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2 Willow Lane
P.O. Box 1646
Truro
Nova Scotia
Canada
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Native Tree Seeds

Abies Balsamea (Balsam Fir)
Botanical Name: Abies Balsamea
Common Name: Balsam Fir
Source: Nova Scotia
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 3-6
Height Range: 45-75′
Comments: Very popular as a Christmas tree, likes well drained, acid moist soil.
Growing Information: Cold stratify seed for 15-30 days
Pretreatment of Seed: Recommended
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $16.00 CDN        $15.99 US**
Price per Pound: $80.00 CDN        $79.97 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 55,000
In Stock: Yes
Abies Balsamea (Balsam Fir)
Botanical Name: Abies Balsamea
Common Name: Balsam Fir
Source: New Brunswick
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 3-6
Height Range: 45-75′
Comments: Very popular as a Christmas tree, likes well drained, acid moist soil.
Growing Information: Cold stratify seed for 15-30 days
Pretreatment of Seed: Recommended
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $18.00 CDN        $17.99 US**
Price per Pound: $90.00 CDN        $89.96 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 55,000
In Stock: Yes
Abies Balsamea (Balsam Fir)
Botanical Name: Abies Balsamea
Common Name: Balsam Fir
Source: Sheet Harbour, NS
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 3-6
Height Range: 45-75′
Comments: Very popular as a Christmas tree, likes well drained, acid moist soil.
Growing Information: Cold stratify seed for 15-30 days
Pretreatment of Seed: Recommended
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $22.00 CDN        $21.99 US**
Price per Pound: $110.00 CDN        $109.95 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 55,000
In Stock: Yes
Abies Balsamea var. Phanerolepis (Bracted Balsam Fir)
Botanical Name: Abies Balsamea var. Phanerolepis
Common Name: Bracted Balsam Fir
Source: Sheet Harbour, NS
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 3-6
Height Range: 45-75′
Comments: Variety of balsam fir that resembles Fraser fir, bottle brush foliage and good needle retention.
Growing Information: Cold stratify seed for 15-30 days
Pretreatment of Seed: Recommended
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $55.00 CDN        $54.98 US**
Price per Pound: $275.00 CDN        $274.88 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 63,560
In Stock: Yes
Abies Fraseri (Fraser Fir)
Botanical Name: Abies Fraseri
Common Name: Fraser Fir
Source: USA
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 4-7
Height Range: 30-40′
Comments: Popular as a Christmas tree,
Growing Information: Cold stratify seed for 15-30 days
Pretreatment of Seed: Recommended
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $45.00 CDN        $44.98 US**
Price per Pound: $225.00 CDN        $224.90 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 44000
In Stock: Yes
Acer Pensylvanicum (Striped Maple)
Botanical Name: Acer Pensylvanicum
Common Name: Striped Maple
Source: New Brunswick, Canada
Species: Hardwood
Hardiness Zone: 3-7
Height Range: 25-30 ft
Comments: Handsome native deciduous tree
Growing Information: Well-drained cool moist soils in deep valleys and on northern slopes, shade tolerant.
Pretreatment of Seed: soak in cold water for 12 hours, cold stratify seed for 120 days, or fall sow for natural stratification
Seed Type: wing
Price per Ounce: $6.40 CDN        $6.40 US**
Price per Pound: $32.00 CDN        $31.99 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 5600
In Stock: yes
Acer Rubrum (Red Maple)
Botanical Name: Acer Rubrum
Common Name: Red Maple
Source: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
Species: Hardwood
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Height Range: 40-100′
Comments: Beautiful fall color, Specimen tree for lawn or street.
Growing Information: Transplants easily, very tolerant of many soil conditions.
Pretreatment of Seed: Cold water soak for 2-5 days, before planting
Seed Type: W
Price per Ounce: $11.00 CDN        $11.00 US**
Price per Pound: $55.00 CDN        $54.98 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 30,000
In Stock: sold out
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple)
Botanical Name: Acer Saccharum
Common Name: Sugar Maple
Source: Canada
Species: Hardwood
Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Height Range: 60-100′
Comments: Excellent shade tree for lawn, park, streets
Growing Information: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil, does not tolerate pollution, salt.
Pretreatment of Seed: Cold stratify seed for 60 – 90 days
Seed Type: W
Price per Ounce: $7.00 CDN        $7.00 US**
Price per Pound: $35.00 CDN        $34.99 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 12,000
In Stock: Sold out
Alnus Rugosa (Speckled Alder)
Botanical Name: Alnus Rugosa
Common Name: Speckled Alder
Source: Nova Scotia
Species: Shrub
Hardiness Zone: 3-6
Height Range: 15-25′
Comments: Shrub used for land reclamation and wildlife habitat
Growing Information: Moist areas along ponds and streambanks
Pretreatment of Seed: Cold stratify seed for 120 days
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $28.00 CDN        $27.99 US**
Price per Pound: $140.00 CDN        $139.94 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 600,000
In Stock: Sold out
Betula Alleghaniensis (Yellow Birch)
Botanical Name: Betula Alleghaniensis
Common Name: Yellow Birch
Source: Nova Scotia
Species: Hardwood
Hardiness Zone: 3-7
Height Range: 60-75′
Comments: Important lumber tree
Growing Information: Prefers cool moist conditions
Pretreatment of Seed: Cold stratify seed for 30 days, provide extra ligh
Seed Type: RSG
Price per Ounce: $11.00 CDN        $11.00 US**
Price per Pound: $55.00 CDN        $54.98 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 500,000
In Stock: yes
Betula Papyrifera (White Birch)
Botanical Name: Betula Papyrifera
Common Name: White Birch
Source: Nova Scotia
Species: Hardwood
Hardiness Zone: 2-6
Height Range: 50-70′
Comments: Bark color an important feature, for contrast in the landscape
Growing Information: Does best on well-drained acid, moist, sandy soils, full sun
Pretreatment of Seed: Cold stratify seed for 30 days, provide extra ligh
Seed Type: RSG
Price per Ounce: $6.00 CDN        $6.00 US**
Price per Pound: $30.00 CDN        $29.99 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 610,000
In Stock: Sold Out
Cornus Canadensis (Bunchberry Dogwood)
Botanical Name: Cornus Canadensis
Common Name: Bunchberry Dogwood
Source: Nova Scotia
Species: Groundcover
Hardiness Zone: 2-6
Height Range: 3-9
Comments: Beautiful native ground cover, white flowers, scarlet fruit
Growing Information: Moist acid soil, under pines
Pretreatment of Seed: Warm stratify 3-5months, then cold 3 months
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $37.00 CDN        $36.98 US**
Price per Pound: $185.00 CDN        $184.92 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 60,000
In Stock: Sold Out
Cornus Sericea (Red Osier Dogwood)
Botanical Name: Cornus Sericea
Common Name: Red Osier Dogwood
Source: New Brunswick
Species: Shrub
Hardiness Zone: 2-8
Height Range: 7-9′
Comments: Mass planting in large areas, shrub borders, interesting bark color
Growing Information: Does best in moist soils, very adaptable.
Pretreatment of Seed: Cold stratify seed for 60 – 90 days
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $11.70 CDN        $11.70 US**
Price per Pound: $58.50 CDN        $58.48 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 15,500
In Stock: Sold out
Fraxinus Americana (White Ash)
Botanical Name: Fraxinus Americana
Common Name: White Ash
Source: New Brunswick
Species: Hardwood
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Height Range: 50-80′
Comments: Handsome native deciduous tree
Growing Information: Full sun, likes deeps moist well drained soils.
Pretreatment of Seed: Warm stratification 30 days, then cold, 60 days
Seed Type: W
Price per Ounce: $6.30 CDN        $6.30 US**
Price per Pound: $31.50 CDN        $31.49 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 10,000
In Stock: yes
Ilex verticilla (Common winterberry)
Botanical Name: Ilex verticilla
Common Name: Common winterberry
Source: New Brunswick
Species: Deciduous shrub
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Height Range: 1- 5 m
Comments: Native; attracts birds; male and female plants; tenders to spread by suckers; best fruit production in full sun
Growing Information: Sun to partial shade; range of soil types (dry, wet) but prefers moist, organic soil
Pretreatment of Seed: 60 days warm stratification, followed by 60 cold stratification
Seed Type: cs
Price per Ounce: $13.00 CDN        $12.99 US**
Price per Pound: $65.00 CDN        $64.97 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 92,000
In Stock: yes
Juglans cinerea (Butternut)
Botanical Name: Juglans cinerea
Common Name: Butternut
Source:
Species: Hardwood
Hardiness Zone: 3
Height Range: 40′-60′
Comments:
Growing Information: Prefers moist fertile soils, full sun
Pretreatment of Seed: Cold stratify 90 – 120 days
Seed Type: cs
Price per Ounce: $1.20 CDN        $1.20 US**
Price per Pound: $6.00 CDN        $6.00 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 30
In Stock: Sold Out
Juglans nigra (Black Walnut)
Botanical Name: Juglans nigra
Common Name: Black Walnut
Source: Nova Scotia
Species: Hardwood
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Height Range: 50-75\’
Comments:
Growing Information: Difficult to transplant
Pretreatment of Seed: Cold stratify seed for 60 days
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $1.80 CDN        $1.80 US**
Price per Pound: $9.00 CDN        $9.00 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 25
In Stock: Sold 0ut
Larix Larcina (Tamarack Larch)
Botanical Name: Larix Larcina
Common Name: Tamarack Larch
Source: PEI
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 1-5
Height Range: 40-80′
Comments: Use as specimen tree in landscape, or screen. Good fall color.
Growing Information: Grows best in moist, well drained, acid soils.
Pretreatment of Seed: No pretreatment necessary
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $55.00 CDN        $54.98 US**
Price per Pound: $265.00 CDN        $264.89 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 318,000
In Stock: Yes
Ostrya Virginiana (Ironwood)
Botanical Name: Ostrya Virginiana
Common Name: Ironwood
Source: New Brunswick, Canada
Species: Shrub
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Height Range: 25-40′
Comments: Meduim sized tree suitable for many landscape applications
Growing Information: Slow to re-establish after transplanting,
Pretreatment of Seed: Warm stratify 60 days, then 90-120 days cold
Seed Type: wing
Price per Ounce: $5.00 CDN        $5.00 US**
Price per Pound: $25.00 CDN        $24.99 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 27,000
In Stock: sold out
Picea Abies (Norway Spruce)
Botanical Name: Picea Abies
Common Name: Norway Spruce
Source: Nova Scotia
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 2-7
Height Range: 40-100′
Comments: Commonly used as windbreak or shelters
Growing Information: Does best in full sun
Pretreatment of Seed: No pretreatment necessary
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $23.00 CDN        $22.99 US**
Price per Pound: $115.00 CDN        $114.95 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 55,000
In Stock: Yes
Picea Glauca (White Spruce)
Botanical Name: Picea Glauca
Common Name: White Spruce
Source: New Brunswick
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 2-6
Height Range: 40-60′
Comments: Useful as specimen, mass, hedge or windbreak.
Growing Information: Transplants readily, very tolerant of wind, heat, cold, drought.
Pretreatment of Seed: No pretreatment necessary
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $22.00 CDN        $21.99 US**
Price per Pound: $110.00 CDN        $109.95 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 230,000
In Stock: Yes
Picea Mariana (Black Spruce)
Botanical Name: Picea Mariana
Common Name: Black Spruce
Source: Nova Scotia
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 2-5
Height Range: 30-40′
Comments: Small to medium sized tree, conical shaped.
Growing Information: Best grown moist, well drained soils
Pretreatment of Seed: No pretreatment necessary
Seed Type: CS
Call For PriceAverage Seeds per Pound: 370,000
In Stock: sold out
Picea Pungens Colorado (Blue Spruce)
Botanical Name: Picea Pungens Colorado
Common Name: Blue Spruce
Source: Colorado
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 2-7
Height Range: 30-60′
Comments: Popular as a specimen tree.
Growing Information: Prefers rich, moist soil in full sunlight.
Pretreatment of Seed: No pretreatment necessary
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $29.00 CDN        $28.99 US**
Price per Pound: $145.00 CDN        $144.94 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 104,420
In Stock: Yes
Picea Pungens Kaibab (Blue Spruce)
Botanical Name: Picea Pungens Kaibab
Common Name: Blue Spruce
Source: Kaibab, AZ
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 2-7
Height Range: 30-60′
Comments: Popular as a specimen tree.
Growing Information: Prefers rich, moist soil in full sunlight.
Pretreatment of Seed: No pretreatment necessary
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $39.80 CDN        $39.78 US**
Price per Pound: $199.00 CDN        $198.92 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 104,420
In Stock: Yes
Picea Rubens (Red Spruce)
Botanical Name: Picea Rubens
Common Name: Red Spruce
Source: Nova Scotia
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 2-5
Height Range: 60-70′
Comments:
Growing Information: Does best where humidity and rainfall are high.
Pretreatment of Seed: No pretreatment necessary
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $24.00 CDN        $23.99 US**
Price per Pound: $120.00 CDN        $119.95 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 140,000
In Stock: Yes
Pinus Banksiana (Jack Pine)
Botanical Name: Pinus Banksiana
Common Name: Jack Pine
Source: New Brunswick
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 2-6
Height Range: 35-50′
Comments: Useful for windbreaks, and mass plantings. very hardy.
Growing Information: Likes full sun, sandy acid soils.
Pretreatment of Seed: No pretreatment necessary
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $16.00 CDN        $15.99 US**
Price per Pound: $80.00 CDN        $79.97 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 101,400
In Stock: Yes
Pinus Nigra (Austrian Pine)
Botanical Name: Pinus Nigra
Common Name: Austrian Pine
Source: PEI
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 4-7
Height Range: 50-60′
Comments: Good specimen tree, for windbreaks, or mass plantings
Growing Information: Very hardy, tolerant of salt conditions.
Pretreatment of Seed: No pretreatment necessary
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $13.00 CDN        $12.99 US**
Price per Pound: $65.00 CDN        $64.97 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 26,000
In Stock: Yes
Pinus Resinosa (Red Pine)
Botanical Name: Pinus Resinosa
Common Name: Red Pine
Source: Ontario & PEI
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 2-5
Height Range: 50-125′
Comments: Hardy, picturesque tree, for groves and windbreaks
Growing Information: Survives well on poor soil, better in colder climates
Pretreatment of Seed: No pretreatment necessary
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $30.00 CDN        $29.99 US**
Price per Pound: $150.00 CDN        $149.94 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 45,000
In Stock: Yes
Pinus Strobus (White Pine)
Botanical Name: Pinus Strobus
Common Name: White Pine
Source: Nova Scotia
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Height Range: 50-80′
Comments: Handsome and ornamental, good for hedging
Growing Information: Intolerant of salt, wind and pollution, full sun
Pretreatment of Seed: Cold stratify seed for 60 days
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $23.00 CDN        $22.99 US**
Price per Pound: $115.00 CDN        $114.95 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 26000
In Stock: Yes
Pinus Strobus (White Pine)
Botanical Name: Pinus Strobus
Common Name: White Pine
Source: New Brunswick
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Height Range: 50-80′
Comments: Handsome and ornamental, good for hedging
Growing Information: Intolerant of salt, wind and pollution, full sun
Pretreatment of Seed: Cold stratify seed for 60 days
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $23.00 CDN        $22.99 US**
Price per Pound: $115.00 CDN        $114.95 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 27000
In Stock: Yes
Pinus Sylvestris (Scotch Pine)
Botanical Name: Pinus Sylvestris
Common Name: Scotch Pine
Source: Ontario
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 2-8
Height Range: 30-60′
Comments: Popular as a Christmas tree, Unique form and color in the landscape
Growing Information: Well-drained soil, can tolerate dry, acid conditions
Pretreatment of Seed: No pretreatment necessary
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $32.00 CDN        $31.99 US**
Price per Pound: $160.00 CDN        $159.93 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 65,000
In Stock: Yes
Prunus serotina (Black Cherry)
Botanical Name: Prunus serotina
Common Name: Black Cherry
Source: New Brunswick
Species: Hardwood
Hardiness Zone:
Height Range:
Comments:
Growing Information:
Pretreatment of Seed:
Seed Type:
Price per Ounce: $4.00 CDN        $4.00 US**
Price per Pound: $20.00 CDN        $19.99 US**
Average Seeds per Pound:
In Stock: Sold Out
Prunus Virginiana (Chokecherry)
Botanical Name: Prunus Virginiana
Common Name: Chokecherry
Source: Nova Scotia
Species: Hardwood
Hardiness Zone: 2-6
Height Range: 20-30′
Comments: Attractive, edible fruits, attracts birds.
Growing Information:
Pretreatment of Seed: Cold stratify seed for 120 days.
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $3.00 CDN        $3.00 US**
Price per Pound: $15.00 CDN        $14.99 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 5800
In Stock: YES
Quercus Robur (English Oak)
Botanical Name: Quercus Robur
Common Name: English Oak
Source: Nova Scotia
Species: Hardwood
Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Height Range: 75-100′
Comments: Large shade tree,good tree for parks and large areas
Growing Information: Prefers well-drained soil, full sun.
Pretreatment of Seed: No pretreatment necessary.
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $2.00 CDN        $2.00 US**
Price per Pound: $10.00 CDN        $10.00 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 105
In Stock: Sold out
Quercus Rubra (Red Oak)
Botanical Name: Quercus Rubra
Common Name: Red Oak
Source: New Brunswick
Species: Hardwood
Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Height Range: 75-100′
Comments: Good for streets, parks, fast growing.
Growing Information: Easily transplanted, prefers sandy acid soil. Tolerates pollution
Pretreatment of Seed: No pretreatment necessary.
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $2.00 CDN        $2.00 US**
Price per Pound: $10.00 CDN        $10.00 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 110
In Stock: yes
Sorbus Americana (American Mountain Ash)
Botanical Name: Sorbus Americana
Common Name: American Mountain Ash
Source: Nova Scotia
Species: Hardwood
Hardiness Zone: 2-6
Height Range: 10-30′
Comments: Attractive fruits and flowers
Growing Information: Likes moist areas
Pretreatment of Seed: Cold stratify seed for 120 days
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $41.40 CDN        $41.38 US**
Price per Pound: $207.00 CDN        $206.91 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 122,288
In Stock: yes
Thuja Occidentalis (Eastern White Cedar)
Botanical Name: Thuja Occidentalis
Common Name: Eastern White Cedar
Source: Ontario
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 2-7
Height Range: 40-60
Comments: Specimen or accent tree, hedges.
Growing Information: Likes atmospheric moisture, full sun, deep well drained soil.
Pretreatment of Seed: No pretreatment necessary
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $30.60 CDN        $30.59 US**
Price per Pound: $153.00 CDN        $152.94 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 300,000
In Stock: Yes
Tsuga Canadensis (Eastern Hemlock)
Botanical Name: Tsuga Canadensis
Common Name: Eastern Hemlock
Source:
Species: Softwood
Hardiness Zone: 3-7
Height Range: 40-70′
Comments: Very suitable for hedging, accent plants and groupings
Growing Information: Does not tolerate wind, drought, or pollution.
Pretreatment of Seed: Cold stratify seed for 60 days
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $85.00 CDN        $84.96 US**
Price per Pound: $425.00 CDN        $424.82 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 160,000
In Stock: Sold Out
Viburnum Cassinoides (Wild Raisin)
Botanical Name: Viburnum Cassinoides
Common Name: Wild Raisin
Source: Nova Scotia
Species: Shrub
Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Height Range: 5-10′
Comments: Handsome, compact, shrub, attractive fruit, good for hedges, masses.
Growing Information: Slightly acid, moist well drained soil.
Pretreatment of Seed: Warm stratify 3-5months, then cold 3 months
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $15.40 CDN        $15.39 US**
Price per Pound: $77.00 CDN        $76.97 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 27,000
In Stock: sold out
Viburnum Trilobum (American Cranberry)
Botanical Name: Viburnum Trilobum
Common Name: American Cranberry
Source: New Brunswick
Species: Shrub
Hardiness Zone: 2-7
Height Range: 8-12′
Comments: Excellent shrub for hedge and screening, attracts birds
Growing Information: Slightly acid, moist well drained soil.
Pretreatment of Seed: Warm stratify 3-5months, then cold 3 months
Seed Type: CS
Price per Ounce: $10.00 CDN        $10.00 US**
Price per Pound: $50.00 CDN        $49.98 US**
Average Seeds per Pound: 11,200
In Stock: Sold 0ut
* Seed details are subject to change.
** $1.00 in Canadian dollar is worth $0.999576 in US dollars. Please be advised this is an approximate figure only. Please call for the exact figure to be applied to your order.