Connecticut Native Plants

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Native Trees For The State of Connecticut Want to replenish native trees in your state? Find the best selection of indigenous species for the State of Connecticut here at Nature Hills Nursery! Ranging from USDA growing zones 3 in the mountains and northern parts of the state to hardiness zone 7 in the south. Choosing native trees for your State means you will know your tree will thrive where it is well suited to climate and soil because they originated there! They need less water once established. Native selections establish faster and tolerate local growing zones, climate, weather, and anything else your State can throw at them. Plus you’ll feed pollinators, songbirds, and wildlife by providing them with a tree they recognize! Best Connecticut Native Trees Despite New England's reputation for a rugged climate, weather, lots of snow, and Nor'easters, Connecticut's weather is relatively mild and rarely experiences droughts. The deep, rich soil lets many deeply-rooted hardwood trees grow to great heights with ease. First, find your Hardiness Zone , and then choose any tree that has a range that includes yours! Check with your local County Extension Office for more information if needed and for the many microclimates within these zones. Best Native Evergreen Trees For Connecticut The Charter Oak is White Oak and the State Tree of Connecticut! These other Connecticut native Evergreen Trees keep their leaves year-round for privacy, slow wind, stop drifting snow, and color throughout the winters. American Arborvitae American Holly American Larch Tree (deciduous conifer) Balsam Fir Black Spruce Eastern Hemlock Eastern Red Cedar Tree/Western Red Cedar (Redcedar) Eastern White Pine White Spruce Native Flowering Trees to Grow in Connecticut Feed pollinators and hummingbirds nectar and pollen they evolved alongside in your State! Many of these trees are host plants for native pollinator larvae too! Chickasaw Plum Cucumber Tree Magnolia Pagoda Dogwood, White, Pink & Red Dog