Heartwood Nursery is one of the largest wholesale and retail native nurseries in the Mid-Atlantic region. An early leader in native species in the horticulture industry, we’ve been propagating and growing natives for over 35 years.

Ninety percent of the plants we offer are indigenous to the Eastern Piedmont region, grown by hand, without pesticides. We offer over 300 native species; most of which are started here in our greenhouses from local collected seed and cuttings. We also carry a small percentage of select non-invasive, non-native species.

At Heartwood, you’ll find common and lesser known native trees, including American Hollies, Serviceberry, Pawpaw, and many others. You’ll also find a vast selection of native shrubs, perennials, berry plants, groundcovers, ferns, and grasses. We have ideal options for sun, shade, dry, and wet conditions and for formal and informal designs.

A small team of friendly, expert staff, we’re happy to help you with your goals, whether you’re planting 10 acres, 10 feet, or a single specimen.

Heartwood: A Hub for Hollies

Heartwood is national award-winning propagator of Hollies and the largest propagator of American Holly (Ilex opaca) in the United States. Starting and growing over 20,000 American Hollies per year, Heartwood is a success story for this native species, designated as threatened in Pennsylvania. We also propagate select non-native Hollies for the Nursery Trade and retail market.

Our stunning grove of mature Hollies is a Holly Society of America Certified Arboretum and Test Center, one of a few in the United States.

More on our Holly availability and Arboretum

Podcast: Tips for Thriving, Beautiful Hollies

Sue Hunter, Heartwood Nursery owner and President of the Holly Society of America, discusses growing hollies in the Mid-Atlantic region. Learn about holly planting, care, and pollination, as well as new selections for wholesale and retail, in this 2024 interview with Washington Gardener.
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