Welcome to ERCA's
Tree Ordering Program
PLEASE READ GUIDELINES BELOW BEFORE MAKING A PURCHASE
About ERCA's Tree Program
If you are interested in planting your property with trees, then our Large Stock or Seedling Program may be for you. The Essex Region Conservation Authority offers bare root deciduous trees (hardwoods), evergreens, and potted native shrubs and various seedlings to residents of the Windsor/Essex region.
Eligibility
You must own at least 1 acre of land in a single property
within ERCA’s watershed to qualify for the ERCA Tree Program.
Ordering Minimum
For our Large Stock Program, you must order a minimum of 15 trees: any combination of hardwoods, evergreen and/or shrubs. While our Seedling program has a minimum order of 100 seedlings.
Order Pickup
Customers will be notified by email when trees are ready to be picked up at our distribution centre in Ruthven. Typically tree pickup dates coincide with a weekend at the end of April. Notification packages include invoice information, payment instructions, pickup dates, times and locations along with maps.
Once the trees leave our facility, we ARE NOT able to provide a warranty for them.
Our Standards
We work closely with our private sector nursery partners to ensure:
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Product quality
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Proper storage and transportation of trees
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Trees are in excellent condition at time of pick up
Tree Planting and Care
If you would like to learn about Tree Planting and caring for your trees, we have a workshop available.