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Vermont Trees

Eastern Redbud

Eastern Redbud

$74.95

For breathtaking blooms, the Eastern Redbud tree is a burst of fuchsia! Plus, it’s one of the first trees to bloom in spring, meaning you get long-...

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Baby Blue Spruce

Baby Blue Spruce

$34.95

If you love the Colorado Blue Spruce, but don’t have the room, the Baby Blue is just what you are looking for. This dwarf blue spruce tree stays un...

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Red Maple Tree

Red Maple Tree

$109.95

The Red Maple Tree can easily grow 40-60 feet tall with a round to oval shape. This Maple is extremely cold hardy. It will grow faster than a sugar...

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Tulip Poplar

Tulip Poplar

$124.95

An immensely popular tree, the Tulip Poplar, is a fast grower and brilliant yellow show-er! Widely used as a street, shade, or ornamental tree, the...

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Ginkgo Tree

Ginkgo Tree

$104.95

The hearty Ginkgo is one of the most recognizable trees. Did you know that this Chinese native goes back over 270 million years?! If you thought th...

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Corkscrew Willow

Corkscrew Willow

$119.95

Introduction There is Nothing Else Like the Corkscrew Willow! Unique and Stunning! Fast Growing! Year-Round Interest Never Bareroot... All plants...

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Northern Red Oak

Northern Red Oak

$109.95

Introduction Fast Growing Shade Tree considered a National Treasure! Stunning Red Fall Color Adaptable and Tolerant Easy to Grow Attracts Wildlife...

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Canadian Hemlock Tree

Canadian Hemlock

$28.95

Introduction The Most Cold Hardy Privacy Screen! Trim to any Height and Width Plant in Full Sun or Full Shade! A Graceful and Strong Focal tree N...

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Red Sunset Maple Tree

Red Sunset Maple

$129.95

Introduction Stunning Orange-Red Fall Color Gets 40-60 feet tall Fast Growing - up to 2 feet per year! Great shade tree Never Bareroot... All pla...

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Kieffer Pear Tree

Kieffer Pear Tree

$104.95

Introduction Hardy Pear Tree That Can Be Grown at Home Firm, sweet, juicy fruit Resistant to blight Self-pollinating Low chill hour requirements C...

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Dougals Blue Fir

Blue Douglas Fir

$29.95

Douglas Blue Fir Add Year-Round Blue Color and Texture to your Landscape! Extremely Easy Care, A True Classic in the American Landscape Hardy AND...

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Sugar Maple

Sugar Maple

$119.95

This colossal Maple Tree is the classic icon of autumn color. Its large canopy is a magnificent green in summer, giving way to brilliant yellows, o...

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Silver Maple Tree

Silver Maple

$97.95

Introduction One of the Fastest Growing and Tallest Maples! Reaches heights up to 80 feet Silver-backed leaves Great tree for shade A true America...

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Dawn Redwood Tree

Dawn Redwood Tree

$119.95

Introduction A Rare and Unique Relic Once Thought Extinct! Long Living tree No Maintenance! Striking Golden-Orange fall foliage Tolerates wet soil...

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Korean Lilac Tree

Korean Lilac Tree

$159.95

Nothing quite says spring like lilacs, and the Korean Lilac Tree offers the brightest, most fragrant ones! This variety gives you gorgeous purple b...

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What Kind of Trees are in Vermont?

Vermont is home to many different types of trees. Any of the trees you see on this page are great for the state of vermont. For the coldest parts of the state (USDA growing zone 3) be sure to check that the recommended growing zones include zone 3. The Canadian hemlock (eastern hemlock) is a native Vermont tree. Other evergreen trees that are native to Vermont include fir spruce, pine, juniper, and thuja. The American sycamore, northern red oak and red maples are native Vermont shade trees. Other Vermont native shade trees include ash, birch, beech, maple, and hornbeam. The tulip poplar or tuliptree is a native Vermont flowering tree. Vermont fruit trees include apple, pear, plum, and cherry trees.

When do Trees Change in Vermont?

Fall leaf color changes vary with the type of tree and the climate. But for the most part the timing of leaf change is dependent on shorter days and longer nights. The trees begin their transformation in Vermont in mid-September. This display tends to last at least through mid-October. Lower elevations take longer to change than higher ones.

What are Best Vermont Trees for Fall Foliage?

If you are in the warmer part of the state (growing zone 5) you can grow Japanese maple trees. These trees offer wonderful and unique foliage in spring, summer, and autumn and great fall color. Red Maples offer fiery red fall foliage that is hard to beat. Enjoy the vibrant yellow foliage of the river birch and gingko tree in autumn. The northern red oak has long lasting deep red fall leaves.

How Many Trees are in Vermont?

There are many trees in Vermont. The state is ¾ forest. There are almost 4.5 million acres of forest in Vermont. The growth of trees exceeds the removal of trees in this state. Statistics indicate that around twice as much wood has been grown than has been removed from the state. 

What Trees Tolerate Wet Conditions in Vermont?

The best trees for wet sites in Vermont are weeping willow and river birch. Most maples and sycamores do well with wet soil, but standing water is likely a no-no especially for young trees. However, larger trees will do better than very small trees. Most willow trees enjoy consistently moist, even wet, soil.   


When Should You Plant Trees in Vermont?

The best time to plant trees in Vermont is in spring or early to mid fall. Both offer ideal temperatures for planting. Fall offers more ground moisture, but beware of planting too close to winter especially in the colder regions of the state. You want to give your tree at least 6 to 8 weeks to begin to establish before severe winter temperatures hit. 

When to Prune Vermont Trees

Most Vermont trees should be pruned in late winter or early spring. Deciduous trees are dormant at this time and evergreens have slowed down their metabolic processes. Flowering trees that bloom in spring should be pruned when they are done blooming. Summer blooming Vermont trees should be pruned when they are dormant in late winter or early spring. Minor pruning of dead, diseased, or broken branches can be done at any time. 

Where to Buy Vermont Trees

Find Vermont trees for sale online at PlantingTree. We are a family owned and operated online  plant nursery. We carry a large selection of the best trees for Vermont. Scroll up to view our current inventory of Vermont trees. We ship mature trees up to 6 feet tall right to your home. Buy Vermont trees online and have them shipped right to your doorstep!

For additional options, be sure to check out our online plant nursery. 

 

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