Business Details
45 Years
experience
Wholesale Nursery for Native Trees & Shrubs in Newberry, FL
Tropic Traditions, established in 1981, has grown from a small lawn maintenance service into a leading wholesale nursery serving the Southeast and Northern United States, as well as Canada. Our expertise lies in cultivating premium native and coastal trees, shrubs, and one of the largest inventories of cold-hardy palms in the Southeast. Despite challenges like Hurricane Andrew in 1992, we rebuilt with resilience, expanding our operations to over 100 acres in Alachua County, Florida. Our commitment to quality plant material and exceptional service has earned us a trusted reputation among landscaping professionals. We prioritize sustainable growing practices while maintaining a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. With decades of experience, we combine deep industry knowledge with a passion for horticulture to meet the evolving needs of our clients.Our teams dedication to excellence ensures that every product we offer meets rigorous standards of quality and adaptability. As a family-owned business, we value long-term relationships with our customers and strive to be a reliable partner in their landscaping projects. Our extensive selection and logistical capabilities enable us to deliver tailored solutions for both small-scale and large commercial projects. Whether supplying native species for ecological restoration or ornamental plants for urban landscapes, we remain committed to environmental stewardship and horticultural excellence.
Services
Wholesale nursery supply
Cold-hardy palms
Native trees
Coastal shrubs
Field-grown plants
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in wholesale horticulture.
- We specialize in cold-hardy palms and native coastal plants.
- Our 100+ acre nursery ensures diverse inventory availability.
- We serve clients from Florida to Canada with logistical efficiency.
- Our hurricane recovery legacy demonstrates resilience and reliability.
Services
Wholesale Nursery Supply
We provide landscaping professionals with premium native and coastal trees, shrubs, and specialty plants. Our inventory includes both common and rare species adapted to diverse climates. With decades of horticultural expertise, we ensure every plant meets strict quality standards before delivery to clients across multiple regions.
Cold-Hardy Palms
Our nursery maintains one of the largest cold-hardy palm inventories in the Southeast. These palms survive in cooler climates through specialized breeding and acclimation techniques. We offer various sizes from 3-gallon containers to field-grown specimens for immediate landscape impact in temperate regions.
Native Trees
We cultivate regionally appropriate native trees that support local ecosystems and require less maintenance. Our selection includes both common and rare species with documented provenance. These trees provide ecological benefits while maintaining aesthetic value for sustainable landscaping projects.
Coastal Shrubs
Our coastal shrubs withstand harsh seaside conditions including salt spray and sandy soils. These plants are specifically selected for their resilience in coastal environments. We offer both evergreen and seasonal varieties to meet diverse landscaping needs in maritime climates.
Field-Grown Plants
We grow select plants directly in the field for stronger root development and easier transplanting. These mature plants establish quickly in new locations with minimal stress. Our field-grown inventory includes large palms, shade trees, and specimen plants for immediate landscape impact.
People
Jim Fleming
President & Founder
Jim Fleming founded Tropic Traditions in 1981 after working at several nursery and landscape companies. He has over 40 years of experience in horticulture and landscaping, guiding the business through expansion and recovery from Hurricane Andrew. His leadership focuses on quality plant production and customer relationships.
Questions
What services does Tropic Traditions Nursery offer?
We specialize in wholesale nursery supply of native trees, coastal shrubs, and cold-hardy palms for landscaping professionals.
Which regions do you serve?
We serve the Southeast and Northern United States, as well as Canada with our plant inventory.
How long has Tropic Traditions been in business?
We've been operating since 1981, starting in Miami before relocating to North Central Florida.
What makes your plants unique?
We focus on cold-hardy palms and native species adapted to challenging climates through specialized cultivation.
