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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Tropicals, Annuals, & Houseplants at Maple Leaf Farms

  • Writer: Maple Leaf Farms
    Maple Leaf Farms
  • Apr 26
  • 3 min read

Your Destination for Seasonal Color, Tropical Plants & Indoor Greenery


If you’re searching for annual flowers near me, tropical plants NJ, or houseplants for sale, Maple Leaf Farms offers one of the largest and most diverse selections in the area.


From top-performing annuals like Vinca and Begonia's, to tropical hibiscus, palms, and indoor foliage plants, our greenhouse is constantly stocked with fresh inventory throughout the season.


You’re not just buying plants, you’re walking into a full selection that’s constantly rotating and expanding.

Flowering Annuals in our greenhouse

🌸 Annual Flowers – Fast Color, All Season Long


Annuals are the backbone of seasonal color. They grow quickly, bloom continuously, and perform from spring through fall.


Top Annuals We Carry


Annual Vinca — Catharanthus roseus

  • Size: 12–18” tall and wide

  • Growth Rate: Fast

  • Flower Colors: Pink, white, red, purple

  • Best For: Full sun beds, hot/dry areas

  • Benefits: Extremely heat tolerant, low maintenance, deer resistant


Petunia — Petunia × hybrida

  • Size: 6–12” tall, up to 24” spread

  • Colors: Wide range (purple, pink, yellow, white)

  • Best For: Hanging baskets, containers

  • Benefits: Long bloom season, pollinator friendly


Calibrachoa (Million Bells) — Calibrachoa × hybrida

  • Size: 6–10” tall, trailing

  • Colors: Mixed vibrant tones

  • Best For: Baskets and containers

  • Benefits: Continuous blooms, no deadheading


Geranium (Zonal & Ivy) — Pelargonium spp.

  • Size: 12–24”

  • Colors: Red, pink, white

  • Best For: Pots and beds

  • Benefits: Durable and heat tolerant


Impatiens — Impatiens walleriana

  • Size: 10–24”

  • Colors: Bright mixed

  • Best For: Shade gardens

  • Benefits: Reliable color in low light


Lantana — Lantana camara

  • Size: 1–3 ft

  • Colors: Yellow, orange, red blends

  • Benefits: Attracts butterflies, thrives in heat, deer resistant


Zinnia — Zinnia elegans

  • Size: 1–3 ft

  • Colors: Bright mixed

  • Benefits: Excellent pollinator plant


Marigold — Tagetes spp.

  • Size: 6–18”

  • Colors: Yellow, orange

  • Benefits: Garden companion plant


Coleus — Coleus scutellarioides

  • Size: 12–24”

  • Color: Foliage (reds, greens, purples)

  • Best For: Shade and sun

  • Benefits: Color without flowers, deer resistant


Begonia — Begonia spp.

  • Size: 10–18”

  • Colors: Red, pink, white

  • Best For: Shade and containers


Additional Annuals Available

Angelonia, Bacopa, Alyssum, Celosia, Cosmos, Dianthus, Dusty Miller, Euphorbia, Gomphrena, Heliotrope, Lobelia, Nemesia, Pentas, Portulaca, Scaevola, Verbena, Dahlias, Gladiolus, Cuphea, Sweet Potato Vine, Dichondra, Tradescantia, Mezoo.


Tropicals in a greenhouse

🌴 Tropicals & Patio Plants – Bold Summer Impact

Tropicals bring large foliage, bright blooms, and a resort-style look to patios and landscapes.


Top Tropical Plants


Tropical Hibiscus — Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

  • Size: 4–8 ft

  • Colors: Red, yellow, orange, pink

  • Best For: Patio containers

  • Benefits: Attracts pollinators, nonstop blooms


Elephant Ear — Colocasia / Alocasia spp.

  • Size: 3–6 ft

  • Features: Large dramatic leaves

  • Best For: Statement plantings


Banana Plant — Musa spp.

  • Size: 6–15 ft

  • Growth Rate: Fast

  • Best For: Tropical landscape look


Bird of Paradise — Strelitzia nicolai

  • Size: 5–15 ft

  • Features: Large upright leaves

  • Best For: Patio focal point


Meyer Lemon — Citrus × meyeri

  • Size: 4–8 ft

  • Benefits: Fragrant blooms + edible fruit


Duranta Tree — Duranta erecta

  • Size: 4–10 ft

  • Flower Color: Purple

  • Benefits: Attracts pollinators


Jasmine — Jasminum sambac

  • Size: 3–6 ft

  • Flower Color: White

  • Benefits: Strong fragrance


Agave / Yucca — Agave tequilana / Yucca gigantea

  • Size: 2–6 ft

  • Benefits: Drought tolerant, architectural


🌴 Palms – Instant Tropical Feel

Palms provide structure and height for patios and landscapes.


Popular Palms


Areca Palm — Dypsis lutescens

  • Size: 6–10 ft

  • Best For: Indoor/outdoor use

  • Benefits: Soft, airy foliage


Majesty Palm — Ravenea rivularis

  • Size: 6–10 ft

  • Best For: Patio décor


Pygmy Date Palm — Phoenix roebelenii

  • Size: 6–12 ft

  • Best For: Compact tropical look


Windmill Palm — Trachycarpus fortunei

  • Size: 10–20 ft

  • Benefits: Cold hardy for NJ


Additional Palms Available

Bismarck Palm, Cat Palm, Chinese Fan Palm, Christmas Palm, Foxtail Palm, Queen Palm, Spindle Palm, Pindo Palm, Coconut Palm.



Houseplants – Indoor Greenery & Air Quality


Houseplants bring life indoors and are perfect year-round.


Top Houseplants


Fiddle Leaf Fig — Ficus lyrata

  • Size: 6–10 ft

  • Best For: Statement indoor plant


Monstera — Monstera deliciosa

  • Size: 3–8 ft

  • Benefits: Easy care, trendy


Snake Plant — Sansevieria / Dracaena trifasciata

  • Size: 1–4 ft

  • Benefits: Extremely low maintenance


Peace Lily — Spathiphyllum spp.

  • Size: 1–3 ft

  • Flower: White

  • Benefits: Air-purifying


Anthurium — Anthurium andraeanum

  • Size: 1–2 ft

  • Flower Colors: Red, pink, white


Rubber Plant — Ficus elastica

  • Size: 6–10 ft

  • Benefits: Bold foliage


ZZ Plant — Zamioculcas zamiifolia

  • Size: 2–4 ft

  • Benefits: Extremely durable


Additional Houseplants Available

Calathea, Croton, Dieffenbachia, Dracaena, Chinese Evergreen, Spider Plant, Aloe, Umbrella Plant, Bonsai, Money Tree, Cactus and more.


📍 Why Maple Leaf Farms

  • Massive greenhouse selection

  • One of the largest plant inventories in NJ

  • Constantly rotating seasonal stock

  • Annuals, tropicals, palms, and houseplants all in one place

You will get lost in the selection.


Visit Maple Leaf Farms Today

Whether you're planting outside or upgrading your indoor space, we have everything you need, ready to go.

Stop in today and see what’s in stock.

First come first serve, inventory changes daily.

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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.