Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Hardy Rocky Mountain Plants
Since 1931, Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery has dedicated itself to cultivating and distributing hardy landscape plants specifically acclimated to the Rocky Mountain region's challenging growing conditions. Our expertise lies in selecting and propagating Western Native plants, Plant Select varieties, and unique specimens from the USDA Cheyenne Experiment Station, ensuring our inventory thrives in semi-arid climates. We serve as both growers and distributors, providing nurseries, landscape contractors, and public institutions with container-grown liners, balled-and-burlap trees, and finished plants.Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through our 90+ years of experience and our role in introducing innovative plant varieties to the Colorado Green Industry. We maintain rigorous growing standards to ensure our clients receive plants that meet the highest durability and adaptability criteria for western landscapes.
Services
Deciduous Trees
Evergreen Trees
Fruit Trees
Bare Root Plants
Perennials
Grasses
Propagation Materials
Field Direct Plants
Container-Grown Plants
Balled & Burlap Trees
Details
- Year established: 1931
Highlights and features
- We offer 90+ years of specialized expertise in Rocky Mountain horticulture
- Our inventory includes exclusive USDA Cheyenne Experiment Station selections
- We maintain strict quality standards for plant hardiness and adaptability
- We provide both common and rare Western Native plant varieties
- Our team actively sources new plant introductions through field research
Associations and certifications
- Plant Select
Services
Deciduous Trees
We cultivate a comprehensive selection of deciduous trees specifically adapted to Rocky Mountain climates. Our inventory includes native species like Rocky Mountain Maple and Bigtooth Maple, along with ornamental varieties that provide seasonal interest through foliage, flowers, and bark characteristics. These trees form the backbone of sustainable western landscapes by offering shade, erosion control, and wildlife habitat while requiring minimal supplemental water once established.
Evergreen Trees
Our evergreen tree collection features Colorado Spruce and other hardy conifers that maintain visual interest throughout the year. These drought-tolerant specimens provide wind protection, privacy screening, and structural elements in western landscapes. We focus on varieties that demonstrate exceptional cold hardiness and resistance to mountain pests and diseases through careful selection and acclimation processes.
Fruit Trees
We offer hardy fruiting trees including Apples, Sour Cherries, and Plums specifically adapted to Front Range growing conditions. These trees combine ornamental value with edible production, featuring showy spring blossoms and autumn harvests. Our selections balance traditional agricultural varieties with modern cultivars that thrive in Colorado's short growing season and variable climate patterns.
Western Native Plants
Our Western Native Plant program focuses on species naturally occurring in the Rocky Mountain region. These plants demonstrate superior drought tolerance and ecological compatibility with local ecosystems. We emphasize species that provide multiple seasons of interest through foliage texture, flowering periods, and seed production while supporting native pollinators and wildlife.
Plant Select Program
As part of the Plant Select program, we distribute specially evaluated plant varieties proven for Rocky Mountain landscapes. This cooperative initiative with Denver Botanic Gardens and Colorado State University identifies superior performing plants through rigorous field testing. Our inventory includes exclusive selections that combine ornamental value with exceptional environmental resilience in semi-arid climates.
Questions
What makes Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery unique?
We specialize in plants specifically acclimated to Rocky Mountain growing conditions through our 90+ years of horticultural expertise and exclusive plant selections.
What plant types do you offer?
We provide deciduous trees, evergreens, fruit trees, perennials, grasses, and native plants adapted to Front Range climates.
Do you work with landscape professionals?
Yes, we serve nurseries, landscape contractors, urban forestry professionals, and public institutions with both common and specialty plant material.
Are your plants suitable for dry climates?
Our inventory emphasizes drought-tolerant species and cultivars specifically selected for semi-arid western environments.
