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.

Services we offer:

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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🌿 Spring into Planting Season: May at Maple Leaf Farms NJ

  • Writer: Maple Leaf Farms
    Maple Leaf Farms
  • May 8
  • 3 min read

Updated: May 10

🌿 Spring into Planting Season: May at Maple Leaf Farms NJ


525 Route 9 South, Manalapan, NJ 07726


www.mapleleaffarmsnj.com | 732-851-4400

May is here, and with it comes one of the best windows of the entire year to get your garden, landscape, or outdoor project off the ground. At Maple Leaf Farms NJ, we’re fully stocked and ready to help you make the most of the season. Whether you’re looking to create privacy, add color, grow your own fruit, or just freshen up your property, this is the month to plant.

Why May? The soil is warm, the weather is stable, and plants have time to establish roots before the heat of summer kicks in. Whether you're a homeowner, contractor, or landscape professional, now is the time to load up and get it done.

🌳 What’s Moving Fast This Month?

Privacy Trees & EvergreensIf you’re looking for instant screening or natural fencing, now is the time to plant. We’re stocked with top-quality evergreens including:

  • Emerald Green Arborvitae

  • Green Giant Arborvitae

  • Nigra Arborvitae

  • American Holly and Dragon Lady Holly

  • Skip Laurels, Steeds Holly, and Boxwoods in multiple forms

  • Spartan Junipers, Taylor Junipers, and Columnar selections

Most of these are available in multiple sizes and price points, and they’re moving fast. Planting now allows these evergreens to root in before summer stress sets in. Come early for the best selection and fullness.

🌸 Flowering Trees: Peak Time, Peak Color

We are in the heart of flowering tree season and have a wide range of ornamental showstoppers ready to go, including:

  • Kousa and Cornus florida Dogwoods

  • Redbuds including Merlot, Midnight Express, and Sparkling Wine

  • Magnolias (Jane, Saucer, Little Gem, and Bracken’s Brown)

  • Yoshino and Kwanzan Cherry Trees

  • Snow Fountain and Weeping Cherry Varieties

  • Crape Myrtles in multiple sizes including Dynamite, Muskogee, and Apalachee

If you're looking for an immediate visual impact, nothing beats a flowering tree planted in May. These will bloom reliably each year and become long-lasting highlights in your landscape.

🌿 Perennials, Color, and Tropicals

Our perennial yard is booming. You’ll find premium selections of:

  • Hostas – including Blue Leaf, Variegated, and Specialty types

  • Heucheras – Electric Lime, Lime Rickey, Coral Bells and more

  • Daylilies, Astilbe, Ferns, Nepeta, Salvia, Black-eyed Susan, and Liriope

  • Grasses – Karl Foerster, Zebra Grass, Maiden Grass, and Blue Oat

We also have flats of annual color, including:

  • Vinca, Begonias, Impatiens, Petunias, Marigolds, Zinnias, and more

  • 4” and 6” pots for custom arrangements, hanging baskets, and containers

  • Full flats for larger bed installations

Tropicals are rolling in weekly and include:

  • Palms in multiple sizes (including the limited-time $10.99 3/$30 palm deal)

  • Mandevilla, Hibiscus, Banana plants, Bird of Paradise, and others

These plants are perfect for instant curb appeal, poolside containers, or seasonal displays.

🍎 Fruit Trees and Edibles

May is prime time to get fruit trees into the ground. We’ve got excellent stock of:

  • Apple, Pear, Peach, Plum, and Nectarine Trees

  • Persimmons, Figs, Apricots, and Cherries

  • Blueberries, Blackberries, and Grapes

  • Dwarf and semi-dwarf varieties for tight spaces and home orchards

These trees are best planted now to allow a full season of root establishment before next year’s harvests.

📦 What We Offer (Besides Plants)

Whether you’re a homeowner or a professional, we make it easy to get the job done:

✔️ Local Planting and Installation Services (for trees, shrubs, and large material)✔️ Landscape Design Consultations (basic designs starting at $300)✔️ Flat-Rate Plant Delivery throughout NJ and into parts of NY and PA✔️ Bulk Soil, Mulch, Stone, and Garden Decor available on-site

Stop in, tag what you need, and we’ll handle the rest.

📍 Visit Us in May – It’s the Best Time to Plant

Inventory turns fast in May, and the weather is perfect for planting. Whether you're starting a new project, replacing winter losses, or finally finishing that privacy hedge, now is the time to do it.

We carry thousands of plants across hundreds of species and cultivars. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we’ll help you find the best alternative. Our team is here, the yard is full, and this is your sign to get started.

Come see us at:

Maple Leaf Farms - 525 Route 9 South Manalapan, NJ 07726 📞 732-851-4400 🌐 www.mapleleaffarmsnj.com


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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.

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.