Visit our certified arboretum

Mountain Meadows Nursery is a destination nursery in Weaverville, North Carolina, just 16 miles north of downtown Asheville. Since 1986, we have been growing and collecting distinctive plants with a particular passion for dwarf, miniature, rare, and unusual conifers.

Our nursery is meant to be explored. Wander through the greenhouses, discover plants you may never see at a traditional garden center, visit our certified arboretum, and take your time finding something remarkable for your garden.

From tiny rock-garden conifers and bonsai material to mature landscape specimens, native plants, and unusual discoveries, there is always something interesting growing at Mountain Meadows.

Aerial view of nursery shade houses and pond

Curved driveway bordered by evergreen shrubs

More than a Garden Center

Our plants are displayed in arboretums, botanical gardens, zoos, colleges, private collections, bonsai exhibits, and residential gardens around the country. We grow choice plant varieties for aesthetic value, native plants that provide food for birds and pollinators, as well as a selection of hosta, flowering shrubs, and perennials.

Open to the public.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and allow time to explore
For the safety of our free-range ducks and chickens we ask that you leave your pets at home
Located 16 miles north of downtown Asheville.
Take I-26 to exit 13

A person riding an electric cart in the grass.

Nursery Propagation

We propagate via hardwood, and softwood cuttings. And in cases where grafting is required to produce the desired cultivar, we use a side wedge graft technique.

Cuttings are placed in raised beds inside a greenhouse at our nursery where they begin their lives in a high humidity, protected environment. Once the cuttings have rooted we transplant them from the raised propagation beds into containers, where they harden off and adjust to outdoor life here in Weaverville, NC.

Potted evergreen conifers and shrubs in nursery

Preparing for Sale

We take great care to offer high-quality plant material, and we ensure that all the plants we sell are healthy and viable.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice to conifers, we've got the perfect plants for your space. We provide guidance and customer support to ensure your plant journey is successful and enjoyable. Embrace the beauty of the natural world – bring home one of our remarkable plants today!

Weaverville, NC plant nursery

Workers planting large root-balled evergreen trees

Field Grown & B&B Plants

We also grow conifers directly in the field, in some cases for 15 years or more. This allows for slow, natural growth where the trees can develop good roots and a strong, healthy, natural-looking form that won't require shearing, trimming, or pruning.

Once a plant from our nursery has been selected for a new home, we very carefully dig ball and burlap the tree in preparation for moving. Our preparation is done with care to ensure that the entire plant is well protected for transportation and re-planting.

A close up of some green plants in the dirt

Hosta's & Ferns

We grow a variety of Hostas, miniature and giant, some with good slug resistance as well as those that are sun-tolerant. We are continuously expanding our nursery inventory and carrying an increasing number of native species and flowering shrubs for pollinators and wildlife.