Tree Seedlings

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Use native trees and shrubs to improve wildlife habitat and conserve soil and water on your land. Order seedlings from Missouri's state forest nursery, and browse planting tips.

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Order a variety of tree and shrub seedlings for reforestation, windbreaks, and erosion control, as well as wildlife food and cover, from Sept. 1 to April 15 every year.

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Browse tips on planning, site preparation, seedling selection, spacing, quantity needed per acre, and when to order your MDC seedlings.

Planting tree seedling

Browse tree- and shrub-planting techniques, including hand planting, machine planting, and tips on seedling care.

Five people working with plants in a field at the State Nursery

The George O. White State Forest Nursery near Licking offers Missouri residents a variety of seedlings for reforestation, windbreaks, erosion control, and wildlife habitat.

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Browse information about the needs and cultural requirements for Missouri deciduous trees, evergreens, and shrubs.

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