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New England Wetland Plants, Inc grows conservation-grade, native trees from local seed and cutting 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 SpeciesPlants that almost always grow in wetlands (estimated probability >99%), under natural conditions.
FACW: Facultative Wetland SpeciesPlants that usually grow in wetlands (estimated probability 67%-99%), but are occasionally found in non-wetlands areas.
FAC: Facultative SpeciesPlants equally likely to occur in wetlands or non-wetlands (estimated probability 34%-66% in wetlands).
FACU: Facultative Upland SpeciesPlants usually found in non-wetlands (estimated probability 67%-99%), but occasionally found in wetlands (estimated probability 1%-33%).
UPL: Obligate Upland SpeciesPlants almost always found in non-wetlands or upland sites (estimated probability >99%).

 

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Native Tree SpeciesWetland StatusShade ToleranceHabitat
Size1-5051+
Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir)

This 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 Meadow
18″-24″$12.00$11.50
2′-3′$13.00$12.50
3′-4′$14.00$13.50
Acer negundo (Box Elder Maple)

A 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, forests
18″-24″$10.00$9.50
2′-3′$11.00$10.50
3′-4′$12.00$11.50
4′-6′$13.00$12.50
Acer rubrum (Red Maple)

A 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″$10.00$9.50
2′-3′$11.00$10.50
3′-4′$12.00$11.50
4′-6′$13.00$12.50

Acer saccharinum (Silver Maple)

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″$10.00$9.50
2′-3′$11.00$10.50
3′-4′$12.00$11.50
4′-6′$13.00$12.50

Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple)

A 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 Areas
18″-24″$11.00$10.50
2′-3′$12.00$11.50
3′-4′$13.00$12.50
4′-6′$14.00$13.50
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Betula alleghaniensis (Yellow Birch)

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 forests
18″-24″$10.00$9.50
2′-3′$11.00$10.50
3′-4′$12.00$11.50
4′-6′$13.00$12.50
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch, Black Birch)

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 meadows
18″-24″$10.00$9.50
2′-3′$11.00$10.50
3′-4′$12.00$11.50
4′-6′$13.00$12.50
Betula nigra (River Birch)

Fast-growing, medium tall tree (50-70′). Mature tree has copper-colored, peeling bark. Found on stream banks.

FACWFull SunShores, Open Areas, Forests
18″-24″$10.00$9.50
2′-3′$11.00$10.50
3′-4′$12.00$11.50
4′-6′$13.00$12.50
Betula papyrifera (Paper
Birch)

This fast-growing (70-80′) pioneer species grows in clearings and has peeling white bark.

FACUFull SunDrier Open Areas
18″-24″$10.00$9.50
2′-3′$11.00$10.50
3′-4′$12.00$11.50
4′-6′$13.00$12.50
Betula populifolia (Gray Birch)

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 sites
18″-24″$10.00$9.50
2′-3′$11.00$10.50
3′-4′$12.00$11.50
4′-6′$13.00$12.50
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Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam)

Small understory tree (20-30′) with distinctive smooth, gray trunk. Grows in moist to wet soils. Tolerates shade. Fall color.

FACPartial to Full
Shade		Forests
18″-24″$12.00$11.50
2′-3′$13.00$12.50
3′-4′$14.00$13.50
4′-6′$15.00$14.50
Chamaecyparis thyoides (Atlantic White
Cedar) Smaller (30-50′) tree of coastal bogs and swamps. Grows in dense stands. Excellent for wet sites.		OBLFull Sun to Partial ShadeShore Edges
18″-24″$13.00$12.50
2′-3′$14.00$13.50
3′-4′$15.00$14.50
Fraxinus americana (White Ash)

A fast-growing tree (50-80′) good for wetland buffer zone planting. Provides food and cover for wildlife.

FACUFull SunDrier Open Sites
18″-24″$10.00$9.50
2′-3′$11.00$10.50
3′-4′$12.00$11.50
4′-6′$13.00$12.50
Fraxinus pennsylvanica (Green Ash)

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″$10.00$9.50
2′-3′$11.00$10.50
3′-4′$12.00$11.50
4′-6′$13.00$12.50
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Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Red Cedar)

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 Areas
18″-24″$12.00$11.50
2′-3′$13.00$12.50
3′-4′$14.00$13.50
4′-6′$15.00$14.50
Larix laricina (Eastern Larch/Tamarack)
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 Meadows
18″-24″$11.00$10.50
2′-3′$12.00$11.50
3′-4′$13.00$12.50
4′-6′$14.00$13.50
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Tree)

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″$10.00$9.50
2′-3′$11.00$10.50
3′-4′$12.00$11.50
4′-6′$13.00$12.50
Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum)

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, Forests
18″-24″$11.00$10.50
2′-3′$12.00$11.50
3′-4′$13.00$12.50
4′-6′$14.00$13.50