Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Wholesale Nursery Supplier in Elwood, IL
Green Glen Nursery has been a trusted wholesale nursery supplier since 1968, serving professional landscapers, garden centers, and municipalities across Illinois. With over 500 acres of premium nursery stock, we specialize in providing high-quality trees, shrubs, and plant materials grown and cared for by our team of industry experts. Our family-owned business, operated by the Ooykaas family for over five decades, combines deep-rooted tradition with modern horticultural practices to deliver exceptional products and service. We maintain a vast inventory of balled and burlap trees, ground covers, perennials, and annuals to meet diverse landscaping needs. Our commitment to excellence extends from order placement to pick-up, supported by a dedicated team with decades of collective experience.In 2018, we expanded our operations with a new wholesale facility designed for efficient order processing and customer convenience. We prioritize quality assurance through meticulous plant care and expert horticultural practices. Our team includes specialists like Amanda Ooykaas, who brings two decades of experience in special event florals. We maintain strict adherence to seasonal schedules while ensuring accessibility during peak growing months. Our reputation as Illinois' leading wholesale nursery is built on consistent delivery of premium plant materials and personalized service.
Services
Trees
Shrubs
Perennials
Floral Design
Plant Material
Ground Covers
Annuals
Balled & Burlap Stock
Wedding Florals
Specialty Events
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We have 50+ years of experience in wholesale nursery supply
- Family-owned operation with generational horticultural expertise
- Maintain 500+ acres of premium nursery stock inventory
- Specialized team with decades of combined industry experience
- New 2018 facility designed for efficient order processing
Services
Wholesale Nursery Supply
Green Glen Nursery provides professional landscapers and garden centers with premium trees, shrubs, and plant materials. Our 500+ acre inventory includes balled and burlap stock, perennials, and annuals. We serve commercial clients with bulk ordering capabilities and efficient pick-up logistics.
Floral Design Services
Our specialized floral team creates custom arrangements for weddings and special events. Services include bridal bouquets, centerpieces, and venue decorations using fresh, locally-sourced materials. We offer full-service packages starting at $2500 with personalized design consultations.
Balled & Burlap Stock
We maintain extensive inventory of field-grown trees and shrubs prepared in burlap root wraps. This method ensures transplant success for commercial landscaping projects. Available species include native and ornamental varieties suited to Midwest climates.
Perennial Selection
Our perennial inventory features thousands of established plants for immediate installation. Offerings include native species, pollinator-friendly varieties, and specialty cultivars. Plants are field-grown using sustainable horticultural practices to ensure robust root development.
Wedding Florals
We specialize in creating custom wedding floral designs that reflect each couple's unique style. Services include bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and venue decorations. Our designers work directly with clients to develop cohesive floral themes using seasonal and locally-available materials.
People
Dick Ooykaas
Owner
Family patriarch and founder of Green Glen Nursery, Dick Ooykaas established the business in 1968. He continues to oversee operations, sharing his extensive horticultural knowledge with the next generation of nursery professionals.
Amanda Ooykaas
Sales Team
Amanda Ooykaas brings two decades of retail garden center experience to her role in special event florals. She specializes in creating custom wedding arrangements and managing floral design projects from concept to execution.
Questions
What services does Green Glen Nursery offer?
We provide wholesale nursery stock including trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals. We also offer custom floral design services for weddings and special events.
Are you open to the public?
No, we operate exclusively as a wholesale nursery and have been since closing our retail garden center in 2017.
What are your business hours?
Our wholesale office is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm and Saturdays 7:30am-12:00pm. We're closed Sundays and during winter months.
Do you offer floral design services?
Yes, we create custom floral arrangements for weddings and special events with pricing starting at $2500 for full-service packages.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Illinois customers, supplying high-quality plant materials to professional landscapers, garden centers, and municipalities across the state.
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