Our Quality Grade Trees

Park Grade

Park grade trees from a nursery are carefully selected for their durability, uniformity, and aesthetic appeal, making them ideal for public spaces such as parks, streetscapes, and large landscapes. These trees typically meet specific standards for height, trunk caliper, branching structure, and root ball quality to ensure they establish quickly and thrive in urban or recreational settings. Nurseries cultivate park grade trees to be resilient, low-maintenance, and visually pleasing, providing reliable shade and beauty while withstanding varying environmental conditions. Choosing park grade trees ensures a high-quality, long-lasting investment for any community green space.

Tall evergreen trees under a partly cloudy sky.
Several well-manicured evergreen trees and a small bush on a green lawn under a partly cloudy sky.

#1 Grade

#1 Grade trees are considered top-quality specimens in the nursery industry, meeting the highest standards for health, structure, and appearance. These trees have a strong, straight trunk, a well-developed and balanced canopy, and a healthy, well-formed root system free of defects. #1 Grade trees are carefully pruned and cultivated to ensure they establish easily and grow vigorously when transplanted. Landscapers, developers, and municipalities often choose #1 Grade trees for their reliability, uniformity, and superior performance in both residential and commercial projects. Investing in #1 Grade trees helps ensure a beautiful, long-lasting landscape with minimal future maintenance issues.

Premium Grade

Premium Grade trees represent the highest standard of quality available from a nursery, surpassing even #1 Grade in terms of uniformity, structure, and overall health. These trees are meticulously grown and maintained to ensure they have a straight, defect-free trunk, a symmetrical, well-branched canopy, and a vigorous, properly developed root system. Premium Grade trees are selected for their exceptional aesthetic appeal and superior transplant success, making them an excellent choice for high-profile landscapes, upscale residential developments, and prominent commercial or municipal projects. Choosing Premium Grade trees ensures an immediate, polished impact on any landscape and provides lasting value through strong, healthy growth and minimal corrective maintenance.

Lush green and blue pine trees under a partly cloudy sky.