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Algerian Fir Abies numidica
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* It is valued among firs for its drought tolerance. * Abies numidica is a medium-sized to large evergreen tree growing to 20–35 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. * Algerian Fir is grown as an ornamental tree in parks and large gardens.
  • Species: numidica
  • Height: 60-110 feet
  • Genus: Abies
  • Family: PINACEAE
United States
Iowa
Osage Orange, Hedge Apple, Bodark, Bois D\'Arc, Horse Apple, Hedge Maclura pomifera     - Maclura aurantiaca
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

* Before the invention of barbed wire in the 1880's, the Osage Orange was planted in hedges to contain farm animals. The pistillate and staminate flowers are on different trees; both are inconspicuous; but the fruit is very much in evidence.
  • Quantity: 0.82 lb
  • Family: Moraceae
  • Common Name: Osage Orange, Hedge Apple, Bodark, Bois D'Arc, Horse Apple, Hedge
  • Botanical Name: Maclura pomifera
  • Germination: 91%
  • Species: pomifera
United States
Iowa
Heartleaf Hornbeam Carpinus cordata
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

The common name of heartleaf hornbeam and the specific epithet both are in reference to the heart-shaped leaf bases. It is noted for its graceful form, large heart-shaped leaves, scaly fissured bark, large fruiting catkins and large winter buds.
  • Germination: 43%
  • Collection Locale: China
  • Crop Year: 2006
  • Lot#: 060751
  • Genus: Carpinus
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
United States
Iowa
Jack Pine, Eastern Jack Pine, Gray Pine, Black Pine, Scrub Pine, Pin Gris Pinus banksiana
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

* In the far west of its range, it hybridizes readily with the closely related lodgepole pine ( P. * The cone for the Jack pine tree is usually 5 cm and curved at the tip. * The Jack Pine ( Pinus banksiana ) is a North American pine with its native range...
  • Seeds Per Pound: 124,435
  • Crop Year: 1985
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 2
  • Germination Test Type: Actual
  • Height: 30-70 feet
  • Botanical Name: Pinus banksiana
United States
Iowa
Chickasaw Plum, Sand Plum, Sandhill Plum Prunus angustifolia
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* Chickasaw plums tend to bloom early in the spring. * Cultivated by the Chickasaw Indians and other indigenous peoples before the arrival of Europeans. Because they bloom early in the spring, before many other plants bloom, and require very little maintenance,...
  • Height: 12-36 feet
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 6
  • Genus: Prunus
  • Species: angustifolia
United States
Iowa
Cherry Laurel, Wild Orange, Mock Orange, Carolina Laurelcherry Prunus caroliniana     - Laurocerasus caroliniana
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

It is not to be confused with its European relative Prunus laurocerasus, which is also called Cherry Laurel, though mainly known as English Laurel in the U.S. * A handsome, evergreen, ornamental and large hedge plant in southeastern North America, often...
  • Botanical Name: Prunus caroliniana
  • Germination: 98%
  • Common Name: Cherry Laurel, Wild Orange, Mock Orange, Carolina Laurelcherry
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 9
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 7
United States
Iowa
Abele, Silver Poplar, Silverleaf Poplar, White Poplar Populus canescens     - Populus alba  canescens
Prices start at : 6.95 USD / 1 packet

It grows in moist sites, often by watersides, in regions with hot summers and cold to mild winters. * Populus alba , commonly called abele , silver poplar , silverleaf poplar , or white poplar , is a species of poplar , most closely related to the aspens...
  • Quantity: 2.17 lb
  • Crop Year: 2017
  • Collection Locale: Hungary
  • Height: 50-70 feet
  • Germination: 30%
  • Purity: 55%
United States
Iowa
Barbados Nut, Physic Nut Jatropha curcas
Prices start at : 9.95 USD / 1 packet

The cake can also be used as feed in digesters and gasifiers to produce biogas. * When jatropha seeds are crushed, the resulting jatropha oil can be processed to produce a high-quality biofuel or biodiesel that can be used in a standard diesel car or...
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Seeds Per Pound: 701
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 9
  • Height: 15 feet
  • Purity: 99%
  • Germination: 83%
United States
Iowa
Holly Oak, Ballota Oak, Holm Oak Quercus ilex
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You can capture the strength of the mighty boast in miniature with a Bonsai that can live for hundreds of years. As a Bonsai, the Holm Oak will not produce many flowers or acorns. It takes its name from holm , an ancient name for holly.
  • Species: ilex
  • Family: Fagaceae
  • Genus: Quercus
  • Botanical Name: Quercus ilex
United States
Iowa
Beefwood, River Sheoak, River Oak, Creek Oak, River Oak Casuarina, Kasa, Australian Pine Casuarina cunninghamiana
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

* The plant forms suckers and is a good soil stabilizer. * Gold, green and grey dyes are obtained from the leaves. In suitable climates, the plant is much used in windbreaks, shelterbelts and for land reclamation.
  • Purity: 97%
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 321
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 10
  • Family: Casuarinaceae
  • Collection Locale: India
  • Height: 100 feet
United States
Iowa
Pipevine, Dutchman\'s Pipe Aristolochia durior     - Aristolochia macrophylla
Prices start at : 5.95 USD / 1 packet

* It attaches itself by means of twining around other plants, it has been recommended for covering pergolas. * It is in flower from June to August. * CLIMBER growing to 7 m (23ft) at a fast rate.
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Height: 20-25 feet
  • Germination: 91%
  • Family: Aristolochiaceae
  • Collection Locale: Kiev, Ukraine
  • Crop Year: 2017
United States
Iowa
European Hornbeam, Hornbeam Carpinus betulus     - Carpinus caucasica
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

* Because it stands up well to cutting back and has dense foliage, it has been much used as tall hedges and for topiary. * The hornbeam is a prolific seeder and is marked by vigorous natural regeneration.
  • Height: 45 - 75 feet
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 22
  • Seeds Per Pound: 8,172
  • Common Name: European Hornbeam, Hornbeam
  • Collection Locale: New Jersey
  • Germination: 63%
United States
Iowa
Horsetail Beefwood, Beach Sheoak, Ironwood, Australian Pine, Filao Tree, She-oak Casuarina equisetifolia
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

* It is also found in West Africa , where it is known as the Filao Tree and is planted to prevent erosion in sandy soils . It is possibly native to Madagascar . * Another Australian native with green twigs and green scalelike leaves; does well in shoreline...
  • Family: Casuarinaceae
  • Purity: 74%
  • Quantity: 0.52 lb
  • Crop Year: 2016
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 10
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 324
United States
Iowa
Cherry Laurel, Wild Orange, Mock Orange, Carolina Laurelcherry Prunus caroliniana     - Laurocerasus caroliniana
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

It is not to be confused with its European relative Prunus laurocerasus, which is also called Cherry Laurel, though mainly known as English Laurel in the U.S. * A handsome, evergreen, ornamental and large hedge plant in southeastern North America, often...
  • Height: 20-40 feet
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 7
  • Crop Year: 2017
  • Seeds Per Pound: 863
  • Collection Locale: Louisiana
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 9
United States
Iowa
Momi Fir, Japanese Fir Abies firma
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* Native to central and Southern Japan * Momi Fir is sometimes used as an ornamental tree, particularly in warm temperate regions with hot, humid summers such as the southeastern United States.
  • Species: firma
  • Height: 150 feet
  • Botanical Name: Abies firma
  • Genus: Abies
United States
Iowa
Abele, Silver Poplar, Silverleaf Poplar, White Poplar Populus canescens     - Populus alba  canescens
Prices start at : 6.95 USD / 1 packet

It grows in moist sites, often by watersides, in regions with hot summers and cold to mild winters. * Populus alba , commonly called abele , silver poplar , silverleaf poplar , or white poplar , is a species of poplar , most closely related to the aspens...
  • Germination Test Type: estimate
  • Purity: 55%
  • Common Name: Abele, Silver Poplar, Silverleaf Poplar, White Poplar
  • Crop Year: 2017
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 182
  • Collection Locale: Hungary
United States
Iowa
Grannyvine, Heavenly Blue Morning Glory Ipomoea tricolor   Heavenly Blue
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

The flowers are trumpet-shaped, 4-9 cm diameter, most commonly blue with a white to golden yellow centre. Seed used by Aztecs as a hallucinogen. * Ipomoea tricolor is a species of morning glory native to the New World tropics , and widely cultivated and...
  • Quantity: 7.22 lb
  • Cultivar: Heavenly Blue
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: annual
  • Crop Year: 2018
  • Botanical Name: Ipomoea tricolor Heavenly Blue
  • Common Name: Grannyvine, Heavenly Blue Morning Glory
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Iowa
Eastern White Pine, White Pine, Weymouth Pine, Northern White Pine, Soft Pine Pinus strobus    New York
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

* A very valuable timber, the wood is especially suited for making themasts of ships, and is also used for lumber, cheap furniture, house interiors, construction etc. * Some white pines live over 400 years.
  • Species: strobus
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 30
  • Botanical Name: Pinus strobus New York
  • Seeds Per Pound: 30,418
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Location: New York
United States
Iowa
Maxipinon, Big-cone Pinyon, Martinez Pinyon Pinus maximartinezii
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* Seedlings have up to 24 cotyledons on germination (the most of any plant)! * The Mexican government has declared this species endangered. * A very attractive tree. In cultivation, leaves up to 23 cm long may be produced.
  • Species: maximartinezii
  • Botanical Name: Pinus maximartinezii
  • Common Name: Maxipinon, Big-cone Pinyon, Martinez Pinyon
  • Height: 20-45 feet
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Iowa
Saguaro, Giant Saguaro Carnegiea gigantea
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* Saguaros have a relatively long lifespan, often exceeding 150 years. When the saguaro dies and its soft flesh rots, the callus remains as a so-called "saguaro boot", which was used by natives for storage.
  • Quantity: 0.03 lb
  • Germination Test Type: estimate
  • Seeds Per Pound: 299,640
  • Genus: Carnegiea
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 26
  • Purity: 99%
United States
Iowa
Barbados Nut, Physic Nut Jatropha curcas
Prices start at : 9.95 USD / 1 packet

The cake can also be used as feed in digesters and gasifiers to produce biogas. * When jatropha seeds are crushed, the resulting jatropha oil can be processed to produce a high-quality biofuel or biodiesel that can be used in a standard diesel car or...
  • Quantity: 1.48 lb
  • Purity: 99%
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Germination: 83%
  • Crop Year: 2018
  • Height: 15 feet
United States
Iowa
Totoposte, Palo Colorada, Chaperon blanco, Aripin Caesalpinia velutina
Prices start at : 6.95 USD / 1 packet

* It is quite drought tolerant as it will drop its leaves during dry periods for up to 8 months. * This small tropical tree is sometimes grown as an ornamental. It is most often grown as a living fence or interplanted with other species for use as timber.
  • Crop Year: 2014
  • Common Name: Totoposte, Palo Colorada, Chaperon blanco, Aripin
  • Species: velutina
  • Collection Locale: Guatemala
  • Family: Leguminosae
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 13
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Iowa
American Hornbeam, Hornbeam, Blue Beech, Ironwood, Musclewood, Water Beech, Muscle-beech, Smooth-barked Ironwood Carpinus caroliniana
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

It is especially suitable for making levers and is also a good fuel. It has a shallow, wide-spreading root system. American hornbeam is also known as blue-beech, ironwood, and musclewood.
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Seeds Per Pound: 18,160
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 3
  • Botanical Name: Carpinus caroliniana
  • Collection Locale: Oregon
  • Purity: 98%
United States
Iowa
Red Pine, Norway Pine Pinus resinosa
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

It is a long-lived tree, reaching a maximum age of about 500 years. * Red pine is a coniferous evergreen tree characterized by tall, straight growth in a variety of habitats. * The red pine is the state tree of Minnesota.
  • Quantity: 9.88 lb
  • Crop Year: 2017
  • Height: 60-110 feet
  • Collection Locale: Minnesota
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 2
  • Germination: 98%
United States
Iowa
Osage Orange, Hedge Apple, Bodark, Bois D\'Arc, Horse Apple, Hedge Maclura pomifera     - Maclura aurantiaca
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

* Before the invention of barbed wire in the 1880's, the Osage Orange was planted in hedges to contain farm animals. The pistillate and staminate flowers are on different trees; both are inconspicuous; but the fruit is very much in evidence.
  • Family: Moraceae
  • Seeds Per Pound: 11,804
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Species: pomifera
  • Height: 40-60 feet
United States
Iowa
Common Ninebark, Eastern Ninebark, Atlantic Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius     - Opulaster opulifolius
Prices start at : 1.95 USD / 1 packet

Good for shrub borders, open woodland areas and naturalized areas. * Very hardy; white or pinkish flowers in small clusters; brown bark peels off in strips; tough, easy to grow, and adaptable, albeit rather coarse; becomes an upright spreading tangle...
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 3
  • Species: opulifolius
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Common Name: Common Ninebark, Eastern Ninebark, Atlantic Ninebark
  • Quantity: 1.5 lb
  • Germination: 91%
United States
Iowa
Dragon Tree, Dragontree Dracaena draco
Prices start at : 7.95 USD / 1 packet

Its age was estimated in 1975 to be around 250 years, with a maximum of 365 years, not several thousand as had previously been claimed.It is also the largest D. It grows slowly, requiring about ten years to reach 1.2 metres (4 ft) in height but can grow...
  • Purity: 99%
  • Botanical Name: Dracaena draco
  • Genus: Dracaena
  • Collection Locale: California
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Species: draco
United States
Iowa