Octoraro Native Plant Nursery
Octoraro Native Plant Nursery

Octoraro Native Plant Nursery celebrates 18 years of business in 2008. We specialize in container grown mid-Atlantic and Eastern regional native trees and shrubs.


"Octoraro" in the original Lenni Lenape Native American language means, "Muddy River." Given that most of our plants are used for environmental restoration and conservation projects focused on improving water quality, we think it's an appropriate name for our nursery. Additionally, our nursery is located on the west branch of the Octoraro Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.



In 2005, we were fortunate to catch the eye of Jon M. Casey, a writer from Country Folks Grower newspaper. Octoraro was featured with a front cover article that details our company history and focus. With their permission,
click here to view the article.



In addition as a company supportive of our natural world, we maintain environmentally sustainable practices where and whenever possible. We will continue to explore growing practices that improve the quality of our plants while minimizing our impacts. Click here to view a document about "Our Beliefs..."



We are also proud members of a number of professional organizations and partners in our mission. Click on the name of the organization to access the website.

  • Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association (PLNA)
  • Maryland Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA)
  • Delaware Nursery and Landscape Association (DNLA)
  • Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals (PAEP)
  • Pennsylvania Native Plant Society (PNPS
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  • Maryland Native Plant Society (MNPS)
  • Sustainable Business Network of Philadelphia




  • We exhibit at a number of industry tradeshows and conferences throughout the year. There are actually many more than those listed below as conferences devoted to the use of native plants and the environment continue to expand regionally. Click on the name of the event to access the website.

    Mid Atlantic Nurserymen's Tradeshow (MANTS)
    Baltimore, Maryland
    January 9 - 11 Booth 15

    Delaware Horticulture Industry Expo (DHIE)
    Dover, Delaware
    January 16 - 17

    Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Conference
    Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
    February 12 - 14

    Native Plants in the Landscape Conference
    Millersville University, Millersville, Pennsylvania
    June 5 - 7

    Pennsylvania Allied Nursery Tradeshow (PANTS)
    Atlantic City, New Jersey
    July 29 - 31
    Booth 1749 Hemlock Lane



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