Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wholesale Tree Nursery in Laytonsville, MD
Ruppert Nurseries has been a leader in the horticulture industry since 1976, specializing in growing, selling, and relocating large trees. Our team combines decades of experience with specialized certifications, including Certified Professional Horticulturists and ISA Certified Arborists. We serve contractors, landscapers, and horticulture professionals with an inventory of 80,000 trees across 250 varieties. Our expertise in tree spade technology enables transplantation of specimens up to 11-inch caliper and evergreens exceeding 30 feet. With operations spanning the U.S. and Canada, we maintain rigorous standards through safety programs and continuous staff development. Our leadership team brings multigenerational commitment to innovation, holding advanced degrees in agricultural sciences and landscape horticulture.We invest in cutting-edge equipment like truck-mounted spades and skid-loader systems to ensure precise installations. Our services cater to both commercial clients requiring large-scale plantings and homeowners seeking specimen tree installations. Through strategic partnerships and industry certifications, we uphold best practices in urban forestry, entomology, and sustainable agriculture. Our commitment to quality remains unwavering as we transition into second-generation leadership while maintaining our founding principles of excellence.
Services
Tree Moving
Wholesale Trees
Specimen Trees
Tree Installation
Hand Digging
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of specialized tree nursery expertise since 1976
- Our team includes certified horticulturists and arborists with advanced degrees
- We maintain 80,000 trees across 250 varieties for immediate availability
- We utilize specialized tree spade equipment for precise large-scale installations
- Our safety-certified crews handle specimens up to 11-inch caliper and 30+ feet
Associations and certifications
- Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH)
- ISA Certified Arborist
What people say
Expert tree relocation
Extensive inventory
Professional crews
Certified staff
Successful transplants
Services
Tree Moving
Specialized tree spade services for relocating large caliper trees and specimens. Our equipment handles up to 11-inch caliper trees and evergreens exceeding 30 feet. Professional crews ensure successful transplantation with minimal stress to specimens.
Wholesale Trees
Extensive inventory of 80,000 premium landscape trees including 250 varieties of deciduous, shade, and evergreen species. Available for bulk purchase by contractors and landscaping professionals with nationwide delivery options.
Specimen Trees
Premium selection of unique and high-impact trees for special landscape installations. Available in large caliper sizes with expert consultation for proper selection and planting requirements.
Tree Installation
Professional installation services for large-scale commercial projects and residential properties. Specialized equipment and certified arborists ensure proper planting techniques for optimal tree establishment and growth.
Hand Digging
Precision hand-digging techniques for challenging tree relocations. Expert crews utilize cranes and specialized equipment to move specimens of nearly any size with root ball preservation.
People
Craig Ruppert
CEO
Founder of Ruppert Nurseries with 45+ years industry experience. Developed company's core values and innovative management approaches through diverse board memberships across multiple industries.
Sophie Ruppert Felts
CO-CEO
Second-generation leader with decade of floral design expertise. Recognized for top-tier wedding floral business. Brings creative vision to family nursery operations while maintaining farm residence.
Kelly Lewis
President & Tree Moving Sales
25+ years operational leadership with Certified Professional Horticulturist credentials. Manages daily operations and strategic planning. Holds applied business management certificate from Texas A&M University.
Nick Graves
General Manager
Oversees production and farm maintenance with Landscape Horticulture degree. Certified Professional Horticulturist with 15+ years nursery experience and entomology expertise.
Ronda Roemmelt
Sales Representative
Certified Professional Horticulturist and ISA Certified Arborist with 10+ years client service experience. Holds Agricultural Science degree from Penn State University with horticulture specialization.
Questions
What tree sizes can you handle?
We move trees up to 11-inch caliper and evergreens exceeding 30 feet using specialized spade equipment and crane-assisted techniques.
Do you sell directly to homeowners?
Yes, we serve homeowners for specimen tree installations starting at 5-inch caliper or 18-foot height requirements.
What areas do you service?
We operate throughout the United States and Canada with multiple farm locations supporting nationwide projects.
Are your staff certified professionals?
Our team includes Certified Professional Horticulturists and ISA Certified Arborists with advanced degrees in horticultural sciences.
How do I request tree availability?
Contact our office at 301-482-2009 to connect with a representative for inventory inquiries and project consultations.
What equipment do you use?
We utilize truck-mounted spades, skid-loader systems, and crane equipment for various tree sizes and site conditions.
