(Ames) The DNR State Forest Nursery is gearing up for fall 2026 and spring 2027 seedling orders.
Seedlings can be ordered Sept. 1 – May 15. The bare-root seedlings are packaged in bundles of 25 in sealed, labeled plastic bags.
John Lorenzen appearing on the KSOM DNR report on Saturday says tree varieties include 23 native hardwood species, 8 evergreen species, and 15 smaller trees and shrubs. Prices range from $1.00 to $1.30 per seedling. Seedlings are sold in three age classifications and range in size from 10 to 30 inches, depending on the species.
The DNR State Forest Nursery sells approximately 1 million seedlings per year, and 3-5 million seedlings are grown on-site at any given time. Located on 98 acres just south of Highway 30 in Ames, the nursery was established by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and has operated continuously ever since.
For more information, visit the online sales site at http://nursery.iowadnr.gov/ or call 1-800-865-2477 during regular business hours, Monday – Friday. DNR’s expert nursery staff can assist with species selection and answer questions about your tree needs and nursery offerings.
