State Forest Nursery
2404 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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4.7 ★ (12 Google reviews) · as of 2026-08-06
Licence record on file, unconfirmed Matched IA's registry as of 2026-08-04 (96 days ago), too old for us to state this business is currently licensed. See the source registry to confirm current status.
Before you visit
State Forest Nursery is listed as a wholesale grower. Many wholesale growers sell mainly to landscapers and garden centers, so call ahead to ask whether they sell to the public and whether there is a minimum order. A listing does not show what is in stock. Call before you visit to check plants, sizes and availability.
We list 14 other places within 10 miles in Iowa, 5 of them independent. The closest in Iowa is Lowe's Garden Center, 0.3 mi away.
Our directory has 28 listings in Ames. Compare them on the Ames page.
Growing conditions
- USDA hardiness zone
- 5b
- Avg. minimum winter temp
- -15°F
- Median frost dates
- First ~Oct 8 · Last ~Apr 26
Frost dates: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, nearest station (AMES MUNI AP, IA US, 4.3 km away) .
What's plantable right now
Nothing in our crop table has an open planting window for this ZIP right now, check back soon.
Planting windows and crop timing here are computed from USDA/NOAA climate data and the university extension sources cited below, not a site visit or soil test. Treat this as a starting point: local conditions vary, and a local nursery or extension office can advise on your exact site. See our full Disclaimer.
Nearby nurseries
- Lowe's Garden Center Ames, IA 0.3 mi away
- Lowe's Home Improvement Ames, IA 0.3 mi away
- Earl May Garden Center Ames, IA 0.6 mi away
- Walmart Garden Center Ames, IA 1.1 mi away
- Reiman Gardens Ames, IA 1.8 mi away
- Everts Flowers Home Gifts Ames, IA 1.8 mi away
Frequently asked questions
- What type of business is State Forest Nursery?
- State Forest Nursery is classified as a grower in Ames, IA.
- What USDA growing zone is State Forest Nursery in?
- State Forest Nursery (ZIP 50010) is in USDA hardiness zone 5b, with an average minimum winter temperature of -15°F.
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