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Mason State Tree Nursery

17855 N. County Rd 2400E, Topeka, IL 61567
Email: DNR.MasonStateNursery@illinois.gov
Phone: (309) 535-2185

Hours of Operation: M-F, 8am - 4pm

Mason State Tree Nursery is Illinois’ only state owned and operated tree nursery. We produce native Illinois Eco-Type tree seedlings, prairie plants, and wildflower seed.  We are proud to be a Neonicotinoid-free Nursery.

Nursery Ordering Information & Updates

Please read the below information before placing your order.

Spring Bareroot Seedlings

  • Orders for bareroot seedlings for Spring 2025 start on Monday, February 3rd at 8:00 a.m. and conclude in mid-May.  Bareroot seedlings are only offered in the Spring.  Seedlings we offer for sale will vary from season to season due to many different factors.  View our ordering link during the above mentioned times for current availability.

 

Fall Potted Trees, Wildflowers, and Seed Packets

  • Orders for potted trees, potted wildflowers, and pollinator seed packets for Fall 2024 begin Tuesday, September 3rd at 8:00 a.m.  Orders for potted plant material are for pick up at Mason Nursery only.  We cannot ship our potted stock.  Potted trees are only offered in the Fall and are a very limited stock.

 

Additional Ordering Instructions

  • Plant material sales are first come, first served and aren't available to order until the above mentioned dates.
  • Plant material must be ordered in advance on our website. The Nursery crew will prepare your order the day of on your chosen pick up date.
  • We utilize UPS as our shipping provider.  Please allow 2-3 days for delivery after your order is shipped on your chosen date. 

 

DISCLAIMER

**The IDNR Mason State Tree Nursery will make every effort to supply viable plant material that is true to name and size. After the plant material leaves the Nursery, we have no control over losses due to shipping, storage, handling/planting methods or weather.  Upon receipt of your order, please inspect your items. Should you have cause for concern, you will have 7 days to report problems to us from the date that the seedlings left the Nursery. After 7 days, we will assume no responsibility for damage to stock.  If there is a problem with the UPS shipment of the stock, the buyer must file damages or losses in shipping with the carrier.  Due to weather conditions, staffing, and budgets, species availability is subject to change at any time up until the time of pick up or shipment. While the Mason State Tree Nursery will make every attempt at providing the plant material listed, we have no control over the above listed factors and reserve the right to substitute, change, or cancel shipments up and until the scheduled pickup or shipment date.

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Bareroot Seedling Prices

Hardwoods

  • $30 per bundle of 25
  • $65 per bundle of 100

Shrubs/Conifers

  • $15 per bundle of 25
  • $45 per bundle of 100

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