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View Past Fall Tree, Shrub, and Vine Sale Species
We won’t know for sure what species we can source until right before the sale, but these are species we’ve carried in the past! ~150 species will be available for preorder, and ~85 will be available in the Public Sale. Spring sale online preorders run Feb 2 - Apr 1. Preorder pickups are in early May, and the Public Sale runs early May - mid June at Geist Nursery.
Range Maps Courtesy Kartesz, J.T 2025. Floristic Synthesis of North America, Version 1.0. Biota of North America Program (BONAP) [website http://bonap.org/] Chapel Hill, N.C.
Gray Dogwood (Cornus racemosa) 1 GAL
A small, hardy dogwood perfect for landscaping- it maxes out at 15’ but generally stays between 4’-8’ and can be trained as a bush! Suckering habit...
View full detailsBur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) 1 GAL
A.k.a. mossycup oak. An oak grand in both size and wildlife support. Their large, less bitter acorns are of high value to a plethora of animals, an...
View full detailsShagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) 3 GAL
A standout among hickories! As a host for a wide array of insects and with large, sweet nuts, shagbark is a cornerstone of healthy forests. Trees t...
View full detailsPagoda Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) 1 GAL
A dogwood often planted as an ornamental- even young plants bloom well, and mature plants bloom densely and have a natural “shelving” form. Valuabl...
View full detailsKentucky Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea) 1 GAL
A lovely, unique tree with showy fragrant white flowers! Blooms heavily only one or two times in a decade, but has consistent fall color and young ...
View full detailsBlack Cherry (Prunus serotina) 3 GAL
A heavy hitter for wildlife support! Generally adaptable, fast growing, and flowers- and fruits!- from a young age. Hosts many caterpillars, berrie...
View full detailsPasture Rose (Rosa carolina) 1 GAL
A wild rose for dry soils! An adaptable plant that will accept many water levels so long as soil is well drained. Fragrant flowers are bright pink ...
View full detailsSunchoke (Helianthus tuberosus) Mature, Bagged
A.k.a. Jerusalem Artichoke. An easily grown native food crop with excellent wildlife support, sunchokes are generally adaptable as long as they hav...
View full detailsRoyal Catchfly (Silene regia) 1 GAL
A lovely, generally easy to grow plant that takes several years to reach its full potential. The flower’s unusual deep calyx and red color make the...
View full detailsTrumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans) 1 GAL
One of Indiana’s few showy clinging vines, with large, striking flowers that attract hummingbirds and sphinx moths! It blooms through most of the s...
View full detailsMissouri Gooseberry (Ribes missouriense) 1 GAL
A low growing native shrub with edible berries and lovely fall foliage! Prefers part shade in hotter climates, but fruits best when in full sun and...
View full detailsSpotted Joe-pye Weed (Eutrochium maculatum) 1 GAL
A showy, wetland loving, comparatively short Joe-pye weed! Like other Joe-pye weeds, it is attractive to pollinators, including butterflies. Spread...
View full detailsCompass Plant (Silphium laciniatum) 1 GAL
A hardy, drought resistant plant once established, though it may take multiple years to do so. With distinct, deeply lobed leaves and an infloresce...
View full detailsCulver's Root (Veronicastrum virginicum) 1 GAL
Unique leaves and height make this member of the snapdragon family a standout in restored areas! These hardy plants form robust colonies, and flowe...
View full detailsFlowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) 1 GAL
The wild type of the common cultivar- boasts the same showy spring flowers and bright red fruits while supporting wildlife and blending in with nat...
View full detailsMapleleaf Viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium) 1 GAL
A small, adaptable viburnum that tolerates soil acidity! Best known from its small stature (compared to other viburnums) and variable but lovely fa...
View full detailsAmerican Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia) 3 GAL
An unusual small understory tree with distinctive drooping white flowers and rattle-like seed pods! Does not tolerate full sun and prefers moist, r...
View full detailsCup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum) 1 GAL
A.k.a. cup rosinweed. A taller plant with sunflower-like flowers. So called because the broad leaves hold water where they meet at the stem, where ...
View full detailsJune Grass (Koeleria macrantha) 1 GAL
A shorter grass that is often planted for it’s spikey seed heads, and generally does not form dense stands. Puts on growth earlier than most prairi...
View full detailsPrairie Crabapple (Malus ioensis) 1 GAL
A.k.a. Iowa crabapple and western crabapple. This is another species of high value to wildlife that is on the decline due to development. The late ...
View full detailsRough Blazing Star (Liatris aspera) 1 GAL
A.k.a. button or tall blazing star. Perhaps Indiana’s most wodespread blazing star (next to dense blazing star), rough blazing star is easy to grow...
View full detailsVasevine Clematis (Clematis viorna) QUART POT
Public Sale Exclusive: Preorder customers gain early access during preorder pickups. Vasevine Clematis: A.k.a. leatherflower. This delicate native ...
View full detailsDevil's Walkingstick (Aralia spinosa)
Estimated Height at Pickup: 4-5', 3 gal A.k.a. Hercules club. A large rhizomatous shrub or small tree that produces plentiful berries widely enjoye...
View full detailsBigleaf Aster (Eurybia macrophylla) 1 GAL
A shade tolerant, late summer-fall blooming aster with distinctive large basal leaves! Excellent and oft used to fill in empty understory as it for...
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