Burnsville Holding Annual Arbor Day Tree Sale

BURNSVILLE, MN —The city of Burnsville is having its annual Arbor Day Tree Sale, where residents have a chance to order trees until April 26.

The trees can be ordered online, though the ordering site had been experiencing some technical difficulties recently, according to the city, which said it is working diligently to correct the problem.

The city also reminds interested tree buyers that tree quantities are limited, so they should order early.

Tree pickup will take place between 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on April 29.

According to the city:

• The Burnsville Tree Sale is for Burnsville residents only (addresses will be checked during online purchase, and ID will be checked at pickup).
• A maximum of two trees are allowed per household.
• Items sold carry no guarantee.
• Trees are sold by pre-order only. Walk-ups are not permitted.
• If possible, please bring a printed confirmation of your purchase to pick up your trees. This will help staff at the sale.
• Trees cannot be picked up at a later date. Unclaimed trees will be planted at the city's discretion.

Available Trees, include:

Fruit Trees

• Apple — Honeycrisp | $25
• Apple —Snow Sweet | $25
• Cherry — Evans Bali | $30

Ornamental Trees

• Blue Beech | $35
• Japanese Tree Lilac — Ivory Silk | $45
• Redbud | $40
• Serviceberry —Autumn Brilliance | $45

Shade Trees

• Hackberry | $35
• Maple — Firefall | $50
• Oak — Swamp White | $40
• River Birch — Heritage | $35

Meanwhile, native grasses, ferns, wildflowers and shrubs will be available at the Burnsville Native Plant Market.

A few other tree planting tips

• Prepare planting sites before attending the sale. Call Gopher State One-Call (651-454-0002) to have utilities marked before digging.
• These are bare root trees, plant them immediately. Learn how to plant bare-root shrubs and tree seedlings.
• Protect trees against damage from deer and rodents until they are well established. Consider placing protection around them for the first few years.
• Permits are required for planting within the boulevard/right-of-way. Permits are free and help the city keep track of the boulevard tree population in the wake of the Emerald Ash Borer threat.

When considering planting locations within a boulevard area, make sure your tree or shrub will not:

• Obstruct the sightlines of pedestrians or vehicles entering an intersection
• Obstruct passage over sidewalks
• Block road signs

For more information on requirements, licensed contractors or to obtain a permit application contact Brian Ulvin, city forester, at Brian.Ulvin@burnsvillemn.gov or 952-895-4508.