Knotty By Nature
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I am a Certified Arborist and native plant nursery in the Triangle area of NC. Contact me for tree care and native plants.
https://www.knottybynaturetrees.com/
Nursery is open on Saturdays 9am-4pm March 1st - June 28th. 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd. Durham
https://www.knottybynaturetrees.com/
Nursery is open on Saturdays 9am-4pm March 1st - June 28th. 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd. Durham
Bare Root trees are being dug and added to my online inventory. Plenty of everyone's favorite Pawpaw and Red Bud, as well as a limited amount of Black Tupelo, Sugar Maple, Sycamore(they're HUGE at 5-7'), Downy Serviceberry, and Honey Locust. All are $10 each except the Sycamore which are $20.
November 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Bare Root trees are being dug and added to my online inventory. Plenty of everyone's favorite Pawpaw and Red Bud, as well as a limited amount of Black Tupelo, Sugar Maple, Sycamore(they're HUGE at 5-7'), Downy Serviceberry, and Honey Locust. All are $10 each except the Sycamore which are $20.
We're offering a special end of year discount that's too good to miss. All trees are $5 off and all perennials 40% off now through 11/1. Orders must be picked up before 11/1 to receive the discount. www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...!
#NativePlants #PlantNative
#NativePlants #PlantNative
October 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We're offering a special end of year discount that's too good to miss. All trees are $5 off and all perennials 40% off now through 11/1. Orders must be picked up before 11/1 to receive the discount. www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...!
#NativePlants #PlantNative
#NativePlants #PlantNative
As leaves are starting to drop and fall planting is underway, here's a friendly reminder to properly mulch your trees and shrubs. Leaves, sticks, wood chips, rocks, and even plants are considered mulch!
October 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM
As leaves are starting to drop and fall planting is underway, here's a friendly reminder to properly mulch your trees and shrubs. Leaves, sticks, wood chips, rocks, and even plants are considered mulch!
Many of our late blooming flowers are Keystone species, vital for our native pollinators this time of year in preparation for their migration and/or hibernation. This includes Asters (Symphyotrichum sp.), Goldenrods (Solidago sp.), and Sunflowers (Helianthus sp.)
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October 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Many of our late blooming flowers are Keystone species, vital for our native pollinators this time of year in preparation for their migration and/or hibernation. This includes Asters (Symphyotrichum sp.), Goldenrods (Solidago sp.), and Sunflowers (Helianthus sp.)
With all the rain last night, we are extra muddy today. If you plan on stopping by, wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty.
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www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
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September 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
With all the rain last night, we are extra muddy today. If you plan on stopping by, wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty.
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Blooming now! Plant Spotlight: Blue Lobelia, Lobelia elongata.
They're almost at peak bloom right now in the nursery. Come get yours this Saturday 9-4 at 5911 Mount Hermon Church rd in Durham or order in advance at www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
They're almost at peak bloom right now in the nursery. Come get yours this Saturday 9-4 at 5911 Mount Hermon Church rd in Durham or order in advance at www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
September 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Blooming now! Plant Spotlight: Blue Lobelia, Lobelia elongata.
They're almost at peak bloom right now in the nursery. Come get yours this Saturday 9-4 at 5911 Mount Hermon Church rd in Durham or order in advance at www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
They're almost at peak bloom right now in the nursery. Come get yours this Saturday 9-4 at 5911 Mount Hermon Church rd in Durham or order in advance at www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
Opening 9/13 for fall plant sales from 9-4. 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd Durham. www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
September 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Opening 9/13 for fall plant sales from 9-4. 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd Durham. www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
I've been busy expanding the retail nursery area, bringing in more plants, updating the inventory, and generally getting ready to open up for fall.
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
August 31, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I've been busy expanding the retail nursery area, bringing in more plants, updating the inventory, and generally getting ready to open up for fall.
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
I've mentioned to quite a few people about a possible "Pawpaw hike/hunt" this year. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like that is going to happen. Both of the easy access sites that I had in mind have little to no fruit on all the trees. I suspect that is because of Chantal. If anyone knows a spot lmk
August 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I've mentioned to quite a few people about a possible "Pawpaw hike/hunt" this year. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like that is going to happen. Both of the easy access sites that I had in mind have little to no fruit on all the trees. I suspect that is because of Chantal. If anyone knows a spot lmk
Cardinal Flower, Lobelia cardinalis, has begun to bloom!
This plant grows best in moist -wet soil in shade-full sun. I see it growing best where it gets at least some shade in the afternoon. Hummingbirds love this flower!
Order online, schedule a pickup
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
This plant grows best in moist -wet soil in shade-full sun. I see it growing best where it gets at least some shade in the afternoon. Hummingbirds love this flower!
Order online, schedule a pickup
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
August 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Cardinal Flower, Lobelia cardinalis, has begun to bloom!
This plant grows best in moist -wet soil in shade-full sun. I see it growing best where it gets at least some shade in the afternoon. Hummingbirds love this flower!
Order online, schedule a pickup
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
This plant grows best in moist -wet soil in shade-full sun. I see it growing best where it gets at least some shade in the afternoon. Hummingbirds love this flower!
Order online, schedule a pickup
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
The nursery will be opening back up on Saturdays starting September 13th through November 1st from 9 am until 4 pm.
Until then, you can still place an order online and contact me to schedule a pickup
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
Until then, you can still place an order online and contact me to schedule a pickup
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
All Products | Knotty By Nature LLC
Native North Carolina species
www.knottybynaturetrees.com
August 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The nursery will be opening back up on Saturdays starting September 13th through November 1st from 9 am until 4 pm.
Until then, you can still place an order online and contact me to schedule a pickup
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
Until then, you can still place an order online and contact me to schedule a pickup
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
Just found Francis here destroying my Black Cherries in the nursery. Turns out, they're North Americas largest moth.
Hyalophora cecropia - Wikipedia share.google/LLyKl7MJf1iW...
Hyalophora cecropia - Wikipedia share.google/LLyKl7MJf1iW...
July 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Just found Francis here destroying my Black Cherries in the nursery. Turns out, they're North Americas largest moth.
Hyalophora cecropia - Wikipedia share.google/LLyKl7MJf1iW...
Hyalophora cecropia - Wikipedia share.google/LLyKl7MJf1iW...
Had to rescue the retail area of my nursery last night. Looks like I might have lost 10-20% of my total inventory. I was able to get a lot of it to higher ground.
July 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Had to rescue the retail area of my nursery last night. Looks like I might have lost 10-20% of my total inventory. I was able to get a lot of it to higher ground.
Just found these munching on Black Walnut, Juglans nigra. These are Butternut Woollyworm Sawfly larvae. The adults feed on nectar, pollen, honeydew, sap, and other insects. This makes them pollinators and beneficial predatory insects!
Butternut Woollywormhttps://share.google/lRah1S5O7eHVjrcQi
Butternut Woollywormhttps://share.google/lRah1S5O7eHVjrcQi
June 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Just found these munching on Black Walnut, Juglans nigra. These are Butternut Woollyworm Sawfly larvae. The adults feed on nectar, pollen, honeydew, sap, and other insects. This makes them pollinators and beneficial predatory insects!
Butternut Woollywormhttps://share.google/lRah1S5O7eHVjrcQi
Butternut Woollywormhttps://share.google/lRah1S5O7eHVjrcQi
Two new items, both in the mallow family and great replacements for the invasive Rose of Sharon.
The 25% off sale for perennials and annuals is still in effect through the end of June.
We're open on Saturday 9-4 at 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd in Durham.
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
The 25% off sale for perennials and annuals is still in effect through the end of June.
We're open on Saturday 9-4 at 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd in Durham.
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
June 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Two new items, both in the mallow family and great replacements for the invasive Rose of Sharon.
The 25% off sale for perennials and annuals is still in effect through the end of June.
We're open on Saturday 9-4 at 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd in Durham.
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
The 25% off sale for perennials and annuals is still in effect through the end of June.
We're open on Saturday 9-4 at 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd in Durham.
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
Had to rescue my spicebush seedlings from these spicebush swallowtail caterpillars yesterday. They were safely relocated to a much larger bush that grew naturally on the property.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papilio...
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papilio...
June 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Had to rescue my spicebush seedlings from these spicebush swallowtail caterpillars yesterday. They were safely relocated to a much larger bush that grew naturally on the property.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papilio...
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papilio...
Starting today through the end of June, all herbaceous perennials, annuals, grass, sedges, and rush will be 25% off. Prices as marked.
View the entire inventory online at www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
Open on Saturdays 9-4 or by appointment. 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd. Durham
View the entire inventory online at www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
Open on Saturdays 9-4 or by appointment. 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd. Durham
June 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Starting today through the end of June, all herbaceous perennials, annuals, grass, sedges, and rush will be 25% off. Prices as marked.
View the entire inventory online at www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
Open on Saturdays 9-4 or by appointment. 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd. Durham
View the entire inventory online at www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
Open on Saturdays 9-4 or by appointment. 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd. Durham
Pawpaw seedlings FINALLY starting to push through. They're slow to start but it's worth it.
I have potted pawpaw that should be ready to sell soon, these babies should be available for bare root sale come winter.
I have potted pawpaw that should be ready to sell soon, these babies should be available for bare root sale come winter.
May 31, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Pawpaw seedlings FINALLY starting to push through. They're slow to start but it's worth it.
I have potted pawpaw that should be ready to sell soon, these babies should be available for bare root sale come winter.
I have potted pawpaw that should be ready to sell soon, these babies should be available for bare root sale come winter.
Just a reminder, the nursery will be closed on Saturday as I will be teaching a class at the Durham Library from 10-11.
Join me as we walk the grounds of the library to discuss Tree Hazards.
Info and registration here:
durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/127708...
Join me as we walk the grounds of the library to discuss Tree Hazards.
Info and registration here:
durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/127708...
Durham Grown: The Durham County Library Garden Club
Tree Hazards: Identify, Prevent, and Correct Hazardous Trees!
Join Jesse Breden, Knotty By Nature Tree Specialist, ISA Certified Arborist #(FL-9345A) for a tour of the Main...
durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com
May 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Just a reminder, the nursery will be closed on Saturday as I will be teaching a class at the Durham Library from 10-11.
Join me as we walk the grounds of the library to discuss Tree Hazards.
Info and registration here:
durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/127708...
Join me as we walk the grounds of the library to discuss Tree Hazards.
Info and registration here:
durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/127708...
Just added some of these beauties, Stokes Aster, Stokesia laevis. Technically, this species is a waif(exotic but not known to spread) to NC, but native to much of the SE.
You can grab one Sat 9-4. 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd Durham.
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/product-page...
You can grab one Sat 9-4. 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd Durham.
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/product-page...
May 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Just added some of these beauties, Stokes Aster, Stokesia laevis. Technically, this species is a waif(exotic but not known to spread) to NC, but native to much of the SE.
You can grab one Sat 9-4. 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd Durham.
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/product-page...
You can grab one Sat 9-4. 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd Durham.
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/product-page...
No pesticides are used on the plants in my nursery unless absolutely necessary. So far, I only had to use Neem oil once on a non-native fly species that was defoliating my azaleas last year. That was only a dozen or so specifically treated plants rather than my entire inventory.
May 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
No pesticides are used on the plants in my nursery unless absolutely necessary. So far, I only had to use Neem oil once on a non-native fly species that was defoliating my azaleas last year. That was only a dozen or so specifically treated plants rather than my entire inventory.
Join me for a class on May 31st from 10-11 as we walk the grounds of the library in Durham to discuss Tree Hazards. What to look for, when to call an Arborist, and prevention/mitigation methods will be covered. Registration is free, but please register!
durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/127708...
durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/127708...
May 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Join me for a class on May 31st from 10-11 as we walk the grounds of the library in Durham to discuss Tree Hazards. What to look for, when to call an Arborist, and prevention/mitigation methods will be covered. Registration is free, but please register!
durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/127708...
durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/127708...
Want to have beautiful flowers that support native pollinators but don't have much room? A patio planter with Aromatic Aster may be for you!
A good native replacement for mums in the fall with nearly the same bloom time. Plus, it'll come back every year!
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/product-page...
A good native replacement for mums in the fall with nearly the same bloom time. Plus, it'll come back every year!
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/product-page...
April 30, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Want to have beautiful flowers that support native pollinators but don't have much room? A patio planter with Aromatic Aster may be for you!
A good native replacement for mums in the fall with nearly the same bloom time. Plus, it'll come back every year!
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/product-page...
A good native replacement for mums in the fall with nearly the same bloom time. Plus, it'll come back every year!
www.knottybynaturetrees.com/product-page...
Free strawberry plants to the first 11 sales tomorrow. Pictured; Northern Blue Flag Iris, Lanceleaf Coreopsis, Columbine, False Indigo
April 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Free strawberry plants to the first 11 sales tomorrow. Pictured; Northern Blue Flag Iris, Lanceleaf Coreopsis, Columbine, False Indigo
Check out what's blooming in the nursery this week. The Dwarf azalea smells amazing!
We will be open Saturday April 19th and most Saturdays 9-4pm through June 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd Durham NC
View the selection of plants and order in advance here: www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
We will be open Saturday April 19th and most Saturdays 9-4pm through June 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd Durham NC
View the selection of plants and order in advance here: www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
April 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Check out what's blooming in the nursery this week. The Dwarf azalea smells amazing!
We will be open Saturday April 19th and most Saturdays 9-4pm through June 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd Durham NC
View the selection of plants and order in advance here: www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...
We will be open Saturday April 19th and most Saturdays 9-4pm through June 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd Durham NC
View the selection of plants and order in advance here: www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all...