Over a thousand seedlings were sold on January 30, the first day of the sale of the annual tree seedling sale sponsored by the LaSalle Soil and Water Conservation District (LSWCD). The sale ended on February 3.

The amount sold at this year’s sale was double the usual and more tree varieties were available than in past years. All seedlings were available at cost on a first come, first served basis while supplies lasted. Proceeds from the sale benefit conservation projects in the community.

The trees available were Nuttall Oak, Cherry Bark Oak, Sweet Pecan, Black Walnut, Shumard Oak, Sawtooth Oak, White Oak, Live Oak, Bald Cypress, Red Mulberry, Swamp Chestnut (Cow Oak), Fig, Pear, Blackberry, Climax Blueberry, Premier Blueberry, Mayhaw, Muscadine, Plum, Peach, Crab Apple, Red Delicious Apple, Sunlight Nectarine, Jane Magnolia, Anne Magnolia, Annabelle Hydrangeas, Red Hydrangeas, Crepe Myrtle, Pink Dogwood and White Dogwood.

The supervisors of the LSWCD expressed their appreciation to all who assisted with the sale and to the public for their purchases and support. The tree sale has been conducted for many years by the LSWCD officials.