Prunus americana | 1-year seedlings, 10–20"

American plum is a native small tree commonly used in wildlife habitat plantings, field borders, and conservation projects. It readily forms dense thickets that provide cover and nesting habitat, while its fruit serves as an important food source for a variety of birds and mammals. Early spring flowers also provide nectar and pollen for pollinators.

Maryland native • Pollinator friendly • Wildlife habitat value

Taxodium distichum | 1-year seedlings, 12–36"

Bald cypress is a long-lived native tree commonly used in riparian buffer plantings, wetland restoration projects, and other conservation applications. Adapted to saturated soils and seasonal flooding, it is frequently found along streams, rivers, and wetlands throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Its ability to stabilize soils, improve water quality, and provide habitat for wildlife makes it a valuable species for restoration and stewardship projects.

Maryland native • Riparian buffers • Wet-site tolerant

Prunus serotina | 1-year seedlings, 10–20"

Black cherry is a native hardwood valued for both wildlife habitat and timber production. Growing up to 100 feet tall, it produces fruit that serves as an important food source for a variety of birds and mammals, while its flowers provide nectar and pollen for pollinators. Black cherry is commonly included in reforestation projects, forest management plantings, and other conservation efforts throughout Maryland.

Maryland native • Pollinator friendly • Wildlife habitat value • Timber value

Robinia pseudoacacia | 1-year seedlings, 10–20"

Black locust is a native tree commonly used in conservation plantings, mine land reclamation, and the restoration of disturbed sites. As a nitrogen-fixing species, it can improve soil fertility and establish readily on poor or underproductive soils. Its fragrant spring flowers provide an important source of nectar for pollinators, while its durable wood is valued for posts, poles, and other outdoor uses.

Maryland native • Pollinator friendly • Nitrogen fixing • Site restoration • Timber value

Quercus velutina | 1-year seedlings, 10–20"

Black oak is a native hardwood commonly used in reforestation projects, wildlife habitat plantings, and forest management efforts. Growing up to 90 feet tall, it produces acorns that serve as an important food source for birds, deer, and other wildlife while also providing valuable cover and habitat. Black oak is valued for both timber production and conservation plantings and performs best on well-drained sites.

Maryland native • Wildlife habitat value • Timber value • Reforestation

Juglans nigra | 1-year seedlings, 8–16"

Black walnut is a native hardwood prized for its high-value wood and commonly used in forestry, agroforestry, and conservation plantings. Growing 80 to 120 feet tall, it produces nuts that serve as an important food source for wildlife and are also enjoyed by people. Its wood is highly valued for fine furniture, cabinetry, veneer, and gunstock production, making black walnut one of the most sought-after timber species in eastern North America.

Maryland native • Wildlife habitat value • Timber value • Agroforestry

Viburnum prunifolium | 1-year seedlings, 6–16"

Blackhaw viburnum is a native shrub or small tree commonly used in wildlife habitat plantings, field borders, and conservation landscapes. Adapted to partial shade and a range of soil conditions, it produces fruit that serves as an important food source for birds and other wildlife while also being edible to humans. Its spring flowers provide nectar and pollen for pollinators, making it a valuable species for enhancing habitat diversity.

Maryland native • Pollinator friendly • Wildlife habitat value • Shade tolerant

Quercus pagoda | 1-year seedlings, 8–18"

Cherrybark oak is a fast-growing native hardwood commonly used in reforestation projects, wildlife habitat plantings, and forest management efforts. Reaching heights of up to 100 feet, it performs best on moist, well-drained soils and produces acorns that serve as an important food source for a variety of birds and mammals. Its rapid growth, wildlife value, and high-quality timber make it a popular choice for conservation and forestry plantings.

Maryland native • Wildlife habitat value • Timber value • Reforestation

Quercus prinus | 1-year seedlings, 12–24"

Chestnut oak is a native hardwood commonly used in reforestation projects, wildlife habitat plantings, and forest management efforts. Typically reaching 60 to 80 feet in height, it is well adapted to dry, rocky, and nutrient-poor sites where many other oak species struggle. Its acorns are an important food source for deer, turkey, squirrels, and other wildlife, making it a valuable species for both conservation and habitat improvement projects.

Maryland native • Wildlife habitat value • Drought tolerant • Reforestation

Prunus angustifolia | 1-year seedlings, 10–20"

Chickasaw plum is a native shrub or small tree commonly used in wildlife habitat plantings, field borders, and conservation projects on sandy or well-drained soils. It readily forms dense thickets that provide cover and nesting habitat, while its fruit serves as an important food source for birds and other wildlife. Its spring flowers provide nectar and pollen for pollinators, making it a valuable species for enhancing habitat diversity.

Maryland native • Pollinator friendly • Wildlife habitat value • Drought tolerant

Cercis canadensis | 1-year seedlings, 6–12"

Eastern redbud is a native understory tree commonly used in wildlife habitat plantings, forest edges, and conservation landscapes. Growing 25 to 35 feet tall, it is known for its showy pink spring flowers, which provide an early-season source of nectar and pollen for pollinators. Adapted to a variety of sites, including woodland edges and former agricultural lands, redbud also provides food and cover for wildlife while adding seasonal interest to conservation plantings.

Maryland native • Pollinator friendly • Wildlife habitat value • Shade tolerant

Cornus florida | 1-year seedlings, 10–20"

Flowering dogwood is a native understory tree commonly used in wildlife habitat plantings, forest edges, and conservation landscapes. Growing 20 to 30 feet tall, it is known for its showy spring blooms, which provide resources for pollinators, and its fall fruit, which serves as an important food source for birds and other wildlife. Its adaptability to partial shade makes it a valuable species for enhancing habitat diversity in woodland and conservation plantings.

Maryland native • Pollinator friendly • Wildlife habitat value • Shade tolerant

Quercus acutissima | 1-year seedlings, 8–16"

This selected sawtooth oak variety was developed for wildlife habitat plantings and produces smaller acorns that are particularly well suited for waterfowl impoundment banks and wild turkey management areas. A fast-growing oak, it provides dependable mast production and is commonly used to enhance food resources in wildlife habitat and game management projects.

Wildlife habitat value • Waterfowl habitat • Mast production • Fast growing

Quercus rubra | 1-year seedlings, 10–24"

Northern red oak is a native hardwood commonly used in reforestation projects, wildlife habitat plantings, and forest management efforts. Typically growing 60 to 80 feet tall, it performs best on well-drained upland sites and is valued for both its timber quality and wildlife benefits. Its acorns serve as an important food source for birds, deer, and other wildlife, while mature trees provide valuable cover and habitat.

Maryland native • Wildlife habitat value • Timber value • Reforestation

Asimina triloba | 1-year seedlings, 6–20"

Pawpaw is a native shrub or small tree commonly used in wildlife habitat plantings, forest edges, and conservation landscapes. Growing up to 25 feet tall, it tolerates partial shade and produces large fruit that serves as an important food source for wildlife and is also enjoyed by people. Its distinctive flowers provide resources for pollinators, while its ability to thrive in woodland settings makes it a valuable species for enhancing habitat diversity.

Maryland native • Pollinator friendly • Wildlife habitat value • Shade tolerant

Diospyros virginiana | 1-year seedlings, 12–24"

American persimmon is a native tree commonly used in wildlife habitat plantings, conservation projects, and forest-edge plantings. Growing 20 to 60 feet tall, it produces fruit that serves as an important food source for deer, birds, and other wildlife while also being enjoyed by people. Its adaptability and wildlife value make it a popular choice for habitat improvement and restoration projects throughout Maryland.

Maryland native • Pollinator friendly • Wildlife habitat value • Edible fruit

Quercus palustris | 1-year seedlings, 8–16"

Pin oak is a native hardwood commonly used in wildlife habitat plantings, reforestation projects, and conservation landscapes. Growing up to 80 feet tall, it is well adapted to moist soils and produces acorns that serve as an important food source for birds, deer, and other wildlife. Its distinctive form and dense canopy also make it a valuable species for shade, cover, and long-term habitat enhancement.

Maryland native • Wildlife habitat value • Wet-site tolerant • Reforestation

Betula nigra | 1-year seedlings, 10–20"

River birch is a native hardwood commonly used in riparian buffers, stream restoration projects, and other conservation plantings on moist to wet sites. Growing up to 80 feet tall, it is valued for its adaptability to flood-prone areas and its distinctive peeling bark. Its extensive root system helps stabilize streambanks and protect water quality, making it a popular choice for watershed protection and habitat restoration projects.

Maryland native • Riparian buffers • Wet-site tolerant • Watershed protection • Wildlife habitat value

Quercus acutissima | 1-year seedlings, 12–24"

Sawtooth oak is a fast-growing oak commonly used in wildlife habitat plantings, conservation projects, and game management areas. Growing up to 50 feet tall, it produces acorns at a relatively young age and is known for consistent and abundant mast production. Its tendency to retain dried leaves through much of the winter provides additional cover for wildlife, making it a popular choice for habitat enhancement and screening plantings.

Wildlife habitat value • Mast production • Fast growing • Winter cover

Amelanchier canadensis | 1-year seedlings, 6–12"

Serviceberry is a native shrub or small tree commonly used in wildlife habitat plantings, forest-edge restorations, and conservation landscapes. Growing 20 to 30 feet tall, it is well adapted to woodland settings and produces fruit that serves as an important food source for birds and other wildlife. Its early spring flowers provide nectar and pollen for pollinators, making it a valuable species for enhancing habitat diversity throughout Maryland.

Maryland native • Pollinator friendly • Wildlife habitat value • Shade tolerant

Acer saccharinum | 1-year seedlings, 12–24"

Silver maple is a fast-growing native hardwood commonly used in riparian buffers, floodplain restoration projects, and other conservation plantings near waterways. Reaching heights of up to 100 feet, it is well adapted to moist soils and seasonally flooded conditions. Its rapid growth, wildlife value, and ability to stabilize streamside areas make it a valuable species for watershed protection and restoration efforts.

Maryland native • Wildlife habitat value • Riparian buffers • Wet-site tolerant • Fast growing

Malus angustifolia | 1-year seedlings, 10–20"

Southern crabapple is a native flowering tree commonly used in wildlife habitat plantings, field borders, and conservation landscapes. Its fragrant spring blossoms provide nectar and pollen for pollinators, while its persistent fruit serves as an important food source for deer, small mammals, and many bird species. The dense branching structure also provides valuable cover and nesting habitat for wildlife.

Maryland native • Pollinator friendly • Wildlife habitat value • Wildlife cover

Quercus falcata | 1-year seedlings, 8–18"

Southern red oak is a native hardwood commonly used in reforestation projects, wildlife habitat plantings, and forest management efforts. Growing up to 90 feet tall, it performs best on moist, well-drained soils and is particularly well adapted to many sites in eastern and southern Maryland. Its acorns provide an important food source for deer, turkey, squirrels, and other wildlife, while mature trees offer valuable cover and habitat. Southern red oak is also valued for timber production and long-term forest stewardship.

Maryland native • Wildlife habitat value • Timber value • Reforestation

Quercus bicolor | 1-year seedlings, 12–24"

Swamp white oak is a native hardwood commonly used in riparian buffers, bottomland restoration projects, and wildlife habitat plantings. Typically growing 50 to 80 feet tall, it is well adapted to poorly drained soils and seasonally wet conditions. Its acorns provide an important food source for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and other wildlife, while its adaptability and resilience make it a valuable species for conservation and restoration efforts.

Maryland native • Wildlife habitat value • Riparian buffers • Wet-site tolerant • Reforestation

Platanus occidentalis | 1-year seedlings, 10–20"

American sycamore is a native hardwood commonly used in riparian buffers, stream restoration projects, and other conservation plantings on moist to wet sites. Growing up to 120 feet tall, it is well adapted to floodplains, streambanks, and bottomlands where its extensive root system helps stabilize soils and protect water quality. Its rapid growth and tolerance of wet conditions make it a valuable species for watershed protection and habitat restoration efforts.

Maryland native • Pollinator friendly • Riparian buffers • Watershed protection • Wet-site tolerant

Crataegus phaenopyrum | 1-year seedlings, 6–18"

Washington hawthorn is a native small tree commonly used in wildlife habitat plantings, hedgerows, and conservation landscapes. Growing 25 to 30 feet tall, its dense branching and thorny structure provide excellent cover and nesting habitat for birds and other wildlife. Bright orange to red fruit persists well into winter, serving as an important food source when other resources are scarce. Its spring flowers also provide nectar and pollen for pollinators.

Maryland native • Pollinator friendly • Wildlife habitat value • Winter food source • Screening and hedgerows

Quercus alba | 1-year seedlings, 6–18"

White oak is a native hardwood widely regarded as one of the most valuable tree species for wildlife habitat, forest management, and long-term stewardship. Growing 80 to 100 feet tall, it performs best on moist, well-drained soils and produces acorns that serve as an important food source for deer, turkey, squirrels, and many other wildlife species. White oak is also highly valued for its exceptional timber quality, longevity, and role in sustaining healthy forest ecosystems.

Maryland native • Wildlife habitat value • Timber value • Mast production • Reforestation

Quercus phellos | 1-year seedlings, 10–16"

Willow oak is a native hardwood commonly used in bottomland restoration projects, riparian buffers, and wildlife habitat plantings on moist sites. Growing up to 100 feet tall, it is well adapted to floodplains and other low-lying areas where many upland oaks struggle. Its abundant acorn production provides an important food source for deer, waterfowl, turkey, and other wildlife, making it a valuable species for conservation and habitat enhancement projects.

Maryland native • Wildlife habitat value • Riparian buffers • Wet-site tolerant • Reforestation