Grow your own Christmas Tree.
Majestic evergreen native to the pacific northwest, widely grown as a christmas tree. Can reach 200 feet or more in height. Prefers moist soil and some protection from wind.
Zone 5+
No export to Australia
$4.07....25 seed's.
Acer buergeranum-Trident Maple.
Trident Maple is beloved by bonsai enthusiasts for its superb color and outstanding form. This deciduous tree quickly develops a mature appearance and is readily responsive to training in nearly any style. Likes full sun but should be given partial shade in the summer. A truly outstanding bonsai specimen.
Zone 6+
$4.29....100 seed's.
Acer ginnala-Amur Maple.
Amur Maple is an excellent tree for small yards and has started to gain popularity as a bonsai. It can be grown as a multi-stemmed clump or trained into a small tree with a single trunk four to six feet tall. The tree can reach 20+ feet in height and grows quickly when young. Amur is similar to the Trident Maple but is much more frost resistant and tolerant of adverse conditions. Provides dense shade and brilliant red, orange and gold autumn coloration.
Zone 2-8
$4.07....40 seed's.
Acer palmatum 'atropurpureum'Japanese Red Maple
Very popular landscape tree for zones 5 - 8. Up to twenty five feet in height but often pruned shorter. Can also be used as a bonsai specimen.
Zone 5-8
$ 4.51 /packet 20 seeds
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'Bloodgood Japanese Maple
'Bloodgood' remains one of the most popular Japanese maples. Deep red leaves gradually turn rich purple and hold their color well into summer. Upright growing, 10-15 feet in height. Dependable and robust.A note about Acer palmatum cultivars 'Bloodgood' is an Acer palmatum cultivar, which is, by definition, a clone. Seeds that are produced by such a cultivar result in variant offspring, which are not clones of the parent and hence not true cultivars.
Zone 5-9
$ 5.39 /packet25 seeds
Acer palmatum 'Matsumurae'Matsumurae Japanese Maple
This subspecies of palmatum has produced many outstanding cultivars. Great variation may appear in the offspring, resulting in truly unique specimens. Small, finely serrated leaves and gorgeous color -- always beautiful. Especially well suited to bonsai.
Zone 6+
$ 4.62 /packet35 seeds
Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'Osakazuki Japanese Maple
Choice Heirloom Japanese Maple Undoubtedly the most intense, brilliant crimson of all the maples. A very famous yet uncommon Japanese Maple cultivated for centuries in Japan. Most of the growing season the foliage color is a rich green. Its leaves are large, seven-lobed and palmate. The Osakazuki is a sturdy, strong grower and is unmatched for withstanding the summer heat. Average height 12-15'. Prefers a sheltered position in rich acidic, moisture-retaining soil. An outstanding selection.
Zone 6+
$ 5.39 /packet25 seeds
Acer palmatum 'Viridis'Laceleaf Japanese Maple
Spectacular fall color This weeping maple is a dissectum variety with deeply divided, serrated leaves. Brilliant orange color in the fall. Mounded habit, grows to about 6 feet in height. Makes a great bonsai specimen, too. Japanese maple seedlings are nicely variable, though the offspring can resemble the parent cultivar.
Zone 5+
$ 5.39 /packet 25 seeds
Acer saccharumSugar Maple
One of the most important trees in eastern North America, the Sugar Maple is the source of maple syrup as well as fine hardwood. It is the official state tree of Vermont, New York, West Virginia and Wisconsin, and its leaf is emblazoned on the flag of Canada. The Sugar Maple is well known for its outstanding fall color that is so characteristic of New England -- colors from bright yellows to orange and brilliant red. This long-lived tree can grow 60 to 80 feet tall in cultivation and to 120 feet or more in the wild. It is perhaps the consummate shade tree, is highly ornamental and attractive in the winter, too. Prefers well-drained, moist, fertile soil.
Zone 3b-8
$ 4.62 /packet50 seeds
Actinidia chinensisKiwi Fruit
Native to China, the "Chinese Gooseberry" was brought to New Zealand and first cultivated in the 1930s, where it became known as the Kiwi fruit. Though it is not related to the gooseberry, the Kiwi is a berry and produced on a woody, deciduous vine. Whilst the female plants bear fruit, male plants are needed as a source of pollen in order for the females to produce. Exceptionally rich in vitamin C, the Kiwi's remarkably long ripening period (2 months) enables the fruit to store for long periods of time. The Kiwi has boomed in popularity in the US, from an obscure and expensive novelty fruit to a not uncommon item of the American diet within the last 10 or 15 years. It is more subtropical than tropical in adaptation, and is able to tolerate light winter frost during the dormant period.
Zone 7+
$ 4.62 /packet25 seeds
Adansonia digitataAfrican Baobab
"The Upside-Down Tree"Easily grown from seed, a Baobab tree can live for thousands of years. May be grown as bonsai.
Zone 10+
$ 4.84 /packet5 seeds
Adansonia gregoriiAustralian Baobab (Boab)
Australian Baobab (Boab) is closely related to the African and Madagascar baobabs and just as imposing. It is the only Adansonia, which is native to Australia. Excellent for training as a bonsai. Will not tolerate frost.
Zone 10+
$ 4.84 /packet5 seeds
Adenium obesumDesert Rose
Here is a plant with personality as no two individuals are alike. Adenium obesum or Desert Rose is native to East Africa. In the wild, this succulent will eventually grow up to 10 feet in height but seldom reaches more than 2 or 3 feet in height when grown indoors and may remain no more than about 6" in height at maturity. A Desert Rose is a natural bonsai. You are sure to become an afficionado once you've grown one of these magnificent plants. And growing them from seed is undoubtedly the most rewarding method of propagation.
Zone 10+
$ 5.39 /packet10 seeds
Anacardium occidentaleCashew Nut Tree
Able to produce from seed in two years, the cashew is an amazing tree, bearing both fruit and nuts. The cashew fruit is delicious but not commercially available. The cashew nut is always in demand and fairly expensive. Interesting Cashew Facts courtesy of the Nut Factory The large seeds germinate readily but are hard to find. The twisted, gnarled trunk makes the cashew tree an intriguing candidate for bonsai.
Zone 10+
$ 5.94 /packet5 large seeds
Araucaria excelsaNorfolk Island Pine
This tree hardly needs any introduction. Often sold as "Living Christmas Trees", the Norfolk Island Pine is grown as a houseplant in cooler climates. In its native habitat, the tree can reach heights of 200 feet. Fairly easy to propagate from seed.
Zone 9b+
$ 4.62 /packet10 seeds
Arbutus menziesiiPacific Madrona
Pacific Northwest FavoriteThis native broadleaf evergreen is a familiar sight along the Pacific coast from British Columbia south to Washington, Oregon and California. Madrona (Madrone) is unmistakable with its peeling, red bark, gnarled trunk and windswept branches. Creamy white blossoms appear in early spring and the tree is covered with red fruit in the fall.The bark makes an excellent tea when boiled and the berries are edible, albeit rather unpalatable to most people. Birds eagerly go after the berries, though, and the flowers attract hummingbirds. A magnificent tree, to about 70 feet in height.
Zone 7+
$ 4.62 /packet10 seeds
Asimina trilobaPawpaw
Originating from the Southeast U.S., Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is the only temperate (cool-climate) member of a tropical family that includes such delicious fruits as chirimoya, sweetsop and soursop. The fruit is the largest edible fruit native to America, from 3" to 6" long and resembling a short, fat banana or mango. It is very sweet and tastes like bananas with a hint of pineapple and mango. Whereas the flowers are perfect (i.e., each flower is both male and female), two or more plants are needed for fruit production as pollen must come from a second plant to be effective. Asimina triloba is usually 8 to 10 feet tall, and will sucker, forming loose colonies. However, if grown in the open, in a sunny location, the tree will develop a single trunk, often reaching 25 feet -- fruit production is also better. Its small size and attractive cone shape make it suitable for residential landscaping. Fall color, which is usually a soft, butter-yellow, can be outstanding. The tree is virtually disease and pest-free.
Zone 4-9
$ 5.39 /packet10 seeds
Averrhoa carambolaStar Fruit
The Carambola is a beautiful evergreen tree with delicate small pinnate foliage that is sensitive to light (folds up in low light). Known for its delicious fruit called "Star fruit" - a mildly astringent, crispy 5 sided fruit. The trees are easy to grow and they will produce fruit off and on throughout the year. 30 feet in height, zone 10B - 11. Carambola grows very well indoors with bright light and is an intriguing bonsai candidate.
Zone 10+
$ 4.84 /packet10 seeds
Bauhinia punctataAfrican Orchid Tree
This African native shrub, which can be grown as a vine, produces showy, orange-red flowers 3-4 inches across year round. The fruits are small, brown pods. Also known as the Nasturtium Bauhinia. Should be planted where it receives six hours of sun daily. Very ornamental and does well in containers. Growth is fast during the summer and may attain a height of about 25 ft.
Zone 9+
$ 4.84 /packet10 seeds
Beaucarnea recurvataPonytail Palm
Ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) is not a palm, but rather a caudiciform succulent native to Mexico. With its unusual swollen base, the plant makes an impressive potted specimen. Do not overwater! Established plants can store water for up to one year. Watering every 3 or 4 weeks is sufficient. Slow growing, needs full sun to light shade. While in nature Beaucarnea recurvata can sometimes reach 30 feet in height with a base 12 feet across, the plant will grow nowhere near as large in cultivation -- especially when confined to a container. Must always be kept in a frost-free location.
Zone 10+
$ 4.29 /packet25 seeds
Bismarckia nobilisBismarck Palm
How to do justice to this magnificent palm in just a few words? The Bismarck palm has a full crown of large, silvery blue, circular, fan-shaped leaves and a tall, columnar trunk. The fronds on this palm can get up to 10 feet across. In seedlings and young plants, the leaves are tinged with an unreal purple-red colour. Bismarckia develops fairly quickly into a large and stunning tree that is excellently suited for the subtropical or tropical garden. It is tolerant of drought and a few degrees of frost and wants a place in full sun, such as it enjoys in the highland savannas of its native home of Madagascar. May reach 60 feet in height. Our seeds are collected only from the areas of Madagascar with the best, most silvery blue plants. A winner!
Zone 9b+
$ 6.38 /packet 5 large seeds
Brahea armata Blue Hesper Palm
Probably the bluest of all palms, the silvery Blue Hesper Palm is well suited to hot, dry climates and will withstand frost. Makes a striking accent plant. Slow growing up to 50 feet but seldom seen this tall. Very distinctive and beautiful. Hardy to zone 8 once established.
Zone 10+
$ 4.95 /packet10 seeds
Brugmansia sanguineaRed Angel's Trumpet
A small shrubby tree from the Andes with large pendulous flowers up to 10" long. Flowers are tubular, bright red-orange at the mouth, fading to yellow at the base. Bears long, ovate leaves up to 10" long. Zone 8-10 or can be brought indoors for winter.
Zone 8-10No export to Australia
$ 4.62 /packet10 seeds
Butia paraguayensisDwarf Yatay Palm
An interesting and rare dwarf Butia, this palm rarely grows to more than 6' tall. It has a short, slender trunk and strongly arching, blue-green leaves, with the leaflets held in a V-shape. This dwarf Butia is most useful as an ornamental palm in the temperate and subtropical garden where it will tolerate summer heat and temperatures down to 23°F. Native to Paraguay, Argentina and Southern Brazil.
Zone 9+
$ 4.62 /packet 12 seeds
Calyptrogyne ghiesbreghtianaVampire Palm
Pollinated by Bats!Also called Coligallo Palm, this delightful, stemless, understorey palm from the Atlantic rain or cloud forests of Central America has large, undivided or sparsely pinnateleaves that are intensively dark red to maroon colored when young. Interestingly, the flowers of this species are pollinated by bats! An eye-catching and easy-to-grow palm for subtropical and tropical areas, also ideal as a potted plant, requiring only minimal light. A real conversation piece!
Zone 10+
$ 5.39 /packet10 seeds
Camellia sinensisTea
Grow Your Own TEA Camellia sinensis is the source of true tea. Tea plants are actually trees, which in cultivation are kept pruned to a spreading shrub, 2 - 5 feet in height. The plants are evergreen and can be grown outdoors in zones 7-9 or kept in a container. Fragrant white flowers appear in late fall. Prefers light shade and rich, acidic soil. Highly ornamental and easy to grow.
Zone 7-9No export to Australia
$ 5.17 /packet 10 seeds
Carpinus coreanaKorean Hornbeam
Hornbeam makes a great bonsai and Korean Hornbeam (C. coreana) is considered by many to be the most desirable. The tiny, pleated leaves display incredible color in the fall, turning red, yellow and orange -- often on the same leaf! Korean Hornbeam also makes a wonderful, small specimen tree. Grows a bit more slowly than the other hornbeams.
Zone 7+
$ 5.06 /packet20 seeds
Carpinus turczaninoviiKorean Hornbeam
This Korean Hornbeam (Carpinus turczaninovii) grows much, much faster than C. coreana and can develop a nice, thick trunk within a few years. For this reason, many bonsai enthusiasts prefer to work with this variety. Emerging sping foliage is maroon-red, turning to green in the summer and shades of orange-red in the fall. Handsome, dense growth and attractive, gnarled trunk and branches. Also makes a very charming, rather small landscape specimen, reaching only about 20 feet in height. Superb tree, not commonly found in nurseries.
Zone 6 - 9
$ 4.84 /packet30 seeds
Carya illinoinensisPecan
ATrue American Nut One of the USA's important agricultural products, pecans are the only major tree nut that can be considered a true American nut. Pecans were first discovered growing in North America and parts of Mexico in the 1600s and were given the name "pecan" based on the Native American word of Algonquin origin, meaning "all nuts requiring a stone to crack." Pecans were favored by pre-colonial residents and served as a major source of food because they were accessible to waterways and easier to shell than other North American nut species. Today, pecans are grown in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas and are enjoyed around the world as the perfect nut. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics, over 346 million pounds of pecans were produced in the U.S. in 1999. In fact, the majority of the world's pecan production, 80 percent, comes from the U.S.
Zone 5+
$ 4.62 /packet10 large seeds
Caryota obtusaGiant Fishtail Palm
Giant Fish Tail Palm Caryota obtusa is by far the most massive of the fishtail palms. It is found scattered over a vast area between northeast India and northern Thailand, always growing in the mountains. The form from N-Thailand, which has recently been described as C. gigas, has been introduced into cultivation many years back. The true form from the NE-Indian States of Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh however, where William Griffith collected the type specimen for his description of the species in 'Palms of British East India' (1850), has never made it into cultivation. As such we are very pleased to be able to offer this form to you now for the very first time ever. This awesome and majestic fishtail palm has a thick trunk (to 2 or 3 ft in diameter) and huge, flatly held leaves in the manner of a giant tree fern, which it resembles. The seeds germinate quickly, and subsequent growth is extremely fast, up to 3ft per year once established. The Indian form grows in the Himalayan foothills at altitudes of up to about 3300ft, and much further north than the Thai form (C. gigas). While the two are not really differing in looks, the Indian form will likely grow in even cooler conditions, and tolerate even a few more degrees of frost. Grow it where its great size can best be appreciated, and give it plenty of water and fertilizer.
Zone 10+
$ 4.95 /packet5 large seeds
Cedrus libaniCedar of Lebanon
The needle-like foliage of this highly unusual and rare tree is produced in bunches on older twigs and singly on current season's growth. It is prized for its dark green foliage, picturesque habit of growth, and ornamental cones. Massive forests in the now barren Biblical lands were made up of this species. It is said to have been used for timbers in Solomon's Temple. Growth is rather slow. Excellent bonsai specimen.
Zone 5b-8aNo export to Australia
$ 4.95 /packet25 seeds
Cercis canadensisEastern Redbud
Also known as the Judas Tree, Eastern Redbud is found throughout the eastern United States. Highly valued as an ornamental, flowers early in the spring even before other leaves appear. Eastern Redbud is the state tree of Oklahoma.
Zone 4+
$ 4.29 /packet35 seeds
Chamaecyparis obtusaHinoki Cypress
Hinoki Cypress (Japanese Cypress) is highly prized among experienced bonsai enthusiasts. This elegant evergreen is a large tree in the wild, up to 120 feet in height. Yet it is easy to keep pruned to a much smaller size. Fan-shaped sprays of dark green foliage, with white, X-shaped markings on the underside. Hinoki Cypress is ideal for the Japanese garden and can be used to great effect in virtually any landscape. Prefers full sun but part shade is okay. The tree can be variable in form -- many outstanding cultivars have been introduced. Each specimen grown from seed is unique. Moderately fast grower, as much as a foot per year. But patience is required, as seeds may be slow to germinate.
Zone 4 - 8No export to Australia.
$ 4.62 /packet50 seeds
Chamaedorea elegansNeantha Bella Palm
Chamaedorea elegans is one of the more widely grown indoor palms, perhaps largely because it requires only minimal light to thrive. Also known as Neantha Bella and Parlour Palm, this small, graceful palm is an ideal indoor pot plant. Its long, arching fronds of shiny deep green complement any decor. Maximum height of 4'. Native to Mexico and Guatemala. Very easy to care for but keep watered and away from direct sunlight.
Zone 10+
$ 4.95 /packet12 seeds
Chorisia speciosa Silk Floss Tree
Related to the Baobab, this is a great exotic looking tree for quickly creating tropical effects as it can grow 3-5 ft per year when young. The unusual trunk thickens and becomes bottle shaped as it ages, never failing to attract attention with its stiff spines. Beautiful flowers cover a bare tree. The tree is deciduous and grows up to 60 ft in height. Silk floss trees will drop their leaves when the temperature falls below 27 degrees F, but established specimens have been known to survive freezes down to 20 degrees F. Protect young trees from freezes.
Zone 9+
$ 4.62 /packet 10 seeds
Coffea arabicaCoffee Plant
Arabica accounts for about 75% of the world coffee production and is the coffee that specialty roasters search for. Coffea arabica is easy to grow indoors, makes a very attractive houseplant and if it likes you well enough it will even reward you with flowers and berries. A six-foot plant can produce two to four pounds of coffee a year. Grow in medium light, or filtered or indirect sunlight. Use a rich, acid soil kept moderately moist. Peat moss in the potting mix will help provide acid conditions. Ideal temperatures are between 60 and 85 degrees. Give the roots room to grow. Hardy to 28F.
Zone 10+No export to Australia
$ 4.84 /packet12 seeds
Coffea caturaDwarf Coffee Plant
Coffea catura is an outstanding, dwarf arabica variety, which is a heavy bearer that does not require shading. Grows just 24" - 30" in height. In addition to producing the finest coffee beans, Coffea catura makes a splendid houseplant or, in warm climates, may be grown outdoors as an ornamental. Does not tolerate frost. The lush foliage is deep glossy green and noticeably ridged, giving the leaves an embossed appearance. Extremely handsome!
Zone 10+No export to Australia
$ 4.29 /packet12 seeds
Coffea konaKona Coffee Plant
Kona coffee is considered to be among the finest gourmet coffees in the world. This small tree has dark green, glossy leaves. This coffee is easy to grow indoors and makes a very attractive houseplant. Clusters of white, fragrant flowers, followed by bright red beans. Often will begin to produce in just four years and can yield over a pound of coffee a year! Grow in medium light, or filtered or indirect sunlight. Use a rich, acid soil kept moderately moist. Peat moss in the potting mix will help provide acid conditions. Ideal temperatures are between 60 and 85 degrees. Give the roots room to grow. Hardy to 28F.
Zone 10+No export to Australia
$ 4.95 /packet12 seeds
Cotoneaster horizontalisRockspray Cotoneaster
Popular & Fast-Growing Cotoneaster (pronounced ko-toe-nee-AS-ter) is an excellent plant for novice bonsai enthusiasts: they are tough, easy too grow, not too thirsty, tolerant of all sorts of light conditions and most soils. Small, pink flowers in the spring and bright red berries in the fall add interest year round. Native to Western China and hardy to zone 5. Give it a try!
Zone 5+
$ 3.96 /packet30 seeds
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