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Want to replenish native trees in your state? Find the best selection of indigenous species for the State of Indiana here at Nature Hills Nursery! Ranging from USDA growing zone 6, both 6a and 6b. Indiana can have cool, rainy springs, humid warm-to-hot summers, and glorious fall color!

Choosing native trees for your State means you will know your tree will thrive where it is well suited to climate and soil because they originated there! They need less water once established. Native selections establish faster and tolerate the changing climate, weather, and anything else your State may endure.

Plus you’ll feed pollinators pollen and nectar, seeds for songbirds, and provide shelter, food, and forage for a wide variety of wildlife like the Northern Cardinal, which is the Indiana state bird.

Best Indiana Native Trees

The Hoosier State can have a continental climate with hot and humid summers and generally cool to cold winters. You’ll find a mix of temperate deciduous and mixed forests and temperate grasslands savannas.

Find your Hardiness Zone, and then choose any tree that has a range that includes yours! Check with your local County Extension Office for more information if needed and for the many microclimates within these zones.

Best Native Evergreen Trees For Indiana

Many conifers and broadleaf evergreens can be found in Indiana forests! Check out these trees that keep their leaves year-round for privacy, slow down the wind and drifting snow, and add winter interest.

American Holly Trees
American Larch (deciduous conifer)
Bald Cypress Tree (deciduous conifer)
Balsam Fir Tree
Eastern Hemlock
Eastern Red Cedar Tree (Redcedar)
Eastern White Pine
Possomhaw Holly
Red Pine

Native Flowering Trees to Grow in Indiana

Feed pollinators and hummingbirds nectar and pollen they evolved alongside in your State! Many of these trees are host plants for native pollinator larvae too! The lovely Magnolia variety is the Indiana State Tree - the Tulip Poplar Tree.

American Basswood/Linden Trees
Cucumber Tree Magnolia
Black Locust Tree
Carolina Silverbell Tree
Dogwood - Pagoda, White, Pink & Red Flowering, Gray, Roughleaf, Silky, & Swamp
Eastern Redbud Tree
Pussy Willow Tree
Tulip Poplar/Tulip Tree
Witch Hazel (American Witchhazel)

What Are Native Shade Trees in Indiana?

Fall color abounds in Indiana, and the warm summers require a good, shade tree that handles snow load, gives your backyard lush relief from the sun, and goes big with an autumn show is a must-have!

American Beech Tree
American Chestnut
American Elm Tree
American Hornbeam
American Hop Hornbeam
American Sycamore
Ash - Mountain, White & Green
Birch Trees - River & Paper Bark
Black Gum Tree
Black Willow
Box Elder Tree (Boxelder)
Buckeye Trees - Ohio, Red & Yellow
Cottonwood/Eastern Cottonwood Tree
Hackberry/Common Hackberry Trees & Sugarberry Tree
Kentucky Coffee Tree
Maple Trees - Black, Silver, Red, & Sugar
Northern Catalpa Tree
Oak Trees - Black, Blackjack, Bur, Chestnut Oak, Chinquapin, Northern Red, Nuttall, Overcup, Pin, Scarlet, Shingle, Shumard's, Swamp White, White & Willow Oak Trees
Quaking Aspen
Sassafras Tree
Sourwood Tree
Sweetgum (Sweet Gum) Trees
Washington Hawthorn Tree
Yellowwood Tree

Native Fruit & Nut Trees in Indiana

We love edible landscaping trees that look great and feed you and your local wildlife.

American Persimmon
American Plum/Wild Plum Tree & Chickasaw Plum
Black Cherry Tree
Black Walnut Tree
Hazelnut/Native American Filbert Tree/Shrub
Bitternut, Butternut, Pignut, Red, Shellbark & Shagbark Hickory Trees
Paw Paw (Pawpaw) Trees
Hardy Pecan Trees
Red Mulberry Tree
Allegheny & Downy Serviceberry

Much Needed Natives!

Help keep your State's native biodiversity intact by planting trees native to your area! Nature Hills is committed to helping you preserve your State’s unique beauty with plants and trees that are sure to do well in your garden without impacting your native landscape!

Whether you are adding shade or flowers, privacy, or a long-lasting legacy to your landscape, Nature Hills is here to help you find the perfect tree for your Indiana landscape!

FAQS for Buying Indiana Native Plants Online

What are the best native trees to plant in Indiana?

Indiana’s climate—hot, humid summers and chilly winters—supports a wide variety of native trees that thrive naturally in your landscape. Some top-performing options include Tulip Poplar (the Indiana State Tree), Eastern Redbud, White Oak, American Sycamore, and Eastern Red Cedar. These trees are hardy, low-maintenance, and perfect for restoring local biodiversity.

Why should I choose native trees for my Indiana yard?

Indiana native trees are already adapted to your soil, rainfall, and seasonal changes. They’re more drought-tolerant once established, less likely to suffer from pests or disease, and require less maintenance. Even better, they provide food and shelter for local wildlife—from pollinators to birds like the Northern Cardinal, Indiana’s state bird.

Which native evergreen trees grow well in Indiana?

For year-round privacy and curb appeal, try native evergreens like Eastern White Pine, American Holly, Eastern Red Cedar, and the unique Bald Cypress. These trees keep their foliage through Indiana’s winter months, provide shelter for wildlife, and make excellent windbreaks in both rural and suburban yards.

What native flowering trees support pollinators in Indiana?

Feed the bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with pollinator-friendly native flowering trees like Eastern Redbud, American Basswood, Dogwoods, and the stunning Tulip Poplar. These flowering favorites are rich in nectar and pollen, supporting pollinators throughout the growing season and adding bursts of color to your garden.

Can I grow fruit or nut trees native to Indiana?

Absolutely! Edible native trees like American Plum, Black Walnut, Pawpaw, and Hazelnut are beautiful and productive additions to any Indiana yard. These trees not only provide fresh, locally-adapted food, but also support native wildlife and help build a self-sustaining landscape that’s as functional as it is attractive.

Indiana Native Plants