Collins Nursery of the Ambler Arboretum

Native and ornamental plant nursery. Top products: Native plants, Ornamental perennials, Woody shrubs, Trees. Collins Nursery of the Ambler Arboretum is a specialized horticultural facility located on the campus of Temple University’s Ambler Arboretum. As an integral component of the university’s horticulture and landscape architecture educational programs, the nursery focuses on the cultivation and propagation of diverse plant species, with a particular emphasis on native plants adapted to the local Mid-Atlantic ecosystem. The nursery operates as a retail resource for the public through scheduled open days, providing homeowners, gardeners, and enthusiasts access to high-quality plant materials that are often grown directly within the arboretum’s research and greenhouse complex. By leveraging the university's academic resources, the nursery serves as a living laboratory where students and faculty engage in plant science and environmental stewardship. The nursery's mission aligns with the broader goals of the Ambler Arboretum to promote botanical education, plant conservation, and sustainable gardening practices.