Wholesale Native Trees & Shrubs Grown in Maryland

Clear Ridge Nursery is a women-owned, family-operated wholesale nursery rooted in Carroll County, Maryland. Since 1994, we’ve grown native and ornamental trees and shrubs for landscapers, restoration contractors, government agencies, and conservation organizations across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

With over 150,000 plants across 70+ species, grown right here on our 87-acre property in Union Bridge, we’re one of the region’s most trusted sources for quality container stock in sizes ranging from 1 to 25 gallon.

What We Offer

Native Trees & Shrubs for Every Project

Whether you’re replanting a streambank, completing a reforestation contract, or sourcing plant material for a large commercial project, Clear Ridge has the inventory and expertise to deliver.

• Native Trees & Shrubs — Over 70 species suited to Mid-Atlantic and Northeast soils and climate
• Container Sizes — 1G, 2G, 3G, 5G, 7G, 10G, 15G, and 25G available
• Ornamental Plants — Supplemental ornamental inventory from 2G to 25G
• Bio-Comp Soil — We are the regional distributor of Bio-Comp Soil
• Flexible Ordering — Orders accepted by phone, email, or online; we accept Mastercard, Visa, and Discover
• Cost-Effective Shipping — Large-order delivery available in-state and out-of-state

We also accept recycled containers from 1 to 25 gallons.

Who We Serve

Wholesale Plant Material for Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Professionals

Clear Ridge is primarily a wholesale nursery serving landscape contractors, restoration ecologists, municipal and county agencies, watershed organizations, tree planting programs, and conservation land managers throughout Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and all six New England states.

Public purchases are available with certain minimum specifications, contact us to discuss your project.

Native Plants for Every Project Type

Our stock is grown for the work our customers do most.

• Reforestation and afforestation. Container trees in 1G to 5G for large-count plantings.
• Stream buffer and riparian restoration. Wetland-tolerant natives sorted by wetland indicator status.
• Forest conservation easements. Plant material plus Forest Conservation Area signs.
• Commercial and municipal landscapes. Larger 7G to 25G trees and ornamental stock.

See our Wetland Status Key and Light Preference Summary to match species to your site.

How Wholesale Ordering Works

1. Check availability. Review the current Wholesale List.
2. Request a quote. Send species, sizes, and quantities by phone, email, or online.
3. Confirm your order. We hold stock and schedule pickup or delivery.
4. Pick up or receive delivery. Pickup is Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Large orders ship in-state and out-of-state.

Common Questions

Do you sell to the public?
We are primarily wholesale. Public purchases are available with certain minimums. See homeowner details.

Where do you deliver?
We deliver large orders across the Mid-Atlantic, New York, New England, and Ohio. See our About page for state-by-state details.

Can your MBE/DBE certification count toward my project goals?
Yes. We hold MBE/DBE certification in six states, the City of Philadelphia, and several Maryland counties. See certification details.

Can you grow plants to order?
Yes. Our Contract Grow program grows specific species and quantities for future projects.

Do you take back containers?
Yes. We accept clean recycled containers from 1 to 25 gallons.

MBE/WBE/DBE Certified

Certified Women-Owned and Minority Business Enterprise

Clear Ridge Nursery is women-owned and holds MBE/WBE/DBE certification in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the City of Philadelphia, and several individual Maryland counties. Our certification can help your project meet minority business participation requirements — contact us to learn how we can support your compliance goals.

Why Clear Ridge

Quality Plants. Reliable Service. Real Relationships.

We’ve been growing trees and shrubs in Carroll County since 1994, and our reputation has been built one successful planting at a time. Our experienced, licensed staff know the stock inside and out, and we work hard to make sure every order arrives healthy, on time, and ready to go in the ground.

We serve customers who plant 100 trees and customers who plant 100,000. Either way, you’ll get the same responsive service and the same commitment to quality.

Service Area

Clear Ridge Nursery serves the Mid-Atlantic, New York, New England, and Ohio. That includes Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and all six New England states. Deliveries are available for large orders. Contact us for shipping details.

Ready to place an order or request availability? Call us at (410) 775-7700 or email info@clearridgenursery.com. Our team is ready to help you find the right plants for your project.