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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Evergreens & Privacy Trees for Year-Round Coverage

Healthy, vibrant Green Giant Arborvitae trees lined up in the nursery, showcasing their dense foliage and fast-growing nature for privacy screening.

Privacy Trees & Evergreens – The Perfect Natural Barrier

At Maple Leaf Farms, we specialize in high-quality privacy trees and evergreens, ideal for creating natural screens, reducing noise, and enhancing landscapes. Whether you’re looking for a fast-growing windbreak, a lush hedge, or a classic evergreen, our selection offers low-maintenance, long-lasting solutions for any outdoor space.
 

🌿 Why Choose Privacy Trees & Evergreens?

✔ Create a Natural Privacy Screen – Enjoy a dense, green barrier for year-round privacy.
✔ Reduce Noise & Wind – Thick foliage absorbs sound and blocks strong winds.
✔ Low Maintenance & Long-Lasting – Requires minimal upkeep once established.
✔ Year-Round Beauty – Unlike deciduous trees, evergreens stay green all seasons.
✔ Fast-Growing Options Available – Quickly establish a lush, private yard.

 

🌳 Privacy Trees & Evergreens We Offer

We offer a variety of privacy trees that are ideal for property screening, windbreaks, and landscape enhancement.
 

🌿 Best Privacy Trees for Tall Screens

These trees grow quickly and provide excellent year-round coverage:

  • Green Giant Arborvitae – A fast-growing, disease-resistant evergreen that outgrows Emerald Green Arborvitae, making it perfect for larger spaces.

  • Leyland Cypress – One of the fastest-growing evergreens, excellent for creating a dense privacy wall.

  • Norway Spruce – Hardy and wind-resistant, great for larger properties needing tall, thick coverage.

  • Eastern White Pine – A soft-needled, tall evergreen that offers quick privacy and a beautiful, feathery texture.
     

🌿 Best Evergreen Shrubs for Low Screens & Borders

For compact privacy solutions, foundation planting, or decorative hedging, consider:

  • Boxwoods (Green Mountain, Green Velvet, Wintergreen, American & Japanese Varieties) – A classic evergreen shrub with dense, small foliage, perfect for formal hedges, garden borders, and foundation plantings.

  • Skip Laurel – Glossy broadleaf evergreen, deer-resistant, and grows into a thick privacy hedge.

  • RhododendronsA flowering evergreen with thick foliage that provides seasonal interest.

  • Holly Varieties (Blue Maid, Nellie Stevens, American Holly) – Beautiful, berry-producing evergreens great for winter interest.
     

🌱 Choosing the Right Privacy Tree or Shrub

Not sure which plant is best? Here’s a guide based on your specific needs:

📏 Need Tall, Fast-Growing Privacy? → Green Giants, Leyland Cypress, or Norway Spruce.
🌳 Want a Compact Hedge or Decorative Border? → Boxwoods, Skip Laurel, or Holly varieties.
🐾 Dealing with Deer? → Opt for Green Giant Arborvitae, Skip Laurel, or Spruce Trees (deer tend to avoid these!).
❄ Harsh Winters? → Norway Spruce and Boxwoods are cold-hardy and durable.

💡 Pro Tip: For best coverage, plant privacy trees 3-5 feet apart and trim shrubs occasionally to maintain shape.
 

💧 Caring for Your Privacy Trees & Evergreens

✔ Watering – Newly planted trees and shrubs need 2-3 waterings per week for the first 6 months. After that, rainfall should be sufficient, with extra watering during dry spells.
✔ Mulching – Apply a 2-3” layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect roots.
✔ Fertilizing – Use an evergreen-specific fertilizer in early spring and fall to promote strong growth.
✔ Pruning & Trimming – Minimal pruning needed, but occasional shaping helps maintain a neat look.

 

🚚 We Deliver & Offer Installation Services

Need help getting your trees and shrubs home? We offer delivery services for all privacy trees and evergreens. Installation is available within a 20-30 mile radius, depending on order size.

📍 Visit Us In-Store to explore our full selection!
📞 Call Us at 732-851-4400 for expert recommendations and availability!

 

🌲 Transform Your Landscape with Privacy Trees & Evergreens from Maple Leaf Farms!

Whether you're looking to block out neighbors, reduce noise, or enhance your property’s beauty, our high-quality privacy trees and evergreen shrubs will provide a natural, lasting solution.
 

Visit Maple Leaf Farms Today & Start Growing Your Perfect Privacy Screen!

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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.