Riverside Native Trees located in Delaware, OH (directions) specializes in growing trees native to Ohio and the Midwest. We grow 30+ different species of trees from local seed (local genotype) sources. Our customers range from large metroparks and museums to city parks and individual homeowners. Whether they are buying one or 1000 trees each customer wants the very same thing: trees that are ready to grow once they are planted. We offer trees that exhibit high survival rates and which quickly become established in a home landscape or land restoration project.
Designed to be Different
From the beginning Riverside Native Trees was designed to be different. After years of careful research prior to starting the nursery we decided the single most important factor was growing good ROOTS. If the roots are well developed the natural outcome is good growth at the top of the tree. While most nurseries are concerned with the above ground part of the tree Riverside Native Trees concentrates on developing an extensive root system first. This emphasis continues through every stage of tree growth and development. Root pruning is the key to developing a mop-like root system that has thousands of points of water and nutrient uptake. With so many roots supporting the tree transplant shock is minimized or eliminated. This is why we've put so much effort into growing good roots; it's the only thing that will grow a good tree.
A Superior Alternative
At Riverside Native Trees we only grow trees in root pruning containers. This makes a superior alternative to balled and burlaped (B&B) trees. In order to make a managable ball on a tree 90%+ of the roots are left behind when the tree is dug. IF the tree survives it languishes for several years until the root grows back. Further, a B&B tree may die during the second or third year which exceeds the guarantee most nurseries offer. For this reason we do not grow B&B trees. During the time B&B trees are trying to get re-established Riverside Native Trees are growing taller and wider, developing a strong trunk and flowering.
Container grown trees by Riverside Native Trees offer the best alternative for your planting budget. All the roots the tree ever grew are in that container. In experiments conducted at the nursery we've observed roots that grew 1" in a single week after planting. This is what allows the tree to become so quickly established. All that new root growth is absorbing water and nutrition to support the tree and push new growth. That is why we don't have trouble with transplant shock and why our trees can be planted anytime the ground is not frozen.
Good Trees Come From Good Seeds
Good genetics forms the basis for long term success with trees. Our seeds are carefully chosen from parent trees that are large and have a well shaped canopy. Some are over 4' in diameter and are hundreds of years old. We find them tucked away on river banks, in old cemeteries and in farm fields. In the fall it's a race between us and the squirrels to collect the seeds that will be our future crop. Once planted we hand select the best seedlings to become your trees.
An Invitation and a Request
I would like to personally invite you to tour our nursery to see for yourself the quality of our nursery stock. Please call me (Ed Kapraly) at 740-815-3230 or email to schedule a visit and to talk trees. There's no obligation and we're not high pressure sales types. You can be assured of talking with the owner every time.
My request is this: would you forward my website to someone that may be interested in trees whether that be a landscaper, homeowner or nursery grower? Thank you in advance and I hope to meet you soon to talk about native trees.
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