Interfaith Forest of Bliss Offers Free Small Trees to Plant

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The Interfaith Forest of Bliss tree planting project (a program connected with Interfaith Power and Light) will be ordering small seedlings the beginning of July.  They will arrive for planting probably late September. We have chosen two very good varieties for our region for low water, beauty, and wildlife and pollinators. We are taking orders with a commitment to pick up the trees in Albuquerque when they arrive and that they will be cared for and loved.

If you want to order through your faith community or neighborhood please give us the order in one lot.

Please make order by June 30, 2022.

Information required:

Tree type

Number of trees

Name of person

Location

E-mail address

Faith community or neighborhood association

We are trying to keep a record of all trees and locations planted for our records and so far, the project has planted or assisted in planting more than 300 trees.  Please contact Ann McCartney asims98891@aol.com

Desert Willow

Growth Rate: Fast

Mature Height:  25 feet

Water Requirements:  Low

Alkalinity Tolerance:  high

 Elevation:  3000 – 6000

Cold Hardiness:  Fair-Good

Color:  It has showy white and pink flowers

Suggested Uses:  windbreaks, erosion control, screens, and wildlife plantings.

Pest Problems: no major pests

Tree Description: A native shrub or small tree found in washes and along roadsides. This species is tolerant of poor soils and considerable drought. This deciduous plant is classified as a phreatophyte, and is an indicator that water is not too far below the surface during part of the year. The wood is often used for fence posts. It has medium calcium carbonate tolerance and low salinity tolerance. The optimum soil pH is 6.6 to 10.0. It has intermediate shade tolerance. The crown width averages 20 feet.

Netleaf Hackberry

Growth: slow-moderate

Mature Height:  20 feet

Water:  Low-Moderate

Alkalinity: Moderate

Elevations:  2,500-6,600

Cold Hardiness:  Good-Excellent

Color:  Green

Suggested Uses: erosion control, wildlife, windbreaks

Pest Problems:  none

Tree Description: It is a deciduous shrub to small tree with a growth form that varies from single to multiple stems. It has gray, moderately thick bark. It provides cover and food for a variety of wildlife species. Its small orange/red fruits are an important food source for birds during the winter and its leaves and twigs are browsed by bighorn sheep, mule deer, and elk. It is drought tolerant and can be used to aid in soil stabilization on various types of disturbed sites. It commonly grows in washes, ravines, arroyos, rocky canyons and occurs in desert shrubland and semidesert grasslands. It is highly tolerant to calcium carbonate, but has low salt tolerance. The optimum soil pH is 5.9 to 8.3. It is shade intolerant. The crown width is between 20 and 30 feet.