Forest Tree Seedlings
SEEDLING SPECIES AND PRICES
2012-2013
Bareroot Species |
Cost Per 10 |
Cost Per 50 |
Cost Per 100 |
Cost Per 500 |
Cost Per |
Seedlings Per Box for UPS Shipping |
| Pines | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd Generation Coastal Loblolly |
$10 |
$19 |
$25 |
$38 |
$53 |
500 |
|
2nd Generation Coastal Loblolly Best Family |
$11 |
$22 |
$29 |
$44 |
$62 |
500 |
| 3rd Generation Piedmont Loblolly | $13 |
$25 |
$33 |
$50 |
$70 |
500 |
|
2nd Generation Piedmont Loblolly |
$10 |
$19 |
$25 |
$38 |
$53 |
500 |
2nd Generation Piedmont Loblolly Best Family |
$11 |
$22 |
$29 |
$44 |
$62 |
500 |
|
3rd Generation Piedmont Loblolly |
$13 |
$25 |
$33 |
$50 |
$70 |
500 |
|
Longleaf Pine |
$19 |
$35 |
$47 |
$75 |
$100 |
250 |
Shortleaf Pine, First Generation |
$10 |
$19 |
$25 |
$37 |
$52 |
500 |
|
Virginia Pine Christmas Tree Stock |
$10 |
$19 |
$25 |
$39 |
$55 |
250 |
|
White Pine (2yrs. Old) |
$17 |
$32 |
$42 |
$64 |
$90 |
250 |
|
White Pine (3yrs. Old) Large |
$20 |
$39 |
$52 |
$78 |
$110 |
50 |
| A $3/thousand discount will apply for orders of over 100,000 pine bareroot seedlings. | ||||||
| Hardwoods and Other Species | ||||||
|
Ash, Green |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
|
Baldcypress |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
|
Cedar, Eastern Red |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
500 |
Cedar, Eastern Red (2yrs. Old) Large |
$33 |
$82 |
$110 |
$220 |
$320 |
50 |
|
Crabapple, Southern |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
|
Dogwood |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
|
Oak, Cherrybark |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
|
Oak, Live |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
|
Oak, Northern Red |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
|
Oak, Sawtooth |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
Oak, Sawtooth-Gobbler |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
|
Oak, Swamp Chestnut |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
|
Oak, White |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
|
Oak, Willow |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
|
Persimmon |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
|
Plum, Chickasaw |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
|
Redbud |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
|
Sycamore |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
|
Walnut, Black |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
|
Yellow Poplar |
$30 |
$75 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
50 |
Minimum order of $25.
No out-of-state sales will be accepted until surplus is declared by the SCFC State Forester.
Containerized Species |
Seedlings per Unit |
Cost per Unit |
Cost per additional Unit over 25 |
Seedlings Per Box for UPS Shipping |
Longleaf Pine, Improved * |
250/box |
$48/box |
--- |
250 |
Longleaf Pine, Natural* |
250/box |
$45/box |
--- |
250 |
|
Atlantic Whitecedar |
250/box |
$55/box |
--- |
250 |
|
Wiregrass |
250/box |
$38/box |
--- |
250 |
|
Leyland Cypress |
18/tray |
$25/tray |
$20/tray |
up to 54 |
|
Carolina Sapphire |
18/tray |
$25/tray |
$20/tray |
up to 54 |
|
Clemson Greenspire |
18/tray |
$25/tray |
$20/tray |
up to 54 |
* Improved longleaf pine seedlings are from seed collected from agency longleaf seed orchards. Natural stand longleaf seedlings are from seed colected from longleaf pine stands on Sand hills State Forest and Savannah River Site.
Limit of 200,000 on Natural Stand Containerized Longleaf.
Limit of 100,000 on Improved Containerized Longleaf.
A storage fee of $2 per box/per month will be charged for containerized longleaf seedlings stored beyond December 31.
Keep seedlings cool and moist until planted!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping and Pick-up Information
UPS SHIPPING
- Boxes of 10 are shipped separately at $16.50 per box anywhere in NC, SC and GA.
- All other boxes are shipped separately at $25.00 per box anywhere in NC, SC and GA.
- Hardwoods vary in size but usually only 25-50 will fit in a 12 x 12 x 48 box or 8 X 8 X 43 box.
- Pines are more compact with up to 500 per box.
- The right hand column of the price list shows how many will fit in a box, but vary by species and from year to year.
- All species are packed in separate boxes and shipped UPS Ground. Box size and numbers are subject to change without notice.
- Shipping UPS will usually deliver in SC,NC and GA, in one day. Other states must be arranged in advance. Shipping large numbers of hardwoods or shipping overnight or two-day out of state can be VERY EXPENSIVE.
- No more seedlings shipped by UPS after March 15, 2013.
All requests for refunds must be in writing via letter or email and received before November 15th. All orders placed after November 15th are non-refundable.
ALL SEEDLINGS WILL BE PICKED UP AT TAYLOR
Bareroot Pine Seedlings
- Seedlings to be picked up at Taylor Nursery are packed in paper seedling bags
- Longleaf pine 250 or 500 per bag
- Virgina pine and white pine, 2 yr., 250 per bag
- Other pines usually 500-1,000 per bag
- Eastern Red Cedar 1 yr. are 500 per bag.
- Eastern Red Cedar 2 yr. are 50 per bag.
- White Pine 3 yr. are 50 per bag.
- Seedling bags are 35 ” long by 24 ”wide with a 12" gussett
- Seedling bags are folded over and strapped
- Weights vary from 20 to 60 lbs. each
Bareroot Hardwood Seedlings
- Hardwoods and other species are usually packed either 10 or 50 per bag
- The seedlings are often large and bulky with the tops sticking out of the bag and may be up to 36” or longer
- Hardwood bags take up a lot more space than the pine bags
Containerized Seedlings
- Leyland cypress, Clemson Greenspire and Carolina Sapphire are picked up in trays of 18 that are about 12” x 24” and cannot be stacked. The other species are packed 200 per box.
- Distribution will start October 15, 2012 and run through December 31, 2012 for containerized seedlings. All containerized seedlings should be picked up and planted before December 31 for optimal growth. The South Carolina Forestry Commission will not be responsible for seedling quality after this date.
KEEP SEEDLINGS COOL AND MOIST UNTIL PLANTED !!!!!!
For Seedling Pickup Information:
Taylor Nursery - (803)275-3578
Forestry Equipment
Tree Planter
Medium Tree Planter ... $5/acre (Minimum charge - $25)
Drum Chopper ... $20/acre (Minimum charge - $100)
All equipment is strictly for forestry use. A $200 deposit is required, refundable upon satisfactory return of equipment. SCFC may prohibit use of equipment due to unpaid bills or high damage potential.
Drum Chopper Transportation fee:
$3.50 per mile
from SCFC Headquarters (Columbia) to and from the site
($50 minimum).
Forestry Services
Insect & Disease Laboratory
- No fee.
- Submit forest insect or disease pests or tissue samples.
- Pests will be identified and control measures prescribed.
Firebreak Plowing
- Medium Tractor - $140* for first hour. $85 for each additional hour. Minimum charge -$140.
- Large Tractor - $160* for first hour. $100 for each additional hour. Minimum charge - $160.
Standby for Prescribed Burning
- $80* for first hour.
- $30 for each additional hour.
- Minimum charge $110.
- Landowner is responsible for fire and must follow a burning plan.
Prescribed Burning
- $21/acre for understory burning (Firebreak plowing not included)
- $30/acre for understory burning in mountainous terrain and site preparation burning (Firebreak plowing not included)
- Minimum charge: $500
Sawtimber Marking: $10/MBF
Pulpwood Marking: $5/cord
Waterbar Construction:
- Medium Tractor - $140* for first hour. $85 for each additional hour. Minimum charge -$140.
- Large Tractor - $160* for first hour. $100 for each additional hour. Minimum charge - $160.
* includes mileage charge for each unit per day.