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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Spring Is Here

  • Writer: Maple Leaf Farms
    Maple Leaf Farms
  • Apr 1
  • 3 min read

Buds Are Popping, Trees Are Leafing Out, and the Season Is Fully Underway


Spring has officially arrived, and you can see it everywhere.

Across the landscape, trees and shrubs are no longer just waking up, they are actively pushing growth.

Buds are opening, leaves are beginning to fill in, and early blooms are starting to show.


At Maple Leaf Farms in Manalapan NJ, the change is obvious.

The season is here, and everything is coming to life.


cherry blossom starting to bloom

From Dormant to Active Growth

What was once bare and quiet just weeks ago is now moving fast.

You will start to notice:

• Buds opening across trees and shrubs

• Fresh green leaves beginning to fill out branches

• Early flowering varieties starting to bloom

• Landscapes gaining color and density


This is the point where the season shifts from waiting… to growing.

Everything is now moving forward.



Trees and Shrubs Are Fully Waking Up

Right now, plants are entering one of their most active periods of the year.

This is when:

• Leaves begin forming rapidly

• Flower buds begin opening

• Root systems are expanding

• New growth is pushing across the plant


Some varieties are already leafing out, while others are just starting to open up, but the direction is clear.

Growth is happening now.



A Strong Start to the Season

So far, conditions have been lining up well.

We are seeing:

• Mild, improving temperatures

• Consistent seasonal transition

• Healthy early growth


This type of start leads to:

• Better plant establishment

• Stronger growth through spring

• More consistent blooming

• Healthier overall landscapes


Everything is pointing toward a great spring season ahead.



This Is the Time to Get Started

With plants actively growing, this is one of the best times to get moving on your landscape and garden plans.

Right now is ideal for:

• Planting trees and shrubs

• Replacing anything damaged over winter

• Starting new landscape projects

• Refreshing existing plantings

• Getting ahead before peak spring demand


Waiting too long means missing one of the best planting windows of the year.



The Garden Center Is Changing Fast

At Maple Leaf Farms, the energy of the season is building every day.

You will see:

• Plant material actively pushing new growth

• More color showing up across the nursery

• New arrivals coming in regularly

• Displays filling out as spring progresses


Each visit will look different as things continue to develop.

This is one of the best times to come in and get first pick before the heavy rush.



Good Weather, Strong Growth, and a Season Ahead

The weather is improving, the days are getting longer, and plants are responding exactly how they should.


Everything is lining up for a strong growing season.

This is the time when:

• Landscapes start coming back

• Gardens begin taking shape

• Outdoor spaces become active again


And right now, it is happening all around you.



Visit Maple Leaf Farms and See Spring in Action

If you want to see the season as it unfolds, come visit Maple Leaf Farms in Manalapan NJ.


Walk through the garden center, look at the trees and shrubs, and see the growth happening in real time.


Whether you are planting, planning, or just getting inspired, this is the moment to start.

Maple Leaf Farms Garden Center & Country Store

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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.