The Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery produces tree and shrub seedlings for conservation plantings on public and private lands using New York seed sources when available. The annual seedling sale is open to New York residents and residents of bordering states.
See the Species Available section below for the list of species that are available this year, as well as their size and cost. Paper copies of the 2026 Trees and Shrubs Brochure (PDF) are available upon request. Note: The PDF does not include updates as the species are sold out.
Things to Consider
Before ordering, view the Nursery Seedling Booklet (PDF) for species descriptions and preferred site conditions, and consider specific space requirements for each type of tree:
| Species | Spacing in Feet | Trees/Acre |
|---|---|---|
| Shrub | 6 x 6 | 1,210 |
| Conifer | 8 x 8 | 680 |
| Hardwood | 12 x 12 | 300 |
For Christmas tree planting, allow enough distance between rows to accommodate 2 to 3 feet of growth plus the width of mowing equipment.
Seedlings should be planted as soon as possible. Until planted, keep seedlings cool and out of direct sunlight. Do not let roots dry out.
For technical advice on your planting project, contact your regional forestry office.
How to Order
Orders may only be placed by phone. Please call 518-587-1120 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Orders are filled in the order they are received.
An invoice will be sent to you via mail or e-mail, which must be signed and returned within 10 days along with a check or money order. DO NOT SEND CASH. We do not accept credit cards at this time.
Getting Your Seedlings
Please choose one of the following shipping/pick-up options when you place your order:
- In-person: Pick up your order at the Saratoga Tree Nursery, located at 2369 Route 50 in Saratoga Springs, NY.
- Designated pick-up: For a fee, seedlings are shipped to specific location, like DEC regional offices, where customers can pick up their orders. Dates and locations are determined in early April. Do not choose this option if you need delivery by or on a specific date. Orders must be placed by March 27, 2026, for this option.
- FedEx Delivery: Fee per order: $30.00, or $5.00 plus 25% of the total bill, whichever is higher. (The nursery is not responsible for the condition of seedlings once they have left the nursery.)
Orders placed after May 1 must be picked up at the Nursery.
Seedlings are shipped/available for pick-up mid-April through early May; the exact timeframe will be dependent on the weather. You will be notified by mail/email when your order is ready.
Species Available
Available for the spring 2026 sale only.
*2-unit limit for varieties only available in units of 25*
Bareroot Stock
Bareroot Stock Conifers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Species | Minimum Height | Cost per unit | Availability |
| Eastern red cedar | 5" | 25/$25 only* | Available |
| Northern white cedar | 5" | 25/$25 only* | SOLD OUT |
| Douglas fir | 5" | 25/$25, 100/$80 | SOLD OUT |
| Jack pine | 5" | 25/$25 | Available |
| Red pine | 5" | 25/$25 | SOLD OUT |
| White pine | 5" | 25/$25, 100/$80 | Available |
| Norway spruce | 5" | 25/$25 only* | SOLD OUT |
| White spruce | 5" | 25/$25 only* | SOLD OUT |
Bareroot Stock Hardwoods | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Species | Height | Cost per unit | Availability |
| Blue beech | 5"-14" | 25/$30, 100/$90 | Available |
| River birch | 5"-14" | 25/$30, 100/$90 | Available |
| Black cherry | 5"-14" | 25/$30 only* | Available |
| American hazelnut | 5"-14" | 25/$30, 100/$90 | Available |
| Red maple | 5"-14" | 25/$30 only* | Available |
| Silver maple | 5"-14" | 25/$30, 100/$90 | Available |
| Sugar maple | 5"-14" | 25/$30, 100/$90 | Available |
| Bear oak | 5"-14" | 25/$30, 100/$90 | Available |
| Black oak | 5"-14" | 25/$30, 100/$90 | Available |
| Burr oak | 5"-14" | 25/$30 only* | SOLD OUT |
| Red oak | 5"-14" | 25/$30, 100/$90 | Available |
| White oak | 5"-14" | 25/$30, 100/$90 | SOLD OUT |
| Hybrid poplar | 5"-14" | 25/$30, 100/$90 | Available |
| American sweetgum | 5"-14" | 25/$30, 100/$90 | Available |
| Sycamore | 5"-14" | 25/$30 only* | Available |
| Black walnut | 5"-14" | 25/$30, 100/$90 | Available |
Bareroot Stock Shrubs/Small Trees for Wildlife Habitat | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Species | Height | Cost per unit | Availability |
| Speckled alder | 5" | 25/$25 only* | Available |
| Arrowwood | 5" | 25/$25 only* | SOLD OUT |
| Northern bayberry | 5" | 25/$25, 100/$80 | Available |
| Buttonbush | 5" | 25/$25, 100/$80 | Available |
| Sand cherry | 5" | 25/$25 only* | Available |
| Black chokeberry | 5" | 25/$25 only* | Available |
| Black chokecherry | 5" | 25/$25 only* | Available |
| American highbush cranberry | 5" | 25/$25 only* | SOLD OUT |
| Flowering dogwood | 5" | 25/$25 only* | Available |
| Gray dogwood | 5" | 25/$25, 100/$80 | SOLD OUT |
| Red osier dogwood | 5" | 25/$25, 100/$80 | Available |
| Silky dogwood | 5" | 25/$25, 100/$80 | Available |
| Elderberry | 5" | 25/$25 only* | SOLD OUT |
| Wild grape | 5" | 25/$25, 100/$80 | Available |
| Bristly locust | 5" | 25/$25, 100/$80 | Available |
| Ninebark | 5" | 25/$25, 100/$80 | Available |
| Beach plum | 5" | 25/$25 only* | Available |
| Virginia rose | 5" | 25/$25, 100/$80 | Available |
| Wetland rose | 5" | 25/$25, 100/$80 | Available |
| Serviceberry | 5" | 25/$25 only* | SOLD OUT |
| Winged sumac | 5" | 25/$25 only* | Available |
| Prairie willow | 5" | 25/$25, 100/$80 | Available |
| Pussy willow | 5" | 25/$25, 100/$80 | Available |
| Sandbar willow | 5" | 25/$25 only* | Available |
| Streamco willow | 5" | 25/$25, 100/$80 | Available |
| Winterberry | 5" | 25/$25, 100/$80 | Available |
| Witch hazel | 5" | 25/$25, 100/$80 | Available |
Containerized Stock (Plugs)
Containerized Stock Conifers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Species | Minimum Height | Cost per unit | Availability |
| Red maple | 5” | 50/$60 | Available |
| Blue spruce | 5" | 50/$60 | SOLD OUT |
| Norway spruce | 5” | 50/$60 | SOLD OUT |
Mixed Species Packets
The nursery reserves the right to make species substitutions of their choice when necessary.
Mixed Species Packets | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Name | # species each/ Total # of plants | List of Species | Cost | Availability |
| Pollinator Packet #1 | 10 each/30 plants | black chokeberry, silky dogwood, beach plum | $35 | Available |
| Wildlife Habitat Packet #2 | 25 each/100 plants | silky dogwood, ninebark, red oak, Virginia rose | $80 | Available |
| Riparian Packet #4 | 25 each/100 plants | silky dogwood, red oak, wetland rose, pussy willow | $80 | Available |
