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Spring 2008 Seedling Availability and Seed Sources

Updated: June 27th, 2008

 

•Please note new price structure based on quantity ordered per species.

•Prices include all packaging and delivery by state truck for orders received by March 15 to each county except Missoula, Ravalli and Mineral.  These counties must pick up their orders at the nursery.  UPS shipping is available on a date you select for an additional charge.

•Order bareroot seedlings in multiples of 50 and containerized and evergreen seedlings in multiples of 25.  100 cubic inch containerized seedlings can be ordered in multiples of 8.

•Further seed source info and scientific names are available by contacting the nursery.

Average Seedling Height By Age: 1 year old

10-16"
  2 years old 12-22"
  3 years old 16-26"

Many of our species are produced from MITOSIS seed. MITOSIS is the Montana Interagency Tree and Shrub Improvement Study. The study was a cooperative effort to evaluate the performance of various species of plants in established Montana plantings. The selected plantings were evaluated for over ten years and the best performing plants were selected for seed orchard establishemnt at the nursery.

We use this seed source whenever possible.  These selections perform well in many of Eastern Montana's variable and harsh climates. Although these plants have not been tested in every environment, MITOSIS selections are some of the best plant materials available for use in Montana. The selections are proven to survive in Montana because they were evaluated in Montana not other Northern Great Plains states.

Green Ash
Ash, Green
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Growth Rate Moderate Cold Hardiness High
20-Year Height 18' Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance Fair
Elevation Range Up to 5,000' Life Span 40+ years
Windbreak Spacing 8-12' Minimum Annual Precip. 10"
Wildlife Value Good bird nesting cover and browse. Pests Ash borer.
Comments MITOSIS selection from seven superior windbreaks in eastern Montana.  Superior to "Cardan" green.  Ask for Montana.
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
150-1950
2000+
Inventory
MITOSIS
2 yr
$0.68
$0.48
$0.43
OUT
3 yr
$0.78
$0.58
$0.52
OUT
100 Cubic Inch Containerized Seedlings (order in lots of 8), All 2-3 yrs old
Seed Source
Height
40 or Less
>40
Inventory
MITOSIS
14-24"
$6.00
$5.00
OUT

Aspen
Aspen
Populus tremuloides
Growth Rate Fast Cold Hardiness High
20-Year Height 30' Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance Poor
Elevation Range Up to 8,000' Life Span 30+ years
Windbreak Spacing N/A Minimum Annual Precip. 15"
Wildlife Value Valuable browse for big game. Pests Stem rots, poplar borer, leaf spot, tent caterpillar.
Comments Forms thickets from root suckers.  Showy fall color.  Does best at mid to high elevations.
10 Cubic Inch Containerized Seedlings (Order in lots of 25), all 1-2 yrs old
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
125-1975
2000+
Inventory
Saskatchewan, Canada
10-14"
$1.30
$1.00
$0.90
OUT
30 Cubic Inch Containerized Seedlings (Order in lots of 25), all 1-2 yrs old
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
125-1975
2000+
Inventory
Canada
12-16"
$1.70
$1.40
$1.26
OUT
100 Cubic Inch Containerized Seedlings (order in lots of 8), All 2-3 yrs old
Seed Source
Height
40 or Less
>40
Inventory
Saskatchewan, Canada
14-22"
$6.00
$5.00
20
Silver Bow County
14-22"
$6.00
$5.00
OUT

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Birch, River
Betula occidentalis
Growth Rate Fast Cold Hardiness High
20-Year Height 20' Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance Moderate
Elevation Range Up to 6,000' Life Span 30+ years
Windbreak Spacing 8-10' Minimum Annual Precip. 16"
Wildlife Value Good nesting cover and shade tree for streamside plantings. Pests None significant.
Comments Bronze to deep red bark is very attractive.  Common native tree in Western MT riparian areas.
10 Cubic Inch Containerized Seedlings (Order in lots of 25), all 1-2 yrs old
Seed Source
Height
100 or less
125-1975
2000+
Inventory
Clark For River, 4300'

10-14"  
$1.30
$1.00
$0.90
OUT
100 Cubic Inch Containerized Seedlings (Order in lots of 8), All 2-3 yrs old
Seed Source
Height
40 or Less
>40
Inventory
Granite County, MT 4,400'
14-24"
$6.00
$5.00
OUT

Black Cherry
Cherry, Black
Prunus serotina
Growth Rate Moderate Cold Hardiness Fair
20-Year Height 30' Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance Poor
Elevation Range Up to 4,500' Life Span 50+ years
Windbreak Spacing 6-12' Minimum Annual Precip. 12"
Wildlife Value Fruit provides excellent food for birds and mammals. Pests None Significant
Comments Leaves not palatable to grasshoppers.  Nico ovoid crown shape.
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
150-1950
2000+
Inventory
MITOSIS
2 yr
$0.76
$0.56
$0.50
OUT

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Cottonwood, Black
Populus trichocarpa
Growth Rate Fast Cold Hardiness High
20-Year Height 30' Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance Fair
Elevation Range Up to 6,500' Life Span 25+ years
Windbreak Spacing N/A Minimum Annual Precip. 16"
Wildlife Value Important riparian species for all forms of wildlife. Pests Cottonwood borer, aphids, stem rots, leaf rusts.
Comments Native to western and central Montana.  Generally not found east of Helena, MT.
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
150-1950
2000+
Inventory
Bitterroot River, MT 3,200'
1 yr
$0.76
$0.56
$0.50
OUT
Clark Fork River, MT  2,600'
1 yr
$0.76
$0.56
$0.50
OUT
Livingston, MT
1 yr
$0.80
$0.60
$0.54
OUT
Mill Creek, MT 4,900'
1 yr
$0.76
$0.56
$0.50
OUT
Rock Creek, MT 4,000'
1 yr
$0.76
$0.56
$0.50
OUT
Swan River, MT  3,400'
1 yr
$0.76
$0.56
$0.50
OUT
Three Forks, MT
1 yr
$0.76
$0.56
$0.50
OUT
30 Cubic Inch Containerized Seedlings (Order in lots of 25), all 1-2 yrs old
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
125-1975
2000+
Inventory
Missoula County 4,000'
12-16"
$1.80
$1.50
$1.35
OUT
100 Cubic Inch Containerized Seedlings (order in lots of 8), All 2-3 yrs old
Seed Source
Height
40 or Less
>40
Inventory
Mill Creek, 4,900'
16-24"
$6.00
$5.00
OUT

Daniels Cottonwood
Cottonwood, Daniels
Populus deltoides
Growth Rate Fast Cold Hardiness High
20-Year Height 35'+ Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance Good
Elevation Range Up to 4,000' Life Span 30+ years
Windbreak Spacing 8-15' Minimum Annual Precip. 15"
Wildlife Value Important nesting cover for birds and cavity nesters, browsed by big game. Pests Cottonwood borer, stem rots, aphids.
Comments A cottonless selection of plains cottonwood.  Collected on gravel benches in Daniels county Montana.
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
150-1950
2000+
Inventory
Cottonless; Daniels County MT
1 yr
$0.74
$0.54
$0.48
OUT
30 Cubic Inch Containerized Seedlings (Order in lots of 25), all 1-2 yrs old
Seed Source
Height
100 or less
125-1975
2000+
Inventory
MITOSIS

12-16"
$1.80
$1.50
$1.35
OUT
100 Cubic Inch Containerized Seedlings (Order in lots of 25), all 1-2 yrs old
Seed Source
Height
40 or less
More than 40
2000+
Inventory
MITOSIS

12-16"  
$6.00
$5.00
OUT

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Cottonwood, Narrowleaf
Populus angustifolia
Growth Rate Fast Cold Hardiness Good
20-Year Height 35'+ Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance Fair
Elevation Range Up to 5,000' Life Span 25+ years
Windbreak Spacing 8-12' Minimum Annual Precip. 15"
Wildlife Value Provides nesting cover for birds. Pests Leaf rusts, stem rot, wetwood, aphids.
Comments Native to western and central Montana.  Very similar in appearance to black cottonwood.  Usually found in narrow canyons.
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
150-1950
2000+
Inventory
Shields River, Livingston MT
1 yr
$0.80
$0.60
$0.54
OUT

Plains Cottonwood
Cottonwood, Plains
Populus deltoides
Growth Rate Fast Cold Hardiness High
20-Year Height 35'+ Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance Fair
Elevation Range Up to 4,000' Life Span 25+ years
Windbreak Spacing 8-12' Minimum Annual Precip. 15"
Wildlife Value Important nesting cover for birds and cavity nesters, browsed by big game. Pests Cottonwood borer, stem rots, aphids.
Comments A native collection from the Musselshell River near Roundup, MT.  Requires a moist site or plenty or irrigation.
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
150-1950
2000+
Inventory
MITOSIS
1 yr
$0.74
$0.54
$0.48
OUT
Teton River
1 yr
$0.76
$0.56
$0.50
OUT

Siberian Crabapple "Midwest"
Crabapple, Siberian "Midwest"
Malus baccata var. mandschurica
Growth Rate Fast Cold Hardiness High
20-Year Height 15' Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance Fair
Elevation Range Up to 6,000' Life Span 40+ years
Windbreak Spacing 6-10' Minimum Annual Precip. 12"
Wildlife Value Fruit is excellent food source for most birds and small mammals. Pests None significant.
Comments Densely branched, oval shaped small tree, which is very cold hardy and disease resistant.  Fruit remains on trees into winter providing a winter food source for wildlife.
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
150-1950
2000+
Inventory
"Midwest" Release
2 yr
$0.76
$0.56
$0.50
OUT

Siberian Elm
Elm, Siberian
Growth Rate   Cold Hardiness  
20-Year Height   Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance  
Elevation Range   Life Span  
Windbreak Spacing   Minimum Annual Precip.  
Wildlife Value   Pests  
Comments  
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
150-1950
2000+
Inventory
Unknown
2 yr
$0.68
$0.48
$0.43
OUT

Hackberry
Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis
Growth Rate Moderate Cold Hardiness Moderate
20-Year Height 35'+ Alkali/Saline Soil Toverance Fair
Elevation Range Up to 4,000' Life Span 25+ years
Windbreak Spacing 8-12' Minimum Annual Precip. 12"
Wildlife Value Provides nesting cover for birds. Pests None
Comments Very hardy tree once established but susceptable to frosts when young.  Virtually pest free, low maintenance large tree.
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
150-1950
2000+
Inventory
Unknown
1 yr
$0.66
$0.46
$0.41
OUT

Arnold Hawthorn "Homestead"
Hawthorn, Arnold "Homestead"
Crataegus arnoldiana
Growth Rate Moderate Cold Hardiness Good
20-Year Height 16' Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance Fair
Elevation Range Up to 5,500' Life Span 40+ years
Windbreak Spacing 6-10' Minimum Annual Precip. 12"
Wildlife Value Excellent cover and food source for song birds. Pests Cedar apple rust, fire blight, aphids; none severe.
Comments Vigorous, dense small tree.  Excellent for wildlife and windbreaks.  Adapts to heavy soils.  Excellent escape cover due to large, stout thorns.  Fruit turns bright red when ripe.
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
150-1950
2000+
Inventory
MITOSIS
1 yr
$0.74
$0.54
$0.48
OUT
2 yr
$0.82
$0.62
$0.56
OUT

Black Hawthorn
Hawthorn, Black
Crataegus douglasii
Growth Rate Moderate Cold Hardiness Good
20-Year Height 16' Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance Fair
Elevation Range Up to 5,000' Life Span 30+ years
Windbreak Spacing 6-10' Minimum Annual Precip. 15"
Wildlife Value Fruit provides excellent food for birds and mammals. Pests Leaf rusts.
Comments Native bottomland hawthorn.  Thorny tree that provides excellent wildlife food and cover.
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
150-1950
2000+
Inventory
Florence, MT  3,200'
1 yr
$0.80
$0.60
$0.54
OUT

Amur Maple
Maple, Amur
Acer ginnala
Growth Rate Moderate Cold Hardiness Good
20-Year Height 15' Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance Fair
Elevation Range Up to 6,000' Life Span 30+ years
Windbreak Spacing 4-8' Minimum Annual Precip. 12"
Wildlife Value Provides cover for birds.  Browsed by deer. Pests Subject to damage by rabbits.
Comments Brilliant fall color, adapts well to all but heavy or alkaline soils.  Virtually pest free.
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
150-1950
2000+
Inventory
MITOSIS
1 yr
$0.74
$0.54
$0.48
OUT

Bur Oak
Oak, Bur
Quercus macrocarpa
Growth Rate Moderate Cold Hardiness High
20-Year Height 15' Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance Good
Elevation Range Up to 5,000' Life Span 80+ years
Windbreak Spacing 8-14' Minimum Annual Precip. 12"
Wildlife Value Acorns provide mast for deer and food for numerous birds and small mammals. Pests Anthracnose
Comments Long-lived, very hardy tree, which is very drought tolerant once established.  Under used windbreak or wildlife tree.
30 Cubic Inch Containerized Seedlings (Order in lots of 25), all 1-2 yrs old
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
125-1975
2000+
Inventory
North Dakota
10-16"
$1.80
$1.50
$1.35
OUT
100 Cubic Inch Containerized Seedlings (order in lots of 8), All 2-3 yrs old
Seed Source
Height
40 or Less
>40
Inventory
Bridger Plant Materials Center
14-24"
$6.00
$5.00
OUT

Russian Olive
Olive, Russian
Eleangus angustifolia
Growth Rate Fast Cold Hardiness High
20-Year Height 18' Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance Excellent
Elevation Range Up to 4,500' Life Span 25+ years
Windbreak Spacing 8-10' Minimum Annual Precip. 10"
Wildlife Value Excellent plant for upland game bird cover.  Berries are a choice food for game and song birds. Pests None significant.
Comments One of the most adaptable trees.  Very alkali and drought tolerant.  Can spread to moist pastures and become a weed problem.
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
150-1950
2000+
Inventory
North Dakota
1 yr
$0.66
$0.46
$0.41
OUT
Nursery Seed Orchard
2 yr
$0.76
$0.56
$0.50
OUT

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Poplar, "Prairie Sky"
Populus x canadensis
Growth Rate Fast Cold Hardiness High
20-Year Height 30' Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance Fair
Elevation Range Up to 6,000' Life Span 40+ years
Windbreak Spacing 8-10' Minimum Annual Precip. 14"
Wildlife Value Fair nesting cover. Pests Stem rots.
Comments Cottonless upright poplar with narrow crown.  Excellent poplar for windbreaks due to dense crown.  Drought tolerant for a poplar.
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
150-1950
2000+
Inventory
"Prairie Sky" Release
1 yr
$0.76
$0.56
$0.50
OUT

Golden Willow

Willow, Golden

Salix alba var. vitellina
Growth Rate Fast Cold Hardiness Moderate
20-Year Height 30'+ Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance Fair
Elevation Range Up to 5,000' Life Span 30+ years
Windbreak Spacing 8-15' Minimum Annual Precip. 14"
Wildlife Value Fair browse.  Provides nesting cover for birds. Pests Stem rots, aphids, wetwood.
Comments Large, fast-growing, semi-weeping willow.  Usually requires irrigation.  Young bark is bright yellow.
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
150-1950
2000+
Inventory
Nursery Stooling Beds
1 yr
$0.74
$0.54
$0.48
OUT

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Willow, Purple
Salix purpurea
Growth Rate Fast Cold Hardiness Moderate
20-Year Height 15' Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance Fair
Elevation Range Up to 4,000' Life Span 30+ years
Windbreak Spacing 6-10" Minimum Annual Precip. 16"
Wildlife Value Improves riparian habitat. Pests Aphids, stem rots.
Comments Multi-stemmed. large shrub or small tree.  Used for stream bank stabilization and windbreaks.  Requires irrigation.
Seed Source
Age
100 or less
150-1950
2000+
Inventory
Nursery Stooling Beds
1 yr
$0.74
$0.54
$0.48
OUT

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