Shady Rest Nursery

Bare root tree nursery. Top products: Bare root shade trees, Ornamental flowering trees, Bald Cypress, Sugar Maple, Redbud. Shady Rest Nursery is a specialized horticultural operation focused on the production and sale of bare root deciduous and ornamental trees. Founded in 2000 by Mike Shirley, the nursery has expanded from an initial 7 acres to a 130-acre facility over the past 25 years. The company specializes in the cultivation of a diverse range of tree species, including shade trees such as Bald Cypress, Sugar Maple, Sweet Gum, and Zelkova, as well as ornamental varieties like Cherry, Crabapple, Magnolia, Kousa Dogwood, and multiple Redbud cultivars. The business operates primarily as a wholesale supplier, catering to professional landscape needs, nurseries, and other horticultural clients requiring high-quality bare root stock. By focusing on field-grown production, the nursery ensures the development of robust root systems for their diverse inventory. Their mission centers on long-term growth and the consistent supply of quality woody plants for large-scale planting projects.