Trees Atlanta Tree Sale & Festival
From Trees Atlanta we have the following:
Trees Atlanta Announces 13th Annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale & Festival
More Than 1,000 Trees and Plants Offered at Annual Non-Profit Fundraiser
Looking for trees and plants to add beauty and shade to your yard? You won’t find a better deal than at the 13th Annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale & Festival. The local non-profit has added more than 88,000 trees to metro Atlanta since its inception in 1985, and each October, Trees Atlanta has a sale that offers more than 1,000 plants – including 200 species of trees, shrubs, native perennials, and tree-friendly vines – for purchase by the public. All proceeds benefit weekly neighborhood tree planting projects, helping Trees Atlanta volunteers plant approximately 2,000 trees each year all around metro Atlanta.
The sale, sponsored by Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., will take place at the Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center, located at 225 Chester Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30316 on Saturday, October 13th, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trees Atlanta donors of $500 or more are invited to attend a preview shopping night the evening before the sale.
The Trees Atlanta Tree Sale gives plant lovers a chance to talk with experts about why each tree is unique, so that making the decision on which tree to buy becomes easy and enjoyable, for both the avid planter and the first-time buyer. Shoppers will find oaks, ginkgos, hickories, hollies, dogwoods, redbuds, azaleas, hydrangeas, blueberries, and many more species and varieties, including selections that attract wildlife and pollinators such as birds, butterflies, and bees.
One variety that is making its first appearance at the tree sale this year is Sheri’s Cloud blackgum, which is a variegated blackgum that was discovered in Arkansas. Another great plant that is always very popular is the paw paw. It’s a small tree with beautiful leaves and delicious fruit. Also available will be Devil’s Walking Stick, which has the largest leaves of any native tree (they’re compound and can be up to 5 feet long!). And if you’re looking for beautiful vines for a trellis or fence, we’ll have several great native options like coral honeysuckle, passion vine, native wisteria, and trumpetcreeper.
In addition to purchasing trees and plants, visitors are invited to spend time at the Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center by enjoying the festival component. There will be features such as planting and pruning demonstrations, live music, a small sheep petting zoo, a dynamic speaker, partner booths, kid’s crafts, raffles, and food trucks. There will also be opportunities to learn about the components of Trees Atlanta’s Platinum LEED-certified headquarters.
A complete list of trees and plants for sale will be available on www.treesatlanta.org. And if a shopper wants a big tree but has a small car, Trees Atlanta can provide delivery, as well as planting assistance, within a limited area for a small fee. Go tree shopping on October 13th with Trees Atlanta!