Oakdale Greenhouses: Tropical Plants and Bonsai in Charlotte

If you are looking for tropical plants, succulents or bonsai supplies in Charlotte, Oakdale Greenhouses, LLC is a plant nursery and garden center at 5626 Statesville Rd, in north Charlotte. The business has been operating for nearly 40 years and describes itself as Charlotte's largest source of tropical plants. The site includes 20,000 square feet of greenhouses, so there is a lot to walk through.

The main draw is the indoor and tropical section. You will find a wide range of tropical plants, succulents (including succulent wreaths and container gardens), cactus, orchids, hanging baskets, and rare collectible plants. The nursery also has an aquatic section with Water Hyacinth, Water Lettuce and Duckweed, plus pond fish such as Standard fin and Butterfly fin Koi. For bonsai fans, there are both ready-made bonsai and raw material plants and pots for doing it yourself.

If you are planning your garden, the landscaping plants section covers trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, ground cover, vegetable plants and decorative grasses. The plants are selected for Carolina red soils, and the staff can give advice on Japanese maples, fruit trees and ground covers. Decorative items include pots, containers and statuary, among them lightweight, weather-resistant Austram products. Austram is a UV-protected clay fiber suitable for year-round outdoor use. The nursery also rents plants for corporate, convention, party, wedding and graduation events.

The nursery has a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Google Maps, based on 336 reviews. Staff are described as friendly and knowledgeable, offering expert advice and aftercare tips after the sale. They also help customers load plants into their vehicles, which is useful when you buy larger plants or pots.

The nursery is open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and it is closed on Sundays. You can call (704) 596-4052 or visit oakdalegreenhouses.com for more information.

Getting there depends on where you are coming from. From I-85 Northbound, take Exit 39 (Statesville Road), turn left at the light at the top of the ramp, and drive 1.6 miles. The nursery is on the right. From I-77 Northbound, take Exit 13A (I-85 North), bear right onto the Statesville Avenue ramp, merge left, and turn left at the light onto Statesville Road. Drive 1.6 miles, and the nursery is on the right. From I-85 Southbound, take Exit 39, turn right at the light onto Statesville Road, drive 1.6 miles and make a U-turn, as the street is divided. The nursery is then on your right. From I-77 Southbound, take Exit 16A (North 21, Sunset Road East), merge onto Sunset Road, drive 0.7 miles and turn right onto Statesville Road at the second light. Drive 0.9 miles, make a U-turn, and the nursery is on the right.