Thu April 6, 2023
Downers Grove Recreation Center
4500 Belmont Road
Downers Grove, IL. 60515
Celebrate Arbor Day by helping to grow the urban canopy in Downers Grove! Choose to plant a red oak, swamp white oak, bur oak or shagbark hickory seedling in your own yard. Planting instructions will be provided. The seedling giveaway will be limited to a maximum of 2 per person while supplies last.
Here is a list of the trees we have to give away in 2023:
Red Oak |
Mature Height: 60-75 ft. Mature Width: 60-75 ft. Light Exposure: full to partial sun Soil Preference: Moist, well drained |
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Swamp White Oak |
Mature Height: 50-60 ft. Mature Width: 50-60 ft. Light Exposure: Full sun Soil Preference: Moist, well drained |
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Bur Oak |
Mature Height: 50 ft. Mature Width: 50 ft. Light Exposure: Full sun Soil Preference: Moist, well drained |
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Shagbark Hickory |
Mature Height: 60-80 ft. Mature Width: 30-50 ft. Light Exposure: Full sun or partial sun/shade Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil |
HOW TO PLANT A SEEDLING