Alexandria Arbor Day Tree Sale: Saturday, April 30, 2011

Red oaks create majestic shade

Great trees – Great prices – Great for Alexandria
Ben Brenman Park
4800 Brenman Park Dr. Alexandria
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Reserve tree pickup 8:00 am to 10:00 am; General Sale 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Pre-ordered trees not picked up by 10:00 am will be released for sale.

To order, contact Jerry Dieruf at 703.746.5498 or email: jerry.dieruf@alexandriava.gov.
Please leave your name, phone number, the species and quantity of trees you would like to order.

A variety of trees will be available at a reduced cost – shade trees include red oaks (nature’s food pantry for wildlife), river birch, redbud, and red maple as well as smaller ornamental trees such as redbud, dogwood and crape myrtle. Tree should be pre-ordered for best selection by calling the Alexandria arborist’s office at 7o3-746-5499.
TreeStewards will staff an information booth to assist consumers with information on selecting the right tree for their yard, and will have Ooze tubes available to ensure the young trees get sufficient water. Contact kbuhls@vt.edu to volunteer for the Extension information booth.

About TreeStewards

TreeStewards of Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia, are trained volunteers who work to protect, preserve, and enhance urban tree canopy through public education and volunteer activities such as planting, pruning, and caring for trees.
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