Starter Trees

Serving Washington State Since 1995

"Starter" Trees

Besides our "Instant Privacy" and other large trees, NurseryTrees.com carries selected "starter" trees--smaller, low-priced trees to help you begin your landscaping. Some of these trees are "extras" from our field planting; some we just carry to offer more choices. If you're willing to wait for your landscaping to mature, these are great values. Customers often pick-up and plant these trees themselves because the trees are manageable at this size. We can deliver and plant them for you if you wish. We can also provide you with watering systems, stakes, and planting information. Click on one of the links below or simply scroll down for photos, prices and more information.

Privacy/Evergreen "Starter Trees"

Leyland Cypress "Green Giant" Arborvitae Excelsa Cedar Douglas Fir

Western Red Cedar "Emerald Green" Arborvitae

Ornamental "Starter Trees"

Redleaf Japanese Maple Vine Maple Thundercloud Plum Katsura English Laurel

Red Maple Cultivars Japanese Snowbell Jacquemontii Birch

Leyland Cypress

x Cupressocyparis leylandii

10-12' Leyland Cypress

Foliage: Evergreen

Mature Height: To 60 ft.

Mature Width: 25 ft.

Sunlight: Prefers full sun; likes hot weather.

Soil:. Must be well-drained; won't tolerate "wet feet". OK in acid soil, alkaline soil.

Growth Rate: Fast, up to 4' a year after established, depending on growing conditions.

Click Here for more information on Leyland Cypress including spacing, what to expect, and larger sizes available.

"Starter" 5' Leylands at our Snohomish River fields.

"Starter" Trees (photos above)

5'+ Leyland Cypress $19.95 SOLD OUT

"Green Giant" Arborvitae

Thuja standishii x plicata 'Green Giant'

File photos of example Green Giants

Foliage: Evergreen

Mature Height: 30-50 ft.

Mature Width: 8-14 ft.

Sunlight: full sun; sun/partial shade

Soil:. Widely adaptable.

Growth Rate: Rapid, up to 2-3' a year after established, depending on growing conditions.

Click Here for more information on Green Giants including spacing, what to expect, and larger sizes available.

"Starter" Trees (photos above)

24-36" 1 Gallon $8.95

5-6' "Green Giant" Arborvitae $49.00

Excelsa Cedar

Thuja Plicata Excelsa

10-12' Excelsa

Foliage: Evergreen

Mature Height: 30-35 ft.

Mature Width: 10-15 ft.

Sunlight: Full sun, partial sun.

Soil:. Moist/wet soil tolerant.

Growth Rate: Medium/fast, 2-3' a year once established, depending on growing conditions.

Click Here for more information on Excelsa Cedar including spacing, what to expect, and larger sizes available.

"Starter" Trees (photo above)

5-6' Tall (Grade A Heavy) $ 59.95

Douglas Fir

Pseudotsuga

Large Douglas Fir approx. 15' tall

Foliage: Evergreen

Mature Height: 70-100 ft.

Mature Width: To 60 ft.

Sunlight: Full sun, partial sun.

Soil:. Thrives in acid soil, alkaline soil.

Growth Rate: Medium, 1-3' a year once established, depending on growing conditions.

Click Here for more information on Douglas Fir including spacing, what to expect, and larger sizes available.

"Starter" Trees

4-5' Douglas Fir $59.95

Western Red Cedar

12-15' Western Red Cedar

Foliage: Evergreen

Mature Height: 80-200 ft.

Mature Width: To 50 ft.

Sunlight: Full sun, partial sun; shade tolerant.

Soil:. Moist/wet soil tolerant.

Growth Rate: Medium, 1-3' a year once established, depending on growing conditions.

Click Here for more information on Western Red Cedar including spacing, what to expect, and larger sizes available.

"Starter" Trees (photo above)

24-36" Western Red Cedar $12.95

"Emerald Green" Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

Emerald Green Arborvitae

We do not recommend using starter trees for Arborvitae hedges. Please see the article: "Hedgerow Hedge Woe" article that describes why you don't want to start with small trees.

Redleaf Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum "Atropurpurem"

Foliage: Deciduous

Mature Height: 20-25 ft.

Mature Width: 20-25 ft.

Growth Rate: Medium

Sunlight: Full sun, partial sun

Soil:. Thrives in acid soil, wet soil

Click Here for more information on Redleaf Japanese Maple, including larger sizes available.

"Starter" Trees

36-48" Redleaf Japanese Maple $29.95

Vine Maple

Acer circinatum

Foliage: Deciduous

Sunlight: Full sun, partial sun

Height: 15-20 ft.

Width: 20 ft.

Soil:. Thrives in acid soil, wet soil

Click Here for more information on Vine Maple, including larger sizes available.

"Starter" Trees (photo above)

Vine Maple 3-4' $24.95

We grow literally thousands of these in our fields; other sizes available. Tell us what size you want and the number, and we'll give you a customized quote.

Thundercloud Plum

Prunus Cerisifera

Foliage: Deciduous

Mature Height: 20-25 ft.

Mature Width: 20 ft.

Growth Rate: Medium

Sunlight: Full Sun is best; partial sun OK.

Soil:. Avoid waterlogged soil.

Click Here for more information on Thundercloud Plum, including larger sizes available.

"Starter" Trees

6' branched Thundercloud Plum $34.95

Katsura

Cercidiphyllum japonica

Foliage: Deciduous

Mature Height: to 60 ft.

Mature Width: To 30 ft.

Sunlight: Full sun; partial sun

Soil:. Rich, moist slightly acidic soil is best.

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast.

Click Here for more information on Katsura, including larger sizes available.

Small Katsura in our Field showing Fall color. We custom-dig these to order

"Starter" Trees (photo above)

5' Single Stem $49.00

5' Multi-Stem $64.00

Other sizes available.

English Laurel Hedge

Prunus laurocerasus

Foliage: Evergreen, with some discoloring of the leaves in winter.

Mature Height: 20 ft.

Mature Width: 20 ft.

Sunlight: Full sun, partial sun, shade.

Soil:. Acid soil; don't like wet soil.

Growth Rate: Fast, up to 3' a year both height and width after established, depending on growing conditions.

Click Here for more information on English Laurel, including larger sizes available.

"Starter" Trees (photo above)

1 Gallon English Laurel--$8.95

3-4' English Laurel $39.95

Red Maple Cultivars--"Red Sunset", "October Glory", "Sun Valley"

Acre rubrum

Foliage: Deciduous

Mature Height: 30-35 ft.

Mature Width: 20 ft.

Growth Rate: Medium to fast

Sunlight: Full Sun is best; partial sun OK.

Soil:. Adaptable, but prefers moist, slightly acid soil..

Click Here for more information on Red Maple Cultivars, including larger sizes available.

"Starter" Trees

6' bare root Branched Red Sunset, October Glory, or Sun Valley $34.95

Japanese Snowbell

Styrax Japonicus

Foliage: Deciduous

Mature Height: Up to 25 ft.

Mature Width: Up to 20 ft.

Growth Rate: Medium

Sunlight: Full Sun; Partial Sun

Soil:. Thrives in acid soil, loamy soil. Won't tolerate dry heat well.

Click Here for more information on Japanese Snowbells, including larger sizes available.

"Starter" Trees (photo above)

3-4' bare root Japanese Snowbell $19.95

Jacquemontii Birch

Betula Jacquemontii

Foliage: Deciduous, but the beautiful white bark is showy all year round

Mature Height: 40 ft.

Mature Width: 20-25 ft.

Growth Rate: Medium

Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil: Thrives in wet soil, acid soil, hot climates.

Click Here for more information on Jacquemontii Birch, including larger sizes available.

"Starter" Trees (photo above)

6' bare root Branched Jacquemontii Birch $34.95

Delivery & Planting Available; Free Estimates (see below)

info@NurseryTrees.com or (425) 343-2650.

From our Snohomish, WA location, we deliver and plant trees statewide. We sell retail & wholesale, for residential and commercial projects. We specialize in "Instant Privacy Trees"tm for screening and selected Ornamental & Landscape Trees, as well as "Starter Trees". We also offer Transplanting/Rescue of trees, and our "Cliffhanger" Program (for erosion-control and stability on bluffs, hillsides and riverfront property).

We are a tree farm, not just a nursery. Many of the trees you buy from us have been grown right here in Snohomish at our 60 acre tree farm. Buying directly from a grower gives you fresh trees, great selection, and low prices--you maximize your purchasing power!. More information

We’ll help you determine which trees are right for your project, and provide you with free, no-obligation estimates. This is often accomplished by e-mail and phone. Where necessary, we will send our Arborist out to review the project (no charge). More information

We don’t require any money “up front”—you only pay when the job is completed (unusual exceptions to this are special projects, lengthy “holds” on trees, or Cliffhanger jobs). Be careful of contractors asking for “up front” money.

When we plant your trees, we include staking (if necessary), transplanting fertilizer, and an easy-to-use watering system that hooks into your garden hose. More information. We also give a one year Warranty on trees we plant, for no additional charge. More information

We pride ourselves on our Customer Service—real people answering the phone. We have an "A+" rating with the Better Business Bureau and a 100% satisfaction rating with eBay. We have a detailed “Care of Your Trees” section of our website and are available for ongoing support after your trees are planted. More information

We’ve been in business since 1995 and have a dedicated, experienced staff including a Certified Arborist (RB), a Landscape Designer (Janet), and an experienced Business Manager/Nurseryman (Michael). More information To hear Ed Hume interview Michael on KOMO Radio's "Ask the Experts" gardening show, click here.

We are a registered Washington State contractor (License Number: NURSEL*956J1). More information

We’re conveniently located just 15 minutes north of Woodinville. We’d be happy to have you out. We don't keep regular retail hours; instead we set up appointments so that we can focus on your project--we look at photos and plans with you, and drive you around the farm and look at the tree options. More information

Most important of all is what our customers think of us:

"I am really pleased with your work. You saved me several thousand dollars, steered me away from trees that wouldn't work, provided healthy and beautiful trees, did a great job planting them, and did everything on time and on schedule. You can quote me." Jo, Vashon Island

"Our privacy bank of trees has done nothing but grow well into maturity. Our back yard and deck area is totally private and the 10 trees your team planted [in 2005] are rich, leathery and dark green. We remark on them every day it seems. Please include me in any of your "Testimonials" as you would be hard pressed to find a more satisfied customer." Jim, Port Orchard

"For quality vs. value, your trees are the best landscape purchase I’ve ever made." Jeff, Seattle

"I work in customer service so I know good service when I experience it and you have my top rating. I would definitely recommend you to anyone who needs new landscaping. Thanks again.” Carol, Camano Island

"By the way, the trees were a great privacy feature when we sold the last house! We now have a much larger space . . . " Katherine, Fall City

“My compliments to your crew. We’ve had a lot of contractors working on our house recently and we’ve seen the entire range; and your guys were excellent. The trees make things look so much better—I started smiling as soon as I saw them going in." Holly, Queen Anne

"You guys are the best nursery I've ever done business with! And I have dealt with a few. You did what you said you would, on time with attention to detail rarely found. From the beginning of the quote process all the way through to the last detail you made it easy. And you work to ensure that the trees will thrive after planting with detailed advice, a complementary irrigation system, and a website filled with useful information. Most nurseries will just dump off the goods and tell you best of luck, put some water on them. You provide a quality product that sets you apart. Your crew was friendly, polite and operated as a well organized team. I would recommend you without hesitation! Thanks for doing a great job!” Ryan, Buckley

"We can not believe how beautiful your trees are. The privacy is unbelievable. If you ever need a testimonial let us know. Our yard is perfect! We sit there and say "my oh my”! Suzanne, Tacoma

"I don't think I've ever been as happy with something I've purchased." Sarah, Sammamish

Many More Testimonials (click here)

NurseryTrees.com, LLC is a Washington State Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). We are a Registered Contractor in the specialty areas of (1) Landscaping and (2) Irrigation/Sprinkling Systems (License Number: NURSEL*956J1). We are a member of the Better Business Bureau, the Washington Association of Landscape Professionals, the Washington Nursery & Landscape Association, the Washington Farm Bureau, Microsoft's Passport Unlimited Program (for Microsoft employees and the employees of other participating companies), and also have a 100% satisfaction rating on eBay ("growingonline"). We are an "SOD Certified" Nursery by the Washington Department of Agriculture. References are available upon request.