Ever noticed how nature’s imperfections make it perfect?

It’s like each tree has its own story to tell—right down to its rings—quirky, unique, and bursting with character. Those rings also whisper tales of resilience, marking years of drought, storms, and growth. Ready to channel that same enduring creative energy into your projects this May? Welcome to Forrest Keeling’s May e-newsletter, where we’ve handpicked tips, trends, and tools for green industry innovators like you. Dive in to discover how to cultivate success, embrace the beauty of the unexpected, and lead the industry forward.

Contact us to discuss ideas for your upcoming projects. You can also download our catalog, or check our real-time availability.

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Jillian Oak:

A Hybrid Built for Resilience

Whether you’re designing landscapes, restoring ecosystems, or sourcing nursery stock, the right trees are essential. Forrest Keeling Nursery (FKN) specializes in oaks, offering 39 species, including the standout ‘Jillian’ Oak. All are grown with our patented RPM (Root Production Method)^® technology, ensuring faster growth, superior performance, and ecological value.

The Jillian Oak, a fast-growing hybrid of swamp white, bur, and overcup oaks, blends their best traits. It boasts a pyramidal shape with bur-like leaves—glossy green with the swamp white’s undercolor that turn crimson in fall.

Named for the late daughter of Forrest Keeling president, Kim Hainsfurther, the ‘Jillian’ Oak anchors the MU Legacy Oaks project on the University of Missouri-Columbia’s iconic Francis Quadrangle.

For over 30 years, FKN has honed its oak expertise, harnessing the genus's natural hybridization for 'hybrid vigor.' This yields long-lived trees with faster growth, heavier acorn crops, and enhanced resistance to pests and diseases—perfect for wildlife and tough conditions.

Ideal for Zones 5-7;

thrives in moist,

well-drained soil;

45-60’ H x 35-40’ W.

Choose Forrest Keeling Nursery to bring innovation, resilience, and ecological value to your next project. Contact us for fall orders including the beautiful, RPM-produced Jillian Oak in #3, #5 and #7 containers. Watch our expert-led YouTube video for step-by-step tips on proper tree planting.

Discover the difference that 75 years of expertise can make with Forrest Keeling's premium seedlings. Whether you're restoring a small plot or leading a large-scale reforestation project, our seedlings—including our exclusive APMed up varieties—are bred for resilience and growth.

Right now, you can take advantage of BOGO-level savings on all bare-root stock—a deal as rare as it is valuable. But with limited stock and the sale ending May 30, time is of the essence. Don’t let this opportunity slip away. Choose from our remaining assortment of over 100 species and secure your seedlings today!

Edith & Macedonio, the dynamic duo

Macedonio Santos and Edith Barragan are two of the driving forces behind Forrest Keeling Nursery’s success. As the Nursery’s Container Production Manager, Macedonio oversees the growth of RPM-produced plants in a variety of squat pot sizes, ensuring flexibility for project needs. He points out that the nursery’s state-of-the-art facility has doubled daily production to meet growing demand.

Edith, Forrest Keeling’s Propagation Manager, lays the foundation for the Nursery’s signature RPM plants. Even though Edith handles millions of seedlings each year, she maintains her focus on quality, noting, “Forrest Keeling produces the best trees in the market, and it all starts with our quality seed.”

Married with three sons, Edith and Macedonio blend professional expertise with a personal commitment that shines through in every plant they nurture.

Forrest Keeling Nursery (FKNursery.com) is the leading producer of native plants in North America. With over seventy-five years dedicated to environmental stewardship, Forrest Keeling’s innovative technology and meticulous attention to superior plant provenance make it exceptionally equipped to provide premium native plant materials for any project.

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Sunday: Closed

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