Riverside Native Trees and Nursery in Delaware, OH specializes in growing containerized native tree and shrub species from locally collected (local provenance) seed sources. We have over 70 species of native trees and shrubs in various stages of production. Our primary product is a 3 gallon, 5-6' native tree that is root pruned, staked and straight. New in 2011 is our expanded line of native shrubs. We are working with approximately 30 species of native shrubs with this year's goal being 1-2' plants by the fall. For our restoration and mitigation customers we've chosen species that thrive in the varied conditions found from wetland to upland habitats. We've also selected species that score high coefficients of conservation. Many of these species are not commonly found in the nursery trade and we're doing our best to bring these to you.
The website is divided into two sections: native trees and native shrubs. Be sure to check both pages to see all the species we offer. Besides the 3 gallon trees we also offer 1 year old seedlings and have a few larger trees in 15 gallon containers. The reports back from our customers are very encouraging. Easy transplanting, good growth the first and subsequent years and very high survival rates are all comments made by our customers. The reason for this is the exceptional root growth we promote. Trees with healthy roots thrive when planted. Our customers also understand the important role that seeds from local sources (local provenance) plays in the long term success of trees and shrubs.
Our customers include land restoration and wetland mitigation professionals, metroparks, municipalities, museums, landscapers and Scout groups. We also work with individual homeowners wishing to improve the appearance and value of their home landscape. All of these individuals and businesses have a common goal: they want native trees and shrubs that will grow and perform well. This is the value we provide!
Different by Design
From the beginning Riverside Native Trees and Nursery was designed to be different. After years of careful research and consultation prior to starting the nursery we decided the single most important factor to growing superior trees and shrubs was growing good ROOTS. If the roots are well developed and healthy the natural outcome is good top growth. We chose a container grown system because this met our requirement for producing healthy roots. Our growing regimen is a multi-year program consisting of two or three transplants. The end result are trees and shrubs that thrive after planting and survive in great numbers because they have greater root mass. With so many roots providing water and nutrition transplant shock is minimized or eliminated.
Good Genetics = Good Trees
Good genetics forms the basis for long term success with trees and shrubs. Habitat restoration professionals, landscapers and homeowners see the sense in choosing trees whose seeds are collected from our area. Swamp White Oaks grown from a 200+ year old, 4' in diameter parent tree are genetically adapted to our soil and climate. They already have a growing advantage over trees brought in from the West Coast or anywhere else. These superior genetics are passed along through our trees and shrubs. We've cataloged hundreds of centuries old trees (some 8' in diameter!) that serve as our seed sources. We eliminate the guesswork in getting the best genetics because our seeds are from these ancient trees. Each year we vary our seed collection locations so as to further improve genetic diversity.
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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