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Tree Of Heaven Ailanthus altissima     - Ailanthus glandulosa
Price : CALL

* In flower from Jul to August, and the seeds ripen from Sep to November. * All parts of the plant have a distinguishing strong odour that is often likened to rotting peanuts or cashews.
  • Botanical Name: Ailanthus altissima clean seed
  • Common Name: Tree Of Heaven
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
  • Species: altissima
North Carolina
Durham
Fortune Fontanesia, Chinese False Privet  Fontanesia fortunei     - Fontanesia phillyreoides fortunei
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

* The Chinese make fences around their compounds with interlaced branches of this plant.These branches take root and form a very graceful hedge. * Shrub with upright stems; narrow bamboolike leaves, shiny bright green; small whitish flowers; a roughish...
  • Height: 10-15ft
  • Genus: Fontanesia
  • Crop Year: 1997
  • Collection Locale: Hungary
  • Species: fortunei
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
North Carolina
Durham
Italian Alder Alnus cordata
Prices start at : 2.95 USD / 1 packet

* This is an excellent pioneer species for re-establishing woodlands on disused farmland, difficult sites etc. * Shiny green leaves. * An excellent windbreak for maritime areas, it grows quite quickly and establishes well even in very windy sites.
  • Family: Betulaceae
  • Common Name: Italian Alder
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Botanical Name: Alnus cordata
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 6
  • Genus: Alnus
North Carolina
Durham
Kashmir Mallow, Lavatera, Cashmir Mallow, Tree Mallow Lavatera cachemiriana
Prices start at : 15.95 USD / 1 packet

* Tolerates maritime exposure. * A strong fibre is obtained from the stems, it is used for making string, bags, paper etc. * A very easily grown plant, succeeding in any ordinary garden soil in sun or partial shade.
  • Botanical Name: Lavatera cachemiriana
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 8
  • Species: cachemiriana
  • Germination: 91%
  • Seeds Per Pound: 94,432
  • Purity: 99%
North Carolina
Durham
Upland Cotton, Mexican Cotton, American Upland Cotton, Wild Cotton Gossypium hirsutum
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

Worldwide, the figure is about 90% of all production for this species. It is widely grown in regions of the world where the growing season is long enough to allow the fruit to mature.
  • Crop Year: 2016
  • Seeds Per Pound: 4,540
  • Germination: 80%
  • Height: 4-5 feet
  • Quantity: 14.29 lb
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 16
North Carolina
Durham
Chinese Tallow Tree Sapium sebiferum     - Triadica sebifera
Prices start at : 2.95 USD / 1 packet

Introduced to the United States, the tree is native to eastern Asia , and is most commonly associated with eastern China , Taiwan , and Japan . The plant sap and leaves are reputed to be toxic, and decaying leaves from the plant are toxic to other species...
  • Common Name: Chinese Tallow Tree
  • Germination: 83%
  • Species: sebiferum
  • Collection Locale: India
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 10
  • Lot#: 9301
North Carolina
Durham
Tickseed, Largeflower Tickseed, Large-flowered Tickseed, Coreopsis Coreopsis grandiflora
Prices start at : 2.95 USD / 1 packet

The common name is large-flowered tickseed. * 3" yellow-orange flowers in midsummer; native to southern U.S. * Coreopsis grandiflora is a perennial plant species of the tickseed genus, Coreopsis, in Asteraceae.
  • Common Name: Tickseed, Largeflower Tickseed, Large-flowered Tickseed, Coreopsis
  • Species: grandiflora
  • Botanical Name: Coreopsis grandiflora
  • Germination: 91%
  • Genus: Coreopsis
  • Family: Asteraceae
North Carolina
Durham
Chinese Pistache, Chinese Pistach Pistacia chinensis    China
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

* Doesn't mind heat and drought; grows quickly. * Foliage dark green in summer, orange or orange red in fall. * Horticulturally, it is a popular choice for street trees in urban settings because it is very drought tolerant and can survive harsh environments.
  • Purity: 99%
  • Common Name: Chinese Pistache, Chinese Pistach
  • Germination: 98%
  • Height: 30-50 feet
  • Family: Anacardiaceae
  • Botanical Name: Pistacia chinensis China
North Carolina
Durham
Tickseed, Largeflower Tickseed, Large-flowered Tickseed, Coreopsis Coreopsis grandiflora
Prices start at : 2.95 USD / 1 packet

The common name is large-flowered tickseed. * 3" yellow-orange flowers in midsummer; native to southern U.S. * Coreopsis grandiflora is a perennial plant species of the tickseed genus, Coreopsis, in Asteraceae.
  • Germination Test Type: Actual
  • Common Name: Tickseed, Largeflower Tickseed, Large-flowered Tickseed, Coreopsis
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 768
  • Botanical Name: Coreopsis grandiflora
  • Crop Year: 2013
  • Genus: Coreopsis
North Carolina
Durham
Walter Dogwood Cornus walteri
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

It is used for making tools. * The tree itself is planted as a street tree. * The fruit is a source of oil. * An easily grown plant, it succeeds in any soil of good or moderate fertility, ranging from acid to shallow chalk.
  • Common Name: Walter Dogwood
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 6
  • Crop Year: 2011
  • Genus: Cornus
  • Family: CORNACEAE
  • Germination: 98%
North Carolina
Durham
Silky Oak, Silkoak Grevillea robusta
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The nectar falls in showers when the flowers are shaken. * A very ornamental plant, it is often grown as a street tree in suitable climates. * The flowers are one of the richest sources of nectar.
  • Height: 60-90 feet
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 9
  • Collection Locale: India
  • Crop Year: 2017
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 38
  • Family: Proteaceae
North Carolina
Durham
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 . * These plants are an invasive species in Florida , known as Australian pines.
  • Crop Year: 2016
  • Family: Casuarinaceae
  • Seeds Per Pound: 315,278
  • Collection Locale: India
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Quantity: 0.52 lb
North Carolina
Durham
Northern Catalpa, Western Catalpa, Northern Cigar Tree, Catawba Tree, Hardy Catalpa Catalpa speciosa
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

* Heart-shaped leaves to 1'; fast grower, yellow and white flowers in late June; large and sometimes rather coarse; fall color yellow, not an asset; tolerates heat and drought; wood slow to rot in soil; native to south central U.S. * The wood is soft,...
  • Purity: 98%
  • Species: speciosa
  • Germination: 36%
  • Collection Locale: Missouri
  • Quantity: 2.4 lb
  • Botanical Name: Catalpa speciosa
North Carolina
Durham
False Indigo, Desert False Indigo, Bastard Indigobush Amorpha fruticosa
Prices start at : 2.95 USD / 1 packet

* It is found throughout eastern Canada, northern Mexico, and most of the continental United States. * Plants have an extensive root system and are also fairly wind tolerant, they can be planted as a windbreak and also to prevent soil erosion.
  • Quantity: 13.2 lb
  • Germination Test Type: Cut
  • Height: 6-10 feet
  • Lot#: 060110
  • Genus: Amorpha
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 74
North Carolina
Durham
Switch Grass, Cave-in-Rock, Switchgrass Panicum virgatum   Cave-in-Rock
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

The stiff-stemmed, upright growth is highly rated for wildlife nesting, brood rearing and winter cover habitat. The stiff straw is exceptional as field borders and wind barriers and its extensive root system provides an excellent stabilizing force for...
  • Crop Year: 2016
  • Family: Poaceae
  • Germination: 83%
  • Purity: 99%
  • Collection Locale: Pennsylvania
  • Quantity: 46.71 lb
North Carolina
Durham
Beauty Bush, Beautybush Kolkwitzia amabilis     - Linnaea amabilis
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

It is a deciduous shrub known by the common name beauty bush. * The shrub became very popular in the Eastern United States following World War I, almost a defining shrub in American gardens made between the World Wars.
  • Family: Caprifoliaceae
  • Purity: 98%
  • Height: 6-10 feet
  • Botanical Name: Kolkwitzia amabilis
  • Species: amabilis
  • Germination Test Type: cut
North Carolina
Durham
Hearts of Gold Melon, Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe Cucumis melo   Hearts of Gold
Prices start at : 1.95 USD / 1 packet

* Seeds germinate in 10-15 days. * It is recommended to be grown in full sun. * The flesh is salmon-orange colored and firm and sweet. Well rounded, heavily netted medium ribbed fruit.
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 63
  • Botanical Name: Cucumis melo Hearts of Gold
  • Seeds Per Pound: 15,980
  • Quantity: 1.65 lb
  • Family: Cucurbitaceae
  • Germination: 90%
North Carolina
Durham
Callery Pear Pyrus calleryana    China
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It is a deciduous tree growing to 15 to 20 m (49 to 66 ft) tall, with a conic to rounded crown. The flowers are produced in early spring before the leaves expand fully, and are white, with five petals, and about 2 to 3 cm (0.79 to 1.2 in) in diameter.
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
  • Genus: Pyrus
  • Common Name: Callery Pear
  • Height: 50-60 feet
  • Species: calleryana
North Carolina
Durham
American Chestnut Castanea dentata
Prices start at : 7.95 USD / 1 packet

* The total number of chestnut trees in eastern North America was estimated at over three billion, and 25% of the trees in the Appalachian Mountains were American chestnut. * The chestnuts are in the beech family along with beech and oak, and are not...
  • Purity: 99%
  • Botanical Name: Castanea dentata
  • Collection Locale: Solon, NY
  • Seeds Per Pound: 198
  • Height: 100 feet
  • Species: dentata
North Carolina
Durham
Pepper Tree, Peruvian Peppertree Schinus molle
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

* A resinous gum obtained from the bark has been used in folk medicine to treat digestive disorders. It is the largest of all Schinus species and potentially the longest lived. The upper branches of the tree tend to droop.
  • Purity: 99%
  • Family: Anacardiaceae
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Species: molle
  • Collection Locale: California
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 20
North Carolina
Durham
Sickle Keeled Lupine, Sicklekeel Lupine Lupinus albicaulis   Hederma
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The fruit is a silky-hairy legume pod up to 5 centimeters long containing several seeds. Each palmate leaf is made up of 5 to 10 leaflets each up to 7 centimeters long. The flower is purple to yellowish or whitish in color and has a sickle -shaped keel.
  • Cultivar: Hederma
  • Common Name: Sickle Keeled Lupine, Sicklekeel Lupine
  • Height: 2-5 feet
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 3
  • Species: albicaulis
North Carolina
Durham
White Ash, Biltmore Ash, Biltmore White Ash, Cane Ash Fraxinus americana
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

Europe, as a timber tree. * One of the most valuable hardwood timber trees in N. * A handsome tree with dark green compound leaves, yellow to red- purple in fall; dark gray bark with a diamond pattern of furrows.
  • Seeds Per Pound: 8,626
  • Germination: 10%
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 4
  • Lot#: 040932
  • Purity: 96%
  • Collection Locale: PA
North Carolina
Durham
Nodding Beggartick, Nodding Bur-marigold, Nodding Beggarsticks, Nodding Bur Marigold, Bur Marigold, Pitchfork Weed, Sticktight, Sticktights, Tickseed Sunflower Bidens cernua
Prices start at : 2.95 USD / 1 packet

It grows from 30-100cm tall in wet areas. Laevis) overlap in coastal areas, B. Bur Marigold seeds are sometimes eaten by ducks. * Bidens cernua, commonly called called nodding beggarticks[4] or nodding bur-marigold, is an herbaceous plant native to North...
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 62
  • Botanical Name: Bidens cernua
  • Height: 5 feet
  • Purity: 81%
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Lot#: 070632
North Carolina
Durham
Groundsel, Silverling, Eastern Baccharis, Groundsel Bush, Consumption Weed, Cotton-seed Tree, Groundsel Tree Baccharis halimifolia
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* Germination usually takes place within 1 - 2 weeks. * A good fast-growing hedge for exposed maritime conditions. * Plants have an extensive root system and can be grown on sand or thin coastal soils in order to bind the soil.
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Botanical Name: Baccharis halimifolia
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
  • Genus: Baccharis
North Carolina
Durham
Southern Catalpa Catalpa bignonioides     - Catalpa syringifolia
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

It also multiplies readily from cuttings. It is highly valued for posts and fencing rails, and is also used for interior finishes, cabinet work etc. It is easily raised from seeds which germinate early in the first season.
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 88
  • Height: 50-60 feet
  • Species: bignonioides
  • Quantity: 16.65 lb
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Common Name: Southern Catalpa
North Carolina
Durham
Honeylocust, Honey Locust Gleditsia triacanthos
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* A good city tree that withstands harsh conditions; delicate bright green compound leaves cast a light shade; has substantial thorns and produces large pods; easy to transplant; parent of many good street trees; needs full sun; grows quickly; salt tolerant;...
  • Height: 60-100 feet
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Genus: Gleditsia
  • Common Name: Honeylocust, Honey Locust
North Carolina
Durham
White Mulberry Morus alba
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

* The white mulberry ( Morus alba ) is a fast-growing, small to medium sized tree. Pinkish, or purple violet; much loved by birds in June and July. * Dense, round-domed tree with variable shiny dark green leaves.
  • Common Name: White Mulberry
  • Collection Locale: India
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 6
  • Height: 40-50 feet
  • Purity: 98%
  • Crop Year: 2017
North Carolina
Durham