Seedlings are being loaded on the truck for delivery.
Staff have been very busy lifting seedlings with the warming temperatures and are finished ahead of schedule. All seedlings are out of the ground, sorted, and boxed. For those awaiting orders, we are wrapping up shipping and pick up details for the last of the seedlings this week.
Information on 2024 seedlings orders will be shared in late summer.
Since 1931, Minnesota's State Forest Nursery has provided over 1 billion healthy, native tree and shrub seedlings for Minnesota plantings. With over 85 years of experience, we have developed methods to achieve the best seedling stock possible.
Seedlings are kept in the ground long enough to develop robust root systems and healthy stems. Depending on species, coniferous seedlings are between 2–4 years of age, and deciduous seedlings are between 1–3 years of age when sold.
We also sell transplants, which are seedlings that are moved at two years of age to a larger bed to promote growth. These seedlings develop strong fibrous roots and thicker stems, making them ideal for challenging sites.
Every seedling is inspected to meet high standards for height, diameter, root development, and health. Only the best seedlings are sold.
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