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Swamp Tupelo, Swamp Blackgum Nyssa sylvatica  biflora
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The fruit is up to 15mm in diameter and is borne in small clusters of 2 - 3. Its flowers are an important source of honey and its fruits are important to many bird species. Pleasantly acidulous.
  • Height: 65-80 feet
  • Botanical Name: Nyssa sylvatica biflora
  • Genus: Nyssa
  • Common Name: Swamp Tupelo, Swamp Blackgum
  • Family: Cornaceae
United States
Kentucky
Niagara Big Bluestem Andropogon gerardii   Niagara
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

* Big bluestem is tolerant of a wide range of soils and moisture. * Seed germination appears to be dependent on about a 2-week period of moistened seed at a time when soil temperatures have reached 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Common Name: Niagara Big Bluestem
  • Germination: 91%
  • Quantity: 7.33 lb
  • Purity: 92%
  • Height: 4-6 feet
  • Collection Locale: PA
United States
Kentucky
Arkansas Oak Quercus arkansana
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* The largest known Arkansas oak grows in Covington County, Mississippi. * It is threatened by habitat loss. The IUCN considers Arkansas oak rare in Arkansas, endangered in Florida, and vulnerable in Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana.
  • Height: 45-60 feet
  • Common Name: Arkansas Oak
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 7
  • Botanical Name: Quercus arkansana
United States
Kentucky
Cedar Elm Ulmus crassifolia
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

Dark-green leaves are small and rough-textured. Within its range, cedar elm is often planted as an ornamental shade tree. Bark is scaly and the drooping branches have corky ridges.
  • Species: crassifolia
  • Botanical Name: Ulmus crassifolia
  • Family: Ulmaceae
  • Common Name: Cedar Elm
  • Height: 80-100 feet
  • Seeds Per Pound: 69,846
United States
Kentucky
Mockernut Hickory, Mockernut, White Hickory, Whiteheart Hickory, Hognut, Bullnut Carya tomentosa     - Carya alba
Prices start at : 9.95 USD / 1 packet

* A high percentage of the wood is used for products where strength, hardness, and flexibility are needed. * It is the most abundant of the hickories. * It is long lived, sometimes reaching the age of 500 years.
  • Collection Locale: Tennessee
  • Quantity: 12.47 lb
  • Germination: 71%
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 8
  • Crop Year: 2016
United States
Kentucky
Scrub Interior Live Oak Quercus wislizeni  frutescens
Prices start at : 12.95 USD / 1 packet

The dark-green leaves are usually small, 2.5-7 cm long and 2-5 cm broad, thick and often spiny-toothed, particularly on young trees. * The Interior Live Oak ( Quercus wislizeni ) is an evergeen oak , highly variable and often shrubby, found in areas of...
  • Family: Fagaceae
  • Collection Locale: Paradise Valley, CA
  • Crop Year: 2018
  • Variety: frutescens
  • Botanical Name: Quercus wislizeni frutescens
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 8
United States
Kentucky
Turkey Oak Quercus laevis
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It is native to the southeastern United States , occurring on the coastal plain from Delaware south to central Florida , and west to southeast Louisiana . * The American Turkey Oak ( Quercus laevis ) is a member of the red oak group of oaks .
  • Common Name: Turkey Oak
  • Family: Fagaceae
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 7
  • Genus: Quercus
United States
Kentucky
Giant Evergreen-chinquapin Castanopsis chrysophylla
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Giant chinkapin (Castanopsis chrysophylla), also called golden chinkapin, giant evergreen-chinkapin, and goldenleaf chestnut, is an interesting hardwood species in a landscape dominated by coniferous forests.
  • Genus: Castanopsis
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 7
  • Botanical Name: Castanopsis chrysophylla
  • Species: chrysophylla
United States
Kentucky
Lance Coreopsis, Lanceleaf Tickseed Coreopsis lanceolata   Sunburst
Prices start at : 2.95 USD / 1 packet

* A semi-double form of the species said to come more or less true from seed; yellow flowers; native to U.S. east This perennial is a native plant found throughout the eastern part of the United States and in many parts of the western U.S., Canada , and...
  • Genus: Coreopsis
  • Germination Test Type: Actual
  • Height: 3 feet
  • Common Name: Lance Coreopsis, Lanceleaf Tickseed
  • Species: lanceolata
  • Lot#: 050847
United States
Kentucky
Pumpkin Ash Fraxinus profunda
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

Tomentosa Michx.) is a species of Fraxinus (ash) native to eastern North America , primarily in the United States , with a scattered distribution on the Atlantic coastal plain and interior lowland river valleys from southern Maryland northwest to Indiana...
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 4
  • Purity: 99%
  • Botanical Name: Fraxinus profunda
  • Height: 40 - 100 feet
  • Common Name: Pumpkin Ash
  • Germination Test Type: Cut
United States
Kentucky
Bastard Oak, White Shin Oak, Bigelow Oak, Scaly-bark Oak, Shortlobe Oak Quercus sinuata  breviloba
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* Found mostly on flat-topped limestone hills. * A shrub or small tree with light gray, flaking bark. * Forms thickets on shallow soil, seldom a single tree.
  • Height: 10-40 feet
  • Genus: Quercus
  • Botanical Name: Quercus sinuata breviloba
  • Family: Fagaceae
  • Variety: breviloba
United States
Kentucky
Sonoran Scrub Oak Quercus turbinella
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It is most common in chaparral habitat in central Arizona , through the transition zone of the Mogollon Rim – White Mountains , but also southeast Arizona in the Madrean Sky Island mountain ranges of sky islands .
  • Genus: Quercus
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 8
  • Common Name: Sonoran Scrub Oak
  • Family: Fagaceae
United States
Kentucky
Maackii Amur Honeysuckle, Amur Honeysuckle Lonicera maackii
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* Lonicera maackii ( Amur Honeysuckle or Bush Honeysuckle ) is a species of honeysuckle in the family Caprifoliaceae , native to temperate Asia in northern and western China (south to Yunnan ), Mongolia , Japan (central and northern Honsh?
  • Common Name: Maackii Amur Honeysuckle, Amur Honeysuckle
  • Family: Caprifoliaceae
  • Botanical Name: Lonicera maackii
  • Genus: Lonicera
United States
Kentucky
Myrtle Oak Quercus myrtifolia
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It is often found in coastal areas on sandy soils. Quercus myrtifolia ( myrtle oak ) is a North American species of oaks in the beech family . It typically matures to 15-20' tall and 8-10' wide, but occasionally rises to as much as 35' tall.
  • Botanical Name: Quercus myrtifolia
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 8
  • Genus: Quercus
  • Species: myrtifolia
United States
Kentucky
Coast Live Oak, California Live Oak Quercus agrifolia
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With age, it develops deep furrows, ridges, and a thickness of about 8 to 9% of bole or branch diameter . * It grows west of the Sierra Nevada from Mendocino County , California , south to northern Baja California in Mexico .
  • Common Name: Coast Live Oak, California Live Oak
  • Height: 90 feet
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 10
  • Family: FAGACEAE
United States
Kentucky
Hairy Leafcup, Bear\'s Foot Smallanthus uvedalius     - Polymnia uvedalia    , Osteospermum uvedalia    , Smallanthus uvedalia
Prices start at : 7.95 USD / 1 packet

* A poultice of the bruised root has been used as a dressing and salve on burns, inflammations and cuts. It is perhaps best known for its use as a hair tonic whilst the root is also taken internally as a treatment for non-malignant swollen glands and...
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
  • Species: uvedalius
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Genus: Smallanthus
  • Height: 3-5 feet
  • Purity: 99%
United States
Kentucky
Holly Oak, Ballota Oak, Holm Oak Quercus ilex
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As a Bonsai, the Holm Oak will not produce many flowers or acorns. Oak species with smaller leaves are suitable for bonsai but are not native to Japan so not a traditional choice. It takes its name from holm , an ancient name for holly.
  • Height: 60-90 feet
  • Botanical Name: Quercus ilex
  • Species: ilex
  • Family: Fagaceae
United States
Kentucky
Tecate Cypress Cupressus guadalupensis  forbesii   - Hesperocyparis forbesii    , Cupressus forbesii
Prices start at : 11.95 USD / 1 packet

* The Tecate cypress is the only plant on which the rare Thorne's Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus thornei) lays its eggs. * The northernmost stand, in Orange County, which comprises a large area on the upper limits of Coal Canyon and on Sierra Peak in...
  • Germination: 33%
  • Genus: Cupressus
  • Purity: 99%
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 18
  • Species: guadalupensis
  • Botanical Name: Cupressus guadalupensis forbesii
United States
Kentucky
Cherrystone Juniper, Oneseed Juniper, Single-seed Juniper Juniperus monosperma
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It has also been used as a lining in shoes to absorb moisture and to keep the feet warmer. * Juniperus monosperma ( One-seed Juniper ) is a species of juniper native to western North America , in the United States in Arizona , New Mexico , southern Colorado...
  • Botanical Name: Juniperus monosperma
  • Species: monosperma
  • Height: 6-20 feet
  • Family: Cupressaceae
United States
Kentucky
Bearberry, Kinnikinick Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Prices start at : 5.95 USD / 1 packet

The leaves are evergreen, remaining green for 1–3 years before falling. * Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is a small procumbent woody groundcover shrub 5–30 cm high. * This extremely winter hardy, prostrate, slow-growing, evergreen shrub or ground cover will...
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Crop Year: 2017
  • Family: ERICACEAE
  • Germination: 47%
  • Common Name: Bearberry, Kinnikinick
  • Seeds Per Pound: 41,768
United States
Kentucky
Italian Alder Alnus cordata
Prices start at : 2.95 USD / 1 packet

* Native to southern Italy (including Sardinia ) and Corsica. * This is an excellent pioneer species for re-establishing woodlands on disused farmland, difficult sites etc. * Bacteria on the roots fix atmospheric nitrogen - whilst this enables the tree...
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 6
  • Genus: Alnus
  • Germination: 67%
  • Quantity: 0.14 lb
  • Crop Year: 2012
  • Height: 50-80 feet
United States
Kentucky
Willow Oak Quercus phellos
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* It is a medium-sized tree growing to 20-30 m tall (exceptionally to 39 m), with a trunk up to 1-1.5 m diameter (exceptionally 2 m). * Willow oaks can grow moderately fast (height growth up to 60 cm / 2 feet a year), and tend to be conic to oblong when...
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 6
  • Species: phellos
  • Botanical Name: Quercus phellos
  • Common Name: Willow Oak
United States
Kentucky
California Black Oak Quercus kelloggii
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* Quercus kelloggii is cultivated in the specialty horticulture trade as an ornamental tree for native plant, drought tolerant water conserving, and habitat gardens, and various types of municipal, commercial, and agency sustainable landscape and restoration...
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 8
  • Family: Fagaceae
  • Botanical Name: Quercus kelloggii
  • Height: 60-80 feet
United States
Kentucky
Common Privet, European Privet Ligustrum vulgare
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

A black dye can also be obtained from the fruit as well as an ink. Good tree for beginners because the stems are flexible and responsive to shaping. Also known as The Common or European Privel, this tree is often used as a hedge.
  • Botanical Name: Ligustrum vulgare
  • Germination: 91%
  • Quantity: 2.24 lb
  • Species: vulgare
  • Family: Oleaceae
  • Purity: 98%
United States
Kentucky
Texas Red Oak, Buckley\'s Oak, Buckley Oak Quercus buckleyi     - Quercus texana
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* Its previous scientific name was Quercus texana which is now the scientific name for Nuttall's Oak and thus has led to much confusion when referencing this Oak. * It is endemic to the southern Great Plains of the United States .
  • Height: 45 - 75 feet
  • Genus: Quercus
  • Species: buckleyi
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 6
United States
Kentucky
Pumpkin Ash Fraxinus profunda
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

Tomentosa Michx.) is a species of Fraxinus (ash) native to eastern North America , primarily in the United States , with a scattered distribution on the Atlantic coastal plain and interior lowland river valleys from southern Maryland northwest to Indiana...
  • Purity: 99%
  • Seeds Per Pound: 5,448
  • Species: profunda
  • Lot#: 080102
  • Height: 40 - 100 feet
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 4
United States
Kentucky
Oriental Hackberry Celtis tournefortii
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

* 3" leaves, blue green or gray green; reddish-yellow fruit; native to western Asia, southeast Europe. * Succeeds in any reasonably good soil, preferring a good fertile well-drained loamy soil.
  • Seeds Per Pound: 3,768
  • Common Name: Oriental Hackberry
  • Family: Ulmaceae
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 6
  • Crop Year: 1997
  • Germination Test Type: Cut
United States
Kentucky