Fast Floodplain Forest Kit

Plant a living forest fast — with cuttings, not full-size trees

This kit is designed for anyone with a wet-ish spot, low area, creek edge, swale, or compacted soil who wants to establish trees quickly, cheaply, and with minimal effort.

Instead of digging dozens of holes and shipping large trees, this kit uses live native cuttings from floodplain species that naturally root from dormant wood. You make a hole with rebar, drop the cutting in, and move on.

It’s one of the fastest ways to get a forest started.

What’s included in the base pack

• 10 live native cuttings

• 5 floodplain-adapted species (2 cuttings each)

This kit always includes:

• American sycamore

• Silky dogwood

• Elderberry

Additional species are selected based on availability, season, and your geography, and may include willow, cottonwood, or similar native floodplain plants. A double pack is 2x the base pack. 

All species are chosen for:

• High survival rates

• Fast establishment

• Tolerance of wet or compacted soils

Why cuttings instead of trees

• No digging full holes

• Faster planting (minutes per cutting)

• Much lower cost

• Smaller box = lower shipping impact

• Excellent survival when planted correctly

You don’t need special tools.
A piece of rebar or metal rod is enough.

Where this works best

• Floodplains and creek edges

• Low spots that stay damp

• Swales and drainage areas

• Restoration projects

• Wildlife corridors

• “Nothing grows here” zones

If the ground stays moist part of the year, this kit is a good fit.

How planting works

1. Push rebar into the ground

2. Wiggle it to open a hole

3. Insert the cutting

4. Firm soil around it

That’s it.

A simple planting guide is included.

What to expect

• Cuttings arrive dormant

• New growth emerges as temperatures warm

• Establishment happens quickly in suitable soil

• Species mix may vary slightly from kit to kit

Variability is normal and intentional.
This is how real floodplain forests establish themselves.

Shipping & timing

• Ships during the dormant season

• Cuttings are 6–18 inches long

• Ships in a compact box

• Optional: Laying out a tarp or cardboard to kill the grass prior to the cuttings' arrival can help prepare the site 

Quantities are limited each season.

Who this kit is for

• Homeowners who want fast results

• Landowners restoring wet ground

• People who don’t want to overthink planting

• Anyone who wants to put trees in the ground this season, not someday

Who this kit is not for

• Ornamental landscape installs

• Dry, upland soils with no moisture

• People looking for instant canopy

This is about momentum, not aesthetics.