Maple Leaf Farms - Garden Center & Country Store in Manalapan, NJ

Welcome to Maple Leaf Farms, your local destination for premium plants, trees, shrubs, perennials, garden decor, mulch, and expert horticulture support in Central New Jersey. Our extensive plant nursery offers high-quality Emerald Green Arborvitae, Green Giant Arborvitae, Boxwoods, Hydrangeas, Rhododendrons, Viburnums, Crape Myrtles, Japanese Maples, and hundreds of seasonal varieties. Whether you're a landscaper, homeowner, or DIY gardener, we serve both retail and wholesale needs with unbeatable prices and massive inventory.

We specialize in horticulture support, offering custom landscape designs, consultations, plant selection guidance, and site-appropriate recommendations. From perennials and ornamental grasses to flowering trees and privacy hedges, we help you build long-lasting, vibrant landscapes that thrive in the Northeast. Our knowledgeable team includes certified horticulture professionals and landscape designers who can work with you directly or coordinate with your contractor.

Visit our rustic country store for home and garden decor, seasonal goods, soil amendments, fertilizers, bagged mulch, and more. Our farm hosts seasonal events, family attractions, fall festivals, and Christmas markets with hayrides, photo ops, and specialty gifts. Our mission: deliver horticulture with heart, expertise, and unbeatable value. Stop by today or explore our services online.

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Our plants include arborvitae, boxwoods, hollies, azaleas, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, ornamental grasses, perennials, roses, flowering trees, Japanese maples, fruit trees, native plants, pollinator plants, shade trees, flowering shrubs, evergreen screening trees, and much more. Stop in and experience why Maple Leaf Farms is Central New Jersey’s top-rated garden center, trusted by landscapers and home gardeners alike.

Popular categories: Emerald Green Arborvitae, Green Giant Arborvitae, Boxwood Varieties, Hydrangeas (Endless Summer, Limelight, Little Lime), Perennials (Catmint, Salvia, Coral Bells, Black Eyed Susan), Grasses (Maiden Grass, Karl Foerster, Zebra Grass), Trees (Red Maples, Dogwoods, Serviceberry, Kousa Dogwood, Cherry Trees), and Seasonal Flowers (Pansies, Petunias, Marigolds).

New Jersey’s Premier Wholesale Nursery, Garden Center & Plant Specialist

Maple Leaf Farms is your one-stop horticulture destination in New Jersey for everything related to trees, shrubs, perennials, privacy plants, native plants, tropicals, houseplants, and decorative garden products. We serve both retail and wholesale customers, with one of the most diverse and complete selections of plant material in Central NJ. Whether you’re planting a new landscape, adding privacy to your yard, or sourcing plant material for commercial jobs, Maple Leaf Farms delivers value, quality, and expert guidance you can trust.

We are known for our high-volume stock of arborvitae, including 6-10 ft Green Giants, Emerald Green Arborvitae, Nigra Arborvitae, and Degroot’s Spire – available by the dozen or in bulk for privacy hedges. Landscapers, municipalities, property developers, and homeowners turn to us for affordable wholesale pricing and consistent availability.

Looking for perennials and native plants? Our native plant selection includes Echinacea (Coneflower), Rudbeckia (Black Eyed Susan), Baptisia, Bee Balm, Asters, Coreopsis, Amsonia, and Solidago – all grown to thrive in the Northeast. We also carry native ornamental grasses, ferns, and sedges. Our pollinator and butterfly gardens feature Buddleia (Butterfly Bush), Milkweed, Yarrow, and more. Each perennial is selected for bloom time, durability, and its ability to support bees, butterflies, and birds.

Inside our greenhouse, you’ll find a curated collection of houseplants including Peace Lilies, Snake Plants, ZZ Plants, Ficus, Dracaena, Palms, Philodendron, Pothos, Alocasia, and rare collector varieties. Whether you’re furnishing an office, home, or storefront, our healthy, established tropical and indoor plants are ready to impress.

In addition to retail-ready material, we specialize in sourcing large caliper specimen trees and field-grown material. We offer on-site pickup or flat-rate delivery with experienced loaders and the ability to assist contractors with large-scale planting jobs. Our country store complements our outdoor sales yard with fertilizers, soil conditioners, mulch, and garden products. And our seasonal farm events bring in thousands of visitors each year for festivals, farm fun, and live entertainment.

Don’t settle for average. Discover why Maple Leaf Farms is the trusted name in NJ for wholesale plants, horticulture expertise, and personalized customer service.

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Bulbs Are In, And This Season Is Loaded

  • Writer: Maple Leaf Farms
    Maple Leaf Farms
  • Mar 28
  • 4 min read

A Massive Selection of Spring Bulbs, Ornamentals, and Edibles at Maple Leaf Farms


Spring is officially underway, and at Maple Leaf Farms, one of the most exciting parts of the season has arrived.

Bulbs are in, and the selection is stacked.


If you are looking to plant something that delivers strong color, fast growth, or reliable results, bulbs, tubers, corms, and rhizomes are some of the best choices you can make.


Right now, we have a beautiful, fully stocked selection of ornamental flowers and edible varieties ready to go.

Whether you are planting for color, fragrance, food, or simply to enjoy the process, this is the time to get started.



Why Bulbs Are One of the Best Things You Can Plant

Bulbs are one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to grow plants.

They are simple, reliable, and powerful.


Once planted, they already have stored energy inside them, which means:

• Faster growth

• Stronger starts

• Reliable blooms

• Less maintenance


You are not starting from scratch like seeds. You are planting something that is already ready to perform.


That is why bulbs are a go-to choice for:

• Homeowners

• Gardeners

• Landscapers

• First-time planters



Ornamental Bulbs That Bring Serious Color

Let’s start with the showstoppers.


Gladiolus – Tall, Bold, and Eye Catching

If you want vertical color in your garden, gladiolus is one of the best options.

These plants grow tall flower spikes with multiple blooms stacked along the stem, creating a dramatic look in garden beds and arrangements.


We currently have:

• Blue Moon Mixture

• Pretty in Pink Mixture


These are planted from corms, which produce strong, upright growth and vibrant blooms.


They are perfect for:

• Garden beds

• Cut flower arrangements

• Back borders



Dahlias – Big Blooms, Huge Impact

Dahlias are known for their bold, oversized blooms and wide range of colors.

They are planted from tubers, which produce strong, full plants that bloom throughout the season.


Available now:

• Solar Flare Blend

• Sunny Blend


These are perfect for anyone looking to add:

• Bright color

• Large flowers

• Long-lasting blooms


Dahlias are a must if you want your garden to stand out.



Cannas – Tropical Feel, Massive Leaves

Cannas bring a completely different look.

They offer:

• Large, bold foliage

• Bright flowers

• A tropical appearance


Available varieties:

• Tall Blend

• Richard Wallace

• Red Dazzler


These grow from rhizomes and are ideal for:

• Creating height

• Filling large spaces

• Adding a tropical vibe to your landscape


a great selection of bulb plants we carry at maple leaf farms

Fragrant Lilies – Classic and Powerful

Few plants compare to lilies when it comes to fragrance and elegance.

These are grown from true bulbs, and they produce strong stems with large, showy blooms.


Available varieties:

• Casa Blanca

• Lake Carey

• Stargazer


These are perfect for:

• Fragrance in the garden

• Cut flowers

• Classic landscape planting



Crocosmia – Bright and Unique

Also known as Montbretia, Crocosmia adds a unique texture and bright color.

• Crocosmia Mixture


Grown from corms, these plants are great for:

• Adding movement

• Filling in garden beds

• Attracting attention with unique flowers



Lily of the Valley – Small, Fragrant, Classic

A completely different style compared to bold flowers.


Lily of the Valley offers:

• Small white bell-shaped flowers

• Strong fragrance

• Dense spreading growth

• Convallaria majalis


Grown from rhizomes, these are perfect for shaded areas and ground cover.


Elephant Ear – Massive Leaves, Big Impact

If you want something bold and dramatic, this is it.

• Colocasia esculenta


These grow from tubers and produce:

• Huge leaves

• Strong tropical appearance

• Eye-catching size


Perfect for patios, containers, and statement plantings.



Spring Bulbs That Signal the Season


Daffodils – The First Sign of Spring

Nothing says spring like daffodils.

These are some of the earliest bloomers and one of the most recognizable spring flowers.


Available now:

• Sunshine Mixture

• Dutch Master


Grown from true bulbs, daffodils are:

• Reliable

• Bright

• Easy to grow


They are perfect for:

• Borders

• Mass planting

• Naturalizing areas


a portion of bulb plants we carry in spring

Edible Bulbs and Tubers – Grow Your Own Food

This is where planting becomes even more rewarding.


Seed Potatoes – A Garden Staple

Growing your own potatoes is simple and highly productive.

Available varieties:

• Yukon Gold

• Russet Burbank

• Purple Majesty

• Dark Red Norland

• Cal White• Yellow


These grow from tubers and are perfect for:

• Backyard gardens

• Raised beds

• Larger planting areas


Onion Sets – Easy and Reliable

Onions are one of the easiest crops to grow.

Available:

• Stuttgarter Yellow

• Snowball White

• Red Onion Sets


These are true bulbs and are ideal for:

• Beginner gardeners

• Kitchen gardens

• Consistent harvests


Shallots – Rich Flavor, Strong Growth

• Yellow Moon


A great addition for anyone looking to grow something a little different.


Garlic – A Must Have for Any Garden

Garlic is one of the most rewarding crops you can grow.

Available:

• California Softneck

• California

• Nootka Rose

• Elephant Garlic


These grow from bulbs and produce strong, flavorful harvests.



Simple Breakdown, What You Are Planting

Here is the quick version that makes everything easier to understand:

• True Bulbs, layered plants like onions, garlic, lilies, daffodils

• Corms, solid storage plants like gladiolus and crocosmia

• Tubers, thick storage like dahlias, potatoes, elephant ears

• Rhizomes, spreading roots like cannas and lily of the valley


You do not need to overthink it. Just plant them properly and they will do the work.


a portion of bulb plants we carry

A Huge Selection Ready to Go

Right now, we are fully stocked with:

• Ornamental bulbs

• Flowering varieties

• Edible crops

• Unique selections


This is one of the best times of the year to plant, and the selection is at its peak.



Visit Maple Leaf Farms Today

If you are planning your garden, refreshing your landscape, or trying something new this season, now is the time.


The selection is strong, the plants are ready, and the season is just getting started.

Come walk the garden center, explore the bulbs, and get everything you need to start planting.


Maple Leaf Farms

525 US-9 Manalapan, NJ 07726

📞 732 851 4400

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We’re open year-round, 7 days a week. Family-owned, customer-trusted. Serving Manalapan, Freehold, Marlboro, Howell, Colts Neck, Old Bridge, Jackson, Monroe, and all of Central New Jersey.

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Serving New Jersey With the Widest Selection of Plants

From our extensive selection of landscape shrubs such as Boxwoods, Hollies, Viburnum, Spirea, Forsythia, and Hydrangea to our towering shade trees like Oaks, Maples, Birch, and Redbuds, we offer premium-grade nursery stock at pricing that reflects our grower-direct approach. Homeowners come from all over the tri-state region because we carry large, mature plants at lower prices than big box stores.

Maple Leaf Farms is also the go-to source for businesses seeking commercial planting solutions. We carry DOT-approved trees, deer-resistant options, and drought-tolerant species. We offer bulk flat pricing on hundreds of shrubs and perennials and stock top brands like Proven Winners, Monrovia, First Editions, and hand-selected growers.

Our team includes certified horticulturists and plant specialists who provide free in-store consultations and paid design services for advanced projects. Whether you need curb appeal, foundation coverage, color through the seasons, or solutions for wet, shady, or rocky areas, we’ll help you build a custom plant list that performs. From new construction to historic restoration, we’re with you from soil to success.

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