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While there are some exceptions, generally plant availability is as follows.
Herbaceous Perennials: Spring Sale, Preorders February-March, pick up and sale May-June.
Trees, Shrubs, and Vines: Fall Sale, Preorders in August, pickup and sale mid-September through mid-October.
Early Spring Ephemerals: Winter Bare Root Sale, online only, shipping begins week after Thanksgiving, weather permitting.
American Chestnut (Castanea dentata)
Estimated Height at Pickup: 4-5', 3 gal A once dominant species in the Appalachian mountains and a culturally signifigant species throughout its ra...
View full detailsBurr Sedge (Carex grayi) 1 GAL
An evergreen sedge partial to wetlands and woodlands. The spiky seed pod is easy to spot in stands of wetland plants, and the seeds are regularly e...
View full detailsSilky Willow (Salix sericea)
*Preorder only* Expected Height at Pickup: 2-3', 3 gal. A small statured willow with soft, fuzzy leaves! The hairs on the leaves frequently give t...
View full detailsSwamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii)
*Preorder only* Estimated Height at Pickup: 4-5', 3 gal A.k.a. cow oak. A white oak whose large acorns are particularly appealing to wildlife! The...
View full detailsCucumber Magnolia (Magnolia acuminata)
*Preorder only* Estimated Height at Pickup: 2-3’, 3 gal An xxl magnolia with large showy leaves and brightly colored fruits! Fast growing once es...
View full detailsBlack Willow (Salix nigra)
*Preorder Only* Estimated Height at Pickup: 4-5’, 3 gal A fast growing willow ideal for shoreline stabilization, erosion control, and insect suppor...
View full detailsCanada Yew (Taxus canadensis)
*Preorder only* Expected Height at Pickup: .5-1', 3 gal A.k.a. American yew and ground-hemlock. A sprawling evergreen shrub with bright red “berri...
View full detailsSlender False Foxglove (Agalinis tenuifolia)
A.k.a. slender gerardia. A parasitic annual with a delicate form and stunning dark pink flowers! Since it is partially parasitic on surrounding pla...
View full detailsWild Mint (Mentha arvensis)
A.k.a. field mint and corn mint. The native mint most often used as an herb! Leaves can be used to flavor food and drinks, and the foliage’s strong...
View full detailsMosquito Mission Sticker + Dunk + Sign Bundle
Interested in mosquito control that doesn’t harm other insects and wildlife? Mosquito buckets may be for you! Think of them as a trap for mosquito ...
View full detailsLargeleaf Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum macrophyllum) BARE ROOT
A.k.a hairy waterleaf or large-leaf waterleaf. A charismatic spring flower of the Midwestern woods, its mottled cool-season leaves and slow rhizoma...
View full detailsSmooth Alder (Alnus serrulata)
*Preorder only* Estimated :eight at Pickup: 2-3', 3 gal A.k.a. smooth elder, tag alder, hazel alder, or brookside alder. An excellent species for e...
View full detailsUmbrella Magnolia (Magnolia tripetala)
*Preorder only* Expected Height at Pickup: 2-3', 3 gal A magnolia with distinctive large flowers and large leaves arranged in clumps. A showy and ...
View full detailsPin Cherry (Prunus pensylvanica)
*Preorder only* Expected Height at Pickup: 4-5', 3 gal A.k.a. fire cherry, bird cherry, pidgeon cherry, wild red cherry. This fast growing coloniz...
View full detailsSpecked Alder (Alnus incana ssp. rugosa)
*Preorder only* Expected Height at Pickup: 2-3', 3 gal A.k.a. brookside alder. A little known nitrogen fixer that prefers shady, slightly acidic s...
View full detailsEastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)
*Preorder only* Expected Height at Pickup: 4-5', 3 gal An easily grown, fast growing shade tree with broad, shiny leaves and impressive wildlife s...
View full detailsChestnut Oak (Quercus montana)
*Preorder Only* Estimated Height at Pickup: 2-3', 3 gal Pollination: 2+ individuals needed. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade Soil Moisture: Wet Mesi...
View full detailsBlack Walnut (Juglans nigra)
*Preorder Only* Estimated Height at Pickup: 2-3’, 3 gal An iconic lowland species! While locally common in some areas, it has been largely logged o...
View full detailsBox Elder Maple (Acer negundo)
*Preorder only.*Estimated Height at Pickup: 3-4', 3 gal A.k.a. ash-leaved maple. An adaptable and fast growing wildlife tree! Tolerates a wide var...
View full detailsBitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis)
*Preorder only* Estimated Height at Pickup: 4-5', 3 gal An adaptable hickory with smaller nuts that hosts a variety of insects, including two hairs...
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