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  • Golden Star

    Chrysogonum virginianum

    $3363

  • Bronze Wave Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Bronze Wave'

    (1)
    $3757

  • Short and Sweet Catchfly

    Silene caroliniana var. wherryi 'Short and Sweet'

    $3255

  • Cape Breeze Dwarf Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Cape Breeze' PP24,895

    $5870

  • Ohio Spiderwort

    Tradescantia ohiensis

    $3485
  • Pinky Pollen Ring™ Hydrangea

    Pinky Pollen Ring™ Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'SMHALP'

    (636)
    $8192
  • Pennsylvania Sedge Grass (Carex pensylvanica), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Pennsylvania Sedge Grass

    Carex pensylvanica

    $3750

  • Black Gum Tree

    Nyssa sylvatica

    (5)
    $9790

  • Bur Oak Tree

    Quercus macrocarpa

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    (1)
    $6359

  • Butterfly Weed Plant

    Asclepias tuberosa

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    (12)
    From $2699

  • Chickasaw Plum

    Prunus angustifolia

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    (13)
    $8370

  • Swamp White Oak

    Quercus bicolor

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    (3)
    $6364

  • Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed

    Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies'

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    (10)
    $4999

  • Sherwood Purple Creeping Phlox

    Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'

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    $3337

  • Blazing Star

    Liatris spicata

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    (1)
    $3899

  • Bleeding Hearts False Sunflower

    Heliopsis 'Bleeding Hearts'

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    $3495

  • Windflower

    Anemone canadensis

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    $3703

  • Red Chokeberry Bush

    Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'

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    (4)
    $2942

  • American Hornbeam

    Carpinus caroliniana

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    From $10730

  • Wild Geranium

    Geranium maculatum

    Sold out
    $3559

  • White Flowering Dogwood

    Cornus florida

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    (35)
    From $4988

  • Common Milkweed

    Ascelpias syriaca

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    (4)
    $3825

  • Jacob Cline Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'

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    (2)
    $3317

  • Blue Moon Woodland Phlox

    Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon'

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    (1)
    $3582

  • Pink Muhly Grass

    Muhlenbergia capillaris

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    (10)
    $1999

  • Fringed Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra eximia

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    (1)
    $3828

  • Gateway Joe - Pye Weed

    Eupatorium purpureum

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    (1)
    $5226

  • Northern Red Oak Tree

    Quercus rubra

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    (5)
    $9790
  • Purple Lance-Leaved Loosestrife

    Purple Lance - Leaved Loosestrife

    Lysimachia lanceolata var. purpurea

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    (1)
    $3443
  • Green Twister Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Green Twister Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister'

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    $3863

Virginia Native Plants

Native Trees For The State of Virginia

Go native? Find the best selection of biological species for the State of Virginia right here at Nature Hills Nursery! Native trees are better able to cope with the local environmental conditions of an area and typically require less attention than non-natives and hybrids! They establish faster and thrive!

Choosing indigenous trees for your State means you will know your tree will happily grow for you with few issues! Growing best in that particular 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 Virginia Native Trees

Virginia Native Tree

Virginia is USDA growing zones 5 to 8. Find your Hardiness Zone and then choose any tree that has a range that includes those zones. Old Dominion, the State of Virginia is home to temperate deciduous Blue Ridge Mountainous forests that span to the Appalachian Mountains where it's the coolest to the warmest along the Atlantic Coastline.

What Tree Grows Best in Virginia?

Check with your local County Extension Office for more information if needed. While many of these trees are native to much of the Eastern US, these are some of the most signature trees you will find growing in Virginia!

Best Evergreen Trees For Virginia

Check out these other Virginia Native Broadleaf and Coniferous Evergreen Trees that keep their leaves year-round! These are favorite haunts and food resources for the Virginia state bird - the Northern Cardinal.

  • American Holly Bush/Tree
  • American Larch (deciduous conifer)
  • Balsam Fir
  • Eastern Hemlock
  • Eastern Red Cedar (Redcedar)
  • Eastern White Pine
  • Frasier Fir
  • Loblolly Pine
  • Longleaf Pine
  • Possomhaw Holly
  • Red Pine Tree
  • Red Spruce
  • Wax Myrtle

Native Flowering Trees to Grow in Virginia

The Virginia State Tree is the Flowering Dogwood! Plus you will find other flowering trees and fragrant trees to perfume your yard, and feed pollinators and hummingbirds nectar and pollen they evolved alongside in your State! Plus these serve as larval Host Plants for native butterflies.

  • American Hornbeam
  • American Hop Hornbeam
  • Blacklocust (Black Locust) Tree
  • Buckeye Trees - Red, Ohio & Yellow
  • Carolina Silverberry
  • Dogwood Trees - Pagoda, Silky, Swamp, Gray, Red, Pink & White
  • Eastern Redbud Trees
  • Fringetree (Fringe Tree) & Grancy Greybeard Tree
  • Magnolia - Bigleaf, Cucumber Tree & Southern
  • Pussy Willow
  • Tulip Tree (Tulip Poplar)
  • Witch Hazel/Witchhazel Tree

What Are Native Shade Trees in Virginia?

There are an incredible variety of hardwood deciduous trees for your native landscape! Virginia has a moderate climate, with moderately cold winters and warm summers. So cool your yard and home with a shade tree! Plus you’ll need strong trees for the snow load in the winter thanks to storms carried on the jetstream.

  • American Beech Tree
  • American Basswood (Linden)
  • American Chestnut Tree
  • American Elm Trees
  • American Sycamore
  • Black Gum Tree
  • Bald Cypress Trees
  • Sweet & River Birch Trees
  • Black Willow Tree
  • Box Elder (Boxelder) Tree
  • Catalpa/Northern Catalpa Tree
  • Cottonwood/Eastern Cottonwood Tree
  • Hackberry Tree/Sugarberry Tree
  • Kentucky Coffee Tree
  • Maple Trees - Black, Red, Silver & Sugar 
  • Oak Trees - Black, Blackjack, Bur, Cherrybark, Chestnut, Chinquapin, Pin, Overcup, Northern Red, Scarlet, Shingle, Shumard’s, Willow & White
  • Quaking Aspen
  • Sassafras Tree
  • Sourwood Trees
  • Sweetgum Tree
  • Washington Hawthorn
  • Yellowwood Tree

Native Fruit & Nut Trees for Virginia

We love edible landscaping trees that look great and feed you too! Plus these and many of the trees above are wildlife trees that many creatures depend on for food.

  • American/Wild Plum, Beach Plum Tree & Chickasaw Plum
  • Black Cherry Tree
  • Black Walnut Tree
  • Hazelnut/American Filbert 
  • Hickory Trees - Bitternut, Black, Butternut, Red, Shagbark, Shellbark & Pignut 
  • Pawpaw Trees
  • American Persimmon Tree
  • Red Mulberry Tree
  • Serviceberry - Allegheny, Downy & Shadblow

Much Needed Natives!

Help keep your State's biodiversity intact by planting trees native to your area! Whether you are adding shade or flowers, privacy, or a lasting legacy to your landscape, there is a native option here to help you find the perfect tree for your Virginia landscape!

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 local ecology!

 

FAQ's for Buying Virginia Native Plants Online

What are the best native trees to plant in Virginia for supporting local wildlife?
From the state-famous Flowering Dogwood to American Plum, Black Walnut, and Serviceberry, Virginia’s native trees are lifelines for native birds, butterflies, and pollinators. Planting these trees means you're offering familiar food and shelter to wildlife that evolved right alongside them. Plus, your landscape will thrive in harmony with nature, not fight against it.

Why should I plant native trees in my Virginia yard or garden?
Native trees like Eastern Redbud, Tulip Tree, and American Sycamore are born and bred for the diverse climate and rich soils of Virginia, from the Appalachian Mountains to the Coastal Plain. These trees need less water once established, handle weather extremes with grace, and feed the local ecosystem in ways non-native trees simply can’t. Planting natives means planting smarter.

Which evergreen trees are native to Virginia and offer year-round beauty?
Virginia isn’t just deciduous forests, our native evergreen trees are hardworking and handsome! Species like Eastern Red Cedar, American Holly, and Frasier Fir keep their foliage all year long, offering privacy, wind protection, and food for birds like the Northern Cardinal. These evergreens are perfect for structure, shelter, and four-season curb appeal.

Are there flowering trees native to Virginia that attract pollinators?
Absolutely! Native flowering trees like Flowering Dogwood, Eastern Redbud, and Fringetree light up the landscape with seasonal blooms while feeding bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with nectar and pollen they evolved alongside. These beauties also serve as host plants for pollinator larvae, helping complete the natural life cycle in your backyard.

Can I grow fruit or nut trees that are native to Virginia?
You sure can! Virginia’s native fruit and nut trees, like American Persimmon, Chickasaw Plum, Pawpaw, and Shellbark Hickory, offer a bounty of benefits. They produce delicious, edible treats, support wildlife, and enhance biodiversity. These double-duty trees add beauty and function to edible landscapes while keeping things local and natural.
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