We are passionate about seed sourcing. Unlike most nurseries, our value comes in the form of up-front provenance information. We select seed from various sources including local, regional, or national populations and specify if the source is from wild or cultivated parentage. This gives you the choice to plant what you want, how you want it.

It is important to balance local ecotype genetics (best for conservation) with consideration for future warming trends. Trees can live for several hundred years - they may be planted today in a zone 7, but may mature in a zone 9.

The “Naked” in our name comes from our focus on what is often hidden under the soil - the ROOTS!

Our #1 focus during the growth stage is on root development. You only get one chance at this. Trees start life in air prune beds and root pouches to train them to grow strong and resilient root systems. These seedlings will take transplanting in stride and grow trouble free for the life of the tree. We believe so strongly in the quality of our root systems, that all trees are guaranteed for 1 full year.

The “Tree Farm” in our name is tongue-in-cheek for life within our air prune beds. Trees are grown in high density so that they are naturally tall and straight. The often form closed canopies with all manner of insect and small animal life throughout the season. From the vantage points of these inhabitants, they are certainly within their own mini-forest ecosystem.

Our nursery is a certified wildlife habitat and we grow without synthetic pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.

Our growing area is state licensed and inspected annually by DNREC, who provides our certificates of inspection, phytosanitary certificates, and Nursery License.