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 Voucher Program Details
For the purposes of this program, trees are woody plants whose height is greater than 15 feet at maturity. Vouchers are valid from December 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021. There are a limited number of vouchers so apply early.
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 Voucher Program Details
For the purposes of this program, trees are woody plants whose height is greater than 15 feet at maturity. Vouchers are valid from December 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021. There are a limited number of vouchers so apply early.
Participation Guidelines
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 voucher 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 bringing 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.
- Apply for Tree Voucher
- Trees must be planted within City of Shelton boundaries
- 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
- Vouchers are valid for designated trees only
- Vouchers are not transferable or redeemable for cash
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 voucher 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 bringing 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.
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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Deciduous
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Edible Fruit
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Strawberry TreeArbutus unedo
Mature Size: The Strawberry Tree grows to a height of 15 - 25' and a spread of 15 - 35' 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 7-8’ tall in 10 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 5 - 6’ tall in 7 gallon container. |
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Evergreen MagnoliaMagnolia grandiflora
7Mature 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 rusty below. The flowers produce conelike 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’ tall in 7 gallon container. |
Weeping Alaskan CedarCupressus nootkatensis 'Pendula'
Mature Size: The Weeping Alaskan Cedar grows to a height of 40 - 50' and a spread of 15 - 25' 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 10 gallon container. |
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Limber PinePinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'
Mature Size: The Limber Pine grows to a height of 40 - 60' and a spread of 15 - 25' at maturity. The Limber Pine is an evergreen tree with silvery undersides with blue-green cast on top. The needles are long and dense on young plants and trees develop a thick trunk quickly. As the trees age the branches become spaced farther apart and the tree gets a more open habit overall with a bluer color than younger trees. The long needles are droopy which gives the tree an overall flowy appearance. Nursery tree is approximately 5 - 6’ tall and comes balled and burlapped. |