Re-Vegetation and Native Plant Restoration

Serving Washington State Since 1995

Re-Vegetation Services

To meet Governmental Requirements

For Erosion Control

For Timber Production

For Aesthetics

There are a variety of reasons why a Property Owner might want to add native vegetation to their property. Several names are used for this--re-vegetation, reclamation, restoration, re-forestation, etc.--and the trees and shrubs required varies widely (see lists below). NurseryTrees.com can usually provide both the trees/shrubs necessary and the planting services. Some examples:

Governmental Requirements

Commercial & residential building permits and Governmental projects may include re-vegetation requirements--shrubs and trees planted to restore the area to native vegetation or for erosion control. Another situation is where a Property Owner is required to restore an area where they have removed native vegetation in violation of land use regulations. The requirements under a government-ordered restoration can vary. Sometimes the property owner is required add a number of trees with a certain "caliper" ("caliper" usually means the diameter of the trunk a few inches above ground level, although sometimes governmental caliper definitions can vary--some use "chest height"). At other times, a permit will require a specific number of smaller trees or shrubs of a certain height according to a plan. We can help you either way. Also, we'd be happy to talk with the governmental representative you are working with to be sure that any requirements are met--we have experience in this area and know what has been acceptable in the past.

If you have such a project, please contact us. We will review the plant list, discuss planting methods, and send you a no-obligation Price Quote. Delivery & Planting Available; Free Estimates: info@NurseryTrees.com or (425) 343-2650.

Erosion Control

Re-vegetation is a well-recognized form of erosion control. Foliage soaks up water, while roots help to retain and stabilize the soil.

"When properly installed and maintained, vegetation can protect slopes by reducing erosion, strengthening soil, and inhibiting landslides which increases general slope stability. The use of vegetation to manage erosion and protect slopes is relatively inexpensive, does not require heavy machinery on the slope, establishes wildlife habitat, and can improve the aesthetic quality of the property."

Article: "Slope Stabilization & Erosion Control Using Vegetation" (p.1)

Washington State Department of Ecology

Illustration from "Vegetation Management:

A Guide for Puget Sound Bluff Property Owners"

Please contact us and let us know what you are looking for--the type of tree/shrub, the size you need, and the quantity you're looking for: Delivery & Planting Available; Free Estimates: info@NurseryTrees.com or (425) 343-2650.

Timber Production

Washington State, of course, is a major timber producer. A property owner can re-forest their property both to produce future revenue and to obtain major reductions of their property taxes. Trees planted are typically Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar. Contact your county government for the property tax information; let us know what you are trying to accomplish and we'll help you obtain and plant the trees. Delivery & Planting Available; Free Estimates: info@NurseryTrees.com or (425) 343-2650.

Aesthetics

Finally, some people just want to add trees to their property to make it more beautiful. We do this all the time with our "regular" landscaping services, of course, but there is a class of aesthetic planting that is closer to re-vegetation or re-forestation. Some examples: hundreds of small Western Red Cedars planted to "reclaim" a pasture back to a forest, dozens of vine maple planted to add spring and fall color to a wooded area. The possibilities are endless; please contact us to start the discussion. Delivery & Planting Available; Free Estimates: info@NurseryTrees.com or (425) 343-2650.

Trees & Shrubs

You may find the tree(s) you are looking for on the alphabetical list of trees we carry. Common trees for restoration are Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar, and Vine Maple, but we've seen several others used. Please also see our "Starter Tree" webpage for both native and non-native starter trees.

If you don't find what you are looking for there, we can also find trees/shrubs from wholesale growers that we work with. Some examples (taken from King County's Native Plant List):

TREES
Common Name	Scientific Name	Sunlight	Soil	Mature Height

grand fir	Abies grandis	sun - shade	dry - moist	250
bigleaf maple	Acer macrophyllum	sun - shade	dry - moist	100
bitter cherry	Prunus emarginata	sun - part shade	dry - moist	30
Douglas Fir	Pseudotsuga menziesii	sun - part shade	dry - moist	250
Pacific crabapple	Malus fusca	sun - part shade	moist - wet	40
quaking aspen	Populus tremuloides	sun	moist - wet	60
shore pine	Pinus contorta var. contorta	sun - part shade	dry - wet	50
Sitka spruce	Picea sitchensis	sun - part shade	moist - wet	200
Vine Maple	Acer circinatum	sun - part shade	dry - moist	20
Western hemlock	Tsuga heterophylla	part shade - shade	moist - wet	225
Western Red Cedar	Thuja plicata	part shade - shade	moist - wet	200
Western white pine	Pinus monticola	sun - part shade	dry - moist	130
SHRUBS
Common Name	Scientific Name	Sunlight	Soil	Mature Height

beaked hazelnut	Corylus cornuta var. californica	sun - shade	dry - moist	20
nootka rose	Rosa nutkana	sun - part shade	moist - wet	10
red elderberry	Sambucus racemosa	sun - shade	dry - moist	15
red-flowering currant	Ribes sanguineum	sun - part shade	dry - moist	6
salal	Gaultheria shallon	part shade - shade	dry - moist	5
snowberry	Symphoricarpos albus	sun - shade	dry - moist	5
tall Oregon grape	Mahonia aquifolium	sun - shade	dry - wet	8

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

Delivery & Planting Available; Free Estimates

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, (with an "A+" rating), the Washington Association of Landscape Professionals, the Washington Nursery & Landscape Association, the American Nursery & Landscape Association, 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 inspected each year by the Washington Department of Agriculture. References are available upon request.