Growing the ancient trees of the future
Hopewell
Reconnect With Nature.
Welcome to Hopewell Trees Farm — a place where nature, trees, and food grow together.
Our farm began with a simple idea: planting trees that bring life to the land and beauty to the community. Today, Hopewell Trees Farm continues that mission while also growing fruits and farm foods that nourish both people and the land.
Here, the cycles of nature guide everything we do — from planting trees to harvesting fresh fruit and cultivating healthy soil.
Why choose us
What Makes Us Different?
What We Grow?
We specialize in hard-to-find, ecologically essential native species including
CEDAR
OAKS
SOURWOOD
CYPRESS
LARCH
PRODUCTS
Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) is a gem for both wildlife and people, pairing luminous, lemon-scented flowers with rich ecological value.
Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) is a gem for both wildlife and people, pairing luminous, lemon-scented flowers with rich ecological value.
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is an extraordinary dual‑purpose tree, feeding both wildlife and people with its large, custard‑textured fruits that taste of banana, mango, and melon.
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.
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.
Yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis) is a cornerstone wildlife tree of New England’s cool, moist forests, especially in rich northern hardwood stands with sugar maple, beech, and hemlock.
Who we service
Every tree has a story.
Every story connects us.
Homeowners & native plant gardeners.
Expert tree services designed to keep your property safe while preserving the beauty and balance of native plant ecosystems.
Landscape architects & contractors.
Municipalities & conservation departments.
Municipalities & conservation departments.
Helping communities protect, manage, and preserve their tree resources with expert care.
WHAT WE OFFER
Features Rooted in Regeneration.
NATIVE
TREE
NURSERY
Large-caliper trees
Habitat restoration
ecological consulting
Whole orders
Planting Services
Real work
WHY CHOOSE US
TYPE OF TREE
STATE NAME PLACE
PLANTING
SERVICE
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?
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.
Can I buy trees directly from the 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.
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.