RALEIGH — North Carolina landowners will soon be able to order tree seedlings for the upcoming planting season. The N.C. Forest Service announced Monday that its annual seedling sale will open Wednesday, July 1, offering more than 40 species of native and genetically improved trees.
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said the program continues to play a key role in keeping the state’s forests healthy and productive.
“Our nursery program continues to provide affordable native tree seedlings that are geographically suitable for the state’s diverse forestlands,” Troxler said. “Whether someone needs 10 seedlings or several thousand, we can help.”
The NCFS Nursery Program produces roughly 10 million seedlings each year, enough to plant about 18,700 acres statewide. Available species include both conifers and hardwoods, with improved stock offered for Fraser fir, loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, Eastern white pine and Virginia pine. These improved varieties are bred for stronger growth, better form, disease resistance and other traits important for Christmas tree growers, timber producers and habitat restoration.
How to Order
Seedlings can be purchased several ways:
- Online at buynctrees.com
- By phone at 1‑888‑NCTREES or 919‑731‑7988
- By mailing the order form found in the FY26‑27 Nursery Seedling Catalog to: Seedling Coordinator, 762 Claridge Nursery Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530
A new online catalog will be available soon, and printed catalogs will be stocked at local NCFS offices beginning in July. The catalog includes species descriptions, pricing, recommended planting locations and notes on wildlife, habitat or timber uses.
Accepted payment methods include check, money order, Mastercard and Visa.
Shipping & Pickup
Most containerized seedlings are available November through March, while bare‑root seedlings are typically available January through March. Orders can be shipped to one of 13 statewide distribution centers, sent via UPS, or picked up at the Claridge Nursery in Goldsboro or the Linville River Nursery near Crossnore.
Landowners seeking advice on planting or species selection can contact their local county ranger. A full list of NCFS offices is available at ncforestservice.gov/contacts.
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