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 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!

FAQS 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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