Native Trees For The State of Vermont

Want to help keep native trees growing in your state? Find the best selection of indigenous species for the State of Vermont here at Nature Hills Nursery! 

Vermont is known for its scenic rolling Green Mountains which are a part of the Appalachian Mountain system, giving this state its nickname - the Green Mountain State. Get ready to tap your own Sugar Maples because the state of Vermont is covered in them! Maple syrup and amazing fall color are what this state is known for! The official state bird is the Hermit Thrush, whose song can be heard carrying through the hardwood and evergreen forests.

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 Vermont Native Trees

New England's reputation for a rugged climate, weather, and lots of snow, Vermont's weather is relatively mild with plenty of year-round precipitation and seldom sees drought.

Ranging from USDA growing zones 3 to 5, Vermont lies in a transition zone between the northern boreal forests to the southern deciduous forests. The northern hardwood mix of Beech, Birch, and Maple makes up 71% of the state.

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 Vermont

These Vermont native Evergreen Trees keep their leaves year-round for privacy, slow wind, to stop drifting snow, and to add color through the snowy winters.

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

Native Flowering Trees to Grow in Vermont

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!

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

What Are Native Shade Trees in Vermont?

There are many fantastic native trees in New England forests and Vermont can have some warm summers, so you want a great shade tree that handles snow load, gives your backyard relief from the sun, and provides fall color!

• American Beech Tree
• American Chestnut Tree
• American Elm Tree
• American Hornbeam Tree
• American Hop Hornbeam
• American Sycamore
• Birch Trees - River, Paper Bark, & Sweet
• Black Gum (Blackgum) Tree
• Black Willow
• Box Elder Tree (Boxelder)
• Cottonwood/Eastern Cottonwood Tree
• Common Hackberry Trees
• Maple Trees - Black, Red, Silver & Sugar
• Mountain Ash Tree
• Northern Catalpa Tree
• Oaks - Black, Bur, Chestnut Oak, Chinquapin, Northern Red, Scarlet, White & Swamp White
• Quaking Aspen
• Sassafras Tree

Native Fruit & Nut Trees in Vermont

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

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

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 Vermont landscape!

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