Tree Nursery Co

Tree Nursery Co is a mail-order plant nursery specializing in native plants at grower-direct prices for everyone. We offer a wide selection of perennials, shrubs, trees, and more to meet all your gardening needs.

Our plant experts are dedicated to helping you find the perfect plants for your garden that will bring beauty and life to your outdoor space.

At Tree Nursery Co, you can have your plants delivered directly to your door without leaving your home’s comforts. Shop our selection today and get the best quality plants at the lowest prices!

How We Package Plants

All plants are fresh dug.

If we don’t immediately ship them, we place them in large refrigerated coolers – which keep them dormant and in excellent condition. This allows us to ship perennials, ferns, vines, live stakes and mosses year round.

We ship most plant categories year round. Trees and shrubs are shipped only in the dormant seasons, which generally starts around the end of October and goes through May.

To package an order to ship to our customers, we either dig our bare root plants – if it’s in the dormant season – or go to our commercial coolers and package each plant in accordance to the American Nurseryman standards.

Roots are pre soaked for 2-4 hours in cattle feeder troughs filled with water and terrasorb gel, to ensure a safe and moist transit.

Roots are then packaged in wet paper filler, surrounded with plastic and then put in corrugated boxes and ship to you fresh.

Planting Instructions
Planting ferns

Planting Instructions: Ferns not only look well growing along the side of a bank near a creek or pond but also look incredible in hanging baskets, around house foundations (to hide blocks), or planters as well. Many people love ferns but aren’t quite sure how to plant them when it comes to ferns. If you follow these few simple steps, you should be able to have gorgeous-looking ferns in no time.

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Here are some simple instructions on planting and caring for the fern.

  1. Location – The first thing to do is determine where You will place the fern in your flower bed/garden. It is essential to know where your plant will be placed so that it will grow well.
  2. What Kind – After determining where your plants are going to be located, you must decide what kind of fern you want? The fern must be able to thrive in the soil and light condition of the chosen spot. So it would be best if you took note of the area’s sunlight and things of that nature. Also, check the soil ph level, which You can do with simple test strips found at your local garden center. Remember to check on the water exposure for the area since some ferns require vast amounts of water.
  3. Purchase your plant
  4. When you pick up the plant, be sure to check it for insects, dead spots, and other signs of a deteriorating plant. Since we only ship top-quality plants, purchasing your plant from Tennessee Wholesale Nursery will assure you won’t have to worry about this.
  5. Now that you have your plant, you must select the exact spot that You will place the plant. Dig a hole twice the size of the roots and add fertilizer if needed. Then place the plant (tear some of the roots, spread out) in the hole and fill in the sides. Water the plant immediately afterward. Also, be sure to water it on a regular schedule.
  6. Now, you can sit back and enjoy your plant’s growth and beauty.

By following these few simple steps, you can enjoy the look of a vast, hardy, and dense fern in no time!
Planting a bare root tree

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Do you know how to plant a bare root tree? Or do you even know what a bare root tree is? Any bare-root plants are plants grown in the ground and dug up to be shipped directly to you. These plants are usually shipped in burlap bags around their roots. Here are some simple instructions on planting and caring for bare-root trees.

  1. Location – Determine where your flower bed /garden is going to be located. That is needed before you can select what tree you’re going to purchase. Remember not to plant any trees around or near walkways, driveways, or pipes, such as the septic line.
  2. What kind of tree do you want – Determine what plants can grow there and thrive. (This means taking in water consumption, sunlight, ph levels) Once you’ve determined which will live in your selected spot, determine what you want in that spot. Trees such as great white Oaks need a large amount of room, while small dwarf apple trees need only a tiny amount of room.
  3. Shop – Once you have determined what you’re getting, do you’re shopping and get your tree. You can always find the best price and quality at Tennessee Wholesale Nursery.
  4. Inspect your tree – Once you get your plant, check it for breaks, insects, dead limbs, and other signs of plant deterioration.
  5. Dig – Now that you’ve got your tree, you should dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. You can do that easily with a post-hole digger or a shovel. The plant should have fertilizer added to it and the hole filled in. You should immediately water the plant. Add mulch or pine needles around the trunk so that You can slowly absorb the water.
  6. Stabilize the tree – Many small trees or saplings may have to be supported so that they won’t fall over and the trunks grow upright.
  7. Sit back and relax, and watch your tree grow.
  8. Remember, planting a tree (and other landscaping) can be rewarding and add value to your home.

While we would like to be able to help, please do not call our office regarding landscaping ideas or what trees to choose because there are many factors (including personal taste) that you must take into account. We are a wholesale business and not in the landscaping industry. Do all your necessary homework (that’s half the fun), and then call us to place orders or check availability. We try to keep our phone lines available for orders and order-related availability questions only.

To ask about shipping, please email customerservice@tnnursery.net, and we usually answer all emails within 24 hours.
Planting a bare-root shrub

Do you know how to plant a bare root shrub? Do you even know what a bare root shrub is? A bare root shrub is a plant dug out of the ground just before being shipped instead of grown in a flower pot. The plant generally comes with a burlap sack around the root ball. But how do you plant them? Here are some simple instructions.

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  1. Location – Determine your planting area. That includes where the plant is going to be placed and the plants surrounding area. You should also note any electrical wires, sewage lines, or gas pipes that may be under your selected area. Also, determine the amount of water, sun, and space the plant will need and assure the chosen location is a good fit for the shrub you choose.
  2. Determine the right plant – Next, you should find what shrub you will put in the area. That means you must find what will grow and thrive in that specific area and then choose what you want from your list of plants that will live in that spot. The things that should be considered when picking a plant include the shrub’s maximum size, soil ph levels, fertilizer, sunlight, and water consumption.
  3. Go shopping- Look around at different plant sellers to see who has the best prices for quality shrubs. Save some time by choosing Wholesale Nursery Co. because we sell directly to the public at wholesale prices.
  4. Check your plant over – Once you get your plant, check it over. It would be best to look for insects, cracks or breaks, dead leaves, and severe yellowing of the leaves. These may indicate that the plant may be dying or at risk of dying. Our plants are guaranteed, so this is another reason to choose Tennessee Wholesale Nursery.
  5. Planting-To plant your shrub, dig a hole that is twice the size of the root ball. Insert the shrub and proper fertilizer. Then fill the area around the plant with dirt. Next, You should water your plant.
  6. Sit back, relax, and watch your plant grow.

That can be very rewarding with just a little hard work.
Planting a bare-root Perennial plant

Are you interested in planting some bare root perennial plants? Or do you even know what a bare root perennial plant is? A bare root perennial is a perennial plant grown on the ground, not a pot, and is dug up the day of shipment. Usually, their roots are placed in a burlap bag that keeps them reasonably moist for transport. But do you know how to plant them? Here are some simple instructions on planting them. Spacing needs to be 12″ to 4 feet

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  1. Selecting the area- Determine where your flower bed, hedge, the small natural area will be. That is the first question. Once this has been determined, you should note where you want plants and those areas’ qualities. You should note some of the qualities that sunlight, water levels, ph levels, and soil type.
  2. Selecting a Plant- Next, you should research what plants can live and thrive in those conditions. Then from that list of plants, select the ones that you like the most. Our site, including our blog, can help you make your decision. You can also check out the USDA Planting Zones to determine what zone you reside in and which plants will thrive.
  3. Shopping- The third thing to do is shop around for the best value plant you can find. If you don’t, you may be paying too much. We know that if you shop around, you’ll find our prices can’t be beat.4. Checking the Plant- As soon as you get your plant, check it over. The plant may have signs that it is unhealthy. Signs include insect infestation, dead limbs, large amounts of yellowing leaves, and breaks in the plant. Once again, if you buy from us, you should not experience these problems!
  4. Planting- To plant your new perennial, you must first dig a hole twice the size of the plant’s root ball. Insert the plant and fertilizer (it should have fertilizer added) and fill in the hole. Immediately water the plant.
  5. Watch your plant grow and thrive in its new home. (Don’t forget to water regularly)

By following these few simple steps, you can have great perennials to enjoy year after year in no time.
Planting bare root ground covers

Does your yard or flowerbed need some ground cover? Or are you planning a new flower bed that will make use of a groundcover’s ability to spread? Either way, have you considered using a bare root ground cover? A bare root ground cover is a ground cover plant grown in a field instead of a flower bed. These plants are dug up right before they are sent to your house. The roots are generally wrapped on a burlap sack to help retain moisture. Do you know how to plant these kinds of plants? Here are some helpful tips.

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  1. First, you must determine where your plant or new flowerbed is going. That means also take into account that there may be underground wires or pipes in the area. You should also survey the area’s general growing qualities, including the amount of sunlight (shade, complete, partial), water amounts, soil ph levels, and the kind of soil present.
  2. Picking a ground cover – Then take the qualities you have organized for the location of your plant, and use them to narrow down what plants will live in that kind of zone. Once you know what plants will live there, you can pick which ones you like the most.
  3. Shopping – Wait! Don’t just buy the first plant you see! Shop around; look for who has the best value on a quality plant.
  4. Getting your plant- Check it over for dead spots once you’ve got your plant. The list of things that generally mean a damaged plant includes insect infestation, dead parts, severely yellowing leaves, and other severe signs. If any of these are present, contact your dealer.
  5. Planting your purchase – To plant your new ground cover, you must dig a hole twice the size of the plant’s root ball. Then insert the plant into the hole, add fertilizer and fill in the hole. Immediately water the plant.

Please sit back and marvel as your plant thrives in its new home.
Planting bare root wetland plants

Do you know how to plant a bare root wetland plant? A wetland plant is a plant grown in the water or around the water’s edge (swamps are included). A “bare root” plant is a plant that has been grown in a field or, in this case, a pond or similar environment and dug out the day of shipment. These plants are a little bit more challenging to plant but can be done with care. Here are some simple instructions:

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  1. First, you must determine where You will place your pond, wetland area, or individual plant. You should survey the area you select for specific qualities such as water levels (if it is just a wetland), soil moisture, sunlight, ph levels, and other contributing factors.
  2. Selecting your plant – The next thing to do is to select what plants can grow in that specific area. From that list of plants, you should pick a plant to buy.
  3. Go Shopping! – Make sure that you don’t just go and buy the first plant you see. Look around until you find a good deal (check out Tennessee Wholesale Nursery for the best deals).
  4. Plant health – Inspect the plant for damage. The list of damage includes insect infestations, breaks or tears in the plant, massive amounts of yellowing, and any other severe damage signs.
  5. Planting – For the wetland plants, dig a hole twice the size of the plant’s root ball. The plant should be placed in the hole with fertilizer and then filled in, water immediately afterward. For pond plants, a simple burying of the root into the mud will be sufficient.
  6. Sit back and relax, and watch your plants grow.
    Planting Live Stakes

Live stakes, like all plants, need soil, water, and sunlight. The best species to use for live stakes are willows and red osier dogwood because they are easy to grow and have excellent root strength. You can also use black cottonwood, but cuttings from this species do not grow as consistently well. It would be best if you planted live stakes in areas that will remain moist throughout the growing season, such as along the water line on stream banks or in wetlands. Follow the instructions below to make and plant your live stakes.

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    Cut stakes from long, upright branches taken off the parent plant. Typically, lives stakes should be between 18 and 24 inches long and at least three-eighths of an inch in diameter. Follow the guidelines suggested in the ethics of plant collection (below).
    Make a straight cut at the narrow end of the stake (toward the tip of the branch). At the thicker end (toward the trunk), cut the branch at an angle to make a point. This way, you will know which end is up, and it will also be easier to drive the stakes into the ground. It is essential to plant live stakes with the right end in the ground; otherwise, they will die.
    Remove the leaves and small branches from the stakes as soon as possible after cutting them to keep the stakes from drying out.
    Dip the top (blunt cut, narrow end) 2-3 inches of the stakes in latex paint immediately after they are cut. The paint not only marks which end is up, but it also seals the exposed cut end and helps prevent drying and cracking. You can also use different colors of paint to color different code species of cuttings, planting times, and other treatments. The paint will also make the stakes visible once planted so people won’t trip over them.
    Plant your stakes within 24 hours for best results. In the meantime, keep them moist or wet in buckets or wet burlap sacks. On hot days, please keep them in the shade until you plant them.
    Soak or dip the bottom ends of cuttings in a solution of plant rooting hormone before planting to speed up growth. (You don’t need to use rooting hormone for most willows or red osier dogwood. These species have incipient root buds ready to go and will root immediately.)
    Drive the stakes into the stream bank or wetland soil at least one foot deep (the deeper, the better). Leave three to six inches above the ground surface so they can sprout leaves. At first, the stakes will survive by rooting, but eventually, leaves will sprout from the exposed end of the stakes.
    Drive stakes into the ground with a rubber mallet to avoid damaging them. Use a planting bar or length of rebar to start the hole in hard soils.
    Use long stakes at least one-half inch in diameter when planting in riprap (rocks). The longer, thicker stakes will survive heating and drying better than smaller diameter cuttings.
    Use longer stakes and leave one foot sticking above the ground if the stake will be shaded by surrounding vegetation. If a willow stake gets too much shade, it will drop its new leaves and die. If the area you are planting will be heavily shaded, use a more shade-tolerant riparian species such as salmonberry. Bear in mind. However, that salmonberry stems dry out more quickly.
    Keep the whips! (The slender twigs snipped off during stake cutting.) Whips will grow if planted in very moist areas at the edges of streams and wetlands. Push them into the ground as far as they will go without breaking.

The best time to plant live stakes is during the dormant season. In western Washington, for example, this is roughly from the beginning of November through the end of February. However, live stakes planted in October and March will flourish almost as well. Live stakes can also be planted during the growing season, especially at sites that will remain moist, although survival rates will be lower. Plant live stakes whenever you can; any that die can easily be replaced during the dormant season.

About Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold and shipped without any soil or potting material around their roots. Instead, the roots are wrapped in moist materials such as shredded paper, roots dipped in terra sorb to seal in moisture, peat moss or sawdust to keep them hydrated during shipping. Bare root plants are usually dormant and can be less expensive than potted plants. They are commonly used for planting trees, shrubs, and perennial flowers. When planting bare-root plants, it’s essential to soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting and to plant them as soon as possible after receiving them to prevent them from drying out.

Look below. The image to the left is how our bare root crepe myrtles are shipped. These bare-root crepe myrtles have no foliage or blooms and are active in their dormant season. Planting during the dormant season in the cooler months with proper care ensures your plants look like the right image below.

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To decrease plant shock during transplant, we advise planting your trees and shrubs during the dormant season. These are bare root trees and plants, so giving them time before Spring to start growing alleviates stress. In addition, temperatures below 31 degrees harm plant growth. Safely planting your trees and shrubs is in temperatures over 31 degrees. Once temperatures reach over 58 degrees, your plants will leave the dormant stage and start to bud. For best results, please plant before the budding process. Cooler Months are the Best Times to Plant your Trees and Shrubs
Our Bare Root Shrubs are Shipped During September to April, the Shrubs Dormant Season

Looking at the image below to the left, you can see how the shrubs are shipping. The dormant season is when we ship our shrubs when they do not have any leaves or blooms. To ensure you receive your shrubs healthy, we dip the roots in Terra-Sorb gel and line the roots in packing paper. Now, look at the right image below. If you plant your shrubs before Spring, your shrubs can look like this. So remember, buying you bare-root plants instead of container plants saves you more money to purchase more plants.

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What Our Ferns Look Like Before They Are Shipped

We freshly and quickly dig your order of bare root ferns, send them to the shipping warehouse, spray them with wiltproof, and dip the roots in Terra-Sorb gel. The left image below shows what our bare root ferns look like before they are shipped. Since we pay extra attention to safe shipping practices, your bare root plants have a great chance of growing and turning into the right image below.

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We Ship Our Bare Root Berry Plants While in Their Dormant Season

The left image below is how your bare root berry plants will look once they arrive. They are shipped during their dormant season when they are not producing any blooms, berries, or leaves. Once you receive your plants, it is always best to plant them as soon as you receive them. That gives your berry plants longer to root and grown to ensure an abundant fruiting season. Your berry plants will look like the right image below.

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What Our Ground Cover Plants Look Like Before Shipment

The left image below shows how our ground cover plants look like before shipping. Once you receive your ground cover roots, please plant them immediately. That ensures your ground cover plants will bloom beautifully like the right image below by springtime.

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What Our Grass Plugs Look Like Before Shipment

We only ship our grass plugs during warmer months to promise our clients to receive exactly what they ordered. That is due to our glass plugs being planted in large fields surrounded by other species of grasses and carex, and it is too difficult to identify them because the tops are gone.

What Our Perennials Look Like Before They are Shipped

The left image below is an example of our perennials before shipment. The perennials are shipped without blooms since they are shipped in their dormant season. Once you receive your perennials, plant them and wait for spring and your blooms to arrive (right image below).