Sow the Seeds for Successful Spring Tree Planting
What does your perfect outdoor day look like?
Maybe it includes a hammock, blue skies and a soft summer breeze rustling through the leaves of a shade tree. Perhaps you’re reading under a flowering tree in spring, or picking autumn apples right off the branches in your backyard.
We may be biased, but at the DNR we think the best days often involve trees! If you agree, take steps now to set the stage for perfect planting days this spring.
Get started today
The time to order your tree is now. Local conservation districts, nurseries and reputable online retailers are all good places to find the right tree for your space. Whether you’re looking for a tall, fast-growing shade tree or a small, flowering tree to attract bees and butterflies, it’s helpful to learn about the needs of the tree species you want to plant so you can help it grow.
If you want to plant many trees or need layout assistance, a landscaping or nursery professional can help with planning and logistics.
Tree tips and resources
Find how and where to plant a tree, suggestions for what kind of tree to plant and tips to care for your tree at Michigan.gov/MiTrees. You’ll also find a planting map where you can digitally “pin” your new tree and add it to a growing online forest that reflects the landscape. Each tree planted gets Michigan closer to our 1T.org pledge to plant 50 million trees by 2030.
With proper planting and care, your tree will grow strong and healthy. Questions about tree care? Contact DNR urban forester?Lawrence Sobson?at 313-316-4137.
