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NEWS
Annual LDAF Shade Tree Sale Dates Set
February 19, 2014
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) will hold its annual shade tree sale on various dates throughout the state, Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said.
“Consumers know they’ll be able to purchase a variety of hardwood and pine seedlings that are descended from superior stock,” Strain said. “Since the seedlings can be purchased in small packets they are manageable for just about any home gardener.”
Two types of seedling packets will be offered.
Pine packets contain 20 loblolly or slash seedlings. Hardwood seedling packets contain six seedlings including two bald cypress, river birch, green ash, shumard oak and red maple. Both pine and hardwood packets are priced at $6 each.
Packet species content may vary in some cases, depending on availability.
All seedlings are bare-root and come with planting and care instructions. They will be available on a first-come basis and cannot be reserved in advance.
“Some years we sell out of certain species before the week is out, especially some of the hardwoods, so we encourage folks to come early during the sale,” Strain said.
See the following list for specific sale dates and locations:
| Baton Rouge Office 5825 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge 225-925-4500 Feb. 24-26 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.Clinton Office 10221 Williams Drive Clinton 225-683-5862 Feb. 24-28 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.DeRidder Office 585 Hwy 3099 DeRidder 337-463-7801 Feb. 24-28 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Haughton District Office Hammond Office |
Jena District Office 215 Hangar Road Trout 318-992-1400 Feb. 25-27 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.Monroe District Office 754 Hwy. 80 East Monroe 318-345-7595 Feb. 25-27 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.Natchitoches Office 150 Pilgrims Road Natchitoches 318-357-3126 Feb. 25-27 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Oberlin District Office Opelousas Office |