American Native Plants  

Tubelings

American Native Plants stocks a wide selection of trees and shrubs grown as tubelings. Our woody seeds are planted and grown in Anderson Band Pots that measure 2.5” x 2.5” x 5” deep. Tubelings are sold individually or in flats of 36. Depending on the conditions of the planting site, trees and shrubs as tubelings can have a significantly higher survivability rate than bareroot plants thanks to their young and healthy root systems fully encased in the media that surrounded them since germination from seed. Tubelings are also very easy to transport and plant.

Containers #1, #2, #3, #5, and #7

Our native trees and native shrubs are available in containers for easy transport and planting convenience. Trees transported in containers that are removed upon planting have well-established root systems which will minimize transplant shock usually associated with bareroot plants. As a general rule, the bigger the container number, the larger the size of the tree or shrub. We offer native trees in containers #1, #2, #3, #5, and #7 (select species in #10 and #15).

• #1 pots, 6 1/2” diameter, 7” tall
• #2 pots, 8 ¾” diameter, 8 ½” tall
• #3 pots, 11” diameter, 9 5/8” tall
• #5 pots, 10 ¾” diameter, 11” tall
• #7 pots, 14” diameter, 11 ½” tall

The final volume and height of your container and tree is determined seasonally and by species.

Contract Grown

Whether you are looking for mature plants to fill out your landscaping job or need a large quantity of a specific native plant, we offer contract growing to our business clients throughout the year. This is the most effective way to insure availability of plants when you need them. Contact us for details.

Plugs (72 trays)

American Native Plants offers all of our herbaceous native plants in convenient 72 cell trays of plugs. Each cell is 1.63” x 1.63” x 2.38” deep. Minimum order per species is ½ tray (36 plugs). Weather permitting, these smaller-size herbaceous plants are often planted directly into properly prepared sites.

Quarts

If your specifications require larger herbaceous native plants, we offer convenient quart-sized containers. Plants in these containers have received more growing time than plugs and have had the opportunity to develop solid root systems. Quarts from plugs can usually be produced in about 3 weeks, depending upon time of year and availability of starter plants.

Container #1

Our native trees, native shrubs, and herbaceous native plants are also available in standard #1 containers. These containers hold about three quarts of soil and depending on the time of year and starter material, can be produced in about 6 weeks. Herbaceous native plants purchased in this size are ready to plant and just about their full size. If you need instant landscaping, container #1 plants are your best bet.

Contract Grown

Whether you are looking for mature plants to fill out your landscaping job or needing a large quantity of a specific native plant, we offer contracting growing to our business clients throughout the year. This is the most effective way to ensure the availability of plants when you need them. Contact us for details.

Environmental Protective Signage

Looking to integrate environmental protective signage into your restoration or landscaping project? We offer a variety of signage options such as plastic screen printed signs to help protect sensitive or newly planted areas. Aluminum materials and custom designs are available upon request.

Tree Shelters

The native plants we provide are all high-quality and ready to grow at your planting site, but some may require extra protection to flourish. Our 4 ft. tall by 6” diameter mesh shelters offer good protection from deer browse. These shelters are photodegradable and come separately or as a kit complete with wood stake and cable ties for support. Small rodents will not find shelter within the mesh so they remain exposed to predators. The shelters can be cut with scissors as needed if the height needs to be shortened for any reason or if you need to wrap them around more stocky plants.

Mulch Discs

Mulch discs are a cost-effective way to protect your new native trees, native shrubs, and native plants. They are constructed from durable coir (coconut) fibers and fit easily around the base of your plant. They last for multiple years and allow water, air, and nutrients to slip right through while suppressing the germination of weed seeds. Our mulch discs are available in a variety of diameters and can easily and affordably replace traditional mulching products by reducing labor costs significantly, especially on sites with difficult access or terrain.

Our Shipping Boundaries

American Native Plants can ship your trees, shrubs, or herbaceous plants throughout the continental United States. Our plants are native to the eastern United States, so keep in mind trees and shrubs that thrive here may not survive well in the hot, arid climates of the West.

The Shipping Process

You or your agent may pick up your plants on an appointment basis. Smaller orders may ship by FedEx, UPS or common carrier. Orders over 70 lbs. can often be palletized and shipped with one of our preferred common carriers. Larger orders can be shipped directly to your facility or jobsite. We make every attempt to combine loads going to customers along our standard routes in an effort to be cost effective for all.

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