American persimmon seedlings
Native fruit for people and wildlife. Plant groups because seedling sex and fruit quality vary.
$12 $9 per seedling
Species
Native fruits and habitat
Fruit is only part of the value. Native plantings also provide shelter and support the insects that wildlife depend on.
Native insects feed birds and mammals and help support breeding and young animals. A mix of trees and shrubs adds cover, structure and habitat beyond a food source for deer and turkeys.
American persimmon
Ripe persimmons provide soft fruit for wildlife and people. Unripe fruit is strongly astringent; ripeness, not frost alone, determines when it is ready.
Seedlings vary in ripening time and are usually male or female. Their sex is not known until they flower. A group improves the chance of having fruiting females and a pollen source, but does not guarantee either.
Pawpaw
Pawpaw has rich, custard-like fruit. Young plants benefit from protection from strong sun and drying wind; established trees generally fruit better with adequate light. Choose moist, well-drained ground and genetically distinct trees for cross-pollination.
American plum
American plum forms thickets that provide fruit, shelter and nesting cover. Give it room to spread where a shrub patch belongs, rather than placing it where suckering will conflict with mowing or paths.
Honey locust
Honey locust pods can add seasonal wildlife food, and its relatively open canopy can fit some pasture layouts. Seedlings vary in thorn development, pod quality and production; do not assume every tree will be thornless or have the same sugar content.
Check livestock access and long-term protection before planting. A standard tree tube is not enough where large animals can reach a young tree.
Available native trees and shrubs
Pawpaw seedlings
Native fruit trees for suitable sheltered sites. Plan for pollination and protection during establishment.
$15 $11.25 per seedling
American plum seedlings
Native food and habitat trees that form thickets, sheltering deer, birds and other animals.
$10 $7.5 per seedling
Honey locust seedlings
Native trees for habitat and pasture enhancement. Discuss pod production, thorns and site suitability with us.
$15 $11.25 per seedling
Expected seedling height is 12-36 inches, depending on species and season. We recommend spring planting. Small grafted trees may be available; inquire about current options.
Plan for food and shelter
Tell us about your ground and the habitat you want to build.