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Hello, my husband and I are in year two of a large tree-planting project in Menominee County. This year, we are planting aspen, maple, and spruce seed...
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Sourcing mesh or fully ventilated tree seedling tubes #923654
Asked January 15, 2026, 10:01 AM EST
Hello, my husband and I are in year two of a large tree-planting project in Menominee County. This year, we are planting aspen, maple, and spruce seedlings. Last year, we sourced 48”H x 4”W mesh tree tubes from an online supplier. This year, that product is out of stock. We are hoping to find a similar product (preferably in the state of Michigan or northern Wisconsin) that we can order in the amount of at least 300 tubes. We are open to other online sources, but shipping costs are likely to push us over our budget of $500. Is there a source that would be recommended for this type of product? Is our budget unrealistic? Thank you for any guidance.
Menominee County Michigan
Expert Response
Hi Erika,
Best recommendation I can make is to contact the Menominee Conservation District to see if they can help source the tubes. In addition to hosting annual spring tree sales, they often have accompanying supplies on hand.
Menominee Conservation District webpage:
https://www.menomineecd.com/
Your local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) representative may also have an idea where to purchase the tubes locally.
Local NRCS office location and contact below.
Stephenson (Menominee County)
E. 106 South Drive
Stephenson, MI 49887
Phone: 906/753-6921
If you've already tried these folks, please let me know and I can dig a bit deeper.
Thank you,
-Julie
Best recommendation I can make is to contact the Menominee Conservation District to see if they can help source the tubes. In addition to hosting annual spring tree sales, they often have accompanying supplies on hand.
Menominee Conservation District webpage:
https://www.menomineecd.com/
Your local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) representative may also have an idea where to purchase the tubes locally.
Local NRCS office location and contact below.
Stephenson (Menominee County)
E. 106 South Drive
Stephenson, MI 49887
Phone: 906/753-6921
If you've already tried these folks, please let me know and I can dig a bit deeper.
Thank you,
-Julie
