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Native Trees
Our trees are locally grown in root bags, which help them to grow faster once planted.  These are available in 5 gallon containers for $36.  Larger sizes are available for many tree species.  Let us know if you are interested in availability and pricing.

We have added information that can help you with planting and maintenance of your trees.

We can't keep this variety of trees in stock, so please order in advance for May delivery.  Contact us to check regarding availability of other native species or larger trees. Order larger trees especially early to make sure that we can have them dug and ready for you.

Trees for Full to 1/2 Sun
Trees for Moist Soils

Juneberry - Amelanchier interior
20'h 10'w, Full-1/2 Sun
White flowers, edible fruit

Blue Beech - Carpinus caroliniana (JUNE delivery)
15-20'h 10-15'w, Full-1/2 Sun
Smooth grey fluted bark, yellow/red fall color
 

Bitternut Hickory - Carya cordiformis

40'-60'h 30'-40'w, Full-1/2 Sun

Fast growing, nice yellow fall color


Catalpa - Catalpa speciosa
40-50'h 30-40w, Full Sun
Beautiful blooms at the end of May, fast growing

Scarlet Hawthorn - Cretagus coccinea
20-30'h 30-35'w, Full Sun
Nice blooms, showy fruit and fall color

Kentucky Coffee Tree - Gymnocladus dioica
40-60'h 30-50w, Full Sun
Ugly duckling that turns into beautiful swan

 

Sour Gum - Nyssa sylvatica

40'h 35'w, Full Sun

Unbelievable red fall color, requires protection from winter

 

American Plum - Prunus americana

15-20'h 10-15'w, Full Sun

Fast growing, tends to sucker, snow-white spring flowers, sweet summer fruit, maroon-red fall color


Wafer Ash - Ptelea trifoliata
10-15'h 10-15'w, Full-1/2 Sun
Multi stem tree, aromatic, wafer like seeds

American Linden - Tilia americana
50-70'h 40-50'w, Full-1/2 Sun
Fragrant flowers, large leaves, tends to sucker

White Oak - Quercus alba (NA in 2008)
50-80'h 50-80'w, Full-1/2 Sun
State tree, red leaf color, well-drained soil

Bur Oak - Quercus macrocarpa (June delivery)
50-80'h 50-80'w, Full Sun
Deeply furrowed bark, tolerant of soil types

Chinquapin Oak - Quercus muehlenbergii
50-80'h 50-80'w, Full Sun
Does well in shallow soils, unusual leaves acorns

Speckled Alder - Alnus rugosa

20'h 15'w, Full Sun

Loves wet areas, branches have cones and catkins

 

Yellow Birch - Betula lutea

30-40'h 20-30'w, Full-1/4 Sun

Most shade tolerant of birches, requires moist soils

 

River Birch - Betula nigra
30-40'h 20-30'w, Full Sun
Requires wet to moist soils
 

Dwarf Birch - Betula pumila
20'h 20'w, Full Sun
Multi stem tree, requires wet-moist soils

 

Swamp White Oak - Quercus bicolor (June delivery)
50-80'h 50-80'w, Full Sun
Prefers wet soils, yellow-brown fall color

Trees for Part Shade


Ohio Buckeye - Aesculus glabra
20-30'h 20-30'w, Shade
First tree to leaf out in spring, prefers moist soils


Pagoda Dogwood - Cornus alternifolia
15'h 10-15'w, Part Sun - Shade
Ornamental branches, fall color, fruit attracts wildlife, prefers morning sun
 

Red Oak - Quercus rubra (June delivery)
50-80'h 40-80'w, Part-Sun to Shade

The most shade tolerant of oaks, outstanding red fall color