Business Details
Your Trusted Source for Premium Plants in the Southeastern US
Mc Corkle Nurseries has been a trusted grower of premium plants for retail, wholesale, and landscaping professionals across the Southeastern United States. Our commitment to quality, service, and integrity drives every aspect of our operations, from plant selection to sustainable growing practices. With over 6 million plants grown annually across 1,182 acres, we combine traditional horticultural expertise with innovative technologies like autonomous robotics to optimize plant health and spacing. Our sustainability initiatives include water reclamation systems that recycle 4 million gallons daily and an Integrated Pest Management program that minimizes chemical use. We pioneered environmentally responsible growing practices as the first North American nursery to achieve MPS-A certification.Our Gardener's Confidence and Echo Blooms brands offer plants bred for superior performance, disease resistance, and seasonal color. Through strategic partnerships and continuous innovation, we maintain industry leadership while serving over 1,800 customers. Our team's dedication to excellence ensures reliable availability of woody ornamentals, reblooming shrubs, perennials, evergreens, vines, and edibles. We provide comprehensive resources including digital catalogs, plant availability guides, and branded merchandise. Our operations integrate environmental stewardship with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional plants that meet evolving market demands.
Services
Woody Ornamentals
Reblooming Shrubs
Perennials
Evergreens
Vines
Edibles
Highlights and features
- We grow over 6 million plants annually across 1,182 acres.
- Our operations recycle 4 million gallons of water daily.
- We pioneered MPS-A certified sustainable growing practices.
- Autonomous robotics optimize plant spacing and health.
- Our reblooming shrubs provide seasonal color for gardens.
Associations and certifications
- MPS-A
Services
Woody Ornamentals
Our woody ornamentals collection features hardy, low-maintenance shrubs ideal for shade gardens and woodland landscapes. These plants provide structural interest and seasonal blooms while requiring minimal care. Perfect for creating naturalized garden spaces with enduring beauty.
Reblooming Shrubs
Reblooming shrubs like Encore Azaleas and Echo Blooms deliver continuous color throughout growing seasons. These specially bred varieties ensure vibrant displays from spring through fall with superior disease resistance and foliage quality.
Perennials
Our perennial selection includes plants with extensive root systems that suppress weeds and thrive for years. These low-maintenance options provide reliable garden structure and seasonal interest without annual replanting requirements.
Evergreens
Evergreen trees and shrubs offer continuous visual interest with foliage that remains green throughout winter. These hardy plants create living fences, windbreaks, and foundation plantings that maintain landscape structure year-round.
Edibles
Edible plants combine ornamental value with harvestable fruits, perfect for small gardens or container planting. These varieties provide seasonal yields while contributing attractive foliage and form to landscape designs.
Questions
What plant varieties do you specialize in?
We specialize in woody ornamentals, reblooming shrubs, perennials, evergreens, vines, and edibles for both landscape professionals and home gardeners.
How do you ensure plant quality?
Our Gardener's Confidence brand plants undergo years of testing for disease resistance, bloom performance, and foliage quality before selection.
What sustainability practices do you use?
We recycle 4 million gallons of irrigation water daily, use integrated pest management, and maintain MPS-A certified sustainable growing operations.
Do you offer digital resources?
Yes, we provide current plant availability guides in PDF and Excel formats, along with high-resolution plant images for professionals.
How can landscapers access your plants?
Landscapers can access our wholesale inventory through our MNI Direct program, serving over 1,800 customers in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
What innovation drives your operations?
We use autonomous robots for plant spacing optimization, allowing human staff to focus on specialized plant care and quality control.
