Do you want to Plant an Urban Tree?
Mason Conservation District received a grant to provide urban trees to City of Shelton residents to plant on their property to reduce stormwater impacts and pollution from entering Goldsborough or Shelton Creeks.
Why Plant an Urban Tree?
Trees provide essential services for all City of Shelton residents. Planting trees in yards keeps us and our homes cool during the hottest months and helps collect stormwater during the winter. They also clean the air, buffer noise, and improve our health. On top of all of this, they provide year round beauty.
Urban Tree Program Details
The District will provide an urban tree to the first 20 approved applicants.
Applications will be accepted until all trees have been issued, not to exceed April 30th, 2022.
For the purposes of this program, trees are woody plants whose height is greater than 15 feet at maturity.
Mason Conservation District received a grant to provide urban trees to City of Shelton residents to plant on their property to reduce stormwater impacts and pollution from entering Goldsborough or Shelton Creeks.
Why Plant an Urban Tree?
Trees provide essential services for all City of Shelton residents. Planting trees in yards keeps us and our homes cool during the hottest months and helps collect stormwater during the winter. They also clean the air, buffer noise, and improve our health. On top of all of this, they provide year round beauty.
Urban Tree Program Details
The District will provide an urban tree to the first 20 approved applicants.
Applications will be accepted until all trees have been issued, not to exceed April 30th, 2022.
For the purposes of this program, trees are woody plants whose height is greater than 15 feet at maturity.
Participation Guidelines
- We are not accepting applications at this time. Check back for program updates.
- Trees must be planted within City of Shelton boundaries. *See map below
- Limit of one tree per household
- Trees are for planting on private property in front, side or back yards (trees may not be planted in containers, city right of ways or in the sidewalk planting strips as street trees)
- Trees are not to be used to fulfill permit requirements
- Call 811 before you dig the hole for your new tree to make sure you won't hit utility lines
Urban Tree No-contact Event
The Urban Tree event is designed for “no-contact” to keep you and our staff healthy. You will choose the date and time for pick up at the Mason Conservation District office when you receive your tree approval email. When you arrive at the event, you will remain in your car until it is time to load your tree. MCD staff will direct you where to park and set out your tree. Some of these trees are large (see nursery size in the description). If possible, bring a truck or other large vehicle. MCD staff can not load the tree in your vehicle so you will need to bring along an assistant.
Free Planting and Delivery for People with Limited Mobility
Mason Conservation District will provide urban tree delivery and planting for residents with limited mobility. Let us know if you might need our help by contacting mcdamericorps@masoncd.org.
The Urban Tree event is designed for “no-contact” to keep you and our staff healthy. You will choose the date and time for pick up at the Mason Conservation District office when you receive your tree approval email. When you arrive at the event, you will remain in your car until it is time to load your tree. MCD staff will direct you where to park and set out your tree. Some of these trees are large (see nursery size in the description). If possible, bring a truck or other large vehicle. MCD staff can not load the tree in your vehicle so you will need to bring along an assistant.
Free Planting and Delivery for People with Limited Mobility
Mason Conservation District will provide urban tree delivery and planting for residents with limited mobility. Let us know if you might need our help by contacting mcdamericorps@masoncd.org.
* To be eligible, applicants must live within the City limits of Shelton or the Urban Growth Area. The map below outlines these boundaries.
Planting and Care
Here are our online resources that will help you properly plant and care for your tree.
Here are our online resources that will help you properly plant and care for your tree.
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My New Tree: Where Should I Plant It?
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Young Tree Care and Establishment
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How to Plant a Containerized Tree
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Available Trees
We offer a variety of trees ranging from medium to large in size and include native, conifer, and evergreen species. When choosing a species, please consider the available space in your yard for roots and branches as well as how much sun your yard gets each day.
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Partial Shade
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Shade
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Evergreen
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Deciduous
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Flowers
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Edible Fruit
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Strawberry TreeArbutus unedo ‘Compacta’
Mature Size: The Strawberry Tree grows to a height of 6-8' and a spread of 5 - 6' at maturity. Arbutus unedo, the Strawberry Tree, is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows in full sun and partial shade. It blooms from October to December, with clusters of urn-shaped, fragrant flowers that are white to pinkish. The fruits are edible, though they are not usually enjoyable when fresh. They can be made into jams and jellies. Nursery tree is approximately 6 - 8’ tall in 5 gallon container. |
Mountain HemlockTsuga mertensiana
Mature Size: The Mountain Hemlock grows to a height of 20 - 60' and a spread of 15 - 25' at maturity. Mountain Hemlock is an evergreen tree that has red-brown, scaly bark, and a slender, pyramidal shape. The central leader is droopy, has slim branches and delicate foliage. Needles are atypically round and are swept forward adding to the slender appearance of the branches. Nursery tree is approximately 4 - 5’ tall in 10 gallon container. |
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Evergreen MagnoliaMagnolia grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty'
Mature Size: The Evergreen Magnolia grows to a height of 20 - 50' and a spread of 15 - 25' at maturity. Evergreen Magnolia is an evergreen tree with a straight trunk, conical crown, and fragrant, large, white flowers. They have a dense growth of smooth, leathery evergreen leaves that are shiny on top and a rusty brown below. The flowers produce cone-like seedpods that contain large red seeds. When the pods open, the seeds often fall from their place and hang by silky threads. Nursery tree is approximately 4 - 6’ tall in 15 gallon container. |
Weeping Alaskan CedarChamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Jubilee'
Mature Size: The Weeping Alaskan Cedar grows to a height of 25' and a spread of 15' at maturity. The Weeping Alaskan Cedar tree grows in a conical shape and has long, open branches that curve gently upward. The branches are covered with drooping branchlets of blue-green or gray-green scalelike foliage. When bruised or crushed, the leaves release a scent that some find unpleasant. Its light gray-green bark is thin with a rough, furrowed and sometimes exfoliating surface. Nursery tree is approximately 5 - 6’ tall in 5 gallon container. |
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This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement PC-01J18101 to the Department of Ecology. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.