Feel like planting trees this autumn? The Virginia Department of Forestry’s tree seedling store is now open. Orders may be placed online at www.buyvirginiatrees.com or by calling Augusta Forestry Center at 540-363-7000 or Garland Gray Forestry Center at 804-834-2855.
“We grew and sold 30 million tree seedlings last year,” said Justin Funk, nursery manager. “And we expect demand to remain strong—so much so, that it’s likely some varieties of our loblolly pine seedlings may sell out early.”
The top loblolly pine varieties offered this season include control pollinated, priced at $135 per 1,000 tree seedlings, limited to 25,000 seedlings per customer; Virginia’s Best, at $105 per 1,000 and Elite at $85 per 1,000 seedlings, both limited to 50,000 per customer. These prices include pesticide treatment for Pales weevils.
VDOF nurseries also offer 45 other species of tree seedlings, including dogwood, apple, bald cypress, maple, and nine species of oaks. Two specialty seedling packs have been added this season – a quail habitat pack and a riparian buffer seedling pack for landowners desiring these types of plantings.
Payment must be made at time of purchase. If placing an order by phone or online, credit card is the only accepted method. Walk-in orders may be paid with credit card, check or money order.
By Shannon Johnson
CP Student Intern
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