Marshall Tree Farm & Marshall Pest Control

What Marshall Tree Farm & Marshall Pest Control does

Marshall Tree Farm is a family-owned field-grown tree nursery headquartered in Morriston, Florida, operating on more than 500 acres and producing over 40 species and cultivars of landscape trees for B2B wholesale buyers across the Southeast US. Founded in 1984 by Jim Marshall, the company grows trees in natural field conditions — rather than containers — under protocols co-developed with the University of Florida Environmental Horticulture Department, including root-pruning, irrigation, fertilization, and pruning regimes aligned with the Florida Grades and Standards 6th Edition (2022). Independent research has validated that these practices yield up to a 6-fold increase in fine root density, faster establishment, more efficient water use, and higher survival rates than container-grown alternatives, particularly under limited irrigation.

The business sells exclusively through wholesale channels — direct phone sales (1-800-786-1422), trade-show engagement, and industry-association referrals — to landscape architects, landscape contractors, wholesale nurseries, and urban-forestry / municipal customers in a geographic band running from Texas to Virginia. Marshall is a founding member of the Roots Plus Field Growers Association of Florida (1995) and an active participant in FNGLA, ASLA Florida, Gulf States Horticultural Expo, Texas Nursery/Landscape Expo, and the Great Southern Tree Conference. The firm employs 50 full-time staff across production, sales, and customer service, with second-generation family members Jimmy Marshall (Production Manager) and Michael Marshall (Sales, Marketing and Production) alongside founder Jim Marshall. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, revenue figures are not reported, and no external investors, parent companies, or M&A activity are indicated in the source data.

The combined "Marshall Tree Farm & Marshall Pest Control" entity referenced in the firmographic header has no additional operating detail disclosed in the input material beyond Marshall Tree Farm itself; pest-control operations, if any, are not characterized in the available data.

Name

Marshall Tree Farm & Marshall Pest Control

Legal name

Marshall Tree Farm

Website

https://marshalltrees.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Marshall Tree Farm is a family-owned, Florida-based field-grown tree nursery operating 500+ acres of 40+ species for B2B wholesale customers — landscape architects, contractors, nurseries, and urban forestry buyers — across the Southeast US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Tree Nursery / Landscape Tree Production

NAICS

Nursery and Tree Production (111421), Nursery and Floriculture Production (11142)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAGAHAM

Landscape Plant & Nursery Stock Wholesalers (Grower-Wholesalers)

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Greenhouse, Nursery & Floriculture Production (Protected Crops, Ornamentals, Seedlings)

SECONDARYAFAGAHAF

Nursery Production (Woody Ornamentals: Trees, Shrubs, Roses)

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Greenhouse, Nursery & Floriculture Production (Protected Crops, Ornamentals, Seedlings)

SECONDARYAFAMACAA

Tree Nursery Stock Production (Seedlings, Saplings, Clonal Material)

Agriculture & Food Production/Forestry & Logging/Reforestation, Afforestation & Tree Planting Services

SECONDARYAFAMADAK

Nursery Contract Growing & Reforestation Stock Supply

Agriculture & Food Production/Forestry & Logging/Forest Nurseries & Seed Supply

Keywords

• Wholesale tree nursery
• Field-grown trees
• Landscape tree production
• Ornamental nursery stock
• Nursery tree supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Morriston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Tree Sales: B2B wholesale sales of field-grown trees to landscape architects, contractors, nurseries, and urban forestry professionals. Trees sold in various caliper sizes meeting Florida Grades and Standards specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Marshall Tree Farm operates a wholesale field-grown tree nursery on 500+ acres in Morriston, Florida, producing 40+ species and cultivars of landscape trees sold B2B to landscape architects, landscape contractors, wholesale nurseries, and urban forestry professionals across the Southeast US. Trees are cultivated using research-backed horticultural methods developed with the University of Florida and are graded to Florida Grades and Standards (6th Edition, 2022). Distribution is quote-based via direct phone sales and industry trade shows; no retail sales to individual consumers.

Product overview

Marshall Tree Farm operates as a field-grown tree nursery producing high-quality landscape trees. Founded in 1984, the company has grown from a 10-acre operation to over 500 acres with 50 full-time employees. They produce over 40 species and cultivars of field-grown trees that are pruned, irrigated, root-pruned, and fertilized to meet Florida Grades and Standards. Their trees are specified throughout Florida and supplied to landscapes from Texas to Virginia. The company does not appear to offer a software product; rather, it provides agricultural/nursery products and educational resources about tree selection, planting, and care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-fold increase in fine root density with proper root pruning
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Roots Plus Field Growers Association of Florida (RPG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Marshall Tree Farm is a founding member of RPG, an association of Florida nurserymen committed to increasing quality and public perception of field-grown trees. The association's mission includes guaranteeing consumers are buying hardened-off trees, sharing ideas to improve tree quality, and sponsoring research and educational programs. RPG collaborates with University of Florida on research initiatives.
• University of Florida (UF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership with UF Environmental Horticulture Department. Co-authored research published on root pruning, production methods, and irrigation affecting tree establishment. Dr. Edward F. Gilman and other UF professors have conducted extensive studies with Marshall Tree Farm.
• Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member and participant in FNGLA events including Annual Convention, The Landscape Show, and Trees on the Go Workshop. FNGLA represents Florida's landscape and nursery industry generating $41.9 billion economic impact.
• Florida Chapter International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on educational events and professional development. Marshall Tree Farm participates in Trees Florida Conference hosted by Florida Chapter ISA.
• Florida Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompliance with Florida Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants. The 6th Edition (2022) standards were developed with industry input and Marshall Tree Farm produces trees meeting these stringent guidelines.
• American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipation in ASLA Florida Annual Conference and Expo where landscape architects specify and specify trees for projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• L.E. Cooke Co. California-based wholesale grower specializing in field-grown trees, fruit trees, and roses. Comparable in field-grown wholesale production model, but serves primarily Western U.S. markets rather than the Southeast.

Others

• Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA): Industry trade association representing Florida's nursery and landscape industry ($41.9B economic impact). Comparable as an industry ecosystem player rather than a direct competitor — Marshall is an active member and participant in FNGLA events and education.

Broad incumbents

• J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. Major Oregon-based wholesale grower of shade and flowering trees with national distribution. Comparable in field-grown tree production and B2B nursery trade, but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Everde Growers: Large multi-region wholesale nursery producing trees, shrubs, and ornamentals for landscape professionals across the U.S. Comparable in B2B wholesale model serving landscape contractors, but operates at significantly larger national scale.
• Monrovia Nursery Company: National wholesale nursery specializing in premium container-grown and field-grown plants, including trees. Comparable in supplying landscape professionals with branded, quality-differentiated plant material, but at much larger scale and broader SKU depth.
• Greenleaf Nursery Company: Major wholesale nursery producing a wide range of ornamental shrubs and trees across multiple U.S. sites. Comparable in B2B wholesale nursery model but with broader product mix and multi-region production footprint.
• Bailey Nurseries: Large national wholesale nursery with broad woody ornamental and perennial portfolio. Comparable in B2B wholesale nursery operations, but significantly larger and more diversified across geographies and product categories.

Direct peers

• Bountiful Farms: Florida-based wholesale tree farm producing field-grown trees for landscape and nursery trade. Comparable in scale, geography, and field-grown production approach serving the same Southeast landscape professional market.
• Cherry Lake Tree Farm: Florida-based wholesale grower of field-grown landscape trees supplying landscape professionals across the Southeast. Directly comparable in production model, geography, and B2B customer base (landscape architects, contractors, and wholesale nurseries).
• Lancaster Farms: Virginia-based wholesale grower of field-grown trees and shrubs supplying landscape contractors across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Comparable in B2B wholesale model, field-grown production, and tree species portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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