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TN Nursery is a family-owned online nursery growing more than 300 trees, shrubs, perennials, ferns, vines and native plants on our farm in McMinnville, Tennessee, since 1959. Shop everything we grow below, filter by your growing zone, and get grower-direct prices shipped to your door, with many plants starting at $7.99.
Your Online Nursery, Direct From the Grower
Most online plant shops resell plants grown somewhere else. We grow our own. TN Nursery sits in McMinnville, Tennessee, a town known as the Nursery Capital of the World for its long history of plant growing, and our family has been digging, packing and shipping plants from here since 1959. Buying from the grower means fresher plants, lower prices and people who can answer your questions about every plant we sell. Call us at 931-692-4252 any time you need advice.
Shop by Category
- Trees: Shade, flowering, fruit and evergreen trees, including crepe myrtles, fruit trees and fast-growing trees.
- Tree seedlings: Bulk bare-root seedlings for reforestation, wildlife and timber.
- Shrubs: Flowering, privacy and native shrubs, from hydrangea and forsythia to viburnum and boxwood.
- Perennials: Coneflower, black-eyed Susan, milkweed and woodland wildflowers that come back every year.
- Ferns: Ostrich, Christmas and other hardy ferns for shady spots.
- Vines: Climbers like trumpet vine for fences, arbors and walls.
- Wetland plants and live stakes: For pond edges, rain gardens and stream banks.
- Package deals: Bundles that save money on larger plantings.
Shop by What You Need
- Attract wildlife: Pollinator plants, butterfly plants and birding plants.
- Problem spots: Shade perennials, drought-tolerant trees and deer-resistant plants.
- Food and harvest: Edible plants and food plot plants for deer and turkey.
- Your climate: Shop by growing zone to see only plants that thrive where you live.
How Ordering From Our Online Nursery Works
Most of our plants ship bare-root: dug fresh from the field while dormant and shipped without soil. Bare-root plants cost less to ship, weigh less, and settle into your garden quickly because their roots go straight into your native soil. Here's what to expect:
- Shipping windows: Each product shows when it ships. Many perennials and ferns ship right away; trees and shrubs ship while dormant, [November through April]; some fruit trees ship in spring.
- What arrives: Dormant plants arrive as roots and stems, not leafed-out plants. Leaves and flowers follow once the weather warms.
- Packing: We wrap roots in moist material to keep them fresh in transit. See how we pack for transit.
- Planting: Plant as soon as you can after delivery. Our planting instructions and bare-root guide walk you through every step.
How to Choose the Right Plants
Start with your USDA growing zone, then match each plant to its spot: how much sun it gets, whether the soil stays wet or dry, and how much room the plant will need at maturity. Native plants are a dependable choice for most yards, since they're adapted to local weather and support birds, bees and butterflies. Every product page lists zones, sun, water needs and mature size, and you can use the filters above to narrow 300+ plants down to the ones that fit your yard.
Online Nursery FAQ
What is an online nursery?
An online nursery is a plant grower or garden center that sells and ships live plants directly to customers. TN Nursery grows its own trees, shrubs and perennials in Tennessee and ships them nationwide.
How do I choose a good online nursery?
Look for a nursery that grows its own plants, clearly lists the size and form of what you'll receive, shows growing zones for every plant, offers a warranty, and has real customer reviews. Buying from the grower usually means fresher plants and lower prices.
Do you ship to my state?
We ship to all 50 states [except: LIST ANY RESTRICTED STATES OR PLANTS]. Each product page shows its shipping window.
What are bare-root plants?
Bare-root plants are dug while dormant and shipped without soil. They cost less to ship than potted plants, and they establish quickly once planted because their roots grow directly into your garden soil.
When will my order ship?
Each product lists its shipping window. Perennials and ferns often ship right away, while trees and shrubs ship during dormancy so they transplant with the least stress.
What if a plant doesn't grow?
[ONE OR TWO SENTENCES SUMMARIZING YOUR WARRANTY.] See our warranty for details.
