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The World's Best Little Tree™

Whipper Snapper

Whipper Snapper® brand trees are young, professionally grown shade and ornamental trees that give you a smarter way to plant. Each one starts life under the eye of expert growers who train a strong central leader and a healthy root system, then ships to you at an easy-to-handle size. You skip the crane, the crew and the big-tree price tag, and your tree repays you by establishing quickly and growing into an outstanding landscape tree. The hang tag says it best: the world's best little tree.

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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 zone. Pick your favorites from the collection above and watch a little tree become the best tree on the block.

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    Autumn Gold Ginkgo Tree

    Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'

    20% off
    (2)
    $7986 $9983

  • Eastern Redbud

    Cercis canadensis

    Up to 20% off
    (22)
    From $7832 $9790
  • Lucas European Hornbeam - Tree - Nature Hills Nursery - 3 Container -

    Lucas European Hornbeam

    Carpinus betulus ‘Lucas’

    25% off
    New arrival
    (1)
    $7805 $10406

  • Scarlet Fire® Japanese Dogwood

    Cornus kousa 'Rutpink'

    Up to 20% off
    (11)
    From $10217 $12771

  • Sweetgum Tree

    Liquidambar styraciflua

    20% off
    (30)
    $7832 $9790

  • Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac

    Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

    25% off
    (11)
    $6608 $8811

  • Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree

    Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan'

    20% off
    (40)
    $6396 $7995

  • Columnar Tulip Tree

    Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum'

    20% off
    (1)
    $11463 $14329

Why Plant a Young Tree?

Seasoned gardeners know the secret: a young tree transplants with far less stress than a large caliper tree. Smaller trees keep more of their root system, recover from planting in a single season and often catch up to, then outgrow, bigger transplants within a few years. A Whipper Snapper tree is light enough for one person to plant in an afternoon with nothing more than a shovel, a hose and a bag of mulch.

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Planting Your Whipper Snapper Tree

1. Beat the Spring Price Hikes Garden prices often rise as demand peaks in April and May. By reserving now, you lock in today’s pricing. Even if market rates go up later, your price stays exactly where it is.

2. Secure High-Demand Varieties Popular favorites like Hydrangeas, Fruit Trees, and Knock Out® Roses sell out fast every year. Don't risk missing out on that specific cultivar you’ve been eyeing. Pre-ordering acts as a "dibs" system, tagging that specific plant with your name on it.

3. Perfect Timing, Every Time Forget the guessing game. We monitor weather patterns and soil temperatures for your specific USDA Growing Zone. We will only ship your order when it is safe to plant in your area, preventing premature blooming or frost damage.

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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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This Week’s Featured Plants & Trees on Sale

Browse this week’s featured weekly plant deals, including customer‑favorite trees, flowering shrubs, perennials, and more at limited‑time prices. Choose your own adventure with teo specials this week:

Buy one plant get one 50% off

Buy one tree get one 50% off

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    Compacta Burning Bush

    Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'

    60% off
    (1)
    $3077 $7692

  • Mr. Bowling Ball® Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'MR. BOWLING BALL'

    50% off
    $3855 $7709

  • Fire Chief™ Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe'

    50% off
    (7)
    $4554 $9108
  • Danica Globe Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Danica'), a shrub featuring dense, pyramidal form.

    Danica Globe Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Danica'

    50% off
    $4662 $9324

  • Primo® Dwarf Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'IslPrim'

    50% off
    $7235 $14469

  • Golden Globe Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe'

    50% off
    $4662 $9324

  • Hetz Midget Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'

    50% off
    (1)
    $4662 $9324

  • Woodward Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii'

    50% off
    $4795 $9590

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