Why We Created Tree City Nursery: A Simpler Approach to Landscaping

For many homeowners and property managers, choosing the right plants can be surprisingly overwhelming.

A standard search for a simple privacy tree might return dozens of complex options. Looking for a dependable shade tree? There are countless varieties to sort through. If you need a structural solution for a difficult landscape problem, the sheer number of possibilities can stall your project before it even begins.

At Greenwood Nursery, we've spent over 40 years helping our customers navigate those exact choices. With an expansive inventory of hundreds of varieties, Greenwood remains the ultimate resource for passionate gardeners who love exploring a wide, diverse marketplace.

But over the decades, we noticed a clear shift in what many busy property owners actually need.

Many customers aren't looking for dozens of choices. They are looking for the best choice. They want a streamlined, foolproof way to find the exact plant required for their specific structural need.

That is why we created Tree City Nursery.

A Simpler Framework for Plant Selection

Tree City Nursery was built from the ground up to eliminate decision fatigue. Instead of presenting hundreds of botanical possibilities, Tree City focuses exclusively on a highly disciplined, expert-selected inventory that solves common, real-world landscape challenges.

Whether you are designing a high-performance perimeter or upgrading your home's frontage, we have narrowed our focus to proven, reliable performers across six essential categories:

High-Density Privacy Trees: Fast-growing living walls designed to block intrusive views, reduce road noise, and secure property boundaries.
Low-Maintenance Groundcovers: Tough, carpet-forming varieties engineered to suppress weeds, control erosion on slopes, and fill spaces where turf grass fails.
Best Patio & Balcony Plants: Specially curated, high-impact container varieties perfect for tight outdoor spaces, decks, porches, and urban balconies.
Pollinator & Wildlife Favorites: Ecologically valuable selections that support native bees, butterflies, and songbirds throughout the seasons.
Elite Curb Appeal Plants: Striking, high-impact specimen trees and shrubs chosen specifically to enhance architectural lines and boost property value.
Best Perennial Plants: Dependable, returning floral layers that provide consistent color and structural texture year after year.

Our goal is simple: Help you spend less time sorting through extensive plant catalogs, and more time enjoying a beautifully structured, highly functional landscape.

Curated Plants for Real-World Architecture

When most people shop for landscape stock, they aren't just shopping for a plant variety. They are investing in a solution to a functional problem.

You aren't just buying a liner or a container; you are looking to build:

Immediate spatial privacy from neighboring properties.
Deep shade canopy to lower cooling costs and add comfort.
Clean, professional curb appeal along driveways and entryways.
A robust, natural windbreak to deflect dust and harsh winter air.
Smarter botanical choices that perfectly fit tight, compact modern side yards.

Tree City Nursery connects you directly with plants that have already proven their stamina, growth velocity, and climate resilience in the field. You don't need to become a master horticulturalist to get professional results.

One Family, Two Distinct Ways to Shop

Tree City Nursery is the proud new sister site to Greenwood Nursery. Both platforms share our foundational commitment to premium plant health, secure shipping, and expert customer support—but each serves a distinct role in your gardening journey:

Greenwood Nursery continues to operate as our flagship botanical marketplace, offering an extensive, deep inventory for collectors, growers, and gardeners who love having unlimited options at their fingertips.
Tree City Nursery focuses strictly on high-utility simplicity, helping homeowners quickly identify and deploy the absolute best plants for common landscaping needs.

Together, our two platforms make it easier than ever to source the perfect plant for the perfect place.

Explore the New Tree City Collection Today

If you've been looking for a faster, simpler, and more efficient way to shop for premium trees and shrubs, we invite you to explore our new digital storefront. Discover a refined selection designed to take the guesswork out of outdoor design.