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  • Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed

    Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies'

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  • Blazing Star

    Liatris spicata

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  • Red Midget Ratibida

    Ratibida columnifera 'Red Midget'

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  • Bleeding Hearts False Sunflower

    Heliopsis 'Bleeding Hearts'

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  • Red Chokeberry Bush

    Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'

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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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    $9790

  • American Hornbeam

    Carpinus caroliniana

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  • 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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  • White Flowering Dogwood

    Cornus florida

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  • Pink Muhly Grass

    Muhlenbergia capillaris

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  • Fringed Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra eximia

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    $3828

  • Gateway Joe - Pye Weed

    Eupatorium purpureum

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    $5226
  • Purple Lance-Leaved Loosestrife

    Purple Lance - Leaved Loosestrife

    Lysimachia lanceolata var. purpurea

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  • 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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  • American Persimmon Tree

    Diospyros virginiana

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  • Hackberry Tree

    Celtis occidentalis

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  • American Holly Tree

    Ilex opaca

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  • Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis

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  • Blackhaw Viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium), a perennial featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Blackhaw Viburnum

    Viburnum prunifolium

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New Jersey Native Plants

Want to replenish native trees in your state? Find the best selection of indigenous species for the Garden State of New Jersey here at Nature Hills Nursery!

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, and songbirds, plus provide food for the wide variety of wildlife from trees and plants they recognize!

Best New Jersey Native Trees

Ranging from USDA growing zones 6 to 7 throughout the state, and despite New England's reputation for a rugged climate, weather, lots of snow, and Nor'easters, New Jersey's weather is relatively mild and rarely experiences droughts but occasionally the odd over-achieving hurricane as well.

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 New Jersey

New Jersey native Evergreen Trees like these keep their leaves year-round for privacy, slow down the wind and drifting snow, and add color throughout the long snowy winters.

  • American Holly
  • American Larch (deciduous conifer)
  • Bald Cypress Tree (deciduous conifer)
  • Balsam Fir
  • Black Spruce
  • Douglas Fir
  • Eastern Hemlock
  • Eastern Red Cedar Tree (Redcedar)
  • Eastern White Pine
  • Loblolly Pine (southern regions)
  • Possomhaw Holly
  • Red Pine
  • White Spruce

Native Flowering Trees to Grow in New Jersey

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!

  • Cucumber Tree & Sweet Bay Magnolia
  • Bottlebrush Buckeye
  • Dogwood - Pagoda, White, Pink & Red Flowering, Gray, Silky, Swamp & Roughleaf 
  • Eastern Redbud Tree
  • Fringetree/White Fringetree & Grancy Greybeard Tree
  • Pussy Willow Tree
  • Tulip Poplar/Tulip Tree
  • Waxmyrtle
  • Witch Hazel (American Witchhazel)

What Are Native Shade Trees in New Jersey?

New Jersey can have hot days in the summer, especially along the coast, so 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! There are few mightier than the state tree of New Jersey - the Northern Red Oak!

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

Native Fruit & Nut Trees in New Jersey

We love edible landscaping trees that look great and feed you! Feed the diverse amounts of wildlife and songbirds found throughout New Jersey as well! These trees also feed New Jersey's state bird the Amerian Goldfinch!

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

What Are the Best Native Trees to Grow in New Jersey?
New Jersey is home to a wide variety of native trees that thrive in its USDA zones 6 through 7. From Northern Red Oak, the state tree, to Sugar Maple and Eastern Red Cedar, these trees are naturally adapted to local soils and seasonal conditions. They support pollinators, birds like the American Goldfinch, and plenty of local wildlife, all while bringing structure and beauty to your yard.

Why Should I Plant Native Trees in My New Jersey Landscape?
Native trees are perfectly suited for New Jersey’s climate, including humid summers, snowy winters, and the occasional hurricane. Once established, trees like Eastern Hemlock, Tulip Poplar, and American Basswood are more drought-tolerant and pest-resistant than non-natives. Plus, they provide food and habitat to native bees, birds, and butterflies that depend on them to thrive.

Which Native Evergreen Trees Are Best for New Jersey Gardens?
If you're looking for trees that stay green all year long, New Jersey natives like American Holly, White Spruce, and Eastern White Pine are top picks. These evergreens are perfect for privacy, winter interest, and buffering coastal winds. They also provide reliable cover for birds during the chilly months when deciduous trees lose their leaves.

What Native Flowering Trees Thrive in New Jersey?
Gardeners love native bloomers like Eastern Redbud, Flowering Dogwood, and Fringetree for their seasonal splendor and pollinator appeal. These flowering trees provide early nectar to bees and hummingbirds, and many also support butterfly larvae. Their colorful blooms brighten spring landscapes and offer crucial support to native wildlife.

Can I Grow Fruit or Nut Trees Native to New Jersey?
Absolutely. Trees like American Plum, Pawpaw, Hazelnut, and Black Cherry are native to New Jersey and bring both beauty and bounty to your garden. These edible trees support pollinators, feed birds like the state’s own American Goldfinch, and provide tasty seasonal treats. They are ideal for wildlife gardens, edible landscapes, and backyard orchards.
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