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  • Scarlet Oak Tree (Quercus coccinea), a tree featuring green flowers and deciduous.

    Scarlet Oak Tree

    Quercus coccinea

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  • American Hornbeam

    Carpinus caroliniana

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    From $10730

  • Wild Geranium

    Geranium maculatum

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    $3559

  • Jacob Cline Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'

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  • Common Milkweed

    Ascelpias syriaca

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    $3825

  • White Flowering Dogwood

    Cornus florida

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  • Pink Muhly Grass

    Muhlenbergia capillaris

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    $1999

  • Gateway Joe - Pye Weed

    Eupatorium purpureum

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    $5226

  • Sassafras Tree

    Sassafras variifolium

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  • Northwind Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

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  • Eastern Red Cedar Tree

    Juniperus virginiana

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  • Black Walnut Tree

    Juglans nigra

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  • Viking Black Chokeberry

    Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking'

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  • Black Gum Tree

    Nyssa sylvatica

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  • Red Maple Tree

    Acer rubrum

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  • Sugar Maple Tree

    Acer saccharum

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  • Pennsylvania Sedge Grass (Carex pensylvanica), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Pennsylvania Sedge Grass

    Carex pensylvanica

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  • Tulip Poplar

    Liriodendron tulipifera

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    $9790

  • Hackberry Tree

    Celtis occidentalis

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    $14280

  • American Holly Tree

    Ilex opaca

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  • Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis

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  • Shagbark Hickory Tree (Carya ovata), a tree featuring green flowers and deciduous.

    Shagbark Hickory Tree

    Carya ovata

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  • American Chestnut Tree

    Castanea dentata

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    $8957

  • White Fringe Tree

    Chionanthus virginicus

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  • White Oak Tree

    Quercus alba

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  • Virginia Bluebell

    Mertensia virginiana

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    $4096

  • American Beech Tree

    Fagus grandifolia

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    $6800

  • Kentucky Coffee Tree

    Gymnocladus dioicus

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  • Balmy™ Purple Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Balbalmurp'

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  • Northern Red Oak Tree

    Quercus rubra

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Massachusetts Native Plants

Want to replenish native trees in your state? Find the best selection of indigenous species for the State of Massachusetts here at Nature Hills Nursery! Ranging from USDA growing zones 5 to 7, the rocky coastline is warmer than the rest of the state. Full of forests, both evergreen and hardwood, home to a wide range of songbirds like the state bird, the Black-Capped Chickadee, Massachusetts is as steeped in history as it is in native plant diversity!

Choosing native trees for your State means you will know your tree will thrive where it is well-suited to the climate and soil because they originated there! They need less water once established. Native selections establish faster and tolerate local growing zones, climate, weather, and anything else your State can throw at them.

Plus, you’ll feed pollinators, songbirds, and wildlife by providing them with a tree they recognize!

Best Massachusetts Native Trees

Despite New England's reputation for a rugged climate, weather, lots of snow, and Nor'easters, Massachusetts's weather is a relatively humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters with plenty of year-round precipitation. The coast and the Cape Cod peninsula need plants that are resistant to salt spray and saline conditions, plus strong for snow, storms, and the occasional hurricane, determined to keep moving up the coastline.

First, 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 Massachusetts

The Bay State has many native Evergreen Trees that keep their leaves year-round for privacy, slow wind, to stop drifting snow, and to add color through the snowy winters.

  • American Arborvitae
  • American Holly
  • American Larch Tree (deciduous conifer)
  • Balsam Fir
  • Black Spruce
  • Eastern Hemlock Tree
  • Eastern Red Cedar Tree (Redcedar)
  • Eastern White Pine
  • Possomhaw Holly
  • Red Pine Tree

Native Flowering Trees to Grow in Massachusetts

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!

  • Carolina Silverbells Tree
  • Cucumber Tree Magnolia
  • Dogwood Trees - Pagoda, White, Pink, Red & Gray, Roughleaf, Silky & Swamp
  • Eastern Redbud Tree
  • Fringe Trees - White & Grancy Greybeard
  • Pussy Willow Tree
  • Sweet Bay Magnolia
  • Tulip Poplar/Tulip Tree

What Are Native Shade Trees in Massachusetts?

The mighty native American Elm tree is the State Tree of Massachusetts, and the Elm is a gorgeous hardwood shade tree. But Dutch Elm disease has taken its toll as plant hybridizers rush to fill the void with new and improved, more resistant Elm varieties.

There are many other fantastic native trees in New England forests, many as grand as the Elm, plus great fall color. Choose a good, strong shade tree that handles snow load, gives your backyard lush relief from the sun, and provides an autumn show!

  • American Beech Tree
  • American Chestnut
  • American Elm Tree
  • American Hornbeam Tree
  • American Hop Hornbeam
  • American Sycamore
  • Birch Trees - River, Paper Bark, & Sweet
  • Black Gum (Blackgum) Tree
  • Black Locust Tree
  • Black Willow
  • Box Elder Tree (Boxelder)
  • Cottonwood/Eastern Cottonwood Tree
  • Hackberry Trees
  • Kentucky Coffee Tree
  • Linden/American Basswood
  • Maple Trees - Black, Red, Silver & Sugar 
  • Mountain Ash Tree
  • Northern Catalpa Tree
  • Oak Trees Bur, Chestnut Oak, Chinquapin, Pin, Red, Scarlet & White
  • Quaking Aspen
  • Sassafras Tree
  • Sweetgum Trees
  • Yellowwood Tree
  • Washington Hawthorn
  • Witch Hazel (American Witchhazel)

Native Fruit & Nut Trees in Massachusetts

We love edible landscaping trees that look great and feed you! Feed the diverse amounts of wildlife and songbirds found throughout Massachusetts as well!

  • American Black Elderberry
  • American Horsechestnut Tree (Horse Chestnut)
  • American Plum/Wild Plum Tree & Chickasaw Plum
  • Black Cherry Tree
  • Black Walnut Tree
  • Hazelnut/Native American Filbert
  • Bitternut, Butternut, Pignut & Shagbark Hickory Trees
  • Paw Paw (Pawpaw) Trees
  • Red Mulberry Tree
  • Allegheny, Downy & Shadblow Serviceberry

Much Needed Natives!

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 Massachusetts landscape!

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 flora and fauna!

FAQ's for Buying Massachusetts Native Plants Online

What Are the Best Native Trees to Grow in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts’s mix of forests, rocky coastlines, and four-season climate make it an excellent home for native trees like Eastern White Pine, Red Maple, and the state tree, American Elm. These trees thrive in USDA zones 5 through 7, providing essential shelter, food, and forage for local wildlife such as the Black-Capped Chickadee and native pollinators.

Why Should I Plant Native Trees in My Massachusetts Landscape?
Native trees are perfectly suited to Massachusetts's humid continental climate, salt air, and changing seasons. Trees like Sugar Maple, Fringe Tree, and Sweet Bay Magnolia are low-maintenance and water-wise once established. They also attract birds, bees, and butterflies that have evolved alongside them, creating a sustainable ecosystem right in your backyard.

Which Evergreen Trees Are Native to Massachusetts and Provide Winter Interest?
Massachusetts gardeners can count on native evergreens like American Holly, Eastern Hemlock, and Red Pine for year-round beauty and function. These trees act as windbreaks, help prevent soil erosion, and add much-needed color during the snowy months. Some, like American Arborvitae, are also excellent for privacy screening and wildlife cover.

What Are the Best Native Shade Trees for Massachusetts Summers?
Shade is a must in the Bay State’s warm summers, and trees like Northern Red Oak, American Beech, and American Sycamore offer wide canopies, stunning fall color, and habitat for native species. These trees tolerate salt spray near the coast and snow load in winter, making them tough, multifunctional additions to any landscape.

Can I Grow Fruit or Nut Trees Native to Massachusetts?
Yes, native edible trees like American Plum, Pawpaw, and Black Walnut grow well in Massachusetts. These trees provide seasonal interest, delicious produce, and food for birds, mammals, and pollinators. Others, like Serviceberry and Hazelnut, are dual-purpose ornamentals that also support biodiversity while beautifying your garden.
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