Tree Seeds — Conifer, Deciduous, Nut & Palm
Five sub-collections covering the full spectrum of trees grown from seed — cold-hardy conifers, broadleaf deciduous, fruit trees, nut-bearing species and palm. Wild-origin seeds, germination-tested before dispatch.
Trees are the longest investment a gardener makes. A conifer planted from seed this season may still be standing 300 years from now; a walnut started today may produce its first harvest in 8 to 12 years, then continue bearing for 200 years. The Oreshka tree collection focuses on species with documented wild provenance — seeds collected from known parent trees across verified wild populations — not from commercial nursery stock of uncertain origin.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides in this collection was presumed extinct for 5 million years before its 1944 rediscovery along the Modaoxi River in Hubei, China. Fewer than 5,000 mature trees remain in the wild. It grows at 60 to 90 cm per year from seed — faster than most common conifers — and survives −20°C.
The four sub-collections serve different goals. Coniferous trees are the backbone of cold-climate forestry and ornamental planting — pines, spruces, firs, larches, sequoias rated Zone 2 to 6. Deciduous trees cover the broadleaf spectrum from fast-growing pioneers such as birch and poplar to slow-maturing anchors like oak, linden, and ash. Nut-bearing trees deliver dual function — ornamental specimen and edible crop, with hazelnuts fruiting in 3 to 5 years from seed. Palm seeds cover cold-hardy species (Trachycarpus to −12°C) and warm-climate date varieties suited to container cultivation.
Each sub-collection has its own dedicated page with variety comparisons, climate zone data, and germination guides. The growing guides section below links to 12 species-specific articles — the largest article library of any family in the Oreshka catalogue.
All tree seeds are fresh-harvested from verified parent trees with documented origin. Conifer seeds are cold-stratified and germination-tested at 5°C before dispatch — typical results 65 to 90% across tested batches. About our collection →
Shop by sub-collection
Each sub-collection has its own page with variety comparisons, climate ratings, and step-by-step growing tips.
Coniferous Trees
Pine, spruce, fir, larch, sequoia — Zone 2 to 7, evergreen year-round.
68 varieties
Deciduous Trees
Oak, maple, birch, linden, ash — cold-hardy broadleaf species to Zone 3.
129 varieties
Nut-Bearing Trees
Walnut, hazelnut, chestnut, almond — edible crop and ornamental specimen.
45 varieties
Fruit Trees
Apple, pear, cherry, plum, apricot, quince, persimmon — Zone 3 to 8.
90+ varietiesConiferous trees — germination & care
Cold stratification, sowing depth, first-year care for pine, spruce, fir and sequoia.
Deciduous trees — germination & care
Warm or cold stratification, transplanting, first-year establishment for oak, maple, birch.
Nut-bearing trees — germination & care
Scarification, stratification and soil requirements for walnut, hazelnut, chestnut.
Palm seeds — germination & care
Heat germination, humidity, potting mix and overwintering for date palms and fan palms.
Growing guides
All 12 guides → Colorado Blue Spruce
Picea pungens Glauca · Zone 2 · 60–80% blue seedlings
Metasequoia — Dawn Redwood
Thought extinct 5M years · 60–90 cm/year · Zone 4
English Oak
Quercus robur · lives 500–1000 years · Zone 4
Texas Black Walnut
Juglans microcarpa · drought-tolerant · Zone 6
Frequently asked
What types of tree seeds does Oreshka offer?
We carry 5 sub-collections: Coniferous (pine, spruce, fir, larch, sequoia — 68 varieties, Zone 2 to 7), Deciduous (oak, maple, birch, linden, ash — 129 varieties, Zone 3 to 6), Nut-bearing (walnut, hazelnut, chestnut, almond — 45 varieties), Palm (date palms, fan palms, cold-hardy Trachycarpus to −12°C — 13 varieties), and Fruit Trees (apple, pear, cherry, plum, apricot, quince, persimmon — 90+ varieties). Each has its own dedicated page with variety comparisons and growing guides.
Can I grow trees from seed in Zone 4 or 5 (UK, Northern Europe)?
Yes. The coniferous and deciduous collections are weighted toward cold-hardy species — Siberian pine survives −55°C, Colorado Blue Spruce is rated Zone 3, and Mongolian oak grows naturally at Zone 4. Most deciduous and coniferous species in the catalogue are rated Zone 3 to 5 hardy. Palm seeds require Zone 8 outdoors; in colder climates they grow well in containers overwintered indoors.
How long does it take to grow a tree from seed?
Germination takes 2 to 8 weeks depending on species and stratification. Fast-growing deciduous species such as birch and poplar reach 1 to 2 metres in 3 to 5 years. Conifers typically grow 15 to 30 cm per year. Nut trees begin producing in 5 to 10 years from seed. Metasequoia, rediscovered in 1944 after being presumed extinct for 5 million years, grows at 60 to 90 cm per year — unusually fast for a conifer.
Which trees grow fastest from seed?
Among fast growers in the collection: Metasequoia glyptostroboides at 60 to 90 cm per year, Paulownia at up to 1.5 m per year, European black alder at 1 m per year in moist soil. For nuts, Corylus avellana (hazelnut) begins fruiting in 3 to 5 years from seed — the fastest nut tree in the collection.
Can trees be grown in containers permanently?
Yes for many species. Dwarf conifers such as mugo pine and dwarf Alberta spruce thrive in 40+ litre containers for decades. Date palms grow well in large pots indoors. Deciduous trees in containers require winter protection in Zone 5 and colder as root zones freeze faster in pots than in the ground. Hazelnut and dwarf almond are well-suited to large containers from Zone 5 upward.
Why buy tree seeds from Oreshka instead of a local nursery?
Local nurseries rarely stock wild-collected or rare species. Oreshka carries 12 how-to-grow guides for species including Metasequoia glyptostroboides (rediscovered in 1944, thought extinct for 5 million years), Coast Redwood (tallest tree on Earth), Balkan Pine (endemic to 5 Balkan mountain ranges), and Texas Black Walnut (drought-tolerant native). Seeds are fresh-harvested, germination-tested, and shipped in sealed moisture-proof packets within 2 to 3 business days.
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