Our retail nursery is open every day from 10AM to 5PM. Note that for the summer, Monday, June 23th through Sunday, August 31st we will close at 4:30PM. We're closed on July 4th and Labor Day.
Spring mail order is closed; check back in September for fall shipping.
Ranked the #9 best plant nursery in the U.S. by USA Today, Broken Arrow Nursery in Hamden, Connecticut offers a vibrant and inspiring destination for plant enthusiasts. Specializing in rare and unusual plants — including evergreens, deciduous shrubs, conifers, vines, and herbaceous perennials — this nursery has been cultivating beauty since 1947...
Established in 1947, Broken Arrow Nursery in Hamden, Connecticut, has blossomed into a top spot for uncommon and high-quality garden plants. Recognized as the #9 best plant nursery in the U.S. by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, the nursery offers a diverse selection of evergreens, shrubs, perennials, trees, and vines...
"Like just about every business, Christmas tree farms in Connecticut have changed the way they do business due to the COVID-19 pandemic: masks are required, social distancing, and no gathering inside for hot cocoa. But the real Christmas tree industry, which has been battling increased interest in artificial trees, is glad to see that more Americans appear to be flocking to fresh-cut evergreens this season, seeking a bright spot amid the virus’s worsening toll. At the Broken Arrow Nursery in Hamden, the owner says people are calling to see if they need a reservation. "We're trying to encourage them to come during the week when it's not as busy. But people have been good. In general, everybody is coming with a mask -- which we require."
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Learn all about uncommon types of Hydrangeas in The New York Time's article below, where they interview Broken Arrow's own horticulture manager, Adam Wheeler. Read on to find out more information about which zones support different types of Hydrangeas, and the beautiful varieties of the plant found all over the world.
New England Today published an article naming Broken Arrow Nursery as one of the best New England nurseries and garden centers. Broken Arrow's specialty shrub, the mountain laurel, is discussed, as well as the expertise of the team and their expansion to include more than 1,500 types of shrubs and perennials at the nursery.
New Haven periodical The Daily Nutmeg, this month, published an article on the history of the mountain laurel. The staff of Broken Arrow Nursery feature in the piece, which offers interesting and useful background on the popular Connecticut shrub.
Hartford Magazine recently did an article on trees and shrubs, and how to approach the decision of what to plant. Included is some expert advise on considerations of when different plants are in bloom, and how that affects their role in a broader design.
More...This week, BAN's Richard Jaynes was interviewed on WTNH about the Hamden tradition of visiting Broken Arrow Nursery for a Christmas tree after Thanksgiving. It was a great opportunity to show the BAN Christmas trees, and for Richard to share some tips about how to pick a Christmas tree. Broken Arrow Nursery has been providing Connecticut residents with Christmas trees since 1947.
More...“We don’t like to talk about insects but occasionally little tiny fruit fly-like things come out but they’re harmless and they usually don’t live for more than 24 hours inside.” mentioned Jaynes
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