Seedling ordering information

Cost-share for your tree planting project may be available. Contact a DNR Stewardship forester for more details.

Ordering requirements

• Ordering opens on Oct. 1 at 9 am. To place orders, please visit our new ordering page.
• Seedlings available through the nursery may only be planted in Minnesota.
• Seedlings cannot be redistributed, given away, or resold according to Minnesota state statute.
• The minimum order is 300 seedlings. You can mix and match different species in bundles of 100 to reach the minimum quantity.
  • Individual species will not be sold in bundles smaller than 100.
  • New! Packets of 250 seedlings are also available. Packets do not require you to meet the 300 minimum.

Ordering support

All seedling orders must be placed through our online request form. If you need help completing the form, our team is available during business hours at 218-364-8010.

We recommend creating a LoginMN account so you can save your information and review your orders later. A guest checkout option is also available. For help creating an account, see our step-by-step LoginMN factsheet.

For LoginMN password issues, please use the LoginMN site to reset your password. The nursery does not have access to customer passwords.

Delivery and pick-up

Seedlings will be available for pick up or delivery in spring 2026 - typically in late April through May, once the ground has thawed! We will keep you updated via email as the season progresses.

Delivery options:

• Pick up your seedlings for free at the Nursery in Akeley, MN.
• Direct delivery available to your home, with shipping calculated at checkout
• Ship to drop-point locations for a flat rate of $20:
  • Willow River – 85894 Co. Hwy 61 Willow River, MN 55795
  • Brainerd – 1601 Minnesota Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401
  • Detroit Lakes – 14583 Co Hwy 19, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
  • Wannaska - 16945 State Hwy 89, Wannaska MN 56761
  • Caledonia - 805 Hwy 44/76, Caledonia, MN 55921

If you have questions regarding pick up or your order, please call the Nursery’s main line. The drop-points will not be able to answer inventory related questions. Seedlings are packaged in a cardboard box with a plastic liner. The box is approximately 10" x 18" x 30". Seedlings need to be planted as soon as possible after being received to stay healthy, but if you need to store them, be sure to store them in a cool, shady place. Seedlings can die if they are kept in the box in a warm, sunny location for a long period of time.

Changing, refunds, or canceling orders

Contact the Nursery if you need to change or cancel your order. Orders for 2026 spring plantings canceled after January 16, 2026 will be charged a 25% restocking fee.

For pickup orders, please pick your seedlings up on the designated pickup days emailed to you. If you do not pick up your orders, the seedlings will need to be disposed and a refund will not be issued. Contact the Nursery if you expect any issues with your pickup date. The last day to order seedlings will be April 3, 2026.

Refunds for shipped seedlings

If you receive your seedlings and believe there is a problem with the order or the condition of the seedlings, you must contact the State Forest Nursery within seven calendar days of delivery.

Refunds or replacements will be considered only for issues reported within this seven-day window. After that, the nursery cannot guarantee seedling viability and is not responsible for losses due to handling, storage, planting conditions, or weather. For information on planting and caring for bareroot seedlings, visit our wood lot planting tree seedling page.