Watershed-Friendly Native Tree and Shrub Fundraiser Sale
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About the Online Sale
Important: Review the Tree and Shrub Catalog to select species and view detailed info before registering.
Transform your landscape into a watershed-friendly habitat that supports wildlife and helps protect Pennsylvania's streams and waterways. The 2026 "Watershed-Friendly Native Tree and Shrub Fundraiser Sale," the seventh annual fall fundraiser for the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program, offers 24 species of native trees, shrubs, and woody vines to enhance your property while benefiting local ecosystems. Choose the pickup location most convenient for you from 25 sites across the state. Proceeds support Master Watershed Steward projects and educational programs in the selected region, including stream restoration efforts, tree plantings, youth education initiatives, and other community-based conservation activities.
Planting native trees and shrubs enhances biodiversity while protecting local streams and improving water quality. A variety of native species are available to meet different landscape needs and make a valuable addition to your property.
Plant Availability
- Species and available quantities vary each year based on nursery stock availability, growing conditions, and the anticipated fall condition of plants from a Pennsylvania-based nursery
- Plants in 1-gallon, 2-gallon, and 3-gallon containers may be purchased individually or in bundles of 3three at a discounted price
- New this year, two species are available as container seedlings and sold in bundles of five
Pickup Information
- Select the pickup location most convenient for you during registration
- Any plants not picked up by the date and time listed for your selected location will be donated
- Refer to the site-specific pickup instructions and map document for additional details
- Due to variations in planting conditions, site characteristics, and plant care, no guarantees or refunds will be provided after plant pickup
How to Order
- Browse all available items in the Trees and Shrubs Catalog, which includes photos and detailed descriptions.
- Once you've selected the items you'd like to purchase, click the Order Now button.
- Complete the Trees and Shrubs Order Form, selecting the quantities of each item you wish to purchase.
- Choose the pickup location that's most convenient for you.
- To complete your order, provide payment (if required), and submit your form!
Disclaimer: Plant sizes may vary depending on the remainder of the growing season. Any plants not picked up by the date/time listed for your registration location will be donated. See site-specific pickup instructions for additional details. Due to variations in planting, site conditions, and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after the trees are picked up.
Trees and Shrubs Available
- Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis)
- Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
- Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)
- Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)
- Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus floridus)
- Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
- Dwarf Chinquapin Oak (Quercus prinoides)
- False Indigo Bush (Amorpha fruticosa)
- Hazelnut (Corylus americana)
- Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)
- New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus)
- Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa)
- Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)
- Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)
- Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea)
- Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens)
- Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus)
- Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum)
- Steeplebush (Spiraea tomentosa)
- Swamp Azalea (Rhododendron viscosum)
- Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana)
- Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
- Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
- Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava)
For detailed descriptions, growing requirements, and photos of each species, view the Trees and Shrubs Catalog.
All items must be preordered.
Plants will not be available for purchase at pickup sites.
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