Tree Talk Natives

Tree Talk Natives Our native trees and wildflowers are grown chemical-free in fabric pots of a size easily carried home and planted.

We have a wide selection of broadleaf, evergreen, and fruit-bearing and flowering trees and shrubs, as well as wildflowers and grasses.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day everyone!
We hope you find time to relax, reflect, maybe do some gardening, and watch the pollinators out there working their tails off!
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Today is the last day of our sale on 'big' trees -- 10 gallon pots and larger. Why plant native trees?Native trees:Are ...
09/05/2026

Today is the last day of our sale on 'big' trees -- 10 gallon pots and larger.
Why plant native trees?
Native trees:
Are beautiful
We’re here long before the Mayflower and thus are well adapted to the soils and climate
Have evolved with the mammals, birds and insects and thus co-habitats well, providing food, nesting and shelter
Serve as larval hosts to thousands of butterfly and moth caterpillars
Anchor the soil and decrease runoff and flooding
Provide oxygen
Sequester carbon
Reduce stress and promote overall health and well-being
Increase property values

We have lots of native trees!
On sale this weekend are
Sugar Maple
River Birch
Whitespire Birch
‘October Glory’ Red Maple
Sycamore
Flowering Dogwood
Swamp White Oak
and more!

Open today until 4 p.m.

163 Vaughan Hill Road, Rochester, Mass.
See you at the nursery!

Now is a great time to add fall color!Here in white and pink is Swamp Rose Mallow, a tall plant with giant blooms on a s...
09/02/2026

Now is a great time to add fall color!
Here in white and pink is Swamp Rose Mallow, a tall plant with giant blooms on a sturdy stem. Swamp Rose Mallow gets up to 7’ tall and adds a tropical feel to the garden. It likes sunny, moist sites.
The blue is Blue Lobelia, also a lover of sun and moist. It makes a great vertical contrast to Swamp Rose, sending spikes of royal blue up to 3’ tall and attracts hummingbirds, bumblebees and other pollinators like crazy.
Last in the bunch is Early Sunflower, Heliopsis helianthoides. Almost as tall as Swamp Rose, Early Sunflower grows naturally in drier soils but adapts to more moisture.
Try all three! They compliment each other beautifully!
We’re open tomorrow and Friday 1-4 and Saturday and Sunday 11-4.
163 Vaughan Hill Road, Rochester.
See you at the nursery!

Why plant Gray Dogwood (pictured) vs Red Twig Dogwood?Both are beautiful shrubs, both are great nectar and pollen source...
09/01/2026

Why plant Gray Dogwood (pictured) vs Red Twig Dogwood?
Both are beautiful shrubs, both are great nectar and pollen sources, both provide white fall berries for the birds, and both, like all dogwoods, have outstanding fall color.
Red Twig is sought after for its bright red twigs,which look great in the snow, against a white foundation and even against an evergreen backdrop.
Not to be outdone, Gray has lovely red markings on its twigs, and it has beautiful, full branching.
Where red twig can be a bit twiggy in winter—especially when the old twigs are pruned off letting the red, young twigs take the stage, Gray is a round shrub with lovely, intricate branching and narrower leaves.
Gray Dogwood generally grows 3-8’ high and wide, and it can grow to 25 feet if pruned as a tree.
It likes sun to dappled shade and, while it prefers moist soils, it is remarkably adaptable to dry.
Also fun fact, it’s red pedicles remain ornamental even after the birds have eaten all the berries.
For more on gray dogwood, and other dogwoods, go to our website, in our bio, and type dogwood into the search bar.

08/31/2026

October Glory Red Maple offers some of the most beautiful fall foliage I’ve seen.
And since it’s a red maple grafted onto a red maple, it’s great for caterpillars, birds and all sorts of wildlife.
In fact, Acer rubrum is a Keystone Plant, meaning that it hosts hundreds of caterpillar species, which serve up a delectable meal not just for adult birds but also mating pairs trying to feed their babies.
October Glory Red Maple, in 15-gallon containers, is now 30% off through Labor Day—basically $315 reduced to $220.50.
Even at 15 gallons, our trees are still small enough to take home and plant yourself.
If you’re looking for a beautiful shade tree, look no further than October Glory!

08/30/2026

SALE TODAY! 30% all trees in 10-gallon pots and larger. Choose from native Dogwood, Swamp White Oak, Sycamore, Arborvitae, Tamarack (American Larch), October Glory Red Maple, Birch and more!
We’re open until 4 pm. 163 Vaughan Hill Road, Rochester, Mass.
See you at the nursery!

Yes there are birds flying around out there, but not nearly as many as there were when we were kids. Habitat loss is one...
08/29/2026

Yes there are birds flying around out there, but not nearly as many as there were when we were kids. Habitat loss is one of the primary reasons we’ve lost about 3 billion birds just in the past few decades.
You can put out a feeder, and adult birds will feed on the seeds. But seeds are only about 20% of an adult birds diet, and 0% of their babies’.
Birds need caterpillars and other bugs to feed their young—and themselves.
Where do they get these caterpillars?
Native trees, especially River Birch.
River Birch is considered a keystone plant because it feeds more caterpillars than any other tree except the native Oaks and Cherries.
River Birch also has exfoliating bark, which gives birds a place to dig around for other insects even during the winter months.
It also happens to be a beautiful tree for the yard, with an arching canopy and lovely foliage and topping out around 50 to 60 feet.
And now, through Labor Day, our river birch and all our trees in 10-gallon containers and larger, are 30% off.
Come on in and check out our collection.

08/25/2026

Purple-flowering Raspberry, Rubus odoratus, is a native bush filled with large, green, floor-to-ceiling foliage, pink rose blooms and tasty raspberries.
Bonus: it’s thornless—AND it attracts tons of pollinators!
Butterflies and songbirds love this bush.
It’s a wide one: 3-6’ tall and 6-12’ wide.
Try it as a specimen or hedge—basically any sunny spot where you can snack on the raspberries.
For more on Purple-flowering Raspberry visit our website—treetalknatives.com—any type the plant name into the search bar.
See you at the nursery!

30% off our biggest trees 🌳Now through Labor Day — all trees in 10- and 15-gallon containers. River Birch, Sycamore, Sug...
08/24/2026

30% off our biggest trees 🌳
Now through Labor Day — all trees in 10- and 15-gallon containers.
River Birch, Sycamore, Sugar Maple, Arborvitae, Flowering Dogwood and more.
Fall is the best time to plant: Warm soil, cool air and a whole season for the roots to settle in before winter.
Come have a look—we’ll help you load it up!
163 Vaughan Hill Road, Rochester

Hello native tree lovers!Great air temps today AND our larger trees (those in 10 and 15 gallon pots) are 30% off through...
08/23/2026

Hello native tree lovers!
Great air temps today AND our larger trees (those in 10 and 15 gallon pots) are 30% off through Labor Day!
Oaks
Maples
Tamarack
White Pine
Sycamore
Flowering Dogwood
And more!
See you at the nursery!

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163 Vaughan Hill Road
Rochester, MA
02770

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Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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