Ivanhoe Nursery

Wholesale Ornamental Tree Nursery. Top products: Ornamental trees, Shrubs, Balled and burlapped nursery stock. Ivanhoe Nursery & Farms is a long-standing, family-owned wholesale nursery located in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1857, the operation spans over 150 years of agricultural history under the Wirtz family. The nursery specializes in the cultivation of over 250 varieties of ornamental trees and shrubs, specifically selected for their hardiness in the Northern Chicagoland climate (Zone 4). Their production methodology centers on heavy clay soil cultivation and the balled and burlapped (B&B) method, which they note minimizes transplant shock and improves long-term survivability for the end user. Serving primarily wholesale accounts, they provide extensive plant inventory, delivery services, site consulting, and professional planting assistance. Their mission focuses on providing durable, regionally-acclimated plant stock to contractors, landscapers, and commercial clients, emphasizing deep-rooted agricultural expertise and long-term customer relationship management.