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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Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at Maple Leaf Farms

  • Writer: Maple Leaf Farms
    Maple Leaf Farms
  • Jun 23
  • 4 min read

250 Years of America, Family, Tradition & Growing Together

This year marks a historic milestone as America celebrates 250 years of independence.

For two and a half centuries, families have gathered on front porches, around backyard barbeques, at family farms, country stores, town celebrations, and around the landscapes they built and cared for through generations.

As we approach Independence Day, we're reminded that some of the things we enjoy most aren't built overnight.

A shade tree takes years to mature.

A landscape grows more beautiful with every season.

Family traditions become stronger with every generation.

At Maple Leaf Farms, those values are at the heart of everything we do.

Whether you're looking for trees, shrubs, flowers, landscape plants, patriotic décor, gifts, flags, or country store treasures, we invite you to stop by and experience everything our garden center has to offer this Independence Day season.

Make Your Home Ready for the 4th of July

The 4th of July is one of the most celebrated weekends of the year.

Friends and family gather for:

  • Backyard barbeques

  • Pool parties

  • Fireworks

  • Family reunions

  • Cookouts

  • Outdoor entertaining

  • Summer celebrations

Now is the perfect time to refresh your landscape and outdoor living spaces before guests arrive.

Whether you're planting a new tree, adding colorful flowering shrubs, updating your foundation beds, or decorating the porch with patriotic décor, we have plenty to choose from.

Plant Something That Will Last for Generations

One of the greatest investments you can make is planting a tree.

Long after the holiday is over, a tree continues growing, providing beauty, shade, and memories for years to come.

Popular Shade Trees

We carry a strong selection of shade trees, including:

  • Red Maple

  • Autumn Blaze Maple

  • October Glory Maple

  • Pin Oak

  • Zelkova

  • Honeylocust

These trees provide:

  • Cooling summer shade

  • Beautiful fall color

  • Increased property value

  • Long-term landscape benefits

The tree you plant today may be enjoyed by your children, grandchildren, and future generations.

Flowering Trees That Make a Statement

Flowering trees bring seasonal beauty and become focal points throughout the landscape.

Popular Flowering Tree Choices

  • Eastern Redbud

  • Flowering Pear

  • Flowering Cherry

  • Magnolia

  • Crape Myrtle Trees

  • Dogwood

These trees create incredible seasonal displays and help make your property stand out.

Nothing says spring and summer quite like a flowering tree in full bloom.

Summer Flowering Shrubs for Seasonal Color

As we move deeper into summer, flowering shrubs begin taking center stage.

Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas remain one of the most popular landscape plants in New Jersey.

Popular varieties include:

  • Limelight

  • Little Lime

  • Bobo

  • Fire Light

  • Endless Summer

  • Annabelle

Their massive blooms provide months of color throughout the summer season.

Crape Myrtle Shrubs

Crape Myrtles bring vibrant summer flowers and excellent heat tolerance.

Their long bloom period makes them one of the most popular summer flowering shrubs available.

Rose of Sharon

A true summer performer that flowers when many other shrubs have slowed down.

Rhododendrons & Azaleas

These landscape favorites continue providing beautiful structure and seasonal color while creating classic garden appeal.

Viburnums & Lilacs

Timeless landscape shrubs that offer flowers, fragrance, texture, and year-round beauty.

Evergreens That Build the Backbone of the Landscape

While flowers may grab attention, evergreens provide the structure that keeps landscapes looking great all year.

Popular choices include:

  • Emerald Green Arborvitae

  • Green Giant Arborvitae

  • Dwarf Alberta Spruce

  • Boxwoods

  • Hollies

  • Junipers

  • Hinoki Cypress

These plants help create:

  • Privacy

  • Structure

  • Winter interest

  • Foundation plantings

  • Year-round curb appeal

More Than a Garden Center

One thing many visitors discover when they stop by Maple Leaf Farms is that we're much more than a garden center.

We're also a country store filled with unique items, gifts, décor, and seasonal merchandise.

Whether you're shopping for your landscape or simply looking for something special to take home, you'll find plenty to explore.

Patriotic Décor, Flags & Country Store Favorites

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, it's the perfect time to show your patriotic spirit.

Stop in and browse our selection of:

  • American flags

  • Patriotic signs

  • Wooden décor

  • Country store merchandise

  • Seasonal decorations

  • Americana-inspired gifts

  • Home and garden accents

Whether you're decorating a porch, patio, garden, or home, you'll find plenty of items to help celebrate Independence Day.

Take a Walk Through the Nursery

One of the best parts of visiting Maple Leaf Farms is simply exploring.

Walk through:

  • Rows of trees

  • Flowering shrubs

  • Evergreens

  • Landscape plants

  • Greenhouse selections

  • Country store displays

You never know what you might find.

Many customers stop in for one plant and end up spending an hour browsing everything else.

Experience the Maple Leaf Farms Difference

We're proud to be a place where families come to shop, explore, gather ideas, and enjoy the season.

As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, we're thankful for our customers, our community, and the opportunity to continue helping people create beautiful landscapes and outdoor spaces.

Whether you're planting a tree, refreshing a garden bed, decorating for the holiday, or simply looking for something unique in the country store, we look forward to seeing you.

Visit Maple Leaf Farms Before the 4th of July

Get your home, landscape, patio, and garden ready for Independence Day.

Browse our selection of:

  • Trees

  • Shrubs

  • Evergreens

  • Hydrangeas

  • Azaleas

  • Rhododendrons

  • Crape Myrtles

  • Redbuds

  • Shade Trees

  • Flags

  • Patriotic Décor

  • Country Store Merchandise

  • Gifts and More

Celebrate 250 years of America with family, friends, tradition, and a visit to Maple Leaf Farms. 🌳🌿🏡 OPEN JULY 4TH FROM 9AM TO 1PM

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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.

Thank you for choosing Maple Leaf Farms – Growing with Passion, Rooted in Tradition.

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.

Visit Maple Leaf Farms at 525 Route 9 South, Manalapan, NJ. Call us at 732-851-4400 or email mapleleaffarmsnj@gmail.com. Open daily from 9AM to 5PM. Check out our inventory in person – we do not sell online. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for live inventory updates, garden inspiration, and event news.