Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District
The District office will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1st, for New Year's Day
Conservation Tree & Shrub Program
The 2025 Tree & Shrub Program is now open for ordering!
Orders will be accepted through March 7th until 4 p.m.
Pre-orders will be available for pick-up on April 24th and April 25th from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Monroe County ecopark (10 Avion Dr, Rochester NY 14624)
An overstock sale of remaining species will be held on Saturday April 26th from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. or until all species are sold out at the Monroe County ecopark
Browse below for our fillable order form, ordering catalog, and our online store. We accept orders online, via email, or via USPS. If you are having technical issues with the online store, please use the "Order Form" button below to fill out an order form and email it to us.
This is a pre-order program that allows landowners the chance to receive tree and shrub seedlings in species that are native or naturalized to New York State. Orders are taken every winter with distribution of trees occurring in April. Each year, the District offers a variety of new species to our sale.
This is your opportunity to improve the value of your property while developing wildlife habitat, minimizing erosion, and enjoying the beauty of the natural world!
What are seedlings, transplants, rooted clumps and dormant plants?
A seedling is a bare root tree or shrub. We carry one, two and three year seedlings, depending on if it’s a conifer, hardwood or shrub. Seedlings are shipped while dormant, without a root ball or soil, but are covered in a moist material or root dipped to retain moisture. A transplant is a seedling grown for a year or two, then replanted to another bed to allow for development of a fibrous root system and more branching. A rooted clump is a dormant rooted plant without top growth. It may not have leafing, but is ready to grow!
Access our public folder with all of our species information sheets, giving you all the information you need to know on the species/items you purchased from us!
Seedling Planting Tips
You've picked up your plants, now what? Have a look at our tips and guidelines for a successful planting with your new trees and shrubs!
Frequently Asked Questions
Have any questions? Then please see our Frequently Asked Questions guide! If you have any questions that aren't addressed by this form, then please contact our office for more information!
Compost mulch is available at the ecopark during Tree & Shrub distribution and the overstock sale. This is a great source for you to obtain excellent nutrients and cover for your plantings!
Additionally, compost mulch is always available for free when the ecopark is open.
For more information on the ecopark and its operating hours: https://www.monroecounty.gov/ecopark/
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