Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The Buckeye State Tree Nursery’s focus is to cultivate native species from local sources that are adapted to Ohio’s growing conditions for ODNR and partners' initiatives. Unlike bare-root seedlings, seedlings at the nursery are grown in biodegradable paper plugs. As roots grow, they extend beyond the plug and are air-pruned at the edges. This process encourages the development of a dense, fibrous root system rather than circling roots commonly seen in traditional containers. This method promotes quicker seedling establishment after transplanting. This plug system also allows for a longer planting window and reduces the potential for root issues when planting.
The Buckeye State Tree Nursery’s focus is to cultivate native species from local sources that are adapted to Ohio’s growing conditions for ODNR and partners' initiatives. Unlike bare-root seedlings, seedlings at the nursery are grown in biodegradable paper plugs. As roots grow, they extend beyond the plug and are air-pruned at the edges. This process encourages the development of a dense, fibrous root system rather than circling roots commonly seen in traditional containers. This method promotes quicker seedling establishment after transplanting. This plug system also allows for a longer planting window and reduces the potential for root issues when planting.
