Native Plant Sales at Adkins Arboretum
We are not holding a sale at this time. Sales are announced on our website, Facebook page, and in our weekly email newsletter.
Native plant sales are held semiannually and are conducted through online orders and timed, scheduled pick-ups. Ordering begins in March for the spring sale and in July for the fall sale.
For information about special orders, help with plant choices for restoration projects, or pricing for nonprofits or commercial contractors contact Leslie Cario at [email protected].
Questions about scheduled pick-ups should be directed to Lisa Sheehan at [email protected].
How ordering and pick-ups work:
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- When you place an order, you will receive an order confirmation email with a link for scheduling your pick-up date and time slot. If you did not receive an email, please make sure to check your spam folder. Orders will be ready at their scheduled pick-up time, but not before. If we are unable to provide a plant that you ordered, we will notify you via email and provide the appropriate refund.
- Arrive at the Service Gate at your scheduled time. If there is a staff person at the gate, they will radio to staff at the Nursery that you are on your way. If there is no one at the gate, please proceed slowly along the drive to the Nursery. Staff will direct you to the appropriate parking space to pick-up your plants, while will be identified by your name.
- Load your plants and exit via the Service Gate.
Adkins Arboretum’s container grown native plants are guaranteed to be true to name and healthy upon purchase. Please inspect and count all plant material upon receipt. It is our aim to provide quality plant material; however, we do not give a warranty as to the future life of the plants. In rare instances, claims will be considered, and in those cases, it is mutually agreed that Adkins Arboretum’s total liability is limited to refund or replacement.
The plant material that we offer for sale is native to the coastal plain and/or piedmont of Maryland and surrounding areas, with a few exceptions. We also offer cultivars of select native species that have characteristics desirable for many home gardens. While we try to include information about natural growing conditions and ranges in our descriptions, you may wish to research a plant’s natural range to ensure it is a good fit for your garden. Some species have range maps, produced by the Biotia for North America Program (BONAP), included in their profile. For more information about what each color on the map represents, use this link.
Regarding online orders: Native plant online orders are accepted based on confirmed orders from our network of growers; however, all plant material is subject to crop failures, damage by natural causes, and conditions beyond our control that may render them unavailable for purchase. If one of these instances should arise, we will contact you prior to the plant sale to arrange a replacement if possible, or otherwise will arrange for substitution or refund as requested at the time of order pickup.
