Native plants, tree seeds, and nursery products

Grow one of North America’s most productive and wildlife-friendly native shrubs. American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a fast-growing native shrub valued for its large clusters of fragrant white flowers and abundant dark purple berries. It is an excellent choice for wildlife habitat, pollinator gardens, food forests, rain gardens, edible landscapes, and natural privacy screens. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. The ripe berries are used in cooked recipes such as syrups, jams, jellies, pies, and wines. This listing is for one healthy, live American Elderberry plant grown by Base Camp North. Perfect for: Wildlife habitat Pollinator gardens Food forests Rain gardens Native landscaping Edible hedgerows Homesteads Privacy screens Important: Elderberry fruit should be fully ripe and cooked before consumption. Leaves, stems, roots, and unripe berries should not be eaten. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Grow Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), a native perennial wildflower and an important host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars. Common Milkweed produces clusters of fragrant pink to mauve flowers that attract a variety of pollinators. Established plants spread through underground rhizomes and can develop into colonies, making the species particularly useful for larger native gardens, meadow plantings, pollinator habitat, and wildlife areas. Milkweed is an important component of monarch habitat because monarch caterpillars feed on milkweed plants. Seed Details: - Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) - 2026 harvest - Cleaned and processed by Base Camp North - Untreated seeds - Seed-grown plants may naturally vary - Sold for propagation Growing Information: Common Milkweed seed generally benefits from cold, moist stratification before spring planting. Seeds can also be fall-sown outdoors where natural winter conditions provide stratification. Common Milkweed can spread once established and should be planted where its colony-forming growth habit is appropriate. No specific germination percentage is guaranteed. Seeds are sold for propagation and are not intended for consumption. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Grow your own large, sweet chestnuts with these healthy Korean XL Chestnut seedlings from Base Camp North. Each tree is grown from quality seed in deep Anderson propagation trays, producing a strong, straight root system that establishes quickly after planting. These vigorous seedlings are an excellent choice for homesteads, orchards, wildlife food plots, food forests, and long-term landscape plantings. Korean XL Chestnuts are known for producing large edible nuts enjoyed by people and wildlife alike. Mature trees provide seasonal shade, valuable wildlife habitat, and dependable annual nut production. Whether you're planting a single tree or starting a chestnut orchard, these container-grown seedlings are ready to thrive. Features Large Korean XL edible chestnut variety Healthy container-grown seedlings Grown in deep Anderson propagation trays Strong, straight root development Large edible chestnuts Excellent wildlife food source Fast-growing shade tree Cold hardy Easy to transplant Ideal for orchards, food forests, and homesteads Perfect For Homesteads Wildlife food plots Deer and turkey habitat Food forests Nut orchards Shade trees Reforestation projects 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Start a diverse native planting with a curated collection of Pennsylvania native tree and shrub seeds selected for woodland edges, habitat restoration, naturalized landscapes, and backyard native gardens. This collection includes five individually packaged species, with approximately 25 seeds per packet and approximately 125 seeds total. Includes: Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) — 25 seeds Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) — 25 seeds Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata) — 25 seeds Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) — 25 seeds Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) — 25 seeds Together, these species provide a mix of trees and shrubs that can add structure, fruit, cover, fall color, and ecological value to a planting. This collection is a good fit for native gardeners, landowners, habitat projects, woodland restoration, naturalized borders, and anyone who wants to establish a broader mix of native woody plants from seed. Each species comes in its own labeled packet. The seeds are not mixed together, so you can sow each species according to its individual germination requirements. Woody native seeds often require cold stratification or other pretreatment. Germination times vary by species and may be irregular. Growing native trees and shrubs from seed is a longer-term project, but it can be an economical way to establish larger numbers of plants. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Grow Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii), a large native oak of moist bottomlands and low woods. Its broad, chestnut-like leaves form a substantial shade tree, while its large acorns provide valuable seasonal food for deer, squirrels, wild turkey, and other wildlife. Swamp Chestnut Oak is also known as basket oak or cow oak. It is a strong choice for wildlife plantings, restoration projects, large food-forest sites, and spacious native landscapes with moist, well-drained soil. Seed Details: - 25 acorns per pack - Fresh 2026 acorns - Untreated - Sold for propagation - Seasonal, limited-availability item - Acorns may begin root development soon after harvest Fresh white-oak-group acorns are sensitive to drying and should be planted promptly. Seed-grown trees naturally vary, and germination percentage and timing are not guaranteed. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Build a more diverse backyard, woodland edge, or wildlife planting with a curated mix of native tree and shrub seeds selected for food, cover, and habitat value. The Wildlife Habitat Seed Collection includes five individually packaged native species chosen to support birds, small mammals, pollinators, and other wildlife. Each species is packed separately in a 25-seed packet, giving you approximately 125 seeds total. Includes: Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) — 25 seeds Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) — 25 seeds Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata) — 25 seeds Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) — 25 seeds Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) — 25 seeds These species are well suited to naturalized plantings, wildlife corridors, woodland edges, restoration projects, food plots, and larger native landscapes. Black Cherry provides fruit and structure for wildlife. Staghorn Sumac produces dense fruit clusters that can remain available into colder months. Black Huckleberry and Black Chokeberry add berry-producing shrubs to the understory, while Red Elderberry provides flowers and fruit for wildlife. Each packet is individually labeled. Seeds are not mixed together. Native seed germination can require cold stratification, scarification, or other pretreatment depending on species. Germination may be slow or irregular, especially with woody native plants. Follow the planting instructions provided for each species. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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American Cranberrybush is a hardy native shrub known for its showy spring flowers, bright red fall berries, and outstanding wildlife value. This adaptable species grows throughout the northern United States and Canada and performs well in Pennsylvania and the broader Northeast. In late spring, clusters of white lace-cap flowers attract pollinators and beneficial insects. By late summer and fall, the plant produces abundant red berries that persist into winter and provide an important food source for birds and wildlife. American Cranberrybush is well suited for wildlife hedgerows, natural screens, habitat plantings, and restoration projects. Its dense branching structure offers excellent cover for birds, while its seasonal flowers, fruit, and fall foliage provide multi-season interest in the landscape. Once established, this shrub tolerates a wide range of soils and moisture conditions and can grow in full sun to partial shade. Seed Pack Options: 25 Seeds 100 Seeds Plant Characteristics: Botanical Name: Viburnum trilobum Plant Type: Deciduous native shrub Mature Height: 8 feet Sun: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Adaptable; prefers moist, well-drained soils Wildlife Value: High berries support birds and small mammals Planting Notes: American Cranberrybush seeds typically benefit from warm and cold stratification to break dormancy. Seeds may be sown outdoors in fall or winter to allow natural stratification, or prepared using a refrigerator stratification method before spring planting. Uneven or delayed germination is common for native woody plants and may occur over multiple growing seasons.

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Each packet contains 25 or 100 hand-collected Beach Plum (Prunus maritima) seeds. Grow one of the East Coast's most unique native fruiting shrubs. Beach Plum (Prunus maritima) is a hardy native shrub found along coastal dunes and sandy habitats from Maine to Maryland. In late summer it produces small, flavorful plums that are prized for jams, jellies, wines, and fresh eating. Beyond the fruit, Beach Plum provides outstanding wildlife habitat, beautiful spring blossoms for pollinators, and excellent erosion control. It is highly tolerant of wind, salt spray, drought, and poor sandy soils, making it an excellent choice for difficult planting sites. Our seeds are responsibly collected in Pennsylvania and cleaned by hand. Perfect for: Wildlife habitat Native landscaping Food forests Homesteads Pollinator gardens Coastal restoration Hedgerows Edible landscapes 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Grow one of North America's most valuable native trees. Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) is a fast-growing native hardwood prized for its beautiful wood, fragrant spring flowers, and abundant fruit that supports hundreds of wildlife species. Its dark purple cherries provide an important late-summer food source for birds, mammals, and other wildlife. This adaptable tree thrives across much of the eastern United States and is an excellent choice for reforestation, wildlife habitat, timber production, native landscaping, and food forests. Each packet contains 25 hand-collected Black Cherry seeds. Our seeds are responsibly collected in Pennsylvania and cleaned by hand. Perfect for: Wildlife habitat Reforestation Timber production Native landscaping Food forests Pollinator gardens Hunting properties Homesteads 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Grow one of North America's most versatile native shrubs. Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is a hardy native shrub known for its beautiful white spring flowers, glossy green foliage, brilliant red fall color, and clusters of dark purple-black berries. The berries are rich in antioxidants and are commonly used to make jams, jellies, syrups, juices, wines, and baked goods. This adaptable shrub is excellent for wildlife habitat, pollinator gardens, rain gardens, native landscaping, food forests, and edible hedgerows. Birds readily consume the fruit during fall and winter while the dense branching provides excellent cover for wildlife. Each packet contains 25 hand-collected Black Chokeberry seeds. Our seeds are responsibly collected in Pennsylvania and cleaned by hand. Perfect for: Wildlife habitat Native landscaping Pollinator gardens Food forests Rain gardens Edible hedgerows Homesteads Restoration projects 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Black Gum / Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) is a long-lived native tree prized for its brilliant fall color, wildlife value, and adaptability to a variety of landscapes. Its small flowers provide resources for pollinators, while the dark blue-black fruits are eaten by numerous birds and other wildlife. In fall, the foliage can develop spectacular shades of scarlet, orange, red, and purple. Black Gum makes an excellent choice for native landscapes, wildlife habitat, woodland restoration, and larger properties where a beautiful native canopy tree is desired. Seeds collected and packed by Base Camp North.

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Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata) is a native woodland shrub of eastern North America valued for its dark edible berries, wildlife habitat, and ability to thrive in acidic woodland soils. This low-growing native shrub produces small bell-shaped flowers followed by dark blue-black to black berries in summer. The fruit is eaten by numerous birds and mammals, making Black Huckleberry an excellent addition to wildlife gardens, woodland edges, naturalized areas, and native plantings. Seeds are collected from naturally growing plants in northeastern Pennsylvania and cleaned by Base Camp North. Black Huckleberry can be slow to establish from seed. Germination may be irregular, and patience is recommended. It performs best in acidic, well-drained soil with conditions similar to those found in its natural woodland habitat. Seed-grown plants will have natural genetic variation and may differ from the parent plants. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Grow Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora), a southeastern U.S. native deciduous shrub known for showy upright spikes of white summer flowers. It is an excellent choice for woodland edges, shade gardens, pollinator plantings, and moist naturalized areas. Bottlebrush Buckeye typically forms a broad, multi-stemmed colony over time. Its flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, while its palmately compound foliage develops yellow fall color. THIS LISTING IS FOR: - One individually labeled packet containing 3 fresh Bottlebrush Buckeye seeds Seed Details: - Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) - Fresh 2026 harvest - Untreated seeds - Sold for propagation - Seasonal, limited-availability item - Seed-grown plants may naturally vary Growing Information: Bottlebrush Buckeye seed should be planted promptly after harvest and must not be allowed to dry out. Sow in a deep container or protected outdoor seed bed with rich, moist, well-drained growing medium. Keep the medium evenly moist but not waterlogged, and protect the seeds from squirrels and other rodents. Fresh seed may begin root development before visible shoot growth. Germination percentage and timing are not guaranteed. Safety Warning: All parts of Bottlebrush Buckeye, including the seeds, are poisonous if ingested. Seeds are sold only for propagation and are not intended for food or animal feed. Keep away from children, pets, and livestock. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Grow Canada Moonseed (Menispermum canadense), a native deciduous vine for woodland gardens and naturalized spaces. Its broad leaves and twining growth make it a distinctive choice for a sturdy trellis or fence. The common name refers to its crescent-shaped seeds. THIS LISTING IS FOR: - One packet containing 25 Canada Moonseed seeds for planting. - Seeds, not a live plant. GROWING INFORMATION: Plant in partial shade with moderately fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. This vigorous vine spreads by rhizomes; give it room and manage unwanted growth. Separate male and female plants are needed for fruit production; seed-grown plants are not sexed. Sow outdoors in a protected seed bed or container and allow natural seasonal temperature cycles. Keep the growing medium moist, not waterlogged. Germination can be slow and irregular; timing and germination percentage are not guaranteed. SAFETY: Canada Moonseed is poisonous if ingested. Its fruit can resemble edible grapes. Do not eat any part of this plant. Seeds are sold for propagation only. Keep away from children, pets, and livestock.

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Carolina Snailseed, also called Carolina Moonseed or Red-berried Moonseed (Cocculus carolinus) is a native perennial vine known for its attractive heart-shaped leaves and clusters of brilliant red fruit that mature in late summer and fall. The vine naturally grows along woodland edges, thickets, fences, and other areas where it can climb surrounding vegetation. Its colorful fruit provides ornamental interest and is eaten by birds and other wildlife. The unusual curved seed inside the fruit gives the plant its common name, snailseed. Carolina Snailseed is a great choice for native wildlife plantings and naturalized areas where a vigorous native vine has room to grow. Each pack contains 25 seeds. Seeds collected and packed by Base Camp North. Note: The fruit is for wildlife and should not be marketed as edible for people. A member of the moonseed family (Menispermaceae), this is a different species from Canada Moonseed (Menispermum canadense). Carolina Snailseed has red ripe fruit and snail-shaped stones; Canada Moonseed has blue-black ripe fruit.

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Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica) is a tough, low-growing native shrub valued for wildlife habitat, attractive foliage, and excellent fall color. Its three-part leaves resemble poison ivy at first glance, but Fragrant Sumac is a completely different plant. Small yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by clusters of fuzzy red fruit that can persist and provide food for birds and other wildlife. The foliage develops beautiful shades of red, orange, and burgundy in fall. Fragrant Sumac is especially useful for naturalized plantings, wildlife gardens, slopes, woodland edges, and areas where a durable native shrub is needed. Each pack contains 25 seeds. Seeds collected and packed by Base Camp North.

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Ginkgo is a long-lived deciduous tree recognized by its fan-shaped leaves and brilliant golden fall color. It tolerates heat, pollution, salt, and many urban conditions when planted in full sun and well-drained soil. Ginkgo is native to China. Seed-grown trees may be male or female and will not reproduce a named cultivar. Female trees can eventually produce strong-smelling fleshy seed coverings. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Honey Locust seeds are ideal for cultivating fast-growing trees that thrive in various climates. These trees are highly valued for attracting wildlife, serving as a reliable food source for deer and other animals. Perfect for permaculture systems, they contribute to sustainable ecosystems and biodiversity. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) – 18" Starter Tree A fast-growing native tree with an open canopy, attractive compound leaves, and distinctive long seed pods. Honey Locust is a tough and adaptable tree that works well for larger properties, wildlife plantings, habitat projects, farms, and naturalized areas. The flowers provide resources for pollinators, while the large pods and seeds are eaten by wildlife. Its relatively light canopy also allows more sunlight to reach plants growing beneath mature trees than many dense-canopied shade trees. These are approximately 18-inch starter trees grown in trade pots by Base Camp North. $12 per tree. Live plants naturally vary in height, branching, and appearance.

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Kentucky Coffeetree seeds (Gymnocladus dioicus), packaged by Base Camp North in Pennsylvania. Choose 10 or 50 seeds for planting. Not for consumption. GROW ONE OF NORTH AMERICA'S MOST DISTINCTIVE NATIVE TREES Kentucky Coffeetree is a North American native shade tree known for enormous compound leaves, bold branching, and unusual dark brown seed pods. Its rugged winter silhouette and tropical-looking summer foliage suit larger yards, farms, homesteads, and native landscapes. Mature female trees may produce thick woody pods containing large, hard-coated seeds. WHY GROW KENTUCKY COFFEETREE? • Native to portions of central and eastern North America • Large compound leaves and bold branches provide seasonal interest • Adaptable to a variety of landscape conditions • Established trees can tolerate periods of drought • Adds diversity and habitat structure to native landscapes • An interesting species for collectors and homesteaders ABOUT YOUR SEEDS Choose 10 seeds for $5.99 or 50 seeds for $19.99. Seeds are packaged for planting and propagation. These are Kentucky Coffeetree seeds, not edible coffee beans. No specific germination percentage or tested germination is claimed. HOW TO GROW KENTUCKY COFFEETREE The seed coat is very hard. Scarification is generally needed to allow moisture to enter. 1. Carefully nick or abrade a small portion of the coat without damaging the embryo. 2. Soak scarified seeds in room-temperature water for approximately 12–24 hours. 3. Plant approximately 1 inch deep in a well-draining growing medium. 4. Keep the growing medium consistently moist, not waterlogged. 5. Provide warm growing conditions and monitor for germination. Germination varies with seed condition, scarification technique, temperature, and moisture. No specific germination percentage is guaranteed. GROWING INFORMATION Botanical name: Gymnocladus dioicus Common name: Kentucky Coffeetree Plant type: Deciduous native tree Mature height: Commonly 60–75 feet Sunlight: Full sun preferred Hardiness: Generally USDA Zones 3–8 Soil: Adaptable to various well-drained soils Growth rate: Slow to moderate Allow adequate space for a large mature tree. Kentucky Coffeetree typically has separate male and female trees; only mature female trees produce seed pods. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Kentucky Coffeetree seeds and other plant parts contain potentially toxic compounds. Seeds are sold strictly for planting, not for consumption or beverage preparation. Keep away from children and pets. BASE CAMP NORTH Base Camp North is a nursery in Effort, Pennsylvania, focused on native trees, homesteads, and growing trees from seed. FREE MILKWEED SEED BONUS Free pack of 25 Milkweed Seeds with every purchase, while supplies last. AVAILABILITY Sales are paused pending verification of shared inventory controls across Etsy and BCN.

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Maypop is a fast-growing native perennial vine with intricate purple-and-white flowers and edible ripe fruit. It is well suited to pollinator gardens, native plantings, fences, and sturdy trellises where its spreading habit has room to grow. The flowers provide nectar for pollinators, and the foliage is an important larval food source for several fritillary butterflies. Seed-grown plants naturally vary. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Grow a diverse collection of native berry-producing shrubs and small trees for edible landscaping, wildlife plantings, food forests, homesteads, and naturalized gardens. The Native Berry & Food Forest Seed Collection includes four individually packaged species, each with approximately 25 seeds. That gives you approximately 100 seeds total across four native plants with strong landscape, wildlife, and food-forest value. Includes: Beach Plum (Prunus maritima) — 25 seeds Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata) — 25 seeds Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) — 25 seeds Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) — 25 seeds Beach Plum is a hardy native shrub or small tree known for its fruit and tolerance of challenging sites. Black Huckleberry is a low-growing woodland shrub with dark berries valued by wildlife. Black Chokeberry produces dark fruit and strong fall color, while Red Elderberry provides flowers and clusters of fruit that attract birds and other wildlife. This collection is ideal for people building a food forest, edible native landscape, wildlife garden, hedgerow, or woodland-edge planting. Each species is packaged and labeled separately. Seeds are not mixed together. Native woody plants often require patience. Some seeds benefit from cold-moist stratification, and germination can occur over an extended period rather than all at once. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) – 18" Starter Tree A fast-growing native tree known for its enormous heart-shaped leaves, showy clusters of white flowers, and distinctive long seed pods. Northern Catalpa can develop into a substantial shade tree and is a great choice for larger yards, farms, wildlife plantings, and naturalized areas. Its spring flowers attract pollinators, and Catalpa is the host plant for the catalpa sphinx moth—the caterpillar commonly known as the catalpa worm. These are approximately 18-inch starter trees grown in trade pots by Base Camp North. Because these are live plants, size and appearance will naturally vary from tree to tree.

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Prairifire Crabapple is a hardy ornamental crabapple valued for deep pink spring blossoms, colorful fruit, and strong disease resistance. It performs well in Pennsylvania and the broader Northeast and brings multiple seasons of interest to homestead landscapes, wildlife hedgerows, pollinator gardens, and naturalized plantings. In spring, the flowers support pollinators and beneficial insects. Small dark red crabapples develop later in the season and often persist into winter, providing food for birds and other wildlife. Each packet contains Prairifire Crabapple seeds. Seed-grown crabapples can vary from the parent cultivar, which is normal and useful for wildlife and habitat plantings. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Hand-built cedar raised planter box measuring 6 feet long, 2 feet wide, and 12 inches deep. Built with durable cedar boards and sturdy legs for elevated gardening. Ideal for vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Perfect for patios, decks, or backyard growing. Locally made by Base Camp North. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) is a cold-hardy native shrub that produces showy clusters of creamy-white flowers in spring followed by brilliant red berries in summer. It is an excellent choice for wildlife habitat, woodland edges, restoration projects, and native landscapes. The berries are highly valued by birds and other wildlife, while the flowers provide an early nectar source for native pollinators. Dense branching also creates excellent nesting and cover habitat. Seeds are responsibly wild-collected in Northeastern Pennsylvania and packaged by Base Camp North. Includes: Fresh Red Elderberry seeds Responsibly wild collected Cleaned and ready for stratification Packaged in Pennsylvania 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Smooth Sumac is a hardy native shrub known for its brilliant fall color, distinctive red fruit clusters, and exceptional value for wildlife habitat. This adaptable species grows naturally across much of North America and thrives in Pennsylvania and the broader Northeast. In summer, Smooth Sumac produces upright clusters of small greenish flowers that attract pollinators and beneficial insects. By late summer and fall, the plant develops dense cones of bright red berries that persist into winter and provide an important food source for birds and other wildlife. Smooth Sumac spreads naturally to form dense colonies, creating excellent cover for birds and small animals. Its ability to grow in poor soils and disturbed areas makes it a valuable species for conservation plantings, habitat restoration, and natural hedgerows. Once established, Smooth Sumac is extremely resilient and drought tolerant, thriving in full sun and a wide range of soil conditions. Seed Pack Options: 25 Seeds 100 Seeds Plant Characteristics: Botanical Name: Rhus glabra Plant Type: Native deciduous shrub Mature Height: 10-15 feet Sun: Full sun Soil: Highly adaptable; tolerates poor or dry soils Wildlife Value: Very high berries support birds through winter Planting Notes: Smooth Sumac seeds typically benefit from scarification followed by cold stratification to improve germination. Seeds may be sown outdoors in fall or winter to allow natural stratification, or prepared using refrigerator stratification before spring planting. As with many native shrubs, germination may occur over multiple seasons. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Staghorn Sumac is a hardy native shrub or small tree known for velvety young branches, bold compound leaves, brilliant fall color, and upright clusters of red fruit that can persist into winter. This adaptable species grows well in full sun and is especially useful for wildlife habitat, restoration plantings, erosion control, native hedgerows, and poor or disturbed soils. Summer flowers support pollinators, while winter fruit provides food for birds and other wildlife. Staghorn Sumac can spread by root suckers and form colonies, making it best suited for naturalized areas, habitat edges, and places where spreading growth is welcome. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Virginia Creeper is a vigorous native deciduous vine with five-part leaves, brilliant red fall color, and dark berries used by birds and small mammals. It can climb trees, fences, and masonry with adhesive-tipped tendrils or spread as a groundcover. The berries are not for human consumption. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Washington Hawthorn is a native small deciduous tree with white spring flowers, glossy foliage, red fall color, and bright red fruit that can persist into winter. The fruit supports songbirds, and the thorny branching provides valuable cover. It works well in wildlife plantings, hedges, restoration projects, and spacious native landscapes. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Wild grape is a vigorous woody vine valued for wildlife habitat, screening, and naturalized plantings. Grapevines provide cover and seasonal fruit for birds and mammals. This seed lot is identified only to the genus Vitis; the exact species is not guaranteed. Seed-grown vines vary and should not be assumed to match a named cultivar or known fruit quality. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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Common Witch-hazel is a native deciduous shrub or small tree valued for fragrant yellow flowers that open in fall as the leaves drop. It is well suited to woodland edges, native gardens, streamside plantings, and informal hedges. Flowers support late-season moths and other insects, while seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

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