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    • Producing Plant Material for Conservation & Restoration Since 1927

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    Inventory preview will be available September 2025

    Ordering Information 

    Plant material is produced and sold exclusively for conservation plantings and cannot be used for liner material or ornamental plantings. For ornamental landscaping needs, please visit your local private nursery or garden center.

    There is a high demand for our seedlings. We operate on a first come, first served basis for all orders. We cannot place orders in advance of the sale start date. We strongly recommend placing your order the day the sale begins.

    Orders are placed in January for spring pick up or delivery
    Click here for Seedling Size Photos

     

    The first step to placing an order with MCSN is to decide if your planting is considered conservation.

    What Plantings are Considered Conservations? Any planting that enhances or improves the natural environment for the health of the land or the species that inhabit it is considered conservation. 

    Conservation projects include, but are not limited to: post-fire restoration; windbreaks and shelterbelts; reforestation; reclamation of former forest land; species diversification; restoration of all habitat types; afforestation; logging; Christmas tree farming (forest products); initiatives to increase forest health and resilience; reclamation of denuded lands; improvement of wildlife habitat mobility and connectivity; wildlife and pollinator habitat enhancement; mitigation of the effects of climate change; regeneration of desired species; reduction of soil loss and erosion; increases in canopy cover; invasive species suppression; development of habitat corridors and connectivity; and species recovery.

    During checkout, please complete the “Conservation Verification” field with a brief description of your project and how you intend to use the seedlings.

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    Choosing Plant Species: If you’re unsure about which plant species to order, refer to our Resources page.

    • In early September, we will publish our “Inventory Preview,” which details the species, sizes, quantities, and seed sources we anticipate having available in January.
    • The catalog details each plant species we offer, including the optimal growing conditions for success. This document will help you identify species well suited to your site.

    • Planting guides offer species recommendations tailored for pollinator-support, wildlife habitat, drought and cold hardiness, deer resistance, alkaline soils, riparian zones, and shelterbelt/windbreak plantings, and more!

    • If you need further help selecting species, please reach out to your local Conservation District or Extension Office. Their on-the-ground expertise will guide you toward the best plants for your area and alert you to any region-specific pests or diseases.

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    Ordering Seedlings

    To access the ordering portal, click the link in the blue banner above, then select the number of units you wish to purchase — our seedlings are sold in bulk

    • Small seedlings (10 cu in., 22 cu in., 27 cu in.) are packaged in multiples of 24 (1 unit = 24 plants, 2 units = 48 plants, etc.).

    • Large seedlings (100 cu in., 175 cu in.) are packaged in multiples of 9 (1 unit = 9 plants, 2 units = 18 plants, etc.).

     

    Due to high demand, any item listed as “Sold Out” is currently unavailable. Canceled orders automatically return stock to the portal, so please check back regularly or sign up for restock notifications for your desired seed source and size seedling.

    If an item in your cart sells out before you complete your purchase, the system will automatically remove it and allow you to check out with the remaining in-stock items.

     

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    Ordering Seed
    Click the link in the blue banner above to open the ordering portal. Seeds are sold by the gram, ounce, or pound—simply choose your desired species/ mix and slect the quantity. Each product listing includes details on sizes and approximate seed counts.
    If you opt for delivery to a county drop-off site, your seeds will be mailed to the shipping address shown on your invoice once payment has been received.
    Seed orders being pickup at our nursery in Missoula will be available as soon as you submit your order. Payment may be made at the time of pickup.
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    Shipping

    • Our seedlings are transported from our nursery in a temperature-controlled semi-trailer and may be picked up at designated county drop-off sites or at our nursery, located in Missoula.

      • County Delivery- We offer a free one-time delivery in the Spring to 37 partnering county conservation districts/ extension offices across Montana. Delivery dates are weather dependent and are determined March 22. The delivery schedule will be emailed and posted on our website April 1.
    • Seed will be mailed to the address on your invoice. You will receive an email confirming the address your seed will be delivered to 1 week before mailing.
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    Nursery Pickup- Pick up your order at our nursery in Missoula located at,


    2823 Spurgin Rd. (Building G), Missoula MT 59804

    Pick up Dates: April 14 - May 15, 2026
    Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

    You will receive an email to schedule your pick up  April 1. Pre-scheduling your seedling pickup ensures they will be ready and waiting for you when you arrive.
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    Payment

    • Payment will NOT be captured at the time of ordering but your order will be placed and the products reserved for you.
    • Payment instructions can be found on your confirmation email and here on our website (Payments).
    • Send your payment in full after your order has been placed, balances are due no later than March 1.
    • Orders cancelled before April 1 will be refunded in full minus the credit card processing fee (if applicable). Orders cancelled after April 1 are non-refundable.

     

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    Office Hours 
    Monday - Friday
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    If you need help outside of these hours, please call or email to make an appointment

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    Phone: 406-542-4244
    Email: mtnursery@mt.gov