Business Details
Your Trusted Source for Mature Plants and Expert Landscaping Solutions
George Bridge has dedicated decades to cultivating the largest collection of unique and mature plants, trees, and boxwood in the country. Our operations span two farms: a 25-acre facility in Maryland and a 300-acre site in Southern Virginia, where we curate specimens that cater to high-end landscape designers and architects. Our portfolio includes prestigious projects such as the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., and the National Sporting Library in Middleburg, Virginia, reflecting our commitment to excellence in landscape design. We specialize in hand-digging and relocating large specimen plants, employing meticulous techniques to ensure minimal stress during transplantation. Our process includes hydrating root balls, precision root cutting, burlapping, and secure transport using custom equipment.The Maryland farm houses plants collected over 20 years, including century-old wisteria vines and mature deciduous trees, while the Virginia farm features boxwood specimens up to 80 years old. We provide tailored solutions for ambitious landscaping projects, offering matched specimens for privacy screening, outdoor rooms, and architectural features. Our expertise extends to creating living structures like arches and tunnels with apple espalier trees, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal. With a focus on quality and client satisfaction, we serve clients across New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia. Our dedication to preserving the integrity of each plant during relocation ensures long-term vitality and client confidence in our services.
Services
Boxwood
Apple Espalier
Mature Specimen Trees
Landscaping Design
Plant Relocation
Highlights and features
- We specialize in high-end landscape design for prestigious institutions and private residences.
- Our farms house rare, mature plants aged up to 80 years for immediate impact.
- We employ meticulous hand-digging and transport techniques to ensure plant vitality.
- Recognized for landmark projects like the Chinese Embassy and National Sporting Library.
- We offer large quantities of matched specimens for ambitious landscaping designs.
Services
Boxwood
We offer mature American and English boxwood specimens up to 10 feet tall and 80 years old. These deer-resistant plants create instant privacy screens, outdoor rooms, or elegant hedging. Available in matched sets for uniformity, they are ideal for formal gardens and architectural landscapes.
Apple Espalier
Our apple espalier trees feature vintage varieties trained into T-tops, arches, and flat panels. Ranging from 12 to 45+ years old, these living structures combine beauty with functionality. Perfect for garden entryways or edible landscapes, they transplant successfully with minimal stress.
Mature Specimen Trees
We curate unique deciduous and evergreen specimen trees, including century-old wisteria and hornbeam. Collected over 20 years, these trees add immediate grandeur to landscapes. Each is carefully relocated using hand-digging techniques to preserve root integrity.
Landscaping Design
Our design expertise spans institutional projects like embassies and libraries to private estates. We integrate mature plants into cohesive outdoor spaces, focusing on timeless aesthetics and environmental harmony. Clients benefit from decades of experience in creating award-winning landscapes.
Plant Relocation
Specializing in relocating large plants, we use custom machinery and root-hydration techniques to minimize transplant shock. From initial root trenching to secure transport on drop-deck trailers, our process ensures successful establishment in new locations.
People
George Bridge
Owner
George Bridge has spent decades cultivating the nation's largest collection of mature plants and boxwood. His expertise in landscape design and plant relocation is recognized through prestigious projects like the Chinese Embassy and National Sporting Library. With farms in Maryland and Virginia, he provides rare specimens for high-end landscaping.
Questions
What types of plants do you offer?
We specialize in mature boxwood, apple espalier trees, and rare specimen trees aged up to 80 years. These plants are ideal for high-end landscaping projects requiring immediate visual impact.
Do you serve clients outside the Northeast?
While our farms are in Maryland and Virginia, we serve clients nationwide, including New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Maryland, with tailored solutions for diverse landscapes.
How are plants transported safely?
We use custom machinery, root-hydration techniques, and reinforced trailers to secure plants during transit. Our process minimizes stress, ensuring successful transplantation to their new locations.
Can I purchase matched boxwood specimens?
Yes, we offer large quantities of matched boxwood specimens in sizes 6–12 feet for uniform hedging, privacy screening, or creating defined outdoor spaces like gardens and courtyards.
Are apple espalier trees functional and decorative?
Our apple espalier trees combine beauty with utility. Vintage varieties are trained into arches and panels, serving as edible landscapes while adding architectural interest to gardens.
