In 1979, Clayton Nursery was started when we planted 2500 trees in Nampa, Idaho.  After more than 20 years at our Nampa farm, in 2002, we moved most of our operation 20 miles west to another agricultural town, Wilder, Idaho. 

Balled and Burlap trees are the backbone of our company. We ship our trees to many different types and sizes of businesses. Most of our customers are located in the intermountain area.

We also grow #7, #10, #15, and #20 containerized trees using a "Pot-in-Pot" system.  This system provides an outstanding environment for root growth. It also prevents the trees from tipping over and provides excellent winter protection.  These trees are still grown at our Nampa farm. 

Traditionally, we have had two basic shipping seasons.  The first was from the end of February until the middle of April.  The second was from the end of October until the snow flew; usually the first part of December. Over the past few years, though, we have started doing more and more shipping throughout the summer.  In the spring and fall, when the trees are dormant, we ship on flatbed trucks.  During the warmer times, we use 53' refrigerated trucks..

We talk with our customers to try and deliver the trees when they want them to arrive.  The customer pays the shipping.