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Evaluating 1,335 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers are consistently pleased with product quality, often noting healthy plants and good condition upon arrival. Many appreciate the variety and selection, finding items easy to order at reasonable prices. Reviewers frequently mention well-packaged items, sometimes with extra plants, contributing to a positive experience. However, some customers experienced significant delays with orders and deliveries, receiving items much later than expected. A few other people also felt that some products arrived dead or failed to grow, leading to disappointment. Additionally, some reviewers were not happy with customer service communication or policies regarding order issues.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I like this site and use it a lot. My most recent order of bare root ferns has not sent up any shoots yet after several weeks. I think I ordered too late into the summer. I will keep an eye out to... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Most of the bare root plants are growing. It took a long time to recieve them tho. I'm waiting til fall with cooler weather to transplant them outside.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

While originally delayed at the USPS service center, TN Nursery was gracious enough to re-send my order of lilies of the valley and water lily roots. I won't probably know until next year how successf... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I went with 4 stars because of the shipping delay. Might have been a bit harsh, better than getting dead stock. As for the product, in my case ferns, 5stars +. Healthy stock that practically jumped ou... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality company

The trees were packaged well and have lots of new growth on them already. Will definitely order from the company again.

May 26, 2026
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Thank you so much!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Meh - next time I’ll buy local

Decent shipping and experience; however only about 50% of the plants actually grew once I planted them. Next time, I’ll just buy local. At least you can see they are alive.

July 16, 2026
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Reply from Tnnursery

We're sorry to hear your experience didn't meet your expectations.

Many of our plants are shipped dormant or bare root, and some species can take time to emerge depending on planting conditions and the time of year. That said, we certainly want every customer to be successful.

Please email me directly at help@tnnursery.net with your order number. I'd be happy to review your order and see what happened. We'd appreciate the opportunity to help before you give up on us.

Thank you for your feedback.

– Bailey
TN Nursery

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered hardy fern trio because it…

I ordered hardy fern trio because it stated autumn fern, Japanese painted fern and lady fern. I only ordered from this site because I wanted these three ferns specifically. They did not have them individually listed which I suppose should have told me not to order. Instead, I received New York, Bracken and Maiden. I was so very excited when I saw they were being delivered today, just to be utterly disappointed in not receiving what I thought I ordered. I contacted the company and they let me know that they cannot guarantee what the warehouse will choose for the collections.
Just letting everyone know, so no one else has to be so disappointed when not receiving what they thought they were going to get. So I recommend not getting any grouped packages.

July 14, 2026
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Reply from Tnnursery

We're sorry to hear you were disappointed with your order.

Our fern collections are seasonal assortments, and while we strive to include the varieties listed, substitutions with comparable hardy ferns may occasionally be necessary due to seasonal harvesting and inventory availability. We understand this was frustrating, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention.

Please email me directly at help@tnnursery.net with your order number. I'd love the opportunity to make this right and correct the situation if we can.

Thank you for giving our family-owned nursery the opportunity to help.

– Bailey
TN Nursery

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Buyer beware

Buyer beware. If you buy from them purchase the warranty. I bought 50 Water Oaks without the warranty, I received 52 dead sticks. 0% growth, never saw a green leaf. I called they said I was SOL. Did not buy the warranty. If you don't buy the warranty they can send you anything.

January 29, 2026
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Reply from Tnnursery

We're sorry to hear you were disappointed. If all 52 Water Oaks failed to grow, that typically indicates an issue beyond the condition of the trees upon arrival. After planting, factors such as soil conditions, drainage, watering practices, planting depth, weather, and transplant shock play a significant role in establishment.

Our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee covers plants upon arrival. While some companies include longer warranties in their pricing, we prefer to let customers choose the level of protection that best fits their needs rather than increasing prices for everyone.

– Bailey
TN Nursery

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The pawpaw trees I ordered lived and…

The pawpaw trees I ordered lived and doing great. The persimmon two of them where doa and have not revived. Called them and they would not replace. No green whatsoever in the plant. Just a dry dead branch. There was no green whatsoever so ever and I told the person on the phone. This was the day after I got them. Poor warranty, poor service. Do not buy there product.

March 29, 2026
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Reply from Tnnursery

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear your Pawpaw trees are thriving. Persimmon trees are shipped dormant and should show green tissue when a scratch test is performed if they are alive.

Our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee covers plants upon arrival. While some companies include longer warranties in their pricing, we prefer to let customers choose the level of protection that best fits their needs rather than increasing prices for everyone.

We appreciate your feedback and are pleased your Pawpaw trees have done so well.

– Bailey
TN Nursery

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

TN Nursery caused a six‑week shipping delay…

TN Nursery caused a six‑week shipping delay and made it nearly impossible to reach anyone real in customer support. When I finally asked for a refund due to the delay — which was not my fault — they still wanted to charge a 15% cancellation fee even before they shipped after 6 weeks. Never less, they ended up sending out the order only to receive the wrong product. Overall, the customer service was unhelpful, unresponsive, and unwilling to fix their mistakes. UPDATE: The owner reached out to me to correct the issues after reading my frustrations. I have upgraded my experience to 3 Stars because of this.

July 6, 2026
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Reply from Tnnursery

We're sorry to hear you were disappointed. At the time your order was placed, we had clearly posted on our website that we were approximately 6 weeks behind due to seasonal demand. Your order remained within the published processing timeframe. Refunds for canceled orders are processed according to our published cancellation policy, including the applicable cancellation fee, which is disclosed at the time of purchase.

If an incorrect item was received, we would have been happy to review the order under our Live Arrival Guarantee and substitution policies. We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to improve our communication during peak shipping seasons.

– Bailey
TN Nursery

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy from this company

We bought 60 trees from this organization in the middle of winter. it asked if we wanted March or April delivery at checkout. We selected April. When they didn’t arrive in April I called in and no one seemed to know where my order was but said the red maples specifically were late leaving the premises for shipment. The trees arrived in the second week of May, and although they looked very bad, we planted them. they are bareroots so you really can’t tell if they’re ok without damaging them. we cared for them per the instructions and they never even budded. After 6 weeks we started scratch testing only to find that the were all completely dead and we had been wasting our time. When I reached out for a refund they said we had to have notified them within 24 hours of receipt for a refund. How absurd is that- they’re bare roots. It took 7 attempts at communication to get a response. Their customer service branch is run by robots and the people answering the phonea do not care. What a complete waste of people’s money and time- absolutely Sinister way to run a business. Heartless and bad at growing trees too, apparently.

July 6, 2026
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Reply from Tnnursery

We're sorry to hear you were disappointed. At the time your order was placed, customers were given the option to select their preferred seasonal shipping window, and certain species, including Red Maples, can ship later depending on harvest conditions and availability.

Bare-root trees are shipped dormant and may not show immediate growth after planting. Every shipment includes a QR code with planting instructions and a scratch test to help determine whether a dormant tree is alive. Our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee requires that any concerns be reported within 24 hours of delivery so they can be verified while shipment and carrier records are still current.

While some companies include longer warranties in their pricing, we prefer to let customers choose the level of protection that best fits their needs rather than increasing prices for everyone.

– Bailey
TN Nursery

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered two Red Maples and two…

Ordered two Red Maples and two currents. Upon arrival, immediately unpacked to prep for planting and was shocked to see how little root there was on either. I have done bare root trees before and know they are not super developed but these were next to nothing. Sent photo to substantiate and asked for new replacement. Was assured they would be just fine and to plant them. Come spring when all other trees are leafing out TN saplings no sign of life. I phone and email again and am told TN offers NO replacement even within a year! Any nursery that won't stand behind their product for a year is no one to do business with. I'd rate sero if that was an option.

October 10, 2025
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Reply from Tnnursery

We're sorry to hear you were disappointed.

Bare-root trees naturally have much smaller root systems than container-grown trees, and a small root system alone does not indicate that a tree is unhealthy. Based on the photos you sent, our team believed the trees were healthy and advised planting them, which is consistent with standard bare-root planting practices.

As a family-owned nursery since 1959, we do not ship dead trees, and every order is covered by our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee. Every shipment also includes a QR code explaining how to perform a simple scratch test to determine whether a dormant tree is alive upon arrival. For customers who would like protection beyond arrival, we offer an optional extended warranty. While some companies include longer warranties in their pricing, we prefer to let customers choose the level of protection that best fits their needs rather than increasing prices for everyone.

We're sorry your experience did not meet your expectations.

– Bailey

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

It took longer to receive than…

It took longer to receive than expected, instead of 8 plants we only received 6 and some of those have still not come up. Hope they do!

July 2, 2026
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Reply from Tnnursery

We're sorry your order took longer than expected. During our busy season, processing times can occasionally be longer due to high demand.

If you received only 6 plants instead of 8, we would have wanted to know within 24 hours of delivery so we could review the shortage under our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee.

As for the plants that have not yet emerged, many bare-root perennials spend their first season establishing roots and may not come up until the following spring, depending on the species.

– Bailey

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible product

Terrible product. Terrible customer service. Ordered bare-root trees. Was sent cuttings (no roots). Did not contact them within 24 hours. They refused to refund or replace their product.

July 2, 2026
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Reply from Tnnursery

We're sorry you were disappointed. Bare-root trees are not cuttings, and many species naturally have smaller root systems than customers expect because they are shipped dormant without soil.

As a family-owned nursery since 1959, we do not ship dead trees, and every order is covered by our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee. Every shipment also includes a QR code explaining how to perform a simple scratch test to determine whether a dormant tree is alive upon arrival. We ask customers to report any arrival concerns within 24 hours so we can verify the condition while the order is covered under the Live Arrival Guarantee.

We're sorry your experience did not meet your expectations.

– Bailey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The bare root fruit trees came bigger…

The bare root fruit trees came bigger than expected. Have been planted for a few months now and they are thriving!
Growing faster than I would have imagined
First time ordering bare root fruit trees and was afraid I messed up. Nope they are perfect

March 31, 2026
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Thank you so much!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nothing I planted per directions last…

Nothing I planted per directions last fall, grew. Nothing. Waste of money. I followed all directions. Nothing.

October 1, 2025
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Reply from Tnnursery

We're sorry to hear this. Partridgeberry is a woodland groundcover that prefers deep shade, cool temperatures, and consistently moist soil. In northern climates like Illinois, it's also very common for newly planted bare-root Partridgeberry to spend its first season establishing roots before showing significant top growth.

A lack of top growth does not necessarily mean the plants have failed, as this species is known to establish its root system before producing noticeable new growth.

As a family-owned nursery since 1959, we do not ship dead plants, and every order is covered by our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee.

– Bailey
TN Nursery

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

2 plants came as mush.

2 sets of the plants i ordered came and were mush. They are not very easy at contacting when you have a issue. I actually don't look forward to having to reach out to them. This will be my second time trying to get the issue resolved. Hopefully will go better then the dead tree issue I had last year.

June 4, 2026
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Reply from Tnnursery

We're sorry to hear you've had a disappointing experience. We do not knowingly ship dead plants, and every order is covered by our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee.

If your plants arrived mushy, we would have wanted to know within 24 hours so we could review the issue while it was covered under our Live Arrival Guarantee. We understand your frustration and are sorry your previous experience left you feeling this way.

As a family-owned nursery since 1959, we strive to help every customer, and we appreciate your feedback.

email me - help@tnnursery.net

– Bailey
TN Nursery

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

MY REPLY TO TN NURSERY,

MY REPLY TO TN NURSERY,

YOU (TN NURSERY) MAY HAVE INDEED BEEN AROUND SINCE 1959....BUT CONSIDER WHERE YOU WERE THEN....AND WHERE YOU ARE NOW.
IN 1959 ALONG WITH YOUR FAMILY YOUR BUSINESS BEGAN.
EVERY ONE OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS WORKED EACH AND EVERY DAY TO MAKE A GO OF THE "FAMILY BUSINESS ".
PEOPLE WORKING ALONGSIDE OTHER PEOPLE.
PEOPLE WHO ARE TRYING TO DO THEIR VERY BEST EACH DAY FOR EACH OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. THIS IS CALLED " DEDICATION AND PRIDE ".
CONSIDERING THE CHANGING TIMES AND THE DIFFICULT TIMES BACK THEN .....WOULD YOUR "FAMILY OPERATED BUSINESS ".....HAVE LASTED IF BACK THEN CUSTOMERS WERE DEALT WITH.....IN A SIMILAR WAY TO HOW I'VE BEEN DEALT WITH?
BECAUSE.....THAT'S ALL THAT HAS BEEN DONE.
NO I PERSONALLY DON'T THINK THAT THIS ENTIRE INCIDENT WOULD HAVE EVER HAPPENED.
A LIVING BREATHING PERSON WOULD HAVE POSSIBLY STOPPED BY TO MAKE A DECISION....TO MAKE A PURCHASE. THIS INDIVIDUAL IS NO BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE. YET THEY BOUGHT SOMETHING FROM TN NURSERY.
ANOTHER SALE TOOK PLACE, AND ANOTHER ONE.
SUDDENLY IT'S REALIZED BY ENTIRE FAMILY THAT YOUR BUSINESS HAS A CHANCE.
WELL HERE WE ARE 67 YEARS LATER.
TIMES HAVE CHANGED.
PEOPLE HAVE CHANGED.
EVERYTHING AROUND EVERYTHING ELSE HAS CHANGED.
THINGS ARE DONE FASTER.
EVERYONE MOVES FASTER.
EVERYTHING COSTS A GREAT DEAL MORE.
YOUR "FAMILY BUSINESS " WAS RUN BY LIVING BREATHING PEOPLE.
PEOPLE WHO TOOK PRIDE IN THE JOB THAT THEY DID.
LIVING BREATHING PEOPLE WHO ARE WORKING JUST AS HARD AS THE NEXT GUY.
THESE DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PRODUCT IS THE BEST PRODUCT.
THESE HARD WORKING PEOPLE DOUBLE CHECK EVERYTHING TO MAKE SURE THAT THE PRODUCT IS THE VERY BEST AVAILABLE.
BACK THEN IT WAS FAMILY AND PRIDE THAT WOULD SUSTAIN A FAMILY BUSINESS.
TODAY INSTEAD PEOPLE ARE BEING REPLACED BY COMPUTERS OR MACHINES.
COMPUTERS WHO DON'T HAVE TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE CONTENTS, OR THE SHIPPING TIME.
THEY DON'T HAVE TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE MARKINGS ON THE PRODUCT.
ALL THE COMPUTER HAS TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT IS BEING PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET.
NO FEELING, NO UNDERSTANDING, NO EMPATHY
OR REGARD FOR THE NEXT CUSTOMER.
TODAY IS HURRY UP.....GET IT DONE.
HURRY UP....GET MORE DONE.
OH YEAH......DON'T WORRY ABOUT WHETHER THE ORDER IS " CLEARLY MARKED".
BLACK SHARPIE MARKINGS ON A CLEAR PLASTIC ZIPLOCK BAG....THAT CONTAINS DARK MATERIAL. TRY IT OUT YOURSELF.
I DON'T THINK SO!
CLEAR MARKINGS IS "CLEAR MARKINGS"....USE A WHITE SHARPIE.
OR EVEN BLACK SHARPIE ON A CHEAP WHITE LABEL WOULD WORK BETTER.
ORDERS THAT COME IN SHOULD BE PROCESSED WHEN THEY COME IN.....NO MATTER HOW MANY ORDERS BY ANY ONE PERSON IS PLACED OVER ANY GIVEN TIME FRAME.
BEING SHIPPED LIKE TN NURSERY DID.....DID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING EXCEPT RUIN YOUR PRODUCT.
A WEEKS DIFFERENCE...IS EXACTLY THAT....A WEEKS DIFFERENCE. TN NURSERY SHOULD STICK THEMSELVES INTO A ZIPLOCK BAG FOR LONGER THAN THE ADVERTISED 10-14 DAY PERIOD.
I JUST WANTED TN NURSERY TO MAYBE REMEMBER WHO THEY ARE DEALING WITH OUT HERE IN THE WORLD.
LIVING, BREATHING HARD WORKING INDIVIDUALS....WHO THOUGHT THAT WHEN THEY PLACED AN ORDER WITH YO
U @ TN NURSERY....THAT THE VERY LEAST THAT THEY
WOULD EXPECT WOULD BE TO TREATED WITH SOME DEGREE OF GENUINE INTEREST AND
MUTUAL INTEREST AND UNDERSTANDING WITH SOME DEGREE OF EMPATHY & CONCERN EXHIBITED
BY HARD WORKING PEOPLE....INSTEAD OF A CONGLOMERATION OF CIRCUITS AND WIRES THAT DOESN'T HONOR WHAT YOUR FAMILY HAS SPENT THE PAST 67 YEARS BUILDING.
YOUR "ROSIE AI SYSTEM " DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO CARE.
IT DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO EMPATHIZE.
IT JUST DOESN'T WANT TO UNDERSTAND.
GOING FORWARD NOW.

RESPECT AND PRIDE, UNDERSTANDING AND COMMITMENT NOW RIDES IN THE HANDS OF AN " AI INTELLIGENCE "!
AN INTELLIGENCE THAT IS REALLY SO VERY VERY STUPID.

BEST OF LUCK TO ROSIE.
BEST OF LUCK TO TN NURSERY.
HOPING THAT YOU SUCCEED WITH ALL OF YOUR "FAMILY BUSINESS MEMBERS " FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

SAD PART ABOUT ALL OF THIS.
HARD WORKING PEOPLE GOT TN UP TO THIS POINT.

YOUR AI SYSTEM MAY BE A COST SAVER AS WELL SOMEONE WHO DOESN'T NEED, WANT OR REQUIRE TIME OFF....OR ANYTHING ELSE EXCEPT AN ELECTRIC OUTLET.

I WORK HARD FOR EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR THAT I HAVE.
I'VE ALWAYS TRIED TO RESPECT EVERY PERSON THAT I'VE ENCOUNTERED WITH RESPECT AND PRIDE AND UNDERSTANDING.
YOU OBVIOUSLY DIDN'T HAVE THESE VIRTUES INSTILLED IN YOU BY SOMEONE WHO REALLY HAD TO WORK HARD FOR EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR.
YOUR ROSIE AI SYSTEM HASN'T IMPRESSED ME AT ALL.
YOUR TELLING ME THAT YOU AGREE WITH ME ABOUT THIS AND THAT

OR THAT THIS IS TO HELP WITH THIS AND THAT.
ALL IN ALL IS ONLY A BIG BUNCH DOUBLETALK AND IGNORED THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM.
I CHOSE TO SPEND MY $90.00 WITH TN NURSERY.
I WAS PROMISED A QUALITY PRODUCT .
I WAS PROMISED THAT MY $90.00 ORDER WAS PREPARED AND SENT TO ME .
SO THAT I COULD THEN PLANT AND ENJOY THESE ITEMS IN OUR GARDEN.
TN NURSERY WILL NOT LET THIS HAPPEN.

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Tnnursery

Patrick, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We truly respect the fact that you recognize the history of our family-owned nursery, which has proudly served customers since 1959.

You're absolutely right that people matter. While we use AI to help answer common questions and improve response times, real people review customer emails and concerns, and we're continually improving that experience based on customer feedback.

We also appreciate your suggestions regarding our plant labeling. Our bags are hand-labeled by our staff, and we are always looking for ways to make them easier to read.

Regarding shipping, our estimated processing time during the spring season is 10–14 business days, and we work hard to ship every order as quickly as possible while maintaining plant quality.

We genuinely appreciate your feedback and wish you the very best.

– Bailey
TN Nursery

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay Away

Stay Away. They'll send you dead plants. If you call them right after receiving, they'll tell you to wait as they are "dormant" and if you call them a few days later (one week in my case) they'll tell you that you called too late and your plants are not covered under warranty.

May 1, 2026
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Reply from Tnnursery

We're sorry you feel this way. We do not ship dead plants, and many bare-root plants arrive dormant, which is why we ask customers to perform the simple scratch test included with every shipment before assuming a plant is dead.

Our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee is designed to cover plants that arrive in poor condition and requires customers to contact us within the guarantee period so we can verify the condition upon arrival. Unfortunately, once that period has passed, we can no longer determine whether an issue existed at delivery or developed afterward.


– Bailey
TN Nursery

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