TREE AND SHRUB SEED (A to Z)
Abies concolor (White Fir)
Acacia angustissima (Prairie acacia). A perennial, deciduous, shrub or tree in the Fabaceae family native to Central America and the United States. It is also found in South America, India and Pakistan. Approx. 2,200 seeds per oz.
Acacia arabica. Important source of Tanbark which is a substitute for Gum Arabic. 2700 seeds per pound.
Acacia baileyana (Golden Wattle)
Acacia constricta (White thorn acacia). Full sun, hardy to 15°F. Southwestern USA native. Large shrub or small tree, spreading, 8 to 15' tall. Little or no water once established. 1400 seeds per oz.
Acacia cultriformis (knife-leaf wattle, dogtooth wattle, half-moon wattle). A perennial tree or shrub.
Acacia cyclops (Coastal Wattle)
Acacia decurrens (Green wattle). Sunset: 8-9,14-24 USDA: 9-11. Young trees are frost tender. Full sun. Evergreen tree, fast growing to 30 - 50' tall. Low water, needs good drainage. Origin: Australia (New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania). Propagation: Seeds (better results with hot water treatment). 32,000 seeds per lb.
Acacia decurrens mollis
Acacia graffiana (1100 seeds per oz)
Acacia greggii (Cat claw acacia). Tolerates reflected heat. Hardy to 0°F. Southwestern USA native. Deciduous, large shrub or small tree, fast growing from 8 to 20' tall. Drought tolerant, looks better with occasional watering. 270 seeds per oz.
Acacia latifolia (1500 seeds per oz.)
Acacia mangium (Brown Salwood)
Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood acacia). Sunset: 8-9,13-24; USDA: 9b-11. Full sun. Fast growing, up to 40' tall and wide, rounded crown; dark green leaves. Drought tolerant, needs good drainage. Origin: Southeastern Australia. 31000 seeds per pound.
Acacia millefolia (approx 250 seeds per oz).
Acacia podalyrifolia (Pearl Acacia). Acacia podalyriifolia, 800 seeds per oz.
Acacia redolens prostrata (Prostrate Acacia). Seeds collected from a very prostate form of the Acacia redolens. Used as a groundcover, good on slopes. Full sun, sprawling shrub evergreen up to 2' tall; 6-12' wide. Fast growth rate. Small yellow flowers. Woody trunks. Drought, heat tolerant. Hardy to 20°F or lower. Native to Australia. Approx. 3500 seeds per oz.
Acacia salicina (Willow acacia). Single or multi-stemmed tree. Grows rapidly from 20-40' tall, 10-20' wide. Leaves form narrow strips. Branches weep. Hardy to 20° F. Australian native. 750 seeds per oz.
Acacia saligna. Syn: Acacia cyanophylla (Blue leaf wattle/orange wattle). Single or multi-stemmed tree can be grown as a shrub. Grows to 15 -25' high; 10-20' wide. Semi-evergreen. Hardy to 20° F. Australian native. 1500 seeds per oz.
Acacia smallii (Sweet acacia). Syn: Acacia farnesiana. Heat tolerant tree. Matures to 15' - 30' tall; 15 - 20' wide. Semi-Deciduous. Fragrant flowers. Rapid growth with regular watering. Hardy to 15° F. 450 seeds per oz.
Agonis flexuosa (Peppermint Tree)
Ambrosia deltoidea (Triangle leaf). Full sun, heat tolerant, desert perennial shrub. Fast growing 2' tall; 3' spread. Little water once established. Native to Sonoran desert. 2400 seeds per oz.
Ambrosia dumosa (White bursage) 2400 seeds per oz.
Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon Serviceberry). Native and introduced perennial shrub. The fruits are used in pies, jams, and syrup, Saskatoon wine is a regional specialty. Native Americans boiled branches to make a tea for treating colds. Height, 3-15 Feet. Requires 12" minimum precipitation. 25,800 seeds per pound.
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Amelanchier utahensis (Utah Serviceberry). A small tree or large shrub. Grows to about 15' at maturity. The flowers have white petals and grow in small clusters. In early spring, while in bloom, the entire plant is snowy white. Seeds are formed in small apple-like pomes that are brown to black when ripe. The fruit are juicy and sweet. Widely scattered throughout Utah and are common in arid canyons and rocky areas usually between 3,000 and 9,000 feet in elevation. Once established, it is very drought well. The fruit are an excellent source of bird food and the foliage is eaten by livestock and wildlife.
Artemisia arbuscula (Low Sage).
Artemisia cana (Silver Sagebrush).
Artemisia filifolia (Sand Sagebush) Native and Introduced Perennial Shrub. Height, 2-4 Feet. Requires 6" minimum precipitation. 2,000,000 seeds per pound.
Artemisia frigida (Fringed Sagebrush). Native Perennial Shrub; Height, 6-18". Requires 8" minimum precipitation. 4,536,000 seeds per pound.
Artemisia nova (Black Sagebrush). Native Perennial Shrub; Height, up to 2'. Requires 6" minimum precipitation. 907,200 seeds per pound.
Artemisia tridentata ssp. vaseyana (Mountain Big Sagebrush).
Artemisia tridentata v. tridentata (Basin Big Sagebrush). Native Perennial evergreen shrub from 3 to 12 ft. tall. Requires 10" annual rainfall minimum. Commonly found on deep, fertile well-drained soils in valleys and on foothills to 7,000 ft. elevation. Forage is usally poor for cattle and moderate for wildlife. Provides valuable cover for wildlife. 2,500,000 seeds per pound
Artemisia tridentata v. wyomingensis.
Asclepias speciosa (Showy Milkweed)
Asparagus asparagoides 'Smilax' (Bridal creeper, Bridal-veil creeper, Gnarboola, Smilax asparagus) Herbaceous climbing plant of the family Asparagaceae native to tropical and southern Africa.
Asparagus pyramidalis
Asparagus sprengeri (Sprenger Asparagus).
Asparagus virgatus
Atriplex canescens (Four wing saltbush). 2800 seeds per oz. Grows from 2 to 6' tall. Does well in alkaline soils. Origin: Sonoran and Chihuahuan desert.
Atriplex confertifolia (Shadscale Saltbush). Native Perennial Shrub; Height, 1-3 Feet. Requires 4" minimum precipitation. 64,900 seeds per pound.
Atriplex cuneata (Castle Valley Clover) Native Perennial Shrub; Height, 6-12". Requires 6" minimum precipitation. 30,300 seeds per pound. (PLS)
Atriplex gardneri (Gardner's saltbrush).
Atriplex lentiformis (Quail bush). 20,000 seeds per oz.
Atriplex polycarpa (Desert saltbush).
Beaucarnea recurvata (Nolina recurvata) Ponytail Palm
Brachychiton populneus (Australian bottle tree). Evergreen tree, up to 40' tall; 30' wide. Drought hardy, prefers well drained soil. Hardy to 20° F. Australian native.
Caesalpinia cacalaco (Cascalote). Evergreen tree, growing slowly to 20' tall, 20' wide. Sun and heat tolerant. Hardy to 20°F. Little water. Native to Southern Mexico. 80 seeds per oz.
Caesalpinia mexicana (Mexican Bird of Paradise). Evergreen small tree or large shrub. Fast growing to 10-18' tall; 6 -15' wide. Yellow flowers. Hardy to 20° F. Drought tolerant. Approx. 300 seeds per oz.
Caesalpinia pulcherrima (Red bird of paradise). Full sun, heat tolerant. Root hardy to 15 F, leaf drop at 30 F. Drought tolerant, happy with infrequent deep watering. Native to Central America, northwestern South America, West Indies. 180 seeds per oz.
Callistemon ‘Capt. Cook’ (Dwarf form of viminalis). Approx. 50000 seeds per oz.
Callistemon citrinus
Callistemon rigidus
Callistemon viminalis
Calothamnus gilesii
Calothamnus quadrifidus (Net Bush) 50000 seeds oz.
Carissa grandiflora (Natal Plum, Common Carissa)
Cassia alata
Cassia artemisioides (Feathery senna / Feathery Cassia ). Full sun to part shade, heat tolerant. Hardy to 15°F. Evergreen shrub. cylindrical gray-green leaflets. Fast growing to 6' tall; 6' spread. Little to moderate water. Native to Australia. 1700 seeds per oz.
Cassia covesii (Syn: Senna covesii). Desert Senna
Cassia didymobotrya (Senna didymobotrya)
Cassia fistula (Approx. 3000 seeds per LB)
Cassia javanica (approx 2500 seeds OZ.)
Cassia marginata. 1660 seeds per OZ
Ceanothus greggii (Desert ceanothus)
Ceanothus velutinus (Snowbrush ceanothus). Email for availability and current pricing.
Celtis ehrenbergiana (Spiny Hackberry). Seeds are embedded in fruit.
Celtis pallida (Desert hackberry) (aka Celtis ehrenbergiana). (Sunset: 10-13; USDA: 7-10. Full sun. Spiny semi-evergreen shrub, up to 20' tall, 8' spread; small dark green leaves. Drought hardy. Origin: Texas, New Mexico, northern Mexico from 3000 to 8000' elevation. Seeds are embedded in fruit.
Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree). Widely grown for its edible pods, and as an ornamental tree. The ripe, dried pod is often ground to carob powder, which is used to replace cocoa powder. Carob bars, an alternative to chocolate bars. Hardiness zones: USDA 9-11. Sunset 9, 13-16, 18-24
Cercidium floridum (Blue palo verde). Deciduous tree, smooth bluish-green bark. Grows to 30' tall; 25' wide. Little water when established. Hardy to 10°F. Native to S.W. Calif., AZ, N.W. Mexico. 150 seeds per oz.
Cercidium microphyllum (Foothills palo verde). Grows slowly to 10-20' tall with equal spread. Solitary, pale yellow, blooms in late spring. Very drought and heat tolerant. Hardy to 20° F. Native to AZ, Calif. and Baja Mexico. 250 seeds per oz.
Cercocarpus ledifolius (Curl Leaf Mountain Mahogany). Native Perennial Shrub. Height, 8-30 feet. Requires 8" minimum precipitation. 30,000 seeds per pound.
Cercocarpus montanus (True Mountain Mahogany). Native Perennial Shrub; 3-15'. Approx. 1600 seeds per oz.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert willow). Light pink flowers. Deciduous shrub or small tree, fast growing to 25' tall; 20' spread. Heat resistant, Hardy to 10°F. Moderate to little water, needs good drainage. Native to Southwest USA, northern Mexico. Approx. 4500 seeds per oz.
Chilopsis linearis ‘Bubba’ (Desert Willow). In late spring and summer ‘Bubba’ produces masses of large, dark burgundy, fragrant flowers
Chrysothamnus vasey (Vasey Rabbitbrush)
Dracaena draco
Encelia farinosa (Brittlebush). Full sun, heat tolerant, short lived evergreen bush. Hardy to 26°F. Fast growing up to 3' tall; 5' wide. Needs good drainage. Drought hardy when established. Average Live Seed per Bulk Pound: 82,000. Origin: Southwestern USA, northwestern Mexico, Baja California.
Encelia farinosa (Brittle bush). Full sun, heat tolerant. Hardy to 26°F. Short lived evergreen bush. Fast growing up to 3' tall; 5' wide. Needs good drainage. Native Southwestern USA, northwestern Mexico, Baja California. 8000 seeds per oz.
Ephedra nevadensis (Nevada ephedra). Native Perennial Shrub; Height, 2-5 Feet. Requires 5" minimum precipitation. 19,900 seeds per pound.
Ephedra viridis (Green mormon tea). Native Perennial Shrub; Height, 2-4 Feet. Requires 7" minimum precipitation. 25,000 seeds per pound.
Eriogonum effusum
Eucalyptus baueriana (Blue Box)
Eucalyptus botryoides 'compacta' (Dwarf Mahogany Gum)
Eucalyptus brevifolia (Snappy Gum)
Eucalyptus caesia (Bluish Gray)
Eucalyptus camaldulensis (Red Gum, Longbeak Eucalyptus) 25,000 seeds per oz.
Eucalyptus campaspe
Eucalyptus cladocalyx (Sugar Gum)
Eucalyptus curtisii (Plunkett Mallee)
Eucalyptus deglupta (rainbow)
Eucalyptus gamophylla (Blue Mallee)
Eucalyptus goniocalyx (Bundy)
Eucalyptus macarthurii
Eucalyptus maculata (Spotted Gum)
Eucalyptus microcorys (Tallow-Wood)
Eucalyptus moorei 'nana'
Eucalyptus neglecta (Omeo Round-leaved Gum)
Eucalyptus preissiana (Bell-Fruited Mallee)
Eucalyptus pulverulenta (Silver Leaved Mountain Gum)
Eucalyptus punctata
Eucalyptus regnans (Mountain Ash)
Eucalyptus resinifera (Red Mahogany)
Eucalyptus robusta (Swamp Mahogany) Seeds are mixed with chaff.
Eucalyptus rudis (Flooded Gum)
Eucalyptus saligna (Sydney Blue Gum)
Eucalyptus stellulata (Black Sally)
Eucalyptus tereticornis (Forest Red Gum)
Eucalyptus umbra (White Mahogany)
Eucalyptus viminalis (Manna Gum)
Heteromeles arbutifolia (Toyon)
Holodiscus dumosus
Isocoma menziesii (Golden Brush). A shrub native to California and western North America.
Isomeris arborea (Bladderpod)
Jacaranda mimosifolia (Jacaranda Tree)
Juniperus monosperma (One-seed Juniper) A species of juniper native to western North America, in the United States in Arizona, New Mexico, southern Colorado, western Oklahoma (Panhandle), and western Texas, and in Mexico in the extreme north of Chihuahua. It grows at 970–2300 m altitude. Evergreen coniferous shrub or small tree growing to 2–7 m (rarely to 12 m) tall, usually multistemmed, and with a dense, rounded crown. 580 seeds per oz.
Juniperus scopulorum (Rocky Mt. Juniper)
Larrea tridentata (Creosote bush). Full sun. Hardy to 0 F. Straggly evergreen shrub, slowly growing to 8-10', 6' wide. No water after established. Native Southwestern USA, south to central Mexico, southern South America. Approx. 3000 seeds per oz.
Leptospermum repestre
Liquidambar styraciflua (American sweetgum)
Lycium andersonii (Wolfberry). Seeds are embedded in the fruit
Lycium exsertum (Thornbush / Arizona desert-thorn).
Lysiloma Thornberi (Feather Tree). 250 seeds per oz.
Melaleuca armillaris.
Melaleuca fulgens.
Melaleuca leucadendron (Cajeput Tree)
Melaleuca linariifolia (Flaxleaf Paperbark)
Melaleuca quinquinerva.
Mimosa dysocarpa (Velvet pod)
Mimosa pudica
Moringa oleifera. USDA hardiness zones 9 and 10. A is a fast-growing, deciduous tree grows to height of 32–40 ft and the trunk can reach a diameter 1.5 ft. The moringa tree is grown mainly in semiarid, tropical, and subtropical areas. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, but prefers a neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained sandy or loamy soil. 2400 seeds per LB
Nicotiana tabacum (Bolivian Black Tobacco Seeds) Open culivation.From Wikipedia: Nicotiana tabacum, or cultivated tobacco, is an annually-grown herbaceous plant. Found only in cultivation, where it is the most commonly grown of all plants in the Nicotiana genus, and its leaves are commercially grown in many countries to be processed into tobacco. It grows to heights between 1 to 2 metres. Research is ongoing into its ancestry among wild Nicotiana species, but it is believed to be a hybrid of Nicotiana sylvestris, Nicotiana tomentosiformis, and possibly Nicotiana otophora.
Nicotiana tabacum (Virginia Black Tobacco Seeds) Open culivation.From Wikipedia: Nicotiana tabacum, or cultivated tobacco, is an annually-grown herbaceous plant. Found only in cultivation, where it is the most commonly grown of all plants in the Nicotiana genus, and its leaves are commercially grown in many countries to be processed into tobacco. It grows to heights between 1 to 2 metres. Research is ongoing into its ancestry among wild Nicotiana species, but it is believed to be a hybrid of Nicotiana sylvestris, Nicotiana tomentosiformis, and possibly Nicotiana otophora.
Olneya tesota (Desert ironwood). Evergreen tree or large shrub, growing slowly to 15-30' tall; 15-25' spread. Heat tolerant. Little or no water. Hardy to 25°F. Origin: Sonoran desert in AZ and Mexico. 95 seeds per oz.
Parkinsonia aculeata (Mexican palo verde). Approx. 225 seeds per oz.
Philodendron selloum
Pinus flexilis (Limber Pine)
Pinus ponderosa 12,000 seeds per pound
Pithecellobium flexicaule (Texas ebony). Evergreen tree, semi deciduous, grows very slowly to 30 feet tall; 30 feet wide. Heat tolerant. Little or no water. Hardy to 10° F. Native to Texas Florida, Yucatan. Approx. 50 seeds per oz.
Pithecellobium mexicanum (Mexican Ebony) Full sun, drought hardy, summer irrigation promotes quick growth. Hardy to 18 F. Compact tree grows to 20' tall, 15' wide or larger. Origin: Baja California, Sonora and Sinaloa.
Plantago erecta (Dot-Seed Plantain)
Prunus virginiana (Chokecherry). Native Perennial Shrub; Height, 5-30 feet. Requires 14" minimum precipitation. 4,800 seeds per pound.
Pseudotsuga menziesii (Douglas fir)Germination tip: Soak in water for 24 hoursStratification: Cold stratify for 30 daysGermination: Sow seed 1/4 inch deep, mulch seed bedOther: Fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratificationIf refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before use.
Ptelea trifoliata (Western Hop Tree)
Purshia tridentata (Antelope Bitterbrush) Native Perennial Shrub; Grows to 2-15 Feet. Needs 8" minimum annual rain. Plant in Fall, Winter, Early Spring 15,000 seeds per pound.
Radermachera sinica (China doll, Serpent tree or Emerald tree). Evergreen tree in the family Bignoniaceae, native to the subtropical mountain regions of southern China and Taiwan. It can reach heights of up to 30 m tall and a trunk diameter of 1 m. The flowers are white, trumpet-like, about 7 cm long, and resembling a large Bignonia flower in shape. Used as a houseplant and bonsai.
Rhus aromatica v. simplicifolia (Singleleaf skunk brush)
Rhus copallina
Rhus glabra (Smooth Sumac). Approx. 2000 seeds per oz.
Rhus integrifolia (Lemonade Berry). Grows from Santa Barbara County, CA south into Baja along the coast. A wide-mounding evergreen shrub, 5-10 feet tall, spreading 12 feet, its thick, dull-green leaves cover the plant densely. Tight clusters of cream to pink-colored flowers appear around February, and bunches of flat-sided berries mature in early summer to a rust-red. Loaded with citric acid, they can indeed be made into a tart drink reminiscent of lemonade. On slopes, root depth can reach 15-25 feet making Rhus integrifolia an excellent plant for erosion control. Approx. 8000 seeds per LB
Rhus lancea (African sumac). Small to medium sized evergreen tree to 24' tall; 24' spread. Heat tolerant, little water. Hardy to 15°F. Native to Southern Africa. Approx. 1200 seeds per oz.
Rhus trilobata (Skunkbrush sumac). 1100 seeds per oz.
Ribes cereum (Wax currant)
Ribes montigenum. Showy, yellow-red to coral-pink, tubular flowers. Red or orange-red fruits, round, 1/3 inch berries in a hanging clusters ripen in August. Reddish-brown, smooth bark. Small to medium upright shrub to 3 feet tall, often forms thickets.
Rosa woodsii (Wood's rose). Native Perennial shrub; Height, 2-6 Feet. Requires 12" minimum precipitation. 45,300 seeds per pound.
Sambucus racemosa (Red Elderberry). Native perennial shrub; Height, 3-6 ft. Requires 18" minimum precipitation. Thrives in riparian zones 286,000 seeds per pound. ##
Sapindus drummondii (Western Soapberry). 85 seeds per oz.
Senna hirsuta. Native of tropical America. Senna hirsuta grows on the plains and hilly areas. Grows along roadsides, railway embankments and dry ditches. It is found in gardens and fields as a weed and prefers open locations.Is now distributed throughout Malesia, Indo-China, Thailand and most other countries in the Asian and African tropics. In Java, where it has long been known and has naturalized.Uses: As forage plant. As food the leaves and young pods are eaten, usually steamed or cooked in vegetable dishes or in salads. Medicine: In Java the leaves are used medicinally for treating herpes. A decoction of the leaves is used against irritations of the skin in Thailand. In Laos the seeds are used as a substitute for coffee.
Sida cordifolia. “Bala” used in traditional medicine.
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) (Sunset: 10-13, 19-24; USDA: 8b-10). Full sun. Hardy to 18°F. Evergreen shrub, slow growing to 6 - 10' tall; 6 - 8' spread. Needs good drainage, little to no water. Native Southern Calif., Arizona and Mexico. 60 seeds per oz.
Sophora secundiflora (Texas mountain laurel) 40 seeds per oz.
Symphoricarpos rotundifolius (Mountain Snowberry)
Tetradymia canescens (Spineless horsebrush)
Thevetia neriifolia. (Cascabela thevetia), Yellow oleander. Approx. 145 seeds per LB
Tristania conferta (Lophostemon conferta) Brisbane Box
Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese Elm) A small to medium deciduous, semi-deciduous tree growing to 30–60 ft tall with a slender trunk and crown. The leathery, lustrous green single-toothed leaves are small and are often retained as late as December or even January in Europe and North America. 8,000 seeds per oz.
Ulmus pumila
Vitex agnus-castus (Monk's pepper) 2700 seeds per oz.
Washingtonia filifera (California Fan Palm). Occurs naturally in the Sonoran and Mojave deserts of southeastern California, southwestern Arizona, and northern Baja California, Mexico from sea level to 1,800 feet elevation. Seeds collected in Phoenix. This clone has a thick trunk, over 3' in diameter and grows to 35' tall. 1000 seeds = 4 oz.
Wisteria sinensis. Vine, blue flowers. Approx 40 seeds per oz.
Ziziphus jujube. Red date, Chinese date, and Chinese jujube. 840 seeds per LB
Sonoran Desert Upland Revegetation mix. For planting from 1000 to 5000 feet. Mix cusomized for the Sonoran Desert. One pound mix covers approximately 2,500 -8,000 square feet.
Encelia farinosa (Brittlebush)Ambrosia dumosa (Bursage)Atriplex polycarpa (Desert saltbush)Atriplex lentiformis (Quail bush)Cassia covesii (Desert Senna)Bouteloua curtipendula (Sideoats grama) Aristida purpurea (Purple threeawn)Sporobolus cryptandrus (sand dropseed)