Nursery
Rare Plants, Handpicked
A Destination for Rare, Unusual, and Specimen Plants
The Rock Crest Gardens Nursery is more than a place to buy plants — it’s a destination for discovering some of the most unique and carefully selected plant material in New England.
Spread across 12 acres, our nursery is designed for exploration. Walk the grounds, experience mature specimen trees, and discover rare varieties you won’t find at traditional garden centers. Every tree and plant in our inventory is hand-selected for character, quality, and long-term success in New England landscapes.
Nursery Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
200+ Species, One Nursery
Rare & Unique Plant Material
Our nursery features more than 200 species and 700 cultivars of trees and plants, including:
- Large specimen trees
- Rare and unusual plants
- Over 170 cultivars of Japanese maples
- Unique shrubs and specialty landscape plants
- Hand-selected trees sourced from West Coast growers
Many of our trees are selected specifically for their form, color, or character — making them ideal focal points for distinctive landscape designs.
Grown for Health & Longevity
Healthy plants begin with healthy roots. Rock Crest is proud to utilize the Air-Pot growing system, one of the first operations in New England to adopt this innovative method.
Air-Pot containers promote stronger root systems by naturally air-pruning roots, preventing the circling and root-binding commonly seen in traditional containers. The result is healthier trees and plants that establish more successfully once planted in the landscape.
More Than a Nursery
Explore the Nursery
As you walk the property, you’ll encounter:
- Mature specimen trees and curated plant collections
- Koi ponds and landscaped display areas
- Specialty plant groupings and seasonal selections
- Unique garden features and natural stone elements
It’s a place where visitors can slow down, discover something unexpected, and begin imagining what their own landscape could become.
Grow Strong, Last Long
Materials That Support Healthy Landscapes
In addition to plant material, the nursery also offers specialty landscape materials that help plants thrive and bring landscapes together, including:
- Leaf-based mulch
- Biochar compost and organic soil amendments
- Specialty soils and growing materials
- Natural stone and landscape boulders
These products are the same materials used in our professional landscape installations.
For Homeowners & Landscape Professionals
The nursery welcomes a wide range of visitors, from passionate gardeners to industry professionals.
Homeowners often visit to find a standout tree, explore plant varieties, or gather inspiration for a landscape project.
Landscape professionals, builders, and designers rely on Rock Crest for access to high-quality plant material, specimen trees, and specialty inventory.
We also provide inventory access through our online system so professionals can easily view available plant material.
See It For Yourself
Visit Rock Crest Gardens
Whether you’re searching for a rare Japanese maple, a large specimen tree, or simply want to explore one of New England’s most unique nurseries, Rock Crest Gardens offers an experience unlike any traditional garden center.
Come walk the nursery, discover something new, and find the perfect plants for your landscape.