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Springhouse
Site This site has ben public domain since the 1840's. It is believed to have been a stop on the stagecoach trail which ran to West Valley, New York. A Springhouse is to be built with a garden area to beautify the site. Nursery and Transplant Areas Greenhouse grown plants , or plugs, are transplanted and usually allowed to grow two years to produce a twelve to sixteen foot plant. these are then filed planted or potted. In the nursery image above, Teen Challenge of Buffalo is hard at work. Approximately 15, 000 plants are being planted by hand. Propagation In keeping with the Arboretum's objectives, rare and unusual conifers and other plant material have been gathered over the past twenty years, with propagation yearly by Treehaven Evergreen Nursery in Elma, N.Y. Nursery areas have now been established at the Arboretum in the Town of Yorkshire. The nursery areas have over 100,000 transplants, including ornamentals. Treehaven will continue to offfer seedlings and transplants to Christmas tree growers, botanidal Gardens, nursseries, Universities and collectors. We will continue to import seed and propagate for the forseeable future. Lake As of this time, a lake is being built for irragation as well as recreation.  Areas in the vicinity will be planted with various tree types for long term propagation as well as will garden and propagation areas. Volunteers are welcome to participate and become a member of the Arboretum on Blue Hill. Shaping Trees GShaping of trees is a yearly effort at the Arboretum. Great care is given to the cultural aspects of producing beautiful Christmas trees.The Arboretum will have job offerings for this work and those with summer-time availability can contact us. No experience is necessary. Pictured above is the shaping of a Douglas Fir. |
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Arboretum (716) 592-2411 • Nursery (716) 652-4206 |