Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Wholesale Nursery & Orchard Services Salem, OR
Meyer Nursery, founded in 1941, is a family-owned and operated wholesale nursery in Salem, Oregon. With over 80 years of experience, we specialize in bare root trees, specimen trees grown in Root Control Bags, and Smart Pot containers. Our horticultural expertise is rooted in three generations of academic and hands-on experience, including degrees in horticulture, botany, and microbiology. We provide mechanical harvesting services for cherries and cider apples, offering both equipment rental and full-service solutions for commercial growers.Our team combines decades of farming knowledge with innovative growing techniques to deliver high-quality plants and tailored orchard consulting. We serve garden centers, landscapers, and growers nationwide, prioritizing sustainability through partnerships with selected nurseries. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is evident in our diverse product lines and problem-solving approach to orchard planning and maintenance.
Services
Bare Root Trees
Specimen Trees
Smart Pot Containers
Mechanical Harvesting
Orchard Planning
Nursery Consulting
Pollination Services
Fruit Trees
Shade Trees
Grape Plants
Details
- Year established: 1941
Highlights and features
- We have over 80 years of family-owned experience in horticulture.
- Our team includes horticulture and botany degree holders.
- We offer mechanical harvesting services for cherries and apples.
- Our specialized products include Root Control Bags and Smart Pots.
- We provide orchard planning consulting for commercial growers.
Services
Mechanical Harvesting
We provide mechanical harvesting for cherries and cider apples, accommodating tree spacings as tight as 9x18 or trunks up to 18" in diameter. Customers can opt for equipment-only rental or full-service harvesting, including labor and logistics. Our decades of farming experience ensure efficient, reliable solutions for large-scale orchard operations.
Bare Root Trees
Our bare root tree service includes digging and transporting 2" caliper trees within a 40-mile radius. We specialize in flowering cherries, apples, and shade trees for commercial growers. These rootstock options provide cost-effective solutions for new orchards and landscaping projects requiring adaptable planting materials.
Orchard Consulting
Keith Meyer offers 32+ years of orchard management expertise, covering fruit varieties, equipment selection, and irrigation systems. We assist with ground preparation, equipment choices, and startup operations for small to mid-sized farms. Our practical knowledge bridges traditional farming with modern agricultural techniques.
Smart Pot Containers
Introduced in 2004, our Smart Pot program grows trees in above-ground fabric containers. This 5-acre initiative improves root development for transplant success. Available in various sizes, these containers suit urban landscapes and commercial orchards needing air-pruned root systems for faster establishment.
Specimen Trees
Grown in Root Control Bags since 1985, our specimen trees cover 200+ acres. These premium trees include flowering, shade, and fruit varieties with mature root systems. Ideal for immediate landscape impact, they're specifically cultivated for commercial clients requiring high-quality transplant-ready specimens.
People
Don Meyer
Founder
Horticulture degree holder with over 40 years in nursery operations. Pioneered bare root tree production and Root Control Bag technology. Continues to guide nursery practices from his decades of hands-on experience.
Shirley Meyer
Former Controller
Botany graduate who managed financial operations from the 1950s until her retirement in 2005. Played crucial administrative roles during the company's transition from family farm to incorporated nursery.
Juli Meyer
Business Manager
Microbiology degree holder overseeing daily operations since 2004. Fluent in Spanish, she manages nursery logistics and customer relations while guiding the business through modern growth challenges.
Keith Meyer
Vice President of Operations
Auto technology graduate and 32+ year farming expert. Maintains harvesting equipment and nursery machinery. Combines mechanical expertise with practical farming knowledge to optimize operational efficiency.
Brian Adams
Customer Relations
Promotes sales and handles customer service since 2005. Provides direct support for order processing and product selection, ensuring smooth transactions for wholesale clients.
Questions
What services does Meyer Nursery & Orchards offer?
We provide bare root trees, specimen trees, and Smart Pot containers. Our services include mechanical harvesting for cherries and orchard consulting for commercial growers.
Can I order customized orchard plantings?
Yes, we help plan orchards with tailored tree selections. Contact us to design your space with appropriate species and spacing for optimal growth.
What regions do you serve?
We deliver nursery stock nationwide to commercial growers, landscapers, and garden centers across the United States.
How does payment work for orders?
Orders are placed online, with payment collected at pickup. We process payments after order submission but before delivery arrangements.
Are your harvesting services equipment-only rentals?
We offer complete harvesting solutions including equipment, operators, and logistics, or equipment-only rentals depending on client requirements.
