Trees

Whether you want towering native shade, a flowering ornamental for a small yard, or a windbreak of evergreens, this collection gathers it all in one place. Maples, oaks, birches, redbuds, dogwoods, conifers, palms, and fruit trees sit side by side, along with tropical showpieces like jacaranda and royal poinciana. Many species feed birds, pollinators, and wildlife for decades once established. Starting trees from seed costs a fraction of nursery stock and lets you raise dozens of young trees for windbreaks, reforestation, bonsai, or a backyard canopy. Browse by species, hardiness, and mature size to match each tree to its spot.

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  • Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda Seed

    Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda Seed

    Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda Seed

    Lavender-blue, bell-shaped blooms smother this showstopping flowering tree in clusters each late spring. Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) has fine, fernlike foliage that forms a soft, airy canopy, and its spreading, umbrella shape makes it a beloved shade and street tree in warm climates. In cooler regions it grows well in large containers or as a bright greenhouse or indoor foliage plant, so gardeners almost anywhere can enjoy its graceful leaves.
    $4.00 Price range  $1,390.50
  • Asimina triloba, Pawpaw Seed

    Asimina triloba, Pawpaw Seed

    Asimina triloba, Pawpaw Seed

    Creamy, custard-like fruit with a flavor often compared to banana and mango ripens in late summer on this small understory tree. Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is North America's largest native fruit, with big, tropical-looking leaves and a tidy, pyramidal habit. Its maroon spring flowers and golden fall foliage add ornamental value, and it is the only host plant for the zebra swallowtail butterfly. Plant two or more for best fruit set.
    $6.00 Price range  $971.25
  • River, Birch Seed

    River, Birch Seed

    River, Birch Seed

    Peeling, cinnamon-to-salmon bark shines in every season on this fast-growing native tree. River Birch (Betula nigra) is the most heat tolerant of the birches and thrives in wet spots, along streams and in low areas where other trees struggle. Its graceful, often multi-stemmed form and buttery yellow fall color make it a standout specimen, and it is naturally resistant to bronze birch borer, which makes it an easy, rewarding choice.
    $4.75 Price range  $1,439.50
  • Eastern, Redbud Seed

    Eastern, Redbud Seed

    Eastern, Redbud Seed

    Tiny magenta-pink flowers cover the bare branches before a single leaf appears, making this one of the first trees to bloom in spring. Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) then unfurls glossy, heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow in fall, on a spreading, multi-stemmed frame that suits small yards. This native beauty feeds early bees and fits beautifully in woodland edges, cottage gardens and as a patio specimen.
    $4.00 Price range  $1,293.75
  • Bald, Cypress Seed

    Bald, Cypress Seed

    Bald, Cypress Seed

    Feathery needles that turn rusty orange before dropping each fall give this stately native conifer a look all its own. Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) has a narrow, pyramidal shape and soft foliage, and it is famous for thriving with its feet wet, yet it adapts surprisingly well to ordinary lawns and dry sites once established. Its fast growth, tidy form and fibrous, reddish bark make it a standout shade or specimen tree, and it is a favorite for rain gardens, pond edges and bonsai.
    $3.50 Price range  $292.00
  • Dawn, Redwood Seed

    Dawn, Redwood Seed

    Dawn, Redwood Seed

    Once known only from ancient rock until living trees were found in China, this fast-growing deciduous conifer is a true living fossil. Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) forms a stately pyramid of soft, ferny needles that turn russet and bronze in fall before dropping. Its reddish, fluted trunk adds winter interest, and it grows happily in wet soil, making it a dramatic shade or specimen tree for large lawns, parks and pond edges.
    $4.00 Price range  $938.50
  • Eastern Red, Cedar Seed

    Eastern Red, Cedar Seed

    Eastern Red, Cedar Seed

    Windbreaks, screens and erosion control plantings rarely get a better candidate than this tough, adaptable native evergreen. Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) has dense, aromatic foliage and a neat pyramidal to columnar shape, and it shrugs off cold, heat, drought, wind and poor soil. Female trees carry dusty blue berries through fall and winter that birds love, and the fragrant reddish wood has been prized for generations.
    $3.75 Price range  $1,439.50
  • Colorado Blue, Spruce Seed

    Colorado Blue, Spruce Seed

    Colorado Blue, Spruce Seed

    Living Christmas trees, windbreaks and striking specimens are all within reach of this classic, symmetrical evergreen. Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens glauca) has stiff, silvery blue-green needles and a dense pyramidal form, and it is extremely cold hardy. This Apache seed source grows faster than many other blue spruce sources, and a good share of seedlings develop the prized silvery blue color as they mature. It is a rugged native of the Rocky Mountains that tolerates wind and dry spells.
    $5.20 Price range  $1,251.50
  • Fraser, Fir Seed

    Fraser, Fir Seed

    Fraser, Fir Seed

    In the Appalachian Mountains, this is the beloved Christmas tree, with soft, dark green needles that show silvery undersides and a sweet, fresh fragrance. Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri) grows into a narrow, symmetrical pyramid with excellent needle retention, making it a top choice for Christmas tree growers and for landscapes in cool, high-elevation or northern gardens. Its late spring bud break helps young growth avoid frost damage.
    $3.65 Price range  $1,132.75
  • Juneberry, Serviceberry Seed

    Juneberry, Serviceberry Seed

    Juneberry, Serviceberry Seed

    Sweet purple-black berries ripen in early summer on this four-season small tree or large shrub, and they are delicious fresh or in pies and jams. Juneberry Serviceberry (Amelanchier lamarckii) opens with clouds of white spring flowers and bronzy new leaves, then blazes orange-red in fall, with smooth gray bark for winter interest. Birds love the berries too. It is a lovely choice for small gardens, woodland edges and edible landscapes.
    $3.50 Price range  $1,351.75
  • American, Beech Seed

    American, Beech Seed

    American, Beech Seed

    Rustling softly in the wind, golden bronze leaves often hang on through winter on this majestic native shade tree. American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) has smooth, silver-gray bark and a broad, rounded crown, and its silky green leaves turn golden bronze in fall. Its small triangular beechnuts are edible and feed a wide range of wildlife. Slow but long-lived, it makes a legacy tree for large yards, parks and woodland gardens.
    $5.25 Price range  $1,350.50
  • Thornless, Honeylocust Seed

    Thornless, Honeylocust Seed

    Thornless, Honeylocust Seed

    Grass grows right up to the trunk beneath the light, dappled shade of this tough, fast-growing shade tree. Thornless Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos inermis) has a graceful, open crown of tiny, fernlike leaflets that turn golden yellow in fall and practically vanish into the lawn. It handles heat, drought, wind, road salt and urban conditions with ease, making it a favorite street and lawn tree. This seed is collected from thornless parents.
    $4.00 Price range  $1,133.00
  • Coast, Redwood Seed

    Coast, Redwood Seed

    Coast, Redwood Seed

    No tree on Earth stands taller than this fast-growing evergreen, with its soft, flat sprays of deep green needles and thick, fibrous cinnamon-red bark. Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) forms a tall, narrow pyramid and thrives in mild, moist climates, especially where summer fog or regular watering keeps it happy. Young trees make striking specimens, groves or screens, and seedlings can be grown in containers or trained as bonsai.
    $4.45 Price range  $1,952.50
  • American, Arborvitae Seed

    American, Arborvitae Seed

    American, Arborvitae Seed

    Privacy screens and hedges are the classic job for this native evergreen, with its soft, flat sprays of fragrant green foliage on a dense, narrow pyramid. American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) is extremely cold hardy and tolerates wet soil and partial shade, making it a dependable choice for windbreaks, foundation plantings and living fences. It shears beautifully and stays green year-round, giving birds shelter in winter.
    $4.00 Price range  $1,299.25
  • Lagerstroemia indica, Crape Myrtle Seed

    Lagerstroemia indica, Crape Myrtle Seed

    Lagerstroemia indica, Crape Myrtle Seed

    A Southern summer classic, this flowering favorite is loved for its long show of crinkled, crepe-paper blooms in shades of pink, lavender, red and white. Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) grows into a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree with smooth, peeling bark that adds interest even in winter, and its leaves often turn orange or red in fall. It shrugs off heat and dry spells once established, making it a dependable choice for sunny yards, street plantings and patios.
    $4.00 Price range  $1,550.00
  • Ficus religiosa, Bodhi Tree Seed

    Ficus religiosa, Bodhi Tree Seed

    Ficus religiosa, Bodhi Tree Seed

    Revered across Asia, this tree is instantly recognized by its heart-shaped leaves with long, elegant drip tips. The Bodhi Tree, also called Sacred Fig (Ficus religiosa), has leaves that flutter in the slightest breeze, giving it a lively, shimmering look. Outdoors in frost-free areas it grows into a large, spreading shade tree, while elsewhere it makes a meaningful houseplant or a rewarding bonsai subject with its smooth gray bark and graceful foliage.
    $4.00 Price range  $1,147.00
  • Royal, Poinciana Seed

    Royal, Poinciana Seed

    Royal, Poinciana Seed

    Brilliant scarlet-orange blooms crown this tree in late spring and summer, making it one of the world's most spectacular flowering trees. Royal Poinciana (Delonix regia) forms a wide, umbrella-shaped canopy of feathery, fern-like leaves that casts welcome dappled shade. In frost-free climates it makes a stunning shade or specimen tree, and in cooler areas young plants make fun container or bonsai projects that can be moved indoors for winter.
    $4.00 Price range  $1,408.50
  • Carolina, Silverbell Seed

    Carolina, Silverbell Seed

    Carolina, Silverbell Seed

    Rows of white, bell-shaped flowers dangle from the branches in mid-spring, just as the leaves unfurl, on this charming native tree. Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina) has a naturally rounded to pyramidal form, attractive striped bark, and distinctive four-winged seed pods that follow the blooms. It fits beautifully at woodland edges, in shade gardens and as a small specimen near patios, where its delicate flowers can be admired up close.
    $4.00 Price range  $1,377.75
  • Pindo, Palm Seed

    Pindo, Palm Seed

    Pindo, Palm Seed

    Gardens well north of the usual palm belt can still enjoy a tropical look thanks to this hardy beauty. Pindo Palm, also called Jelly Palm (Butia capitata), is one of the most cold-tolerant feather palms, forming a stout trunk topped with gracefully arching, blue-green fronds. In summer it bears clusters of sweet, yellow to orange fruit with a tropical pineapple-apricot flavor that is prized for jelly. It is slow and steady, drought tolerant once established, and handsome in containers when young.
    $4.50 Price range  $737.75
  • Liriodendron tulipifera, Tulip Tree Seed

    Liriodendron tulipifera, Tulip Tree Seed

    Liriodendron tulipifera, Tulip Tree Seed

    Among the tallest trees in eastern North America, this towering native hardwood has straight trunks and uniquely shaped, four-lobed leaves that turn golden yellow in fall. Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) blooms in late spring with tulip-like flowers of yellow-green banded in orange, rich in nectar for bees. Fast growing and long lived, it is a superb shade tree for large properties, parks and reforestation projects.
    $4.00 Price range  $1,599.75
  • Prunus virginiana, Chokecherry Seed

    Prunus virginiana, Chokecherry Seed

    Prunus virginiana, Chokecherry Seed

    From the northern plains to mountain foothills, this hardy, adaptable native thrives. Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) bears fragrant, bottlebrush-like spikes of white flowers in spring, followed by clusters of glossy, dark red to black cherries in late summer. The tart fruit makes wonderful jelly and syrup, and birds flock to it. Its suckering, thicket-forming habit is excellent for windbreaks, wildlife plantings and stabilizing slopes.
    $4.00 Price range  $1,420.75
  • Northern Red, Oak Seed

    Northern Red, Oak Seed

    Northern Red, Oak Seed

    Acorns from this handsome tree are a key food for wildlife, and it supports an enormous variety of native insects and birds. Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) is a fast-starting native shade tree with a broad, rounded crown and glossy, pointed-lobed leaves that turn russet to bright red in fall. It is one of the most widely planted oaks for lawns, parks and streets, valued for its strong wood and tolerance of urban conditions.
    $4.75 Price range  $280.50
  • Siberian, Crabapple Seed

    Siberian, Crabapple Seed

    Siberian, Crabapple Seed

    Bitter-cold winters where many ornamentals fail are no match for this tree, one of the hardiest flowering trees you can grow. Siberian Crabapple (Malus baccata) blooms in spring with fragrant white flowers, followed by small, cherry-sized red to yellow fruits that cling to the branches and feed birds into winter. Its rounded crown works well as a specimen, in shelterbelts or as a wildlife tree, and seedlings are widely used as tough rootstock for apples.
    $5.30 Price range  $666.50
  • American, Plum Seed

    American, Plum Seed

    American, Plum Seed

    Fragrant white blossoms cover this tough, thicket-forming native in early spring, before the leaves emerge. American Plum (Prunus americana) follows its flowers with small, sweet-tart red to yellow plums in late summer, perfect for fresh eating, jams and pies. It is extremely hardy and drought tolerant, and its dense growth makes a great windbreak, wildlife shelter or edible hedge on farms and larger properties.
    $5.25 Price range  $971.25
  • American, Sycamore Seed

    American, Sycamore Seed

    American, Sycamore Seed

    Patchwork bark that peels away to reveal creamy white limbs makes this massive, fast-growing native shade tree instantly recognizable. American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) has broad, maple-like leaves and round, dangling seed balls that hang on through winter. It loves moist ground along streams and rivers, where it helps hold banks in place, yet adapts to many landscape sites. Give it room and it becomes a stately, long-lived landmark.
    $4.00 Price range  $952.75
  • White, Fringe Tree Seed

    White, Fringe Tree Seed

    White, Fringe Tree Seed

    Old Man's Beard is the fitting nickname for this beloved native small tree, draped in late spring with airy, fragrant clusters of fringe-like white petals. White Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus) later bears dark blue, olive-like fruits on female plants that birds enjoy, and its glossy leaves turn yellow in fall. Slow-growing and tidy, it is ideal for small yards, borders and patio plantings, and it tolerates urban conditions well.
    $4.00 Price range  $1,008.25
  • Sugar, Maple Seed

    Sugar, Maple Seed

    Sugar, Maple Seed

    Autumn brings one of the season's most brilliant displays of orange, gold and red to this classic North American shade tree. Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) is also the source of real maple syrup, and mature trees can be tapped each spring for sap. It grows into a dense, rounded crown with five-lobed leaves, and being long-lived and strong-wooded, it is ideal for lawns, parks and woodlots. This northern seed source is well suited to cold winters.
    $3.50 Price range  $1,008.25
  • Ponderosa, Pine Seed

    Ponderosa, Pine Seed

    Ponderosa, Pine Seed

    Puzzle-piece plates form in the handsome cinnamon-orange bark as this classic big pine of the American West ages. Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) has long, bright green needles and is drought tolerant, adaptable and long-lived, making it a top pick for windbreaks, reforestation and large landscapes. This seed comes from Oregon, Washington and California sources, which tend to grow faster than interior sources but are a bit less cold hardy.
    $3.50 Price range  $1,342.50
  • Nyssa sylvatica, Black Gum Seed

    Nyssa sylvatica, Black Gum Seed

    Nyssa sylvatica, Black Gum Seed

    Scarlet, orange and purple fall color, often all on the same tree, makes this one of the finest native shade trees for autumn. Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica) has glossy, dark green summer leaves and a neat, pyramidal shape that matures into a spreading crown. It tolerates wet soils and urban conditions, its spring flowers are a valuable nectar source for bees, and the small blue-black fruits feed migrating birds.
    $4.00 Price range  $1,403.25
  • Celtis occidentalis, Hackberry Seed

    Celtis occidentalis, Hackberry Seed

    Celtis occidentalis, Hackberry Seed

    Distinctive corky, warty bark sets this tough, adaptable native shade tree apart at a glance. Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) handles wind, drought, poor soil and city conditions with ease, and its small, sweet purple fruits are relished by birds through fall and winter. Its spreading, elm-like crown makes it a dependable choice for shade, windbreaks and street plantings. This seed was collected in the northern part of the species' range for extra cold hardiness.
    $4.25 Price range  $1,580.00
  • Bristlecone, Pine Seed

    Bristlecone, Pine Seed

    Bristlecone, Pine Seed

    High in the mountains of the Southwest, a slow-growing, long-lived native holds on with the twisted, character-filled form that made Bristlecone Pine famous. Pinus aristata carries dense, bottlebrush-like tufts of short blue-green needles flecked with tiny white resin dots, and its cones bear small bristles on each scale. Compact and tough, it is a great fit for rock gardens, small yards, containers and bonsai.
    $4.55 Price range  $1,840.50
  • Japanese, Cedar Seed

    Japanese, Cedar Seed

    Japanese, Cedar Seed

    For centuries this graceful evergreen conifer has been revered in Japan, and it remains a popular subject for bonsai. Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) has soft, awl-shaped needles, a narrow pyramidal form and attractive reddish-brown bark that peels in long strips. It grows steadily into a tall, elegant specimen or privacy screen, and its foliage often takes on a bronzy tint in winter.
    $4.25 Price range  $1,575.25