We’re proud to once again offer our annual Wildlife Seed and Tree Sale to the Noble County community! Whether you’re planting conifers, hardwoods, fruit trees, or establishing a new wildlife food plot, we’ve got the varieties you’re looking for at prices that make it easy to plan ahead for spring.
Each year, we seek out trusted suppliers to bring you quality bare root seedlings at reduced rates, thanks to bulk ordering. This year’s trees come from Alpha Nurseries, Inc. and Adams County Nursery, with seedlings ready to take home and plant right away.
We’re also continuing our successful partnership with Merit Seed of Berlin, Ohio to offer top-performing wildlife food plot mixes. You’ll find 3-pound bag options on our order form, and we’re happy to help you order larger quantities if needed. You’ll receive the same pricing as you would in-store without paying the high shipping costs. Feel free to browse their full selection at www.meritseed.com.
To make things easier, this year’s tree prices already include sales tax so there is no extra math needed. The final day to submit your order is Friday, March 7, 2025, and the tentative pick-up date is April 11, 2025.
If you have any questions or need help placing your order, we’re just a phone call away at 740-732-4318. We’re excited to help you get growing this spring!
Conifers
Eastern White Pine
Fast growing to 90–100 ft. Spread 25–40 ft. Soft green-blue needles. Tolerates dry and wet soil. Great for screens, windbreaks, and Christmas trees.
Colorado Blue Spruce
Silvery blue-green color with a classic Christmas tree shape. Matures 40–60 ft. Excellent for privacy or landscaping. Deer resistant and drought tolerant.
Bald Cypress
Deciduous conifer with lacy needles that turn russet-red in fall. Adapts to wet or dry soils. Matures 50–70 ft. Great for low-lying areas or swampy sites.
Hardwoods & Native Trees
White Oak
Grows 50–80 ft tall with a broad canopy. Deep bluish-green leaves turn reddish-brown in fall. Extremely valuable for wildlife — acorns support 90+ species.
Black Walnut
Grows up to 100 ft. Produces flavorful nuts and provides filtered shade. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Highly valued hardwood.
Sugar Maple
Famous for fall foliage and maple syrup. Grows 60–70 ft. Prefers well-drained soils; avoid wet areas. Great shade tree with vibrant autumn color.
Shrubs & Wildlife-Friendly Plants
American Hazelnut
10–18 ft. Produces edible nuts. Great for hedgerows and wildlife. Attracts birds, deer, squirrels, and turkeys. Plant multiple for best nut production.
Black Elderberry
Multi-stemmed shrub (8–12 ft). Thrives near water and in full sun. Birds love the berries. Good for jams and preserves too.
Serviceberry
Small tree (15–30 ft). White flowers in spring, red berries in summer, vivid fall color. Excellent for small yards. Birds love the berries.
Fruit Trees & Edibles
Golden Delicious (Apple)
Classic, sweet golden apple. Easy to maintain. Great for pies, salads, and fresh eating.
Honeycrisp (Apple)
Crisp, juicy, and sweet-tart. Excellent winter hardiness. Stores well and is very popular.
Stanley (Plum)
Large, blue prune-type plum. Good for home use and processing. Early bearing and self-pollinating.
New York 9 (Plum)
Freestone plum with yellow-green flesh. Productive and disease resistant. Ripens with Stanley. Self-fertile.
Concord Seedless Grape
Smaller than seeded Concords but easier to eat. Sweet flavor, ideal for fresh eating, jelly, or pies. Vigorous grower.
Jersey Knight Asparagus
Perennial vegetable producing large, tender spears. Disease-resistant and cold hardy. Thrives in heavy soil.
Chinese Chestnut
Produces edible nuts. Resistant to blight. Matures 40–60 ft. Attracts deer, turkey, and squirrels.
Merit Seed Food-Plot Mixes
12 Point Buck Mix
Premium blend of clovers, alfalfa, and chicory. Excellent for high-protein forage and mineral content. Best in loam to clay loam soils with pH 6+. Spring, fall, or frost seeding. Seeding rate: 18–20 lbs/acre.
Platinum Ultra Mix
White clover, wetland/multileaf alfalfa, and forage chicory. Excellent cold and drought tolerance. Withstands heavy grazing. Spring, fall, or frost seeding. Seeding rate: 18–20 lbs/acre.
Hillcrest Trail Mix
Great for heavy-traffic areas like trails and gas lines. Mix of ryegrass, festulolium, clovers, and chicory. Also ideal for erosion control. Seeding rate: 40–45 lbs/acre. Spring to late summer.
Deer Max Mix
Annual brassica mix (turnips, kale, rape). High protein and energy content. Improves with colder weather. Seeding rate: 8–10 lbs/acre. Plant May–Oct.
Daikon Tillage Radish
Pulls nutrients up from the soil and improves water infiltration. Great cover crop. Captures up to 200 lbs of nitrogen/acre. Plant May–Aug at 10–12 lbs/acre.
Buck Forage Oats
Winter-hardy, drought-resistant oats. Great for wildlife and erosion control. Also used as a cover crop. Seeding rate: 100–125 lbs/acre. Plant spring or fall.
Large Lad Soybeans
Popular wildlife food plot soybeans. Grows up to 84″ tall. Roundup Ready (requires signed Monsanto agreement). Seeding rate: 50–80 lbs/acre. Plant April–June.
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Dave Schott (District Administrator/Wildlife & Forestry Specialist)
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