2022 Cooper Creek Tree Canopy Restoration
Funded By Duke Energy Foundation

2022 Tree Registration is
*CLOSED.
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*Trees are currently only available to residents of the Demonstration Watershed area. If you are outside this area but still in the Cooper Creek Watershed, let us know you're interested or check back later. If we have trees left toward the end of the giveaway, we will expand the qualifying area.*

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What do you get when you register for a tree?

​What comes with your registration:

7-gallon container tree 
(0.75"-1.0" caliper, ~6ft tall)
Deer protection fencing
Stakes to install fencing
Zip ties to attach fence to stakes
Tree planting/care instructions
​Access to free tree programs

7-gallon tree example

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We want these trees to grow large and stay healthy, so we are offering larger size trees and deer protection to help increase survivorship. We will be giving away 7-gallon container trees, which average 6’ tall when planted (pictured to the left).
​If you were to purchase one of these trees at a local garden center, ​you could pay more than $100 just for the tree!!

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2022 Available Tree Species

All available tree species have been pre-selected based upon the planting area. Selected trees will tolerate local soil types, various sunlight conditions, and are hardy enough to live in developed areas. They are all considered medium - large size trees and will provide shade, as well as habitat and food for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife.

*If one of these species does not show up on the registration page, then it is sold out.*

Ohio Buckeye

River Birch - SOLD OUT

Sycamore

Bitternut Hickory

Northern Catalpa

Shumard Oak

Overcup Oak

Swamp White Oak

Pin Oak

American Basswood

Available Tree Species ​(Click name for more information)	Height at Maturity (Ft.)	Spread at Maturity (Ft.)	Growth Rate	Drought Tolerance	Annual  Stormwater Runoff  Avoided at Maturity (gallons)	Annual CO2 Benefits at Maturity	Wildlife Value	Fall Color
Ohio Buckeye	35'-50'	30'	slow-med.	med.	227	$76.28	med.	yellow - ​orange-red
River Birch - SOLD OUT	50'-75'	35'	fast	low	629	$73.34	very high	yellow
Sycamore	70'-100'​	60'-80'	fast	low	1,928	$62.33	med.	golden yellow
Bitternut Hickory	50'-80'	50'	slow	high	1,928	$69.29	med.	yellow - ​yel. brown
Northern Catalpa	50'-60'	35'	fast	med.	227	$33.76	med.	yellow green
Shumard Oak	50'-100'	40'	med.	high	510	$75.26	very high	maroon - purple
Overcup Oak	45' - 75'	35'-40'	med.	low	454	$254.40	very high	brown
Swamp White Oak	45'-100'	45'	med. - fast	low	906	$73.14	very high	orange red - tan brown
Pin Oak	55'-100'	40'	med. - fast	low	267	$74.37	very high	Rust orange - red
American Basswood	50'-90'	30'-45	med.	med.	510	$​40.52	med.	yellow

**Trees must be picked up Sat. Sept. 10 (10am-2pm). 
If you are unable to come, you may send someone to pick it up for you or forfeit your tree(s). Be sure you have a vehicle that can transport stakes, deer fencing, and trees around 6 ft. tall.**

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

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Tree Program Contact Information
Sarah Meadows
CC Tree Program Coordinator
[email protected]
​(513)-772-7645 (business hours 8-4)