Business Details
Wholesale Nursery in Gresham, OR | Ekstrom Nursery
Ekstrom Nursery was founded on a legacy of agricultural heritage and dedication to horticultural excellence. Established in the early 1900s as a family farm, the business transitioned to a specialized nursery in the 1950s under Carl F. Ekstrom's visionary leadership. Over decades, the nursery expanded from a 20-acre plot to a 200-acre operation, cultivating specialty plants for garden centers, landscapers, and wholesale distributors. Carl's philosophy of trust, respect, and long-term relationships remains central to the company's ethos. Today, the fourth generation of the Ekstrom family, led by Don and Scott Ekstrom, continues to innovate while honoring traditional growing practices.The nursery prides itself on combining generational expertise with modern propagation techniques to deliver premium plant stock. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, Ekstrom Nursery serves as a trusted partner in the horticulture industry. The family's deep-rooted connection to farming, dating back to Swedish ancestors, underscores their commitment to sustainable and responsible growing practices. Their extensive catalog features rare and specialty cultivars, reflecting decades of curated botanical knowledge. As a wholesale-only operation, Ekstrom Nursery remains dedicated to supporting professional growers and green industry partners nationwide.
Services
Wholesale Nursery Products
Container Plant Production
Tree Propagation
Specialty Plant Cultivation
Availability Lists
Details
- Year established: 1900
Highlights and features
- Family-owned operation with four generations of horticultural expertise
- Specialize in rare and specialty cultivars across 200 acres of production
- Combine traditional growing methods with modern propagation techniques
- Maintain strict quality control standards for all plant material
- Provide personalized service to horticultural professionals nationwide
Services
Wholesale Nursery Products
Ekstrom Nursery provides premium nursery stock to garden centers, landscapers, and horticultural professionals. Our inventory includes specialty trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants cultivated across 200 acres. With over a century of growing experience, we ensure high-quality plant material through careful propagation and maintenance practices.
Container Plant Production
Our dedicated container yard offers professionally grown plants in various sizes for commercial customers. This production method allows for year-round planting and transplanting flexibility. Scott Ekstrom developed this system in 2013 to meet evolving industry demands while maintaining our quality standards.
Tree Propagation
We specialize in propagating specialty tree cultivars through grafting and other advanced techniques. Don Ekstrom has perfected these methods over 30+ years of nursery production. Our propagation program ensures consistent quality and availability of unique specimens for professional growers.
Specialty Plant Cultivation
Our inventory features specialty cultivars like Acer 'Bloodgood', Cornus 'Stellar Pink', and Thuja 'Green Giant'. These premium specimens require specialized growing conditions that we provide through our shade houses and controlled environments. Each plant undergoes rigorous quality checks before sale.
Availability Lists
We provide detailed availability lists to help customers plan purchases. These documents outline current stock levels, sizes, and pricing for all available plant material. Contact our office directly to receive the most up-to-date inventory information for your project needs.
People
Carl F. Ekstrom
Founder
Carl transitioned the family farm to a nursery operation in the 1950s. He built the business on trust and quality, nurturing plants and customer relationships until his passing in 2009.
Don Ekstrom
Co-Owner
Fourth-generation grower who returned to the nursery full-time after teaching. With 30+ years of propagation experience, he continues the family legacy while embracing modern growing practices.
Scott Ekstrom
Co-Owner
Fourth-generation nursery professional with formal horticultural education. Developed the container yard system in 2013 and combines traditional knowledge with innovative growing techniques.
Questions
What products does Ekstrom Nursery offer?
We specialize in specialty trees and shrubs including Acer cultivars, conifers, flowering specimens, and unique ornamental plants for professional growers.
Are you open to the public?
No, we operate strictly as a wholesale nursery serving garden centers, landscapers, and horticultural professionals.
How can I access your current inventory?
Contact our office directly at 503-663-4035 to request our latest availability list and catalog.
What makes your nursery unique?
Our fourth-generation family operation combines traditional growing expertise with modern propagation techniques for premium plant material.
Do you offer container-grown plants?
Yes, we maintain a dedicated container yard with various sizes and species available for professional customers.
