Growing the ancient trees of the future

Hopewell

Reconnect With Nature.

At Hopewell Trees Farm, we specialize in growing northeast native trees to thriving landscape-ready sizes. Using air-pruning containers and other innovative methods, we cultivate strong, fibrous root systems and avoid the ingrown structural flaws and transplant setbacks that come with traditional pots and tree spade harvesting. Our goal is to offer trees that establish quickly, live longer, and truly belong in our regional ecosystems.

Alongside our nursery rows, we are planting a working food forest designed for local food security. Here you’ll find mostly native, low-input trees—pawpaw, red mulberry, American and Asian chestnuts, persimmons, Asian pears, and more—selected for their ability to produce abundant fruit with little or no pesticide use. By combining resilient tree crops with climate-adapted natives, Hopewell Trees Farm is creating a living model of how healthy landscapes and nourishing food can grow together.

Why choose us

What Makes Us Different?

Native-First Focus – Prioritizing ecologically essential, local tree species for true ecosystem restoration.

Food + Forest Integration – Growing trees that provide both habitat and nourishing fruits, nuts, and tree-based foods.

Regenerative Practices – Using soil-building, permaculture, and traditional land stewardship methods to support long-term ecosystem health.

What We Grow?

We specialize in hard-to-find, ecologically essential native species including

CEDAR

OAKS

SOURWOOD

CYPRESS

LARCH

PRODUCTS

Eastern White Pine

Pinus strobus is a fast-growing evergreen tree native to New England, known for its tall, straight form and soft blue-green needles. It’s widely used for screening, wind protection, and creating a natural forest look. Beyond its visual appeal, it’s highly valuable for wildlife, providing food, shelter, and nesting sites for birds and small mammals year-round.

Sourwood

Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) is a modest-sized yet remarkable wildlife tree, best known in New England and the Mid‐Atlantic for its exceptional value to pollinators.

Eastern Larch

The eastern larch is one of our rare deciduous conifers, and arguably the most beautiful of them all.

Shagbark hickory

Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) is a powerhouse wildlife tree in southern New England’s richer upland forests, river terraces, and rocky slopes, where its sweet nuts function as high‑calorie currency in the autumn food economy.

Black Walnut

Going back to Roman naturalist, Pliny the Elder (1st century CE), black walnut trees are said to be toxic to nearly all plants around them, through a chemical called ‘juglones’ produced by walnut leaves and roots.

White Oak

Of all North American hardwoods, the White Oak (Quercus alba) may be the most generous to life.

Who we service

Every tree has a story.

Every story connects us.

Homeowners & Native Plant Gardeners

Expert tree services to enhance your property while supporting native ecosystems and tree-based food sources.

Landscape Architects & Contractors

Reliable sourcing of native trees and guidance for creating resilient, productive landscapes.

Municipalities & Conservation Departments

Helping communities protect, restore, and manage tree resources while supporting healthy ecosystems and local food systems.

WHAT WE OFFER

Features Rooted in Regeneration.

NATIVE TREE
NURSERY

Large-caliper and specialty native trees grown for resilience, habitat, and long-term productivity.

Tree-Grown Foods

Fruits, nuts, and tree-based foods cultivated through regenerative orchard and forest systems.

Habitat restoration

Rebuilding healthy ecosystems with native-first planting and land stewardship practices.

Ecological Consulting

Guidance for designing landscapes that support biodiversity, sustainability, and food production.

Whole orders

Bulk native tree supply for large-scale projects and restoration efforts.

Planting Services

Professional installation to ensure trees thrive from day one.

Real work

WHY CHOOSE US

TYPE OF TREE

STATE NAME PLACE

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FAQs

Find answers about our trees process and what we deliver.

What is Hopewell Native Tree Farm?

Hopewell is a native tree nursery and ecological education project in Little Town, Massachusetts. We grow high-quality native trees, teach community-based restoration, and work to rebuild the ecosystems that existed here 500 years before European contact.

What does “500 years before contact” mean?

Can I buy trees directly from the farm?

Blog

News from hopewell

The Future of the Existing Apple Orchard

Reviving Nagog Orchard

How Air-Pot Containers Grow Better Trees

An Exciting Opportunity Taking Root at Nagog Orchard

An Ancient Technique for Modern Landscapes

Education and the Living Classroom

A central goal of the project is to transform Nagog Hill Orchard into a living classroom for ecological land stewardship.