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WELCOME TO WATKINS NURSERIES

Rooted in Virginia Since 1876

Family-owned for five generations, Watkins Nurseries grows and delivers high-quality trees, plants, and landscape materials across Central Virginia.

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Generations of Expertise

With five generations of family leadership, we bring proven experience and craftsmanship to every project.

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Field-Grown Quality

Our trees and plants are grown in Virginia soil for lasting strength and natural resilience.

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Full-Service Convenience

From growing to delivery and installation, we make every project simple and stress-free.

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Sustainable Practices

Through recycling and green-waste programs, we help Virginia grow greener every year.

Watkins Nurseries is a trusted Virginia nursery serving the Richmond area with premium plants, trees, and full Central Virginia landscaping solutions. As a leading tree farm in Virginia, we provide wholesale trees, high-quality bulk mulch, and reliable bulk materials for homeowners, contractors, and commercial projects. Our team specializes in professional landscaping, expert tree installation services, and comprehensive landscape services across the region. Whether you're enhancing a property or sourcing from a top Virginia plant nursery, Watkins Nurseries delivers the experience, quality, and care our community has relied on for generations.
Watkins Nurseries is a trusted Virginia nursery serving the Richmond area with premium plants, trees, and full Central Virginia landscaping solutions. As a leading tree farm in Virginia, we provide wholesale trees, high-quality bulk mulch, and reliable bulk materials for homeowners, contractors, and commercial projects. Our team specializes in professional landscaping, expert tree installation services, and comprehensive landscape services across the region. Whether you're enhancing a property or sourcing from a top Virginia plant nursery, Watkins Nurseries delivers the experience, quality, and care our community has relied on for generations.
Watkins Nurseries is a trusted Virginia nursery serving the Richmond area with premium plants, trees, and full Central Virginia landscaping solutions. As a leading tree farm in Virginia, we provide wholesale trees, high-quality bulk mulch, and reliable bulk materials for homeowners, contractors, and commercial projects. Our team specializes in professional landscaping, expert tree installation services, and comprehensive landscape services across the region. Whether you're enhancing a property or sourcing from a top Virginia plant nursery, Watkins Nurseries delivers the experience, quality, and care our community has relied on for generations.

ABOUT US

Five Generations of Growing with Virginia

What began in 1876 as a small fruit tree farm has grown into one of Central Virginia’s leading nurseries - spanning over 500 acres of field-grown trees and plants.

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Still family-owned and operated, we continue to nurture the same values of quality, consistency, and care that defined our beginnings.

Native Virginia plants at Watkins Nurseries

WHAT WE DO

Everything You Need
to Grow
Watkins Nurseries staff loading plant material

100K+

150

4K+

Trees Cultivated Each Year

Years in Business

Projects Served Annually

85K+

Tons of Green Waste Recycled Yearly

Rows of trees growing in Virginia soil

OUR PROJECTS

We have served 100+ Local Landscapers & Contractors

Flowering trees available at Watkins Nurseries
Watkins Nurseries truck delivering trees
Virginia native plants in nursery containers
Field-grown shade trees ready for delivery
Watkins Nurseries is a trusted Virginia nursery serving the Richmond area with premium plants, trees, and full Central Virginia landscaping solutions. As a leading tree farm in Virginia, we provide wholesale trees, high-quality bulk mulch, and reliable bulk materials for homeowners, contractors, and commercial projects. Our team specializes in professional landscaping, expert tree installation services, and comprehensive landscape services across the region. Whether you're enhancing a property or sourcing from a top Virginia plant nursery, Watkins Nurseries delivers the experience, quality, and care our community has relied on for generations.
Watkins Nurseries is a trusted Virginia nursery serving the Richmond area with premium plants, trees, and full Central Virginia landscaping solutions. As a leading tree farm in Virginia, we provide wholesale trees, high-quality bulk mulch, and reliable bulk materials for homeowners, contractors, and commercial projects. Our team specializes in professional landscaping, expert tree installation services, and comprehensive landscape services across the region. Whether you're enhancing a property or sourcing from a top Virginia plant nursery, Watkins Nurseries delivers the experience, quality, and care our community has relied on for generations.

THE WATKINS DIFFERENCE

Why Contractors and Homeowners Trust Us

  • Over 500 acres of field-grown plant material

  • Expertise in native and exotic species

  • Delivery and installation across Central Virginia

  • Sustainable green-waste recycling

  • Family-owned legacy since 1876

“The quality of trees from Watkins Nurseries is exceptional—always healthy, full, and delivered right on schedule.”

Local Landscape Contractor

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Ready to bring your next project to life?

Get in touch today for plant availability, delivery quotes, or installation services.

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