Shop Whipper Snapper Trees at Nature Hills
Nature Hills is America's largest online plant nursery, and every Whipper Snapper tree ships at the right time for planting in your growing zone. Browse the varieties above and watch a little tree grow into the best tree on the block.
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Carpinus betulus ‘Lucas’
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Planting Your Whipper Snapper Tree
Dig the hole twice the width of the root ball and set the top of the ball slightly above ground level. Backfill with a blend of native soil and organic matter, tamp lightly, then water deeply to settle the soil. Finish with 1 to 2 inches of mulch, kept away from the trunk. In poorly drained spots, plant in a raised bed. Stake young trees with two hardwood stakes and soft ties the first year, then remove them so the trunk builds its own strength.
How to Choose the Right Tree
Start with your growing zone, then think about the job the tree needs to do. Want summer shade over the patio? Look at the maples, oaks and sweetgums in this collection. After spring flowers, choose a dogwood, flowering cherry, crabapple or redbud. Need a narrow tree for a side yard or driveway? The columnar hornbeams, Slender Silhouette Sweetgum and Regal Prince Oak fit spaces most shade trees never could. Every product page lists mature height, spread and recommended zones so you can match the tree to the spot.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whipper Snapper Trees
What is a Whipper Snapper tree?
What is a Whipper Snapper tree?
Whipper Snapper® is Nature Hills' line of young, professionally grown shade and ornamental trees. Each one is trained under a single central leader for strong structure and ships at a manageable size, so you get the same variety selection as a large landscape tree without the size, price, or equipment.
How is a Whipper Snapper tree different from a tree from a landscaper or big box store?
How is a Whipper Snapper tree different from a tree from a landscaper or big box store?
Landscapers and big box stores often sell large-caliper trees that need a crane or install crew. Whipper Snapper trees ship smaller and lighter, so most gardeners can plant one in an afternoon with just a shovel, a hose, and mulch — no heavy equipment required.
Do young trees really catch up in size to larger transplants?
Do young trees really catch up in size to larger transplants?
Smaller trees keep a greater share of their original root system at transplant, which means less shock and a shorter recovery period. Because they resume active growth sooner, young trees like Whipper Snappers often close the size gap with larger transplants within a few growing seasons.
What size do Whipper Snapper trees ship at?
What size do Whipper Snapper trees ship at?
Whipper Snapper trees ship at an easy-to-handle size that one person can plant without special equipment. Exact height and container size vary by variety — check the individual product page for the specific dimensions of the tree you're considering.
When will my Whipper Snapper tree ship?
When will my Whipper Snapper tree ship?
Nature Hills times each shipment to your USDA growing zone based on current weather and soil conditions, so your tree arrives at the right moment for planting rather than an arbitrary calendar date.
How do I choose the right Whipper Snapper tree for my yard?
How do I choose the right Whipper Snapper tree for my yard?
Start with your growing zone, then match the tree to the job you need it to do: shade trees like maples, oaks, and sweetgums for cooling a patio or yard; flowering trees like dogwoods, redbuds, and cherries for spring color; and narrow, columnar varieties for tight side yards or driveways. Every product page lists mature height, spread, and recommended zones.
Are Whipper Snapper trees covered by a guarantee?
Are Whipper Snapper trees covered by a guarantee?
Yes. Every Whipper Snapper tree ships with Nature Hills' free 45-day Growing & Glowing Guarantee, and you can extend coverage to a full year with Growing & Glowing Guarantee Plus at checkout.
