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Forrest HIll nurseries

Posted on 4/29/25 at 7:55 am
Posted by tigerrage08
Houma,LA
Member since Feb 2008
506 posts
Posted on 4/29/25 at 7:55 am
I will be in the area Thursday and Friday and I will be going to a few of these nurseries. There are so many of them, do you guys recommend any certain one that are better than others? Also is there a nursery there that specializes in camellias, i need to pick up a few of them. Any tips and recommendations are appreciated.
This post was edited on 4/29/25 at 7:56 am
Posted by Creolesote
Member since Feb 2025
213 posts
Posted on 4/29/25 at 8:57 am to
Last I knew only 2-3 sold retail to the public
Posted by Tigers4Lyfe
Member since Nov 2010
6192 posts
Posted on 4/29/25 at 8:58 am to
Doug Young is huge and sells to the public.
Posted by DickTater
Geismar
Member since Feb 2013
161 posts
Posted on 4/29/25 at 9:21 am to
Also pay cash and avoid taxes or CC fees.
Posted by DaBeerz
Member since Sep 2004
18277 posts
Posted on 4/29/25 at 10:00 am to
Doug young… they will give you a map and you just drive through the fields and pick what you want. It’s huge, drive back around to the front and they ring up what you got
Posted by Randall Savauge
Member since Aug 2021
537 posts
Posted on 4/29/25 at 10:21 am to
i'll second or third doug young!
Posted by lowhound
Effie
Member since Aug 2014
9551 posts
Posted on 4/29/25 at 10:40 am to
Doug Young Nursery
Posted by SouthOfSouth
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2008
43574 posts
Posted on 4/29/25 at 10:43 am to
I used Doug Young a few years ago and everything there was really great. I will say for whatever reason their fern prices were higher than local places but everything else was priced amazingly and all did quite well after transplant.
Posted by Elusiveporpi
Below I-10
Member since Feb 2011
2705 posts
Posted on 4/29/25 at 10:44 am to
Passed there Sunday. Amazing the amount of nurseries in the area.
Posted by tigerrage08
Houma,LA
Member since Feb 2008
506 posts
Posted on 4/29/25 at 10:46 am to
Thansk everyone, for all the tips and suggestions. Looking forward to the trip
Posted by Wasp
Off Highland rd.
Member since Sep 2012
1532 posts
Posted on 4/29/25 at 11:31 am to
For Camellias, I would make the trip to Mizells in the Folsom area. They are a Camellia nursery with ~100 varieties in all sizes. Really amazing place.
Posted by Red Solo Cup
Memphis, TN
Member since Sep 2012
498 posts
Posted on 4/30/25 at 5:48 am to
Larry Bates Nursery only grows Camillias.

Larry Bates Nursery
Posted by Dixie2023
Member since Mar 2023
4584 posts
Posted on 4/30/25 at 6:53 am to
Never knew of them. I think I’ll take a ride over to Folsom, thanks. If you are in the area, another good nursery is Full Moon in Abita. Good prices, nice offerings.
Posted by Bayou
Boudin, LA
Member since Feb 2005
41313 posts
Posted on 4/30/25 at 7:22 am to
Don't forget Mexican food while visiting Forrest Hill
Posted by tigerrage08
Houma,LA
Member since Feb 2008
506 posts
Posted on 4/30/25 at 7:32 am to
quote:

Don't forget Mexican food while visiting Forrest Hill



Seriously? Which place do you recommend?
Posted by DaBeerz
Member since Sep 2004
18277 posts
Posted on 4/30/25 at 7:44 am to
He’s probably talking about Mi Tierra, they make homemade tamales
Posted by Dixie2023
Member since Mar 2023
4584 posts
Posted on 4/30/25 at 7:56 am to
I meant the Camilla place in Folsom. Thanks.
Posted by RichPoke30
Member since Feb 2009
694 posts
Posted on 4/30/25 at 3:59 pm to
Doug Young obviously the big one for retail as others have said. They also have Poole Brothers nursery, and Sam Stokes nursery which are across the road from each other. Holloway's nursery off 165 is another retail nursery. Larry Bates is the Camellia man. Can't miss his sign along the road.

Mexican food is always a stop. Best is out of a food truck off of 165 next to a red metal building just south the intersection.
Posted by Spankum
Miss-sippi
Member since Jan 2007
60331 posts
Posted on 4/30/25 at 5:08 pm to
Agree with everything in this thread. Additionally, I would add to keep an eye on the speed limit when driving in the area. One mile per hour over the speed limit will get you a ticket.
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