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From seed to sapling

From seed to sapling

Tips for collecting and growing native tree seeds at home

Introducing a new resource for New Brunswick landholders and conservation-minded folks! With our series of seed growing recipe cards, you can learn how to collect seeds from some of New Brunswick’s native tree species and grow saplings of your own.

Collecting seeds from native trees in New Brunswick is critical for preserving regional biodiversity, supporting ecological restoration, and ensuring forest resilience against climate change.

Basswood - Front.png

Basswood - Back.png

Beaked Hazel - Front.png

Beaked Hazel - Back.png

Black Ash - Front.png

Black Ash - Back.png

Bur Oak Front.png

Bur Oak - Back.png

Butternut - Front.png

Butternut - Back.png

Green Ash - Front.png

Green Ash - Back.png

Ironwood - Front.png

Ironwood - Back.png

Red Maple Front.png

Red Maple - Back.png

Red Oak Front.png

Red Oak - Back.png

Serviceberry - Front.png

Serviceberry - Back.png

Silver Maple - Front.png

Silver Maple - Back.png

Sugar Maple Front.png

Sugar Maple - Back.png

White Ash - Front.png

White Ash - Back.png

Yellow Birch Front.png

Yellow Birch - Back.png

Cut_Float Test - Front.png

Cut_Float Test - Back.png

Basswood - Front.png

Basswood - Back.png

Beaked Hazel - Front.png

Beaked Hazel - Back.png

Black Ash - Front.png

Black Ash - Back.png

Bur Oak Front.png

Bur Oak - Back.png

Butternut - Front.png

Butternut - Back.png

Green Ash - Front.png

Green Ash - Back.png

Ironwood - Front.png

Ironwood - Back.png

Red Maple Front.png

Red Maple - Back.png

Red Oak Front.png

Red Oak - Back.png

Serviceberry - Front.png

Serviceberry - Back.png

Silver Maple - Front.png

Silver Maple - Back.png

Sugar Maple Front.png

Sugar Maple - Back.png

White Ash - Front.png

White Ash - Back.png

Yellow Birch Front.png

Yellow Birch - Back.png

Cut_Float Test - Front.png

Cut_Float Test - Back.png

Download seed growing recipe cards below

Have any questions about growing native trees?

Reach out to our Conservation team at conserve@ntnb.org for more guidance!
If you are a New Brunswick landholder who would like to learn more about how to best support the trees, wildlife, and other natural features on your property, you can also join our Conservation Partners Program.

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Created in partnership with

Communications Nature TrustMarch 20, 2026