Seedlings at the NJ Forest Nursery
The New Jersey Forest Nursery grows over 25 evergreen and deciduous tree and shrub seedling species in Jackson, NJ. The nursery sells bareroot tree seedlings through the Seedlings for Reforestation program, in packs of 50.

Seedlings for Reforestation
Order seedlings: 2021 Nursery Catalog [pdf 1.72 MB]
• Seedlings are available in conifer and hardwood species
• All public and private landowners are eligible
• 25 seedlings per species; 50 seedling minimum for total order
• Orders are accepted from Dec. 2 to April 15
• Delivery/Pickups occur between March 26 and May 1
• No shipping must be picked up at locations across the state
Please note the price structure change
•Prices are now per each single seedling
•You must choose 25 seedlings per species
•Minimum order of 50 seedlings per order
Please note: the species listed on this website are provided as a guide only and may not reflect the actual nursery stock. Contact the nursery at (732) 928-0029 for an up to date listing of available seedlings. Trees must be planted in New Jersey. Trees are not allowed to be resold as christmas trees or nursery stock.
Tube-Seedlings for Arbor Day
The New Jersey Forest Service Tree Nursery has discontinued the tube seedling program for 2020. We want to thank all those customers who supported this program and reforestation efforts in the past. The discontinuation is due to a shift in species propagation, greenhouse space and future programmatic needs. Please visit the bare root seedling catalog section of the website to see if these seedlings can meet your reforestation needs.
Third Grade Tree Team
This state wide program entitles every third grader in New Jersey to a free tree seedling when requested by the local school. It acquaints young students with the value and importance of trees, increasing environmental awareness and teaches students about the benefits of trees. The seedlings are a perfect way to get students involved in environmental activities, especially during Earth Day and Arbor Day.
Trees are available in April.
Schools must register by March 15.
Order Third Grade Tree Team Seedlings [pdf 239 KB]
Acorns
Collect acorns for the New Jersey Forest Service Nursery
Identify a red oak, pin oak, or chestnut oak tree
Collect acorns in plastic milk jugs without the cap or loosely tied plastic bags
Do not mix species - one species per bag
Keep your collection cool and dry until you drop it off to an Acorn Drop-off Point (listed below)
To ensure we can use your acorns, please drop them off within 10 days
Keep acorns dry and cool so they do not sprout. Sprouted acorns are not viable.
Although we do have other oak species in New Jersey, the nursery only needs acorns from pin oak, red oak, and chestnut oak.
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Drop-off points
New Jersey Forest Service Nursery
370 East Veterans Highway, Jackson
(732) 928 0029
Andover
240 Main Street, Andover
(973) 786-5035
Brendan Byrne State Park
Route 72, New Lisbon
(609) 726-1621 |
Mays Landing
555 Atlantic Ave, Mays Landing
(609) 625-1124
Washington Crossing State Park
Route 546 at 579 Titusville, Mercer County at the Nature Center
(609) 737-0609. |
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