What ADAMS COUNTY NURSERY, INC. does

Adams County Nursery, Inc. is a fifth-generation, family-owned fruit tree nursery founded in 1905 by H.G. Baugher and headquartered in Aspers, Pennsylvania. The company produces 2-year bare root fruit trees across more than 200 varieties of apple, peach, nectarine, pear, plum, apricot, cherry, and interspecific hybrids, propagated on a diversified portfolio of clonal rootstocks — EMLA, Budagovsky, Geneva, OHxF, Bailey/Lovell, Krymsk, Myrobolan, and Gisela — sourced from global breeding programs including Cornell, Rutgers, University of Minnesota, USDA-ARS, and European programs. Trees are shipped dormant in spring, with patented and trademarked varieties carrying per-tree royalty fees ranging from $0.40 to $2.00.

The business operates two primary sales channels: a commercial orchard grower segment served through a dedicated sales team, annual availability catalog, and quantity-based pricing tiers (25, 100, 500, 1,000, and 5,000 trees) with Net 30 terms and a 25% deposit requirement, and a backyard/home grower segment served via an e-commerce storefront with a 5-tree minimum order. Distribution uses pool truck services into major fruit-growing regions, LTL motor freight, and UPS ground for smaller shipments, with shipments restricted from California. Ancillary revenue comes from orchard supplies — tree guards, treated posts, Felco pruners, wire and Gripple tensioning systems, and deer-deterrent soap — sold directly through the website.

The company holds exclusive licenses on internally discovered varieties including Legacy Gala (PP#35,312P2), Legacy Jonagold (PPAF), John Boy II, and Laurol Peach, and maintains active membership in the U.S. Apple Association, IFTA, SHAP, the National Clean Plant Network, and Penn State Extension. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and no institutional investors or parent companies are indicated.

Name

ADAMS COUNTY NURSERY, INC.

Legal name

Adams County Nursery, Inc.

Website

https://acnursery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Adams County Nursery, Inc. is a fifth-generation, family-owned fruit tree nursery founded in 1905 in Aspers, Pennsylvania, producing 200+ varieties of bare root fruit trees and orchard supplies for commercial orchard growers and backyard growers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fruit Tree Nursery Stock

NAICS

Nursery and Tree Production (111421)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Fruit & Nut Planting Stock (Rootstocks, Nursery Trees, Vines) (AFABAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orchard Management & Field Operations (Pruning/Training, Thinning, Irrigation/Fertigation) (AFAGACAL), Orchard Establishment & Replanting (New Plantings, Rootstock Selection, Trellising Systems) (AFAGACAK)

Keywords

• Fruit tree nursery
• Bare root trees
• Orchard supplies
• Clonal rootstocks
• Commercial nursery stock

Headquarters

HQ city

Aspers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Fruit Tree Sales: Sales of bare root fruit trees (apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, cherries, interspecific hybrids) to commercial orchard growers with quantity-based pricing. Trees are sold with various rootstock options and sold with plant patent/trademark royalties where applicable.
2. Backyard Grower Retail Sales: Direct online sales of 2-year bare root trees to backyard/home growers with 5-tree minimum order, spring shipping, and limited warranty.
3. Orchard Supplies: Sales of orchard supplies including plastic tree guards, treated lodgepole posts, Felco pruners, wire crimps, gripple tensioning systems, wire, tree clips, webbing, staples, and deer deterrent soap bags.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Adams County Nursery, Inc. propagates and sells 2-year bare root fruit tree nursery stock on scientifically advanced clonal rootstocks, offering over 200 varieties of apples, peaches, nectarines, pears, plums, apricots, cherries, and interspecific hybrids. The company supplies commercial orchard growers via volume pricing tiers (25/100/500/1000/5000) with pool truck and LTL freight, and serves backyard growers via direct e-commerce with a 5-tree minimum. It also retails orchard supplies including tree guards, pruning tools, trellis wire, posts, and deer deterrent products.

Product overview

Adams County Nursery is a multi-generational fruit tree nursery founded in 1905, offering a comprehensive portfolio of fruit trees and orchard supplies. The core product line includes 2-year bare root trees across seven fruit categories: Apple Trees (200+ varieties on multiple rootstocks), Peach Trees, Nectarine Trees, Pear Trees (European and Asian), Plum Trees, Apricot Trees, and Interspecific Hybrids like plumcots. They also serve as a one-stop shop for commercial orchard supplies including Plastic Tree Guards, Felco pruning tools, wire trellis systems, Gripple tensioning products, tree support materials, treated posts, and deer control products. The company offers commercial growers volume pricing tiers and provides educational resources including variety spotlights, maturity charts, rootstock guides, and pollination charts. Their products are available for both commercial orchard operators and backyard growers (with a 5-tree minimum for retail).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Apple Trees 2-year bare root apple trees available on multiple clonal rootstocks including Bud 9, Bud 10, EMLA 7, EMLA 106, EMLA 111, Bud 118, G-11, G-890, G-935, G-969, G-210, and Bud 9/EMLA 111 interstem. Includes over 100 apple varieties such as Ambrosia, CrimsonCrisp, Gala, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Wildfire Gala, WineCrisp, and cider varieties, for commercial orchard growers and backyard orchardists.
• Peach Trees 2-year bare root peach trees on Bailey, Lovell, Krymsk 86, and Controller 6 rootstocks. Includes yellow and white-fleshed varieties such as Redhaven, John Boy, Allstar, Laurol, Legacy varieties, and Rutgers releases, for commercial orchards and backyard growers.
• Nectarine Trees 2-year bare root nectarine trees including yellow and white-fleshed varieties such as Fantasia, Flavortop, Easternglo, and Rutgers varieties SilverGem and Brigantine, for commercial and backyard growers.
• Pear Trees European and Asian pear trees on OHxF97, OHxF87, and Betulaefolia rootstocks. European varieties include Bartlett, Bosc, Beurre D'Anjou; Asian varieties include Hosui, Kosui, Shinseiki, for commercial and backyard growers.
• Plum Trees 2-year bare root plum trees on Myrobolan rootstock including Japanese and European varieties such as Shiro, Methley, Bluebyrd, Castleton, and Fortune, for commercial and backyard growers.
• Apricot Trees 2-year bare root apricot trees on Krymsk 86 rootstock including Goldrich, Hargrande, Robada, OrangeRed, and Sugar Pearls varieties, for commercial and backyard growers.
• Interspecific Hybrid Trees Hybrid fruit trees crossing different species including plumcot varieties such as Spring Satin Plumcot on Myrobolan rootstock, for commercial and backyard growers.
• Pollinizer Trees Flowering crab apple pollinizer trees including Chestnut, Indian Summer, and Mt. Evereste for cross-pollination support in commercial orchards.
• Plastic Tree Guards White plastic tree guards at $1.15 each, 18-inch height with 3.5-inch diameter and self-coiling design to protect young trees from ground-dwelling pests, for orchard growers.
• Felco 2 Hand Pruner Professional pruning shears at $53.00 with hardened steel anvil blades, replaceable parts, and wire cutting notch, for commercial orchard pruning operations.
• Wire and Wire Crimps 12.5 gauge hi-tensile wire at $155.00 per 3415-foot roll and wire crimps at $25.00 per 100-count bag for orchard trellis system installation.
• Gripple Tensioning System Jumbo Gripple wire tensioning system at $40.00 per 20-count bag and Gripple tensioning tool at $70.00 for orchard trellis systems.
• Tree Support Products Black sturdy tie webbing at $35.00 per 330-foot roll, Prothec CEP tie at $13.00 per 330-foot roll, and stake clips at $42.50 per 250-count for orchard tree support.
• Treated Lodgepole Posts Treated lodgepole posts for high-density planting systems, available in various calipers for individual staking or trellis system applications.
• Rechargeable Deer Deterrent Soap Bags Deer control product at $14.95 per 25-count box, featuring weather-resistant nylon mesh bag with soap deterrent for light to moderate deer pressure areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trees warranted to be alive at time of delivery and grow through July 1 under normal conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Apple AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association representing the U.S. apple industry. Adams County Nursery supports and participates in this organization which works to strengthen and further the fruit industry.
• State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania (SHAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPennsylvania-based horticultural association supporting fruit industry growth. ACN partners with SHAP as part of their commitment to the regional fruit growing community.
• International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for fruit tree growers. ACN participates in IFTA activities, which provides best practices and industry networking for orchard professionals.
• National Clean Plant Network (NCPN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network ensuring the availability of healthy, virus-tested fruit tree planting stock. ACN works with NCPN to ensure high-quality, disease-free nursery stock.
• Pennsylvania Farm BureauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPennsylvania Farm Bureau represents and supports agricultural operations in the state. ACN maintains a relationship with this organization.
• Penn State Extension - Adams CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal extension office providing research-based information to Adams County growers. ACN directs customers to Penn State Extension for tree maintenance, disease and pest management guidance.
• Young Grower AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram through Penn State Extension supporting the next generation of fruit growers. ACN supports this initiative to develop future talent in the industry.
• Rice Fruit Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA fruit packing and marketing company in the Adams County region. Listed as an industry partner, suggesting a commercial relationship within the fruit industry supply chain.
• Knouse FoodsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA fruit processing cooperative in Pennsylvania. Listed as an industry partner, indicating a relationship within the fruit industry ecosystem.
• Cornell Cooperative ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as a top extension service providing information on tree maintenance, disease and pest management for Northeast growers. ACN sources varieties from Cornell breeding programs.
• Rutgers NJAES Cooperative ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as a key extension service for Northeast growers. ACN sources proprietary varieties from Rutgers breeding program including Anna Rose, August Rose, Felicia, RubyRush, and others.
• University of Minnesota ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey university extension partner providing fruit growing guidance. ACN sources varieties from University of Minnesota breeding program including Kudos, Juicy Jewel, and Triumph.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dave Wilson Nursery: Largest US wholesale fruit tree nursery, headquartered in California's Central Valley. Direct competitor in commercial fruit tree propagation across apples, peaches, cherries, and stone fruit, with extensive Zaiger Genetics stone fruit licensing relationships.
• Brandt's Fruit Trees: Pacific Northwest fruit tree nursery specializing in apple and stone fruit trees for commercial growers. Comparable as a regional commercial fruit tree nursery with similar rootstock and variety programs.
• Hilltop Nurseries: Connecticut-based commercial fruit tree nursery specializing in apple, pear, and stone fruit trees on clonal rootstocks for Eastern US orchard growers. Direct competitor serving the same Northeast commercial grower base.
• Van Well Nursery: Washington State-based wholesale fruit tree nursery specializing in apple, cherry, pear, and stone fruit trees for commercial orchard growers. Highly comparable as a commercial-only fruit tree propagator with extensive variety and rootstock offerings.
• Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co. One of the oldest US fruit tree nurseries (founded 1816), offering a broad catalog of fruit trees, rootstocks, and orchard supplies to both commercial and backyard growers. Directly comparable as a multi-generational fruit tree nursery serving the same customer base.
• L.E. Cooke Co: California-based wholesale nursery offering deciduous fruit, nut, and shade trees on clonal rootstocks. Direct competitor in the wholesale fruit tree nursery segment, with similar product breadth and rootstock specialization.
• Sierra Gold Nurseries: California-based wholesale fruit tree nursery specializing in almond, walnut, stone fruit, and citrus on clonal rootstocks. Comparable as a commercial fruit and nut tree nursery serving Western US growers, although focused on different crops and geography.
• C&O Nursery: Washington State wholesale fruit tree nursery producing apple, pear, cherry, and stone fruit trees for commercial growers. Comparable as a multi-species commercial fruit tree propagator with similar pricing tier structures.
• Wafler Nursery: New York-based commercial fruit tree nursery specializing in apple, pear, and stone fruit on clonal rootstocks. Directly comparable as a regional commercial nursery serving Eastern US orchard growers with similar rootstock programs.

Broad incumbents

• Bailey Nurseries: Large multi-generation US wholesale nursery (founded 1905) producing fruit trees, ornamentals, and shrubs across many categories. Overlaps with ACN in fruit tree propagation but operates at significantly larger scale and broader product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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