Your plants can be on their way to you in less than two days with Grower Direct Express!

Happy & healthy plants shipped right to your doorstep.

Free Shipping On All Orders $199

Massachusetts Native Plants

View as

  • Sold out

    Red Osier Dogwood

    (4)
    Regular price $9999
  • Sold out

    Golden Ragwort

    Regular price $3499
  • Sold out

    American Arborvitae

    (12)
    Regular price From $4999
  • Sold out

    Marsh Marigold

    Regular price $3499
  • Great White Trillium - Perennial - Nature Hills Nursery - 3 Pack Bareroot -
    Sold out

    Great White Trillium

    Regular price $3999
  • Sold out

    Red Pine Tree

    Regular price From $2999
  • Sold out

    American Sycamore Tree

    (41)
    Regular price From $8999
  • Sold out

    Balsam Fir

    Regular price $5999
  • Sold out

    Sweet Black-Eyed Susan

    Regular price $4999
  • Sold out

    Glossy Black Chokeberry

    Regular price From $1795
  • Sold out

    Indian Grass

    Regular price $5999
  • Red Trillium
    Sold out

    Red Trillium

    Regular price $4995
  • Culvers Root - Nature Hills Nursery - #1 Container -
    Sold out

    Culvers Root

    Regular price $3999
  • Sold out

    Goat's Beard

    Regular price $3999
  • Sold out

    American Elderberry

    Regular price From $2495
  • Hoary Vervain - Nature Hills Nursery - #1 Container -
    Sold out

    Hoary Vervain

    Regular price $3499
  • Sold out

    American Larch Tree

    Regular price $15999
  • Sold out

    Silverbell

    Regular price $10999
  • Sold out

    American Elm Tree

    (20)
    Regular price $10499
  • Shagbark Hickory
    Sold out

    Shagbark Hickory Tree

    (4)
    Regular price $12999
  • Sold out

    Silver Maple Tree

    (28)
    Regular price $10499
  • Sold out

    Red Mulberry Tree

    (16)
    Regular price From $8995
  • Sold out

    American Bittersweet

    (2)
    Regular price $6999
  • Sold out

    Christmas Fern

    (10)
    Regular price $5531
  • Sold out

    Cucumber Tree Magnolia

    Regular price $1695
  • Sold out

    Showy Mountain Ash

    (2)
    Regular price From $5495

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 zone 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 native plant diversity!

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 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 relatively a 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.

Evergreen
  • 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?

Massachusetts Infographic

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 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!

Shop Native Plants for Massachusetts

FAQS 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.

Compare /3

Loading...

Find Your Garden's Growing Zone!

Error, Unable to locate a growing zone for that ZIP code.

When ordering a tree or plant, make sure to know your planting zone.

You can determine your garden’s USDA hardiness zone by entering your Zip Code below.