New stock for Spring is here!

Spring Inventory is Here.

Enjoy new fruit trees, Iseli Nursery specimen evergreens and Japanese maples, vegetables, and flowering annuals.

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View a printable map of the nursery with a legend for finding plants.

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A Nashville Tradition

Beautifying Nashville for 93 years and three generations, and celebrating 50 years at our Whites Creek location.

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Plant with Confidence

Cooler weather and ample rain are perfect conditions for establishing trees, shrubs and perennials. Average last frost date for Middle TN is April 15th-21st

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