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.

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.

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.

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.

Acer saccharinum (Silver Maple)

Rapid growing shade tree (60-80'). Grows in a wide range of soils. Common to floodplain forests.

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.

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.

This tree is a pioneer species and tolerates low fertility soils, and grows to 60'. Aromatic when bark is peeled or cut.

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

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

Fast-growing smaller tree (20-40'), sometimes multi- stemmed. Non-peeling white bark. Tolerates wide range of soil conditions. A pioneer species.

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

Smaller (30-50') tree of coastal bogs and swamps. Grows in dense stands. Excellent for wet sites.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.