The City of Plymouth’s annual tree and shrub sale begins Monday, March 2 for Plymouth residents.  Non-residents may begin ordering Monday, March 9. Orders will be accepted through Thursday, April 30, while supplies last.

The sale features eight shade trees, three evergreens, seven shrubs and four fruit plants. 

Each year, Plymouth city staff select plants that are well-adapted to local growing conditions and resistant to pests and diseases. They serve as good replacements for ash trees affected by Emerald Ash Borer or invasive species restoration, such as buckthorn. They also provide food and shelter for pollinators, butterflies and other wildlife.

Most of the trees are 5-8 feet tall at the time of purchase and are bare root, which means they do not have soil on the roots. Bare-root trees cost less, are easier to transport and have up to 200% more roots than the traditional balled and burlapped plants. They are also easy to plant.

Evergreen species come in pots and are 1-3 feet tall, while shrubs are bare root and 2-3 feet tall.

Orders must be picked up Friday, May 8 or Saturday, May 9 at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility, 14900 23rd Ave. N. To help expedite the pickup process, customers will receive an email with a designated pickup date and time.

Trees and shrubs do not come with a warranty. Quantities are limited. To place an order or watch preview videos that provide information about this year’s selection of trees and shrubs, visit plymouthmn.gov/treesale.

Customers may also pick up a free bag of compost with their trees and shrubs. The compost is the finished product of the organics recycling process.