Native Oak Seeds, Seedlings & Pre-Bonsai
Five species of North American oaks grown from verified parent trees on our Michigan property. Acorns, bare-root seedlings, and field-grown character stock for bonsai and landscape use.
📦 Ships across the USSpecialty Oaks & Rare Arborvitae from Michigan's Oak Country
Verified-provenance native oak seeds, seedlings, and pre-bonsai stock — plus collector-grade arborvitae cultivars you won't find at any garden center. Grown in southern Michigan, shipped across the United States.
What We Grow
Rare Arborvitae Cultivars
Confirmed off-patent Thuja varieties for collectors and designers: 'Filiformis' (threadleaf), 'Rheingold' (golden dwarf), 'DeGroot's Spire' (narrow columnar), and 'Zebrina' (variegated western red cedar).
📦 Ships bare-root within US
More Species Coming
We're expanding into additional native species, unusual conifers, and potentially grafted oak cultivars. Sign up below to be the first to know when new stock is available.
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Verified Provenance
Every seed collected on our own land with GPS coordinates and parent tree documentation. You know exactly where your genetics come from.
Cold-Hardy Genetics
Southern Michigan, USDA Zone 5b/6a. Our stock thrives in harsh winters — ideal genetics for northern growers and challenging sites.
Specialty Cultivars
We focus on unusual varieties and species selections that mass-market nurseries don't carry. Collector and designer stock, personally curated.
Ships Nationwide
Bare-root and dormant stock ships across the United States. Interested in international orders? Contact us to discuss options.
Featured Stock
Bur Oak Acorns
Fresh-harvested acorns from heritage bur oaks. The most cold-hardy North American oak.
Fall seasonal 📦 Ships across the US
Pre-Bonsai Oak Stock
Field-grown oaks with interesting trunk movement and taper. Ideal starter material for bonsai.
Available now 📦 Ships bare-root US
'Rheingold' Arborvitae
Stunning golden-bronze foliage that shifts through the seasons. Compact, collector-grade.
Available now 📦 Ships bare-root US
'DeGroot's Spire' Arborvitae
Narrow columnar form with twisted foliar sprays. 20-30' tall, only 4-5' wide. Excellent for hedging and vertical accents.
Available now 📦 Ships bare-root USLearn How to Grow
Detailed guides on growing oaks from acorns, arborvitae propagation, and more — drawn from years of hands-on experience in our Michigan nursery.
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We harvest acorns in fall and ship bare-root stock in spring. Join our list for seasonal availability updates and new cultivar announcements.