Missaukee Conservation District
6180 W. Sanborn, Suite 3
Lake City, MI 49651
sherry.blaszak@macd.org
231.839.7193

Native plants are a favorite to pollinators

Buttonbush - Native. Plant looks dead until late May when leaves emerge. Interesting flowers are rounded masses hanging from branches like an ornament; developing nutlets which persist well into winter. Prefers moist soils. Plant in a protected area, safe for zone 5.
Height: 3-6 feet. 

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Seedling (1-0, 12-18")

$8

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$22

Butterfly Bush - Non-native. Butterflies love the flowers produced on this beautiful shrub.  Flowers resemble that of the lilac, but in a longer, more   slender form.  Prefers sun with rich well-drained soil.  Bushes will have white or pink flowers on them—let us surprise you! Each spring cut branches back to 4" above ground-new shoots will emerge each year. Height: 4-10 feet. 

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Seedling (1-0, 1-2')

$8

$14

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Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)– Non-native. Beautiful, fragrant lavender flowers in spring.  Prefers full sun, sandy loam soil.  Upright spreading shrub.  Height: 5-15 feet.

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  Seedling (1-0, 1-2')

$8

$14

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Gray Dogwood (Cornus racemosa) - Native.  Perfect for a living snow fence, erosion control or landscaping. Milky white fruits are enjoyed by wildlife. Red stems are attractive year round. Seen in a variety of growing conditions, but often in moist or swampy areas in the wild. Height: 10-15 feet.

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$34

Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) - Native. Long bowing branches create a massive border or visual screen. White flowers bloom down the center of each branch followed by clusters of purple fruit which dry and rustle in the wind.
Height: 5-10 feet with a 6-10 feet spread.

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Seedling(1-0, 1-2')

$8

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Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomun) - Native. Red-purple stems bearing silky gray hairs with clusters of blue fruit. Fruit is enjoyed by game birds and migrating song birds. Also a good winter browse for deer and rabbits. Tolerates poorly drained soils. Uses include hedgerows, windbreaks and stream bank stabilization. Height: 10-12 feet.

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Seedlings (1-0, 1-2')

$8

$14

$22

Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) - Native. Grows in damp rich woods, rarely under cedar, but will adapt to your landscaping. Very aromatic, also known as wild allspice. April brings small yellow blooms with August/September berries. Height: 6-12 feet.

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Seedlings (1-0, 12-18")

$11

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$36

Washington Hawthorne (Crataegus phaenopyrum) - Native. White flowers in early June. Reddish-purple leaves turn dark green, then orange, scarlet or purple. Small glossy red fruits mature in fall and stay on tree into winter, preferred by songbirds. Prefers well drained sunny sites. Height: 8-12 feet.

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Seedling(1-0, 12-18”)

$9

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$34

Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) - Native. A spreading shrub, grown mostly for its bright red fruits. This is the bright red berry bearing shrub seen in the wetlands this past winter. Great for wildlife and songbirds. Natural habitat is mounds of organic matter in wetlands. Can adapt to higher ground providing moisture is provided during drought.  Height: 4-15 feet.

Quantity:

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25

Seedling(1-0, 12-18”)

$9

$16

$34