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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Father's Day Gift Ideas: Give Dad Something That Lasts

  • Writer: Maple Leaf Farms
    Maple Leaf Farms
  • 5 days ago
  • 3 min read

Skip the Tie This Year

Father's Day is almost here, and if you're looking for something more meaningful than another tie, coffee mug, or gift card, why not give Dad something that will actually grow and be enjoyed for years to come?

A tree planted today may provide shade for decades.

A flowering shrub can become the centerpiece of a landscape.

A new evergreen can provide privacy, beauty, and year-round enjoyment.

This Father's Day, give Dad something he can appreciate every time he walks through the yard.


Give Dad the Plant He's Always Wanted

Every dad has that one project he's been talking about.

Maybe it's:

  • A privacy screen along the property line

  • A flowering tree near the patio

  • A row of evergreens for the backyard

  • A Japanese Maple for the front yard

  • A hydrangea bed he's been planning

  • A new specimen tree to complete the landscape

Now is the perfect time to make it happen.


At Maple Leaf Farms, we have plenty of trees, shrubs, evergreens, perennials, and landscape material available to help complete the project Dad has been thinking about.


Great Father's Day Tree Ideas


Shade Trees

Perfect for creating future shade and adding long-term value to the property.

Popular options include:

  • Red Maple

  • Autumn Blaze Maple

  • October Glory Maple

  • Oak Trees

  • Birch Trees

  • Zelkova

  • Tulip Trees

A shade tree is one of the few gifts that continues giving back year after year.


Ornamental Trees

For dads who appreciate unique plants and beautiful landscapes.

Popular choices include:

  • Japanese Maples

  • Dogwoods

  • Redbuds

  • Flowering Cherries

  • Magnolia Trees

  • Japanese Tree Lilacs

These trees provide flowers, seasonal color, and outstanding curb appeal.


Great Father's Day Shrub Ideas


Hydrangeas

One of the most popular landscape shrubs available.

  • Large colorful blooms

  • Long flowering season

  • Excellent focal points


Popular varieties include:

  • Limelight

  • Seaside Serenade

  • Endless Summer


Roses

For dads who appreciate classic garden beauty.

Available in:

  • Hybrid Tea Roses

  • Shrub Roses

  • Climbing Roses

  • Drift Roses


Roses provide color and fragrance throughout the season.

Viburnum

A great choice for privacy, flowers, and seasonal interest.

Viburnums offer:

  • Spring flowers

  • Attractive foliage

  • Excellent landscape performance


Lilacs

A timeless favorite known for beautiful spring blooms and incredible fragrance.

Evergreens Make Great Gifts Too

Not every Father's Day gift has to flower.

Many dads appreciate practical landscape improvements.

Popular evergreen choices include:

  • Emerald Green Arborvitae

  • Green Giant Arborvitae

  • Skip Laurel

  • Boxwood

  • Holly

  • Hinoki Cypress

  • Blue Star Juniper


These plants provide structure, privacy, and year-round beauty.

For the Dad Who Loves Being Outside

Some dads love golf.

Some dads love fishing.

And some dads love being outside working in the yard.

For those dads, a new tree, shrub, or landscape plant isn't just a gift—it's a project, a hobby, and something they'll enjoy watching grow for years.

Every time they mow the lawn, relax on the patio, or walk through the garden, they'll see the gift you gave them.

We Have Material

Whether Dad is looking for:

  • Trees

  • Shrubs

  • Evergreens

  • Hydrangeas

  • Roses

  • Japanese Maples

  • Privacy plants

  • Flowering shrubs

  • Landscape accents

  • Perennials

We have plenty to choose from.

Our nursery and greenhouse are fully stocked, and there is something for every landscape style and every budget.

Make This Father's Day One to Remember

Instead of giving something that ends up in a drawer, give Dad something that becomes part of the landscape.


A living gift grows, improves with age, and can be enjoyed for years to come.

Whether it's a tree he's always wanted, a shrub to complete the garden, or an evergreen to finish a project, Maple Leaf Farms has plenty of options ready to go.

Visit Maple Leaf Farms This Father's Day Weekend

We're open 7 days a week from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Stop by, explore the nursery, and find the perfect living gift for Dad.

Because the best gifts aren't always wrapped—they're planted. 🌳🌿🌹

 
 
 

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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.