below are all other plants available during this year’s sale for your planning purposes.
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BEAKED HAZELNUT (Corylus cornuta californica)
$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Dry/Moist
Sunlight: Full sun
Grows best in moist, well-drained sites, open forests, and edges of forests. This will be one of the first shrubs in your yard to bloom! Birds and mammals alike adore its filberts in the fall - particularly Douglas Squirrels.
RED FLOWERING CURRANT (Ribes sanguineum)
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$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Dry/Moist
Sunlight: Sun/part shade
Perhaps our region’s most famous flowering shrub and a harbinger of hummingbirds in the spring. Flower color ranges from pink to bright red. Preferring open spaces, well-drained or even rocky soil, these plants may reach 9 feet or more. Fruit-loving birds favor the berries.
TWINBERRY (Lonicera involucrata)
$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Dry/Moist
Sunlight: Full/partial sun
A deer-resistant shrub that can grow up to 15’ high with beautiful tubular flowers in the spring. Local tribes have used its berries for generations for dyes and its bark for weaving. Its flowers attract a trove of pollinators which makes it a wonderful companion in any garden.
TALL OREGON GRAPE (Mahonia aquifolium)
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$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Dry/Wet
Sunlight: Sun/Shade
A shrub widely used for its evergreen leaves; compact, upright habit; and ease of care. Purple fruit follows sulfur yellow flowers in early spring (the fruit is edible although very tart). This plant is suitable for shading out weeds without blocking views, as it is one of our few native evergreen shrubs that thrive in full sun, and is drought tolerant, and grows up to 10 feet.
SNOWBERRY (Symphoricarpos albus)
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$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Dry/Moist
Sunlight: Sun/ partial shade
This short shrub grows to six feet and is best planted densely in thickets. The small pink flowers attract hummingbirds all summer, and the snow-white berries are showy all winter. Tolerates various soil and sun conditions, and is deer-resistant to boot.
MOCK ORANGE (Philadelphus lewisii)
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$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Moist/ dry
Sunlight: Sun/ partial shade
Mock Orange gets its common name from the delicious orangey scent that makes it attractive to bees and humans. Flowering for several weeks starting in late May or early June, the tall, arching branches are covered with many snow-white blossoms. Grows to 4-6ft in full or partial sun. Philadelphus lewisii is adaptable to various soils and conditions and can be quite drought tolerant.
RED-OSIER DOGWOOD (Cornus sericea)
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$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Moist
Sunlight: Full sun
This attractive woody shrub grows up to 15 feet tall and is named for the incredible red bark on new growth. It prefers full sun in moist sites but is adaptable to drier conditions once established. Looks best when massed together in groupings of three or more or in background borders.
THIMBLEBERRY (Rubus parviflorum)
$12/bundle of 5
Soil: Moist
Sunlight: Sun/ partial sun
Thimbleberries are brambles and have a hollow core (like raspberries) – the edible berries ripen in July-September, and fit on the tip of a finger like a thimble. Found in moist to dry open woods, edges, open fields, and along shorelines. Will grow in wetlands and non-wetlands alike. Attracts insects, birds, and mammals as cover and food source. Grows up to 2-9 feet tall.