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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It’s Planting Season – Stop by Maple Leaf Farms Today

  • Writer: Maple Leaf Farms
    Maple Leaf Farms
  • Apr 18
  • 3 min read

Spring has arrived, and Maple Leaf Farms is fully stocked with a massive selection of annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs. With warm weather here, it’s the perfect time to plant and bring fresh color into your landscape. Whether you're refreshing beds, building out a new garden, or adding structure with trees and shrubs, you'll find an extensive variety ready to go for this planting season.


Annuals – Instant Color All Season

Annuals provide fast-growing, vibrant color from spring through fall.

Most stay compact (6”–24” tall/wide), grow quickly, and thrive in full sun to part shade.


  • Petunia / Calibrachoa – Spreading (6–12” tall, 12–24” wide), fast growers, nonstop blooms in pinks, purples, yellows. Attract pollinators.

  • Geraniums (Zonal & Ivy) – 12–24”, upright or trailing. Bright reds, pinks, whites. Heat tolerant, great for containers.

  • Begonias (Wax & Dragon Wing) – 10–18”, shade tolerant. Red, pink, white blooms. Good for low-light areas.

  • Impatiens / New Guinea Impatiens – 10–24”, shade lovers. Bright tropical colors. Attract pollinators in partial sun.

  • Marigolds – 6–18”, fast growers. Yellow/orange blooms. Known to attract beneficial insects.

  • Zinnias / Cosmos / Sunflowers (Plants + Seeds) – 1–5 ft depending on type. Fast-growing, excellent for butterflies and bees.

  • Coleus – 12–24”, grown for colorful foliage. Shade to sun adaptable.

  • Dusty Miller – 8–15”, silver foliage for contrast.

  • Lobelia / Alyssum / Bacopa / Scaevola – Low-growing (4–10”), great for edging and baskets. Attract pollinators.

  • Snapdragons / Salvia / Angelonia / Verbena – Upright bloomers (12–30”). Excellent for bees and butterflies.

  • Vinca (Annual) – 12–18”, heat/drought tolerant. Pink, white, red flowers.

  • Portulaca / Celosia / Dianthus – Compact, sun-loving, vibrant colors.

  • Cuphea / Fuchsia – 12–30”, hummingbird favorites with tubular flowers.



Perennials – Come Back Year After Year

Perennials establish roots and return annually, growing larger each season.


  • Hosta – 12–36”, shade plant with bold foliage. Low maintenance.

  • Daylily (Hemerocallis) – 18–36”, fast growers. Orange, yellow, red blooms.

  • Black-Eyed Susan (Native) – 2–3 ft, bright yellow flowers. Excellent for pollinators.

  • Coneflower (Echinacea – Native) – 2–4 ft, purple/pink blooms. Attracts butterflies and birds.

  • Lavender – 12–24”, fragrant purple flowers. Attracts bees.

  • Salvia (Perennial) – 18–30”, spikes of blue/purple. Pollinator magnet.

  • Coreopsis (Native) – 1–2 ft, yellow blooms. Long flowering season.

  • Shasta Daisy – 2–3 ft, classic white blooms.

  • Astilbe – 12–24”, shade, feathery pink/red/white flowers.

  • Phlox (Garden) – 2–4 ft, fragrant summer blooms.

  • Sedum (Stonecrop) – 6–24”, drought tolerant, late-season interest.

  • Yarrow (Achillea) – 1–3 ft, flat flower heads, attracts beneficial insects.

  • Heuchera (Coral Bells) – 8–18”, colorful foliage.

  • Bee Balm (Monarda – Native) – 2–4 ft, attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds.

  • Ferns – 1–3 ft, shade, texture plantings.



Shrubs – Structure & Seasonal Interest

Shrubs provide long-term structure, flowers, and privacy.


  • Boxwood – 2–5 ft, slow-growing evergreen. Ideal for hedging.

  • Hydrangea – 3–8 ft, large blooms (blue, pink, white). Moderate growth.

  • Arborvitae – 10–30 ft, fast-growing screening evergreen.

  • Holly (Inkberry, Hybrid, Blue, Oakleaf) – 3–15 ft, evergreen with berries for birds.

  • Azalea / Rhododendron – 3–8 ft, spring blooms.

  • Spirea / Weigela – 2–6 ft, colorful foliage + flowers. Attract pollinators.

  • Barberry / Burning Bush – 3–8 ft, strong fall color.

  • Lilac – 8–15 ft, fragrant spring blooms.

  • Roses (Hybrid Tea, Shrub, Climbing) – 2–10+ ft depending type. Continuous blooms, attract pollinators.

  • Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) – 5–10 ft, fast-growing, attracts butterflies.

  • Ninebark (Native) – 5–8 ft, hardy with peeling bark.

  • Viburnum – 6–12 ft, flowers + berries for wildlife.



Trees – Long-Term Investment

Trees provide shade, structure, and seasonal beauty.

  • Japanese Maple – 6–20 ft, slow-growing, ornamental foliage.

  • Dogwood / Redbud (Native) – 15–30 ft, early spring blooms. Pollinator friendly.

  • Maples (Red, Sugar) – 40–70 ft, fast to moderate growth, fall color.

  • Birch (River Birch – Native) – 40–70 ft, peeling bark.

  • Cherry Blossom / Crabapple – 15–30 ft, spring flowers.

  • Magnolia – 15–40 ft, large fragrant blooms.

  • Serviceberry (Native) – 15–25 ft, berries for birds.

  • Oak (Native) – 50–80 ft, supports hundreds of native species.

  • Linden – 50–70 ft, fragrant flowers attract bees.

  • Spruce / Pine – Evergreen structure, year-round coverage.



Native Plants & Why They Matter

Many plants we carry are East Coast / NJ natives, including:

  • Black-Eyed Susan

  • Coneflower

  • Coreopsis

  • Bee Balm

  • Ninebark

  • Serviceberry

  • Redbud

  • Dogwood

  • Oak trees


Native plants are adapted to local conditions, making them:

  • Easier to maintain

  • More drought tolerant once established

  • Essential for pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects


They support the local ecosystem far better than non-native varieties.


A person planting a rose bush in their garden

Why Choose Maple Leaf Farms

At Maple Leaf Farms, we offer:

  • Large quantities ready for immediate planting

  • A wide selection of annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs

  • Seed options for many varieties if plants aren’t in stock

  • A layout so extensive, you can explore for hours


With fresh inventory arriving and ideal planting weather, now is the time to get started.


Stop by today and see the selection for yourself.

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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.

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.