Free Seedlings

If you ordered free seedlings, we will notify you by email with final details the week of April 20th. See below for descriptions of the available seedlings and click here for tips on planting.

WHITE CEDAR – 20’-40’; Width: 10-15 ‘; Grows slowly. Leaves: Fan-like glossy leaves provide year-round color.  Dense foliage affords protective cover for birds & used for nesting. Forms a wind-tight barrier when used for screening or as hedging. Prefers heavy damp areas, but adapts well to other soil types. A preferred food for deer.

WHITE PINE – 35’-80’; Vigorous growing. Branches:  Open tree with long, soft bluish-green needles in clusters; 3-5" long. Used in ornamental plantings. Frequent nest site of Robins, Mourning Doves, and Blue Jays. Habitat: Prefers a light, fertile loam; sandy soils of granite origin. Tolerates shade & grows well in sandy & other soils.

WHITE SPRUCE – 60’-70’; Moderate growing. Branches:  Short blue-green needles with sharp points.  Dense branches, spirally arranged, but crowded on the upper side of the branches by the twisting of those on the underside.  A popular Christmas tree as well as an ornamental & windbreak tree. Habitat: Prefers cool moist sites, especially around streams and lakes but endures drought conditions well.  Do not plant on shallow, hot, south facing slopes.

BALSAM FIR – 40’-60’; Grows rapidly.  Easily transplanted.  Branches:  Scattered, spirally arranged in rows.  On young trees, extend from all sides of the branch.  On old trees, cover the upper side of the branch.  Excellent fragrance with good needle retention. Habitat:  Prefers well-drained, acidic, moist soil; low, swampy ground; well-drained hillsides.  Full to partial sun.

RED OSIER DOGWOOD – 3’–9’ shrub found mostly in southern half of state but will grow elsewhere.  Spreads 8’-12’.  Broad, erect grower with dark blood-red branches & stems, prominent in winter.  White flowers followed by white berries ripening in September to October.  Good for soil erosion & food & cover for wildlife.  Plant together in clump.

SERVICEBERRY - Allegheny serviceberry is a multi-stemmed, small, upright tree reaching up to 25-40 feet tall with a spread of 15-20 feet. It produces large white flowers in spring and bluish green fruit, followed by orange-red fall foliage. Habitat:  Grows best in partial shade; will show signs of stress if grown in full sun in dry areas. Prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline to acidic loam or sand.

WHITE OAK –50’–80’; Broad, dense-headed tree.  Leaves:  Purple-red fall color.  Habitat:  Likes a variety of soil types.  Is excellent for wildlife planting.  Attracts upland birds & game, turkey, deer.  Full sun exposure.  Used for reforestation and wildlife planting.

NORTHERN RED OAK – 60’-75’; Grows rapidly.  Broad & rounded.  Leaves:  5”-9” long; 4”-6” broad; 5-11 lobed; dull dark green above, paler beneath with reddish fall color.  Habitat:  Prefers rich, moist loam; glacial drift; stream banks.  Excellent for wildlife planting.

SWAMP WHITE OAK – 50’-60’; Fairly rapid in growth.  Leaves: 5"-7" long; 3"-5" broad with a yellow to purple fall color.  Habitat: Prefers moist, rich soil bordering swamps & along streams. Attracts wildlife, birds & game, turkey, deer, bees.  Full sun exposure.  Used for reforestation, wetland restoration, ornamental and wildlife planting.

BUR OAK – 70’-80’; Majestic, spreading form, noted for it’s corky branches.  Leaves:  Dark green in summer & yellow to yellowish-brown in fall. Tolerant to poor soils, heavy clay.  Attracts birds, game, turkey, deer.  Full sun exposure.  Used for reforestation, wetland restoration, ornamental and wildlife planting.  Medium to slow growing.

RED MAPLE – 40’-60’; Rapid grower; Considered a soft maple; Can be tapped for sap; Leaves:  Bright red flowers in spring followed by green leaves.  Fall colors vary from yellow to scarlet.  Habitat:  Adapts to a wide range of soil types including heavy clay.  Tolerates wet, moist & well drained soils.  Full sun exposure.  Used for reforestation, wetland restoration, ornamental and root stock.