Rock Island County Soil and Water Conservation District
All trees and shrubs are 3 gallon conservation grade containers (ranging from 2 - 8 ft tall) unless otherwise noted. All orders must be made in advance.
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Virginia Bluebells – 3-Pack $15
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River Oats – 3-Pack $15
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Short's Aster – 3-Pack $15
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Calico Beardtongue – 3-Pack $15
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Smooth Wild Petunia – 3-Pack $15
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Columbine – 3-Pack $15
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Tall Bellflower – 3-Pack $15
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Culver's Root – 3-Pack $15
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Golden Alexanders – 3-Pack $15
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Great Blue Lobelia – 3-Pack $15
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Tall Thimbleweed – 3-Pack $15
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Little Bluestem – 3-Pack $15
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Golden Alexanders (yellow/early)
Western Indian Physic (white/early)
Mountain Mint (white/mid)
Prairie Milkweed (pink/mid)
Turtlehead (cream/mid-late)
Stiff Goldenrod (yellow/late)
NATIVE PECAN (CARYA ILLINOINENSIS) - $27.00 EACH
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The pecan is one of the most important native nut trees in North America. It is a large, straight-trunked tree native to river bottoms and rich fertile soils. The nut, a beloved pie ingredient and also favored by wildlife, ripens in the fall. Excellent speciality crop.
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Eastern White Pine (Pinus Strobus)- $27 EACH
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The Eastern white pine is a tree for landscapes with ample space. Its fine feathery needles, open canopy, and straight trunk get more picturesque with age. Trees are fast-growing and long-lived.
Alleghany Serviceberry (Amelanchier Laevis)- $27 EACH
Allegheny serviceberry is a small, native, understory tree with four-season interest. The early white spring flowers, outstanding orange-red fall color, and striking gray bark make it a lovely specimen for any landscape. The edible purplish-black fruit in late summer is attractive to many birds.
Shrubby St. John's Wort (Hypericum prolificum)- $23 EACH
Shrubby St. John's wort is a low to medium-sized native shrub reaching 3 to 4 feet high. The bright yellow flowers with a profusion of yellow stamens look like fireworks. The exfoliating bark and attractive seed capsules add winter interest to the landscape. This species is native to the Chicago Region according to Swink and Wilhelm's Plants of the Chicago Region, with updates made according to current research.
Deciduous Holly (ilex decidua)- $24 EACH
A large shrub or small tree producing white flowers in late spring followed by red berries on female plants in fall/winter. Fruiting requires pollination from a male plant. The berries persist through winter and are an important food source for birds.
Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum)- $27 EACH
Sugar maple is a Midwest native loved for its exceptional fall color ranging from brilliant yellow to burnt-orange. In summer, its lustrous foliage provides excellent shade, making it a great choice for parks, golf courses, and home landscapes where its roots can spread.
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba)- $27 EACH
Whether planted in full sun or part shade, the pawpaw tree, native to the Midwest, works well as a specimen or can be useful as a screen. Nodding, dark purple flowers in the spring, elongated edible fruit in the summer, and a yellow to yellow-green fall color add to the appeal of this small understory tree.
American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana)- $27 EACH
The American hornbeam is a native forest understory tree in the Chicago area, making it useful for shady landscapes and naturalized or woodland gardens. New leaves emerge reddish-purple, changing to dark green, then turn yellow to orange-red in the fall, offering a kaleidoscope of color throughout the year. Even in winter, the tree's fluted blue-gray bark with long, sinewy ridges make it a special addition to the landscape.
Shellbark Hickory (Carya Iaciniosa)- $27 EACH
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Shellbark hickory is a large tree with shaggy bark and good yellow fall color. Shellbark hickory trees are culinarily prized for their aromatic wood and charcoal which gives food a distinct smokey flavor. This wood is very strong and dense, making it excellent for tools, basket handles, and flooring. It also has a high thermal content, which made it an ideal fuel source historically. Hickory trees, along with other select hardwood species, are also associated with the growth of morel mushrooms. Morels are an increasingly popular culinary delight, which may provide a financial incentive to keep shellbark hickory trees growing in the forest for a long time.
American Chestnut (Castanea Dentata)- $27 EACH
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The American chestnut was once the king of the forest. It was a magnificent tree used for lumber and for food. Chestnut blight began to decimate this species in the early 1900's. The American chestnut is not extinct. It survives in the wild in the form of root systems and stump sprouts. There are also ongoing efforts to develop trees that are resistant to the disease.
Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus)- $27 EACH
The Kentucky coffeetree's tolerance to pollution and a wide range of soils makes it a suitable tree for urban environments. Native to the Midwest, this tree bears leathery, reddish-brown seed pods that add winter interest to the Midwestern landscape.
Sweetgum (liquidambar styraciflua)- $27 EACH
Sweet-gum is known for its unique star-shaped leaves with outstanding yellow, red, and purple fall color. It can be an excellent shade tree in the right location, away from foot traffic where the spiky "gumball" fruits will not be an annoyance. If an appropriate space is available, check out the cold-hardy cultivar, 'Moraine', which is recommended for northern Illinois.
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata)- $27 EACH
This large, deciduous magnolia tree is excellent for large properties such as parks, golf courses, and naturalized areas. Cucumbertree's wide-spreading branches are covered with dark green leaves that turn an attractive yellow-brown in the fall. Although its flowers are not as showy as those of other magnolia species, the cucumbertree yields interesting pinkish-red fruit pods.
Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)- $27 EACH
Quaking aspen is a fast-growing native tree that has beautiful silvery gray bark and leaves that "tremble" in the wind due to flat leaf stalks. Unfortunately, this tree is short-lived and prone to some disease and insect problems. It is also highly susceptible to ice storm damage.
White Oak (Quercus alba)- $27 EACH
White oak is a massive, long-lived stately tree with wide spreading horizontal branches and wine-red fall color. This native tree provides shade for larger landscapes and parks.
Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)- $27 EACH
Swamp white oak is a striking tree with attractive peeling bark, which is especially prevalent on young trees. The lustrous, lobed leaves have a two-tone appearance, dark green on top with a silvery-white underside. Fall color is an orange-gold to yellow in mid-autumn. An excellent shade tree for any landscape.
Black Jack Oak (Quercus marilandica)- $27 EACH
The short, nearly black trunk divides into many dense, contorted limbs, bark dark, furrowed; dead branches persistent. Leaf blades wedge shaped (obdeltoid - obovate) with a narrow, rounded base and broadening toward the tip. Foliage glossy dark green turns dull reddish-brown in fall and persists into winter. This oak sometimes grows in colonies.
Red Oak (Quercus rubra)- $27 EACH
Northern red oak is a Midwest native and is one of the faster growing oaks for the home landscape. The leaves are handsome throughout the year, emerging pinkish-red, turning lustrous dark green in summer, and changing to russet-red to bright red in autumn. Its tolerance of salt and air pollution makes it a good tree for more exposed areas.
Shumard's Oak (Quercus shumardii)- $27 EACH
Shumard's oak is native to southern Illinois, but is hardy in the northern part of the state as well. This species can be utilized as a street tree, but may be difficult to find in nurseries.
Sassafras ( Sassafras albidum)- $27 EACH
Sassafras is a North American native tree that provides vivid fall color and interesting mitten-shaped leaves. In the wild it can form thickets, a trait that may not be appropriate for every landscape.
American Elm (Ulmus Americana)- $27 EACH
Elms are loved for their graceful, stately shape, with branches like spreading fountains, and green leaves that turn gold in fall. The American elm was the most popular tree to plant in the booming cities of the 19th century, so that by the 20th century many streets were lined with only elms and were shaded in summer by a cathedral-like ceiling of their branches.
American Basswood/Linden (Tilia americana)- $27 EACH
American basswood is desirable as a landscape tree for its large stature, shade and aromatic flowers. Its heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers in June make it especially attractive for people, while songbirds and blue jays are attracted to its seeds and use the tree for shelter. Grows well on deep, fertile, well-drained loam and clay soils. Flood plain tree.
Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja plicata x standishii 'Green Giant') - $32 EACH
Giant arborvitae is a dense, stately evergreen tree native to the Pacific Northwest, often used as a specimen or for screening. The fresh green foliage consists of flat sprays formed by overlapping scales. The name "arborvitae," meaning "tree of life," comes from the belief that Native Americans used such trees for medicinal purposes. The tree supplies seeds and shelter for birds but is less appealing to deer. In nature, giant arborvitae can reach 70 feet in height, but they are rarely that tall in cultivation. There are many cultivars that vary in height and other characteristics. On some varieties, the foliage changes color in winter.