Shade in 3 Years. Not 30.

Most trees take decades to make a real difference in your yard. InnovaTree is different. Developed by researchers at the University of Minnesota's Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI), this remarkable hybrid poplar can grow up to 10 feet per year - making it one of the fastest-growing trees available to homeowners in the Midwest.
DIY Trees is one of the only places you can order an InnovaTree kit and have it shipped directly to your door, ready to grow.

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What Makes InnovaTree Special?

InnovaTree is not just fast - it's exceptional in every way that matters. Developed over 25 years of selective breeding at the University of Minnesota, it grows faster, lives longer, and does more for the environment than virtually any other tree you can plant today. Every kit ships complete with everything you need, and is backed by our sprouting guarantee.

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    Unmatched Speed

    By volume, InnovaTree grows 64% faster than leading commercial varieties. Under ideal conditions it reaches 35 feet in under 5 years - and up to 75 feet at full maturity.

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    Carbon Champion

    InnovaTree absorbs up to 4x more carbon per year than a traditional Red Pine - making it one of the most effective trees you can plant for climate impact. Non-GMO and cottonless too.

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    Built to Last

    25 years of selective breeding gave InnovaTree strong resistance to stem canker and leaf disease - the problems that take down other fast-growing trees. It thrives in Zones 3-6 and lives over 50 years.
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One Tree. Endless Uses.

  • Fast shade for landscaping
  • Ash or Buckthorn tree replacement
  • Shelterbelts / Windbreaks
  • Privacy screens
  • Erosion control
  • Reforestation
  • Soil pollution clean-up
  • Biomass feedstock
  • Quick carbon capture
InnovaTree tree kit from DIY Trees

Ordering is Simple. Growing is Simpler.

DIY Trees is a small nursery based in Hermantown, Minnesota, founded with one goal: make it easy for anyone to grow an extraordinary tree. No nursery trip. No guesswork. Just order your InnovaTree kit online, follow the simple instructions, and watch something remarkable grow in your own backyard. Every kit includes everything you need except a shovel - and your tree is backed by our sprouting guarantee.

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