Mooncrater Nursery

Native and Rare Tree Nursery. Top products: nut trees, ornamental shrubs, native seedlings, bare-root trees, fruit trees. Mooncrater Nursery is a specialized, seed-grown horticultural operation based in Southern Maine, focused on the production of native trees, nut-bearing species, and unique ornamentals. Their cultivation philosophy centers on provenance-tracked wild collections from across New York and New England, supplemented by genetics from regional breeders. Utilizing regenerative, chemical-free methods, the nursery employs low-input techniques like outdoor stratification, air-pruning, and soil-forward cultivation in living, mycorrhizal-rich mediums. The nursery offers a curated selection of vigorous container-grown trees and a once-annual bare-root sale available for nationwide shipping. Target customers include ecologically-minded homeowners and restoration-focused individuals. In addition to plant sales, they provide professional tree installation and garden restoration services. Their growing catalog includes rare woody endemics, orchard-grade fruit varieties, and experimental ecological pairings, reflecting a deep commitment to permaculture, biodiversity, and soil health.