AZALEA HILL NURSERY, INC.
OCALA, FLORIDA

Azalea Hill Nursery is located at In the summer of 1981, Robert Dickey started Dickey's Nursery in Ocala, Fl, a small woody onamental nursery less than an acre in size.  It was originally meant to be a hobby for Mr. Dickey who was retiring from the insurance business.  The nursery grew to around 2 acres when Mr. Dickey passed away unexpectedly in February of 1986.  Mr. Dickey's son, Scott, put his college education on hold to help his Mom get the nursery affairs in order.  In September of 1986 Dickey's Azalea Hill Nursery was formed as a partnership with Scott and his mother.  Scott began the task of managing the debt while slowly expanding the nursery.  In 1994, he purchased his Mom's share of the business, and in 2006 Azalea Hill Nursery, Inc. was formed. In the early years the nursery produced many types of woody ornamentals but it was azaleas that motivated and challenged Scott, so he soon made a decision to specialize and expand his azalea production.  The nursery does produce a few other woody ornamental plants but azaleas are still the specialty and accounts for over 75% of the annual crop.  Scott continues to operate the nursery today.   Azalea Hill Nursery sits on 5 acres of land and has over 120,000 square feet of heated and irrigated shade structures and produces over 100,000 azaleas that are sold annually. The nursery business, like other businesses, has seen a lot of changes over the past 25 years.  Many challenges are ahead, but Azalea Hill Nursery is determined to continue to produce high quality azaleas so that future generations may enjoy the majesty of this "Old Southern Favorite". . Azalea Hill Nursery Inc. All rights reserved. Our plants are inspected and certified by the State of Florida Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Industry.  (Nursery Stock Registration No. 04710735).  Azalea Hill Nursery supplies quality plants that exceed industry standards, we offer no warranty on live plants with the exception of plants being true to name and healthy at the time of purchase.  We have been selling quality plants for over 30 years and no plant leaves the nursery that we would not plant in our own yard.  With proper maintenance, our plants will provide years of enjoyment. Azalea Hill Nursery has supplied over Several varieties of high quality 1 gallon azaleas were offered for $3.50.  It was a sell out!  The proceeds of the sale go to benefit local charities.  Thanks to all who volunteered their time and purchased plants, see you next year! The Marion County Tax Collectors office held their 3rd Annual one gallon Crape Myrtle Sale on Saturday June 24th, 2017 at the Tax Collectors office, Azalea Hill Nursery supplied several varieties of popular crape myrtles.  It was another successful sale with the proceeds going to support local charities. The Equestrian Center conducted their 6th annual azalea sale beginning March 2.  Azalea Hill Nursery supplied several popular varieties of high quality one gallon azaleas.  For the 6th straight year, it was a sell out!  Thank you to all who volunteered their time and purchased plants.  Plans for a 2019 sale are underway, see you next year!  Tomorrows Equestrian Center provides therapeutic riding for children and adults who are physically or mentally challenged.  The proceeds of the plant sales fund their participation in the Special By purchasing plants you help put a smile on some special faces!