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Missouri Native Trees Now Available | Topeka News

Missouri residents can soon snag native trees and shrubs straight from the state’s George O. White State Forest Nursery, starting September 1st—with orders due by April 15, 2027. Popular plants go fast, so act quick. These eco-friendly seedlings—like pine, oak, wild plum, and blackberry—boost wildlife, stabilize soil, and even increase property value. Prices are up 10% this year, with bare-root one-year-olds costing 44 cents to $2.75 each, and two-year-olds a bit more. Bundle them in 10s or 25s. Conservation ID holders get 15% off (up to $20). Add $9 handling + sales tax (exempt? no charge)…

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