Introduction to Native Plant Specifications There are three primary questions that need answering when specifying native plants for restoration programs and for open spaces. Species – How to choose which species will satisfy a specific goal or purpose? Genetics –…
Now Available from ArcheWild: American Chestnuts
American Chestnuts from ArcheWild ArcheWild is now releasing blight-resistant American chestnut trees to land managers, nurseries, parks, and committed homeowners. Our chestnuts are the progeny of still-existing stands of American chestnuts that have successfully resisted the chestnut blight (Cryphonectria parasitica).…
New ArcheWild 98-Cell Flats: Tiny Plugs that Pack a Punch
ArcheWild Native Plant Plug Availability 2016
ArcheWild Native Plant Plug Availability 2016 [subscribe2] Ok, as of December 15, we are essentially finished with seed collection for the year. Click below for our 2016 Seed list and special pricing if you order before January 15, 2016. We…
ArcheWild Launches Its Ecoregion 064a Seed Farm
ArcheWild officially started its local ecotype seed farm in November 2014 in Hatfield PA. This eight-acre parcel will host 100+ native plant species from EcoRegion 064a, which represents the Newark-Philadelphia-Baltimore corridor. About 2 acres of warm season grasses are being…
ArcheWild Sustainable Nursery Practices
ArcheWild Sustainable Nursery Practices Many customers already know that ArcheWild employs the most sustainable nursery practices of any native plant producer on the East Coast. But for those that are new to the ArcheWild growing program, here are some of the highlights…
Developing Euonymus atropurpurea (Eastern wahoo) Cultivars
Our chief propagator has been finding and collecting seed from various east coast genotypes of Euonymus atropurpurea for many years. Genotypes range from West Virginia to Connecticut. See several cultivars are in development below. The normal Eastern wahoo on the left…