TREES

New England Wetland Plants, Inc grows conservation-grade, native trees from local seed sources. Conservation-grade trees are easy to plant and economical; perfect for use in erosion control, habitat restoration, and natural landscaping. Our trees range in size from 12 inches up to 6 ft. Trees are sold, according to height, in #2 nursery containers. Orders for potted plant material are available for delivery or pick-up at our nursery.

>Wetland Status Terms (pdf)

OBL: Obligate Wetland Species Plants that almost always grow in wetlands (estimated probability >99%), under natural conditions.
FACW: Facultative Wetland Species Plants that usually grow in wetlands (estimated probability 67%-99%), but are occasionally found in non-wetlands areas.
FAC: Facultative Species Plants equally likely to occur in wetlands or non-wetlands (estimated probability 34%-66% in wetlands).
FACU: Facultative Upland Species Plants usually found in non-wetlands (estimated probability 67%-99%), but occasionally found in wetlands (estimated probability 1%-33%).
UPL: Obligate Upland Species Plants almost always found in non-wetlands or upland sites (estimated probability >99%).

 

TREES TABLE

SPECIESIMAGEDESCRIPTION WETLAND STATUSSHADE TOLERANCEHABITATSIZE1-5051+
Abies balsamea
(Balsam Fir)
Read More...		Young Abies balsamea with new light green growthThis northern native evergreen (40-60′) is an excellent addition to buffer zone plantings or drier portions within or along the edges of wetland mitigation areas. Tolerates low fertility, acidic sites. A species of extremes, dry to wet sites. Provides winter cover for birds and small mammals.FACFull Sun to Full ShadeForested Wetlands and Wet Meadow18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$14.00
$15.00
$16.00
$17.00		$13.50
$14.50
$15.50
$16.50
Acer negundo
(Box Elder Maple)
Read More...		small Acer negundo seedling with light green leaves and pink stemA medium height, fast growing tree (30-50′) of dry to moist soils. This maple has a compound leaf similar to an ash leaf. Tolerates compacted and low fertility sites. Song birds and squirrels eat the seeds.FAC+Full Sun to
Full Shade		Shore edges, wet meadows, forests18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$9.50
$10.50
$11.50
$12.50
Acer pensylvanicum
(Striped Maple)
Read More...		Photo of Acer pensylvanicum/striped maple. The young bark of the tree is striped black and deep green. A small deciduous understory tree. An important wildlife food. These trees can change gender. Found on moist, acidic soils in deep valleys and on cool, moist, shaded north-facing slopes. FACUPartial to Full ShadeForested, shady areas18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$15.00
$16.00
$17.00
$18.00		$14.50
$15.50
$16.50
$17.50
Acer rubrum
(Red Maple)
Read More...		Young Acer rubrum seedling with pink and light green new growthA fast-growing tree (60-75′) with fall foliage. Seed, sap, and buds serve as food for wildlife. One of the most common trees in northeast wetlands.FACFull Sun to
Full Shade		Shore edges, wet
meadows, forests		18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Acer saccharinum
(Silver Maple)
Read More...		Acer saccharinum leaf. The leaf is palmately lobed and a dark red brown in color.Rapid growing shade tree (60-80′). Grows in a wide range of soils. Common to floodplain forests.FACWFull Sun to
Partial Shade		Shore edges, wet
meadows, forests		18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Acer saccharum
(Sugar Maple)
Read More...		New growth on Acer saccharum, newest growth is a dull redA medium-tall tree (60-80′) of rich, moist, well drained soils. Seedlings are shade tolerant. Important source of browse and seeds for wildlife food. Sap is used in syrup production.FACU-Full Sun to
Full Shade		Drier Forested Areas18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Betula alleghaniensis
(Yellow Birch)
Read More...		Young wood of the Yellow Birch. The outer pinkish bark has mostly peeled back to reveal a smooth, bright yellow bark underneath. A medium-tall tree (60-70′) of cool, moist forests. Peeling, yellow bark in maturity. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions.FACFull Sun to
Partial Shade		Wet meadows and forests18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Betula lenta
(Sweet Birch, Black Birch)
Read More...		Leaves of the Betula lenta tree. Leaves are ovate, alternate, and doubly toothed. This tree is a pioneer species and tolerates low fertility soils, and grows to 60′. Aromatic when bark is peeled or cut.FACU-Full SunWet meadows18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Betula nigra
(River Birch)
Read More...		Betula nigra bark. The bark is peeling in many layers. The newest bark is light and cream colored, the oldest bark is dark brown. It is mostly new bark. Fast-growing, medium tall tree (50-70′). Mature tree has copper-colored, peeling bark. Found on stream banks.FACWFull SunShores, Open Areas, Forests18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Betula papyrifera
(Paper Birch)
Read More...		Betula papyrifera seedling. Leaves are heart shaped to triangular, pink and green, and doubly toothed.This fast-growing (70-80′) pioneer species grows in clearings and has peeling white bark.FACUFull SunDrier Open Areas18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Betula populifolia
(Gray Birch)
Read More...		Male catkins of the Betula populifolia tree. The catkins resemble pieces of rope dangling from the branches. The leaves, also visible, are triangular and narrowly pointed.Fast-growing smaller tree (20-40′), sometimes multi- stemmed. Non-peeling white bark. Tolerates wide range of soil conditions.
A pioneer species.		FACFull SunShore edges to dry sites18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Carpinus caroliniana
(American Hornbeam)
Read More...		Young Carpinus caroliniana. Ovate, pointed leaves, doubly toothed.Small understory tree (20-30′) with distinctive smooth, gray trunk. Grows in moist to wet soils. Tolerates shade. Fall color.FACPartial to Full
Shade		Forests18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$14.00
$15.00
$16.00
$17.00		$13.50
$14.50
$15.50
$16.50
Chamaecyparis thyoides
(Atlantic White Cedar)
Read More...		Chamaecyparis thyoides branches. The wood is reddish-brown. The leaves resemble braided needles. The fruit, in the center, is dark brown and wavy.Smaller (30-50′) tree of coastal bogs and swamps. Grows in dense stands. Excellent for wet sites.OBLFull Sun to Partial ShadeShore Edges18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'		$15.00
$16.00
$17.00
$18.00		$14.50
$15.50
$16.50
$17.50
Cornus florida
(Flowering Dogwood)
Read More...		Cornus florida tree. The tree is seen at a distance and covered in white flowers. A beautiful, flowering, understory tree (20-30'). Large white flowers bloom in May. Grows best on rich, well-drained soils. Fruit is a valuable resource for a large variety of birds and mammals. FACUFull Sun to Partial ShadeWoodland Areas18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$14.00
$15.00
$16.00
$17.00		$13.50
$14.50
$15.50
$16.50
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
(Green Ash)
Read More...		Bark of a young Green Ash. The bark is light brown and smooth, and speckled with white.Fast-growing tall tree (50-70′) with a handsome form. Will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions and partial shade. Provides food and cover for various birds.FACWFull Sun to Full ShadeOpen Areas and
Forests		18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Juniperus virginiana
(Eastern Red Cedar)
Read More...		Many young Eastern Red Cedar trees. The foliage and needles are dense and a rich forest green. Small (20-40′) pioneering evergreen tree of meadows and disturbed land. Tolerates a wide variety of soil types. Prefers full sun and drier areas. Provides important protective and nesting cover and food for birds, especially the Cedar Waxwing.UPLFull SunDrier Open Areas18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Larix laricina
(Eastern Larch/Tamarack)
Read More...		Young Larix larcina trees. Branches are covered with light blue green needles. This medium to tall tree (40-80′) is the only native deciduous conifer in the northeast. The needles and seeds provide food for grouse, snowshoe hare, deer and other wildlife.FACWFull SunShore Edges and Wet Meadows18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Liriodendron tulipifera
(Tulip Tree)
Read More...		Liriodendron tulipifera young green flower resembling a tulip, and leaf. The leaf is palmately lobed and square on top and bottom.Tallest of the native hardwoods (70-100′). A fast growing, strong, and long-lived tree. Prefers rich soils but can tolerate a wide range of soil and light conditions. Distinctive foliage and tulip-like flowers. Not favored by gypsy moths.FACUFull SunBuffer zone and
Dry sites		18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Nyssa sylvatica
(Black Gum)
Read More...		Nyssa sylvatica fall leaves bright red in color, ovate and pointed with smooth edges.Medium to large tree (40-80′) of forested wetlands and moist woods. Unusual horizontal branching habit. Partial shade to full sun. Fruit provides food for wildlife.FACFull Sun to Full ShadeShores, Wet Meadows, Forests18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Picea mariana
(Black Spruce)
Read More...		Tip of a Black Spruce tree. The needles are light olive green and the wood is golden yellow.An important tree of northern bogs and hilltops. This tree can withstand periodic flooding. Cones provide food for wildlife. FACW-Full Sun to Full ShadeBogs, Riverbanks, Rocky Hillslides and Slopes18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$14.00
$15.00
$16.00
$17.00		$13.50
$14.50
$15.50
$16.50
Pinus rigida
(Pitch Pine)
Read More...		Pitch Pine seedlings. The needles are young and wavy. A medium size (to 50') pioneer species, this tree will colonize in low fertility dry/sandy soils. FACUFull SunDry areas, occasionally swamps18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Pinus strobus
(White Pine)
Read More...		Many young White Pine trees in Winter. The needles are a light olive green, and the needles are covered in frost. This tree often grows quite tall (80-100') in well drained soils. Provides important cover for many species of wildlife including deer and owls. FACUFull Sun to Partial ShadeUpland Forests, Wetland Edges18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Platanus occidentalis
(Sycamore)
Read More...		Mature bark of the Sycamore. It is smooth, dark grey, light grey, and white, in a pattern that resembles camouflage. One of our most massive deciduous trees, occasionally over 100'. Exfoliating mature brown bark reveals white inner bark.FACW-Full SunLowland areas along streams, rivers, and flood plains.18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Populus deltoides
(Cottonwood)
Read More...		Populus deltoides leaf. The leaf is diamond shaped, and finely serrate. Yellow-green in color.A very fast growing tree reaching 75-100'. Expansive root systems make this a good plant for bioengineering and soil stabilization. Buds and catkins provide a food source for grouse, finches and other songbirds.FACFull SunFlood Plains, Water Edges, Wet Meadows18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Populus tremuloides
(Quaking Aspen)
Read More...		Populus tremuloides seedlings. Blue-green ovate leaves.This fast-growing pioneer species has the ability to root sucker, form colonies, and tolerate low fertility soils. Important food source for beaver and deer.FACUFull SunDrier sites18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Prunus serotina
(Black Cherry)
Read More...		Prunus serotina tree in winter. The bark is dark grey and cracked. The trunk is tall and a bit crooked.The berries of this tree (30-40') are sought by a vast array of animals ranging from songbirds to the black bear. FACUFull SunUpland Areas18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Prunus virginiana
(Chokecherry)
Read More...		Prunus virginiana flowers. The flowers are in clusters, are small and white, with yellow centers. Long, smooth, deep green leaves are also pictured.A bushy tree (25') with white flowers in spring. Dark red fruit feeds birds and other wildlife. Drought tolerant. FACUFull SunUpland Areas
18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Quercus alba
(White Oak)
Read More...		Seedlings of Quercus Alba, already with large leaves. The leaves are green and yellow green, and pinnately lobed with smooth edges. Tall, stately tree that grows to over 100'. Acorns are a choice of food for a large variety of birds and mammals. Hybridizes with many other oaks. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. FACUFull Sun to Partial ShadeForested Wetlands, Wet Meadows, Upland Areas/Drier Sites18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$11.00
$12.00
$13.00
$14.00		$10.50
$11.50
$12.50
$13.50
Quercus bicolor
(Swamp White Oak)
Read More...		Middle section of a mature Quercus bicolor. Lush, deep green foliage covers the tree and obscures the trunk.Majestic, widely spreading crown (50-80'). Tolerates seasonal flooding, drought and some salinity. Acorns feed many birds and other animals. FACW+Full Sun to Partial ShadeWet Meadows, Forested Wetlands18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Quercus coccinea
(Scarlet Oak)
Read More...		Bark of Scarlet Oak. Bark is grey, and cracked and scaled. Reddish bark is visible underneath.A tall tree (50-70') with exellent fall foliage. Drought tolerant and prefers sandy acidic soils. Full SunForested Wetlands, Dry Uplands18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Quercus palustris
(Pin Oak)
Read More...		Several Pin Oak trees in a greenhouse. Leaves are pinnately lobed with pointed tips. Most leaves are green, a few are bright red.An important food source for wildlife, this wetland oak (60-70') also helps stabilize bottom land soils subject to flooding. Wide moisture tolerance. FACWFull SunShore Edges, Wet Meadows, Forested Wetlands18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Quercus prinus
(Chestnut Oak)
Read More...		Quercus prinus foliage with green acorns. Leaves are broad and undulate.A rugged tree (60-70') that can tolerate a variety of soil types. UPLFull Sun to Partial ShadeDry, rocky slopes, forested areas18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Quercus rubra
(Northern Red Oak)
Read More...		Red Oak tree in winter. The tree is rather tall. The trunk begins to branch halfway up.Common tree of the northeast. 80-100'FACU-Full Sun to Partial ShadeBuffer zone, dry sites18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Quercus velutina
(Black Oak)
Read More...		Black Oak acorns with no cap. Reddish orange in color, with parallel stripes of dark brown.A medium to tall tree (50-60') common to the Eastern US. Tolerates a variety of soil conditions. Acorns are an important food for wildlife. Full Sun to Partial ShadeWet Meadows, Forested Wetlands18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Salix nigra
(Black Willow)
Read More...		Young salix nigra plants. long, lance shaped, entire, blue green leaves with yellow stems, and light grey smooth bark. A very fast-growing tree of small height (30-40') with expansive roots. Good plant for bioengineering and soil stabilization. Tolerates poor soil conditions. Provides a good food source for birds. FACW+Full SunShore Edge and Shallow Water, Wet Meadows Tubelings
18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$3.00
$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		_______
$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
Thuja occidentalis
(Northern White Cedar)
Read More...		Dense Thuja occidentalis foliage. Dark braided needles and reddish wood. A medium, conical, evergreen tree, normally 40-50 feet at maturity. The dense canopy creates a winter habitat and food for wildlife.FACWShade TolerantWetlands, Dry Sites, Does not tolerate flooding18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$14.00
$15.00
$16.00		$13.50
$14.50
$15.50
Tilia americana
(American Basswood)
Read More...		Tilia americana tree. Small green fruits hang from the branches. Broad, dark green and narrow, light yellow-green leaves.A large, attractive tree (60-100'). The creamy yellow flowers are inconspicuous but extremely sweetly fragrant and strongly attract bees.FACUFull Sun (Preferred) to Partial ShadeRich Woods, Uplands18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$14.00
$15.00
$16.00
$17.00		$13.50
$14.50
$15.50
$16.50
Tsuga canadensis
(Eastern Hemlock)
Read More...		Mature Eastern Hemlock Tree in . Around 75 feet tall. Dense, dark green foliage. The trunk and blue sky are visible through the branches. An important tree of New England forests reaching 80-100'. Hemlock provides dense cover and browse for deer during winter months. FACUFull ShadeForested areas, Upland areas18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$14.00
$15.00
$16.00
$17.00		$13.50
$14.50
$15.50
$16.50
Ulmus americana
(American Elm)
Read More...		American Elm seedlings. Leaves are opposite, elliptical, and doubly toothed.This tall tree (60-80') inhabits moist to dry soils, forests, stream edges, and roadsides. FACFull Sun to Full ShadeForested Wetlands18"-24"
2'-3'
3'-4'
4'-6'		$12.50
$13.50
$14.50
$15.50		$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00