Seedling Giveaway
Friday, April 28 from 9AM-12PM
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:
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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