Meet Smits Nursery
Smits Nursery is a family business with a clear vision of green. What started as a modest 6-hectare tree nursery in Oirschot in 1994 has grown into an international player with a distinctive range of trees and hedges for the higher segment.
From the beginning, Smits was all about quality, craftsmanship and building long-term relationships. In the early years, the focus was on avenue and park trees and trading activities. A cultivation that is strongly represented in this region and where the foundations were laid for the knowledge and experience we still put to daily use today.
Product range
Exclusive trees and hedges for special gardens
Our range is built with one aim: to deliver greenery that makes gardens stand out. We specialise in hedging plants, specimen shurbs, multi-stems, topiary and espalier trees, cloud hedges, pinus, topiary and conifers. Most of our plants are grown outdoors, supplemented by container cultivation for flexibility and year-round availability.
We offer common sizes as well as larger, heavier specimens for the higher end. By giving plants extra space, light and air, they grow into strong products with well-rooted root balls. This allows us to support our customers in a variety of projects: from sleek villa gardens to larger green projects, always with attention to quality, form and appearance.
History
Growth with a solid foundation
In 2016, we reached an important milestone with the move to our current location at Rimpelaar 49 in Molenschot. The old location did not offer enough space for further growth. At the new site, we invested in modern warehouses, office spaces, a workshop and a spacious logistics square. In the years that followed, we were able to acquire a lot of land in the immediate vicinity, enabling Smits to grow to 125 hectares with 40 employees by 2021.Â
With the construction of a 4-hectare container field and a 6-hectare park, more exclusive products also gained prominence. A development reinforced by the acquisition of Deepdale Trees in the UK, a partner we have worked with for more than 20 years. Today, Smits Nursery consists of approximately 200 hectares of open ground production, 30 hectares of container field and 2 hectares of greenhouse production, supported by a committed team of 75 employees.
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We are distinguished by our sophisticated breeding methods, our international character and delivery throughout Europe. We have everything in-house: from production and sales to transport to the customer.
But what we are perhaps most proud of is our team. Thanks to their dedication and commitment, we are where we are today. That gives us room to continue to grow, innovate and become more sustainable. We would like to invite you to the nursery to see our products for yourself.
What we stand for
Focus on long-term relationships, quality and innovation
At Smits, we believe in long-term relationships. With our customers and with our employees. The basis of every relationship is communication. We genuinely listen to wishes and translate them to the nursery. This way of working together enables us to deliver top quality and build up a distinctive assortment.
The quality of our trees and hedges starts in the soil. We give plants extra space, light and air. This results in strong plants with well-rooted root balls that can take a beating and quickly take root in their new location. Our range is broad and accessible, including both common and larger, heavier sizes. This allows us to respond to a variety of higher-end projects.
Innovation and sustainability play an increasingly important role. By continuing to innovate, we work more efficiently, pleasantly and environmentally friendly. That takes guts and entrepreneurship. Smits is a company on the move, which dares to invest in the future with common sense.
