Delaware Valley Native Trees

All trees in this page are listed as native species to the Delaware Valley Region by either BONAP or USDA research/literature.

The Greater Delaware Valley Regional Area straddles two of the most ecologically diverse areas of the east coast. Please select either the Atlantic Coastal Plain or the Piedmont to narrow down native plant recommendations for your EcoRegion.

We care about the provenance/origin of our trees and shrubs, and give you the information you need to make an informed decision about what you would like to plant in your landscape.

Planting Guide Pamphlet

Select your EcoRegion below:

Piedmont
Atlantic Coastal Plain

All Trees

All Trees

Tulip Tree
$25.00
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Eastern Red Maple
from $20.00
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Butternut
from $20.00
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Eastern Redbud
from $15.00
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Northern Red Oak
from $15.00
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Swamp White Oak
from $15.00
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American Chestnut
from $15.00
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Northern Spicebush
from $15.00
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Black Cherry
$15.00
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Pawpaw
$15.00
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Black Willow
from $15.00
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Southern Red Oak
from $15.00
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American Beech
from $15.00
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Black Tupelo
$15.00
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American Sweetgum
$15.00
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Eastern White Pine
$15.00
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Eastern red cedar
$15.00
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American Persimmon
from $15.00
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White Oak
from $15.00
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Flowering Dogwood
$15.00
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Black Walnut
from $12.00
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Maple Leaf Viburnum
$15.00
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Chinquapin Oak
from $20.00
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American Holly
from $15.00
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Chestnut Oak
from $15.00
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Allegheny Chinquapin
from $15.00
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American Hazelnut
$0.00
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A note on provenance terminology:

WILD - from wild origins with seed determined to be indigenous to collection area. Seed lot information available on tree tags with Level 4 Ecoregion data.

  • Local Native Wild - Genetically local wild seed sourced from within the Delaware Valley Region Level 3 ecoregions, and bound between USDA hardiness zone 6-8. Appropriate for conservation plantings.

  • Regional Native Wild - Native wild seed sourced from anywhere within the species native range and within our shared Level 2 ecoregions. Appropriate for conservation plantings with discretion. For genetic diversity or reintroduction of extirpated species.

  • Select Native Wild - Wild selections from anywhere within the species native range. Appropriate for horticultural plantings, research, or reintroduction following extirpation from regional area or species in decline. Selected for vigor, disease resistance, male/female choice, or taste/color. Propagation can include both seed or cuttings and generally is less than 3 generations from wild selection.

HORTICULTURAL - improved varieties by breeding or cloning for horticultural use.

  • Straight Native - Common native species propagated for over 3 generations by humans and well established in the horticultural industry. Mother trees selected from regional stock proving adaptability to our local area. These are the most common type found at larger nurseries.

  • Native Improved - Native species bred for improved characteristics, such as vigorous growth, color, disease resistance, or taste over several generations. Seeds sourced from open-pollinated orchard settings where both parents are improved. These are more likely to show improved traits in offspring.

  • Native Cultivars - These are genetic clones of particular horticultural trees that were bred and selected for specific desirable traits. As these are genetic clones, they provide consistent results on the farm or garden. Named clones will be tagged on the labels, for example - a native ‘Yates’ American persimmon.