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We propagate everything we sell, in-house, from scion to rooted cutting to grafted tree. We don't buy and resell plants like the large online nurseries — every tree starts here, on our Maine property, and we're actively growing, observing, and culling as we go. Our orchard is young and we're learning alongside it, dropping varieties that underperform and doubling down on the ones that prove themselves in our climate.

We graft exclusively onto full-sized, long-lived rootstocks — no dwarfing stock, ever. These are trees built to outlast you, producing for decades without the coddling that semi-dwarf and dwarf trees demand.

Our selection goes beyond the nursery catalog. We're always scouting — roadside survivors, old homestead trees, forgotten orchards — and trading with backyard fruit enthusiasts and fellow growers across the region. Many of our varieties are "backyard selections": trees that earned their place not in a trial station, but in someone's yard, surviving neglect and hard winters and still putting out fruit worth eating.

If you're a northern grower looking for trees proven to thrive in cold climates, you're in the right place.

Let customers speak for us

from 24 reviews

Nice scions ready to graft

Ben
Hobbs Horticulture

Nice young trees at a great price

Ben
Hobbs Horticulture

Fast great service thank you

Luis
Hobbs Horticulture
Peach Seedlings

Look good, hardy peaches grow like crazy here

Ben West
Peach Seedlings
American Hazelnut Seedlings

I planted them on the same day they were picked up at Hobbs in early November this year. 2025, We can do a follow up review in the spring as to how they take. I enjoyed the trip to the nursery and like to shop Maine Local whenever possible.

Michael Donovan
American Hazelnut Seedlings

The Hazelnut tree came on time without any issues, I was able to get it transplanted to its permanent spot as soon as I could and look forward to watching its growth!

Bryce
Hobbs Horticulture

Tree was in great condition when it came in will order from again

Allison
Hobbs Horticulture

Great service and follow up. Would definitely keep you on our top list for future needs.
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Nick
Hobbs Horticulture

Thanks, quality scions. Was easy to graft

josh
Hobbs Horticulture

Strong, well rooted native roses sent in fine condition. No disappointments here! Thanks

Colleen
Hobbs Horticulture

Thanks, this is what I expected!

josh
Hobbs Horticulture

tree looks good waiting for it to come out of dormancy

David
Hobbs Horticulture
Quality Plants

I finally planted my elderberry plants 2 weeks after I got them! Because of the weather and the biggest snowstorm of the year I couldn’t get them right in! I kept them in a cool place and when I opened them up they looked great! Starting to bud out and the roots looked phenomenal! Thank you for such quality plants and the extras 😉
Joselyn/Searsmont ME

Joselyn Staples
Hobbs Horticulture

Tree arrived quickly, and was larger than I was expecting. Has been in the ground for a few weeks now and is doing great--the deer are leaving it alone for now and it's already putting on a lot of growth! Very happy with this little plant!

Gus
Hobbs Horticulture

Happily surprised
Nice size cutting and good root ball.

karen
Hobbs Horticulture