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TN Nursery, family-owned since 1959, is one of America’s largest and most trusted online suppliers of bare-root trees, shrubs, perennials, and native plants. We grow, pack, and ship directly from our Tennessee farm to gardeners, landscapers, and restoration projects nationwide. Every order is backed by our full one-year warranty for healthy, thriving plants.
Specialties include native wildflowers, flowering trees, privacy hedges, wetland plants, mosses, and erosion control vegetation.
TN Nursery Reviews Summary
TN Nursery has a rating of 4.1 stars from 844 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with TN Nursery most frequently mention bare root, good condition and quality plants. TN Nursery ranks 2nd among Trees sites.
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Ordered trees and was supposed to ship at a later date, in the fall. So much time went by i forgot and it was late November when I remembered. Ground was almost frozen after i reminded them and they shipped
Shipping takes a while but overall, for me it's worth the wait. Customer service seems to keep things moving and very responsive.
So happy to hear this, thank you so much!
At first I waited for 2 months, then they sent me not a 3-4-foot tree, but 3-4 inches. They were both stunted for 3 months, I managed to support them, and then they just withered, I'm not sure, like the gpt chat, that it was kiwi. I planted the seeds myself, so they are powerful big leaves. Just $47 threw away nerves and time.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and want to help make this right. Our kiwi vines are shipped in a dormant state and may look small or bare when first received — this is completely normal for their growth stage and time of year. Once planted and properly cared for, they typically leaf out vigorously in spring. We encourage you to reach out to our team at help@tnnursery.net
with photos so we can review your order and assist under our guarantee policy. We truly value your business and want your next experience — including your pawpaw trees — to thrive beautifully.
The root systems on the trees I received was not as vigorous as I thought it would be. Hope they grow. I planted quickly and as directed.
Thank you for your feedback and for planting your trees so promptly! 🌳 Fall is actually the best time to plant bare-root trees, even if the roots appear smaller than expected. They’re in their dormant phase, focusing energy on establishing underground before leafing out in spring. You did everything right — just keep the soil moist (not soggy), and you should see healthy new growth once the weather warms. We appreciate your trust in us and wish your trees a strong start this spring!
I am relatively new to TN but for the few orders I have done, I am satisfied with the products that were received. The support videos are very helpful and give you an appreciation of the knowledge and experience offered by TN.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! 🌿
We purchased 6 redbud trees 10 years ago and now we have the most beautiful trees you could imagine. Every season brings so much happiness.
Thank you so much!
I've ordered numerous species of bareroot plants and they arrive well packaged and in very good condition. I'm very pleased with the products that TN Nursery provides!
Thank you so much!
I ordered bulbs previously and was able to request a shipping date and they arrived nicely packaged! I will definitely order from TN Nurseries again.
Thank you so much!
I have purchased some trees that arrived with smashed box, I followed the planting instructions
Only one survived, I had to write many times and send pictures and video before I got credit,
Ayman, we deeply regret that your experience left you disappointed, and we appreciate your patience throughout the process. Your detailed feedback helps us improve how we handle situations like yours, and we’re committed to making every customer’s experience a positive one. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make things right.
I have probably lost about 30% of the trees bought from TN Nursery. No luck with 3 persimmons, 3 pecans and lost 1 Chestnut Oak. Likely my issues and not your stock but I have had better luck with Gurney's and Morse. Your prices are best but packaging does not match that of Gurney's.
Thank you for your honest feedback and continued business! 🌳 We appreciate you sharing your experience and are glad you’ve had some success with your trees. While some losses can occur due to soil, weather, or transplanting conditions, we always aim to send healthy, freshly dug bare-root stock. Our pricing reflects our direct-from-grower model, keeping costs low for our customers. We’ll also pass your feedback about packaging to our shipping team for review. We’re grateful you chose us and hope your new Buckeye Tree thrives beautifully!
I called TN Nursery and and asked some questions about the process of ordering and delivery. I was treated like family, I have received my bushes and I am very pleased with the product. They have been planted and I am looking forward to spring to watch them grow. Thanks TN Nursery you made it all very easy.
Thank you so much!
We ordered trees before and received extras to ensure that a viable tree would reach us... we really appreciated that aspect.
Thank you so much!
Still waiting for Aspen trees due in November with WHITE BARK like in the Rockies NOT Lombardy poplars...
Previously ordered above and received Lombardy poplars which are not the same as the Aspen poplars with the WHITE bark.
Thank you for giving us another chance — we truly appreciate it! 🌳 Rest assured, your Aspen trees are scheduled to ship in November, as noted on our site, since this is the ideal time for dormant planting. We want to clarify that we only sell True Aspen (Populus tremuloides) — the same white-barked species found in the Rockies — not Lombardy Poplars. Once they arrive and leaf out in spring, you’ll see that beautiful white bark develop naturally as they mature. Thank you again for your patience and trust in us!
Bought a Witch Hazel Shrub, Hamamelis Vernalis bare root last year, put it in in the fall, and can't tell you how pleased I am. Was 11", now >36", and is a beautiful (!) healthy tree which I love to admire. OTOH, planted the 2 spicebush bare roots in the fall, seemed to be alive, but they died during the winter.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! 🌿 We’re thrilled to hear how beautifully your Witch Hazel has grown — that’s wonderful progress! As for the Spicebush, sometimes dormant bare-root plants can be more sensitive to winter soil conditions, especially in their first year before roots are fully established. We appreciate your understanding and your continued trust in us for native plants. Please email help@tnnursery.net with your order details, and we’ll be happy to review your situation and assist however we can.
Only two of 4 trees arrived and they are dead. They were supposed to arrive yesterday and got here today evening. No receipt was provided and I had to struggle with customer service to get anything done.
The photo you posted shows bare-root dormant trees, which is exactly how we ship all of our trees to ensure safe transit and strong establishment once planted. They may look lifeless now, but they’re actually alive and resting for winter.
To check, you can do a simple scratch test — gently scrape away a small spot of bark near the base with your fingernail or a knife. If the tissue underneath is green or creamy white, the tree is alive and healthy. If it’s brown and brittle throughout, let us know right away.
Please email me at help@tnnursery.net
with your order number, and I’ll personally review your shipment and help from there.
— Bailey, Customer Care | TN Nursery
Spireas almost dead when received, watered and planted. Husband weed wacked them before I could get a scratch test photo so no credit. Dogwoods planted in 10 different locations on 3 properties, all watered regularly, leaves appeared then all 10 died. Flowers were mushy when planted, they died. Everything from 4 orders died except for witch hazel & forsythia.
Hi Lisa, I’m really sorry to hear about your disappointing experience and the trouble you’ve had with your plants. We sincerely appreciate you sharing your feedback, and we’d love the chance to make things right or offer advice to nurture what you have — just reach out when you’re ready. help@tnnursery.net
TN changed warranty policy and was not going to honor it until I made a big stink about it. I provided the requested photos and they did not give me store credit for all 3 dogwood trees even after I pointed out that they shorted me about $36 dollars worth of dogwood trees. They were too busy to respond to my email request to replace about 5 plants that arrived in bad condition almost dead. After I purchase plants in the fall with whatever credit they issue me I will not be back to this nursery. Sorry. Bad customer experience from start to finish...
I spoke on the phone with Karen. She was courteous, knowledgeable and helpful. It was a fast transaction and I like their service. This is not my first time dealing with TN Nursery. I highly recommend them.
Thank you so much!
Ordered virginia bluebells, trillium, bloodroot. Virginia bluebells are the most reliable though size of rhizomes does vary from one order to another. Bloodroot hard to keep going in my yard...
Thank you so much!
This is my second time ordering, and I was greatly pleased with my first order that we tried again. I will add this tree with my other one and hopefully benefit greatly.
Thank you so much!
Glad to get a Santa Rosa plum ree. Mine old tree is over 20 years old.
My previous order only 2 out of 6 survived. The morning after I received them I planted them. I let the roots soak in water for about 10 min cause they seemed dried out and almost dead. Regardless, I want to try you guys again and hopefully i will have a different outcome. 🙏🏼
Thank you so much!
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Thank you for your feedback. We completely understand the concern about timing. Our nursery schedules fall shipments according to plant dormancy and weather patterns to ensure safe arrival and the best survival rate. If your ground wasn’t yet frozen, planting right away was perfectly fine — dormant trees actually establish roots better in cool soil. We do send shipping notifications before orders go out, but we’re happy to coordinate timing in the future if you need a later delivery window. Please reach out to help@tnnursery.net
so we can assist with any future orders.