{"title":"New for 2027","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThese products are new for the 2027 field season. Each species is either one we haven’t offered in the past 1–2+ years or is a completely new addition.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bitterbrush","title":"Bitterbrush","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(201, 34, 34);\"\u003e*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e10 - 27 cubic inch seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e100 \u0026amp; 175 cubic inch seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e-----------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePurshia tridentata \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fieldguide.mt.gov\/speciesDetail.aspx?elcode=PDROS1E020\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNative Species \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry slopes, open sagebrush‑steppe, pinyon‑juniper woodlands, rocky canyons and well‑drained upland soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage \/ Flowers: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeciduous to semi‑evergreen shrub typically 2–6 ft tall, occasionally up to 10 ft. Leaves are wedge‑shaped with 3 lobes, leathery, green above and hairy beneath. Spring brings clusters of pale yellow to white 5‑petaled flowers, followed by small achenes in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, slow to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20‑year Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,100–10,000 ft (common in foothill and montane zones)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 2–6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, resprouts from root crown after fire, contributes to post‑fire recovery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well‑drained sandy, gravelly or loamy soils, thrives in coarse substrates and poor upland sites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkali \/ Saline Soil Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long‑lived shrub, often more than 50 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Annual Precip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–24 in annual precipitation or equivalent moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very high once established, deep taproot accesses soil moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreak Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 ft apart for shrub hedgerows or restoration settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotential Pests \/ Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally resistant, occasional leaf spot or grasshopper browsing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High, bitter foliage makes it unpalatable; still important winter browsing for mule deer, elk and pronghorn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers provide nectar for bees, butterflies and native pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves are critical winter forage for mule deer, elk and pronghorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds are cached and dispersed by chipmunks and small mammals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense structure offers nesting, shelter and erosion control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports insect populations that feed songbirds and small mammals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DNRC Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery","offers":[{"title":"10 cu. in., QTY 24, Ravalli County","offer_id":49489348952360,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/6635\/1144\/files\/Bitterbrush1_915dfe19-d6bb-43a0-9e14-c96493b7f73c.jpg?v=1732300834"},{"product_id":"grand-fir","title":"Grand Fir","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(201, 34, 34);\"\u003e*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e10 - 27 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e100 \u0026amp; 175 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e-----------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e a {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAbies grandis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fieldguide.mt.gov\/speciesDetail.aspx?elcode=PGPIN01060\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNative Species\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist stream bottoms, valleys, montane forests, and mid‑elevation mesic slopes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage \/ Flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat, glossy dark‑green needles in two ranks; upright cones 6–12 cm that disintegrate on the branch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; prefers 6+ hours of direct sunlight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-growing; commonly 2–3 ft per year under good conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20-year Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 25 ft\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sea level to roughly 5,600–6,000 ft\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 5–9 (approx. –30°F tolerance)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003eLow; thin bark and shallow roots make it highly vulnerable to fire, especially in dry interior sites\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; roots provide some anchoring but not highly wind‑firm in exposed sites\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well‑drained, slightly acidic, nutrient-rich soils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkali \/ Saline Soil Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often 200+ years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Annual Precip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 14–20 inches minimum; thrives with higher precipitation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate once established; prefers consistent moisture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreak Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically used in mixed-species plantings; allow ample room due to mature size\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotential Pests \/ Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balsam woolly adelgid, Indian paint fungus, borers, loopers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; not highly preferred by deer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood source and habitat for birds and small mammals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DNRC Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery","offers":[{"title":"10 cu. in., QTY 24, Lincoln County","offer_id":67980235866408,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/6635\/1144\/files\/Abies_grandis_Rogow_6.jpg?v=1792791725"},{"product_id":"honey-locust-thornless","title":"Honey Locust (THORNLESS)","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(201, 34, 34);\"\u003e*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e10 - 27 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e100 \u0026amp; 175 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e-----------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"486\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGleditsia triacanthos\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eNative to: \u003c\/strong\u003eCentral and eastern North America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eNatural Habitat: \u003c\/strong\u003eNative to central and eastern North America. Naturally occurs in floodplains, open woodlands, streambanks, and prairie edges. Widely planted in the Great Plains and northern states for windbreaks, wildlife plantings, and urban landscapes due to adaptability and toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eFoliage \/ Flowers: \u003c\/strong\u003eFine-textured compound leaves (small leaflets) that create light, filtered shade; bright yellow fall color. Small greenish-yellow fragrant flowers in late spring. Female trees produce long twisted seed pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThorns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eLight Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eGrowth Rate: \u003c\/strong\u003eModerate to fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"816\"\u003e20-year Height: \u003c\/strong\u003e35–50 feet tall \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eElevation Range: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to\u003cstrong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e5,500 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eCold Hardiness: \u003c\/strong\u003eZone 3–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003eModerate fire tolerance; mature trees handle low‑intensity fires but young stems are susceptible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eWind Tolerance: \u003c\/strong\u003eHigh, flexible branches tolerate wind well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eSoil Preference: \u003c\/strong\u003eHighly adaptable; tolerates clay, loam, sandy, compacted, and low-fertility soils. Prefers well-drained soils but handles periodic flooding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eAlkali \/ Saline Soil Tolerance: \u003c\/strong\u003eModerate to high tolerance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eLife Span: \u003c\/strong\u003e80–120+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eMinimum Annual Precipitation: \u003c\/strong\u003e14–16 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eDrought Tolerance: \u003c\/strong\u003eHigh once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eWindbreak Spacing: \u003c\/strong\u003e12–18 feet between trees within a row; 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color: rgb(201, 34, 34);\"\u003e*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e10 - 27 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e100 \u0026amp; 175 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e-----------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e a {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePrunus tomentosa\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern and western China (Tibet), Korea, Mongolia, possibly northern India\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forest margins, open slopes, valleys, ravines, hedgerows; 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can withstand as low as –40 °F\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire Tolerance: \u003c\/strong\u003eLow fire tolerance; shrubs are easily top‑killed and do not tolerate heat or scorch well\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good; commonly used in windbreaks and hedgerows\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained loam or sandy–loam, slightly acidic to mildly alkaline soils (pH 5.0–8.0); tolerates range including calcareous and alkaline soils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkali \/ Saline Soil Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to good; thrives in mildly alkaline\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, typically 25–50 years; a few selections may live longer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Annual Precipitation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs well in 20–48 inches annually; drought-tolerant once established, but prefers consistent moisture early\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good once established; young plants need regular watering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreak Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e For hedges\/shrub rows, space 6–10 ft apart; solitary planting allow ~12–15 ft\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotential Pests \/ Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prone to aphids, spider mites, borers, tent caterpillars; fungal issues include branch cankers, black knot, shot-hole leaf spot, powdery mildew, gray mold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate. Browsed occasionally by deer, rabbits, mice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruits eaten by birds and small mammals\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense growth used for nesting and cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DNRC Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67999957680424,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/6635\/1144\/files\/prto80_001_php_c52f0077-5e93-4fa8-845e-919262f50c64.jpg?v=1793029187"},{"product_id":"sandberg-bleugrass","title":"Sandberg Bluegrass","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(201, 34, 34);\"\u003e*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e10 - 27 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e100 \u0026amp; 175 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e-----------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e a {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoa secunda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fieldguide.mt.gov\/speciesDetail.aspx?elcode=PMPOA4Z2Y0\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNative Species\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry open plains, sagebrush steppe, foothills, badlands, dry forests, sandy or stony soils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage \/ Flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunchgrass forming small tufts with narrow leaves; flowering stems 8–24 in tall with narrow panicles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid early spring growth, goes dormant by early summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20-year Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 8–24 in depending on site conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sea level up to ~7,000 ft\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely hardy, suitable for USDA Zones ~2–7\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003eModerate to high; often survives and resprouts after fire and is common in fire‑adapted rangelands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent; handles exposure and grazing pressure well\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well‑drained sandy to loamy soils, thrives in dry coarse substrates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkali \/ Saline Soil Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good tolerance of alkaline soils, moderate saline tolerance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long‑lived perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Annual Precip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs well with 10–20 in annual precipitation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very high once established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreak Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e For restoration plantings, space clumps ~1.5–3 ft apart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotential Pests \/ Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally few; highly resilient\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides early spring forage for wildlife and livestock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround-nesting habitat and seed source for small mammals, birds and insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost plant for insects and pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DNRC Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68000264323368,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/6635\/1144\/files\/defaultGen.jpg?v=1793030048"},{"product_id":"slender-wheatgrass","title":"Slender Wheatgrass","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; 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absent in most southeastern U.S.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry to mesic sagebrush steppe, foothills, badlands, dry forests, riparian edges, saline plains, sand and stony soils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage \/ Flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunchgrass with narrow flat leaves (~0.1 in wide); seed stalks 2–3 ft tall; inflorescence is narrow spicate raceme 2–10 in long with 3–7 flowered spikelets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; thrives in open conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid early spring growth; cool-season C3 grass; seeds mature by late summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20-year Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 ft (typically 2–2.5 ft)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sea level up to approximately 11,500 ft (noted range 4,300–11,500 ft)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to USDA Zone ~2; tolerates –40 °F; survives long cold seasons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003eHigh; resprouts or reestablishes rapidly from seed following fire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent; withstands wind, grazing, trampling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained sandy to clay loams; tolerates alkaline and saline conditions; avoids poorly drained or overly wet soils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkali \/ Saline Soil Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high tolerance of alkaline and saline soils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short-lived perennial; typically 3–5 years; occasionally up to ~10 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Annual Precip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in areas with ≥10–14 in annual precipitation; low-end range is ~10 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good once established; moderate tolerance, prefers less drought than some wheatgrasses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreak Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e For erosion control or restoration, seed in clumps or rows spaced ~1.5–3 ft apart (similar to Sandberg)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotential Pests \/ Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally few issues; resilient; no significant widespread pests listed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palatable to deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep; livestock also graze it\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides forage for ungulates and livestock;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds eaten by small mammals, birds and insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost plant for insects and pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides cover and nesting for upland game birds, small mammals, waterfowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DNRC Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68000812269864,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/6635\/1144\/files\/defaultGen_1_83bd5be1-bb59-4327-9b82-8699f27b4fdb.jpg?v=1793030672"},{"product_id":"scouler-willow","title":"Scouler's Willow","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(201, 34, 34);\"\u003e*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e10 - 27 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e100 \u0026amp; 175 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e-----------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalix scouleriana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; 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heavily browsed by deer, elk, moose, rabbits, beavers, and small mammals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides early spring nectar\/pollen for pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse for large and small mammals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNesting and cover habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood source and shade for fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DNRC Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68000891437352,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/6635\/1144\/files\/defaultGen_2_936a308b-cd40-42c0-a682-861b1670b7b6.jpg?v=1793030993"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/6635\/1144\/collections\/cones_01ed7387-3e81-459e-8af0-d0724a4c051c.jpg?v=1793025337","url":"https:\/\/conservationseedlings.mtdnrc.gov\/collections\/new-for-2027.oembed","provider":"DNRC Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}