A Tree Farm Worth the Drive from Elk Creek Park in Kuna

If your family uses Elk Creek Neighborhood Park & Playground in south Kuna, we are the closest working tree farm and orchard west of you. Our farm sits on Lake Shore Dr in Nampa, on the south side of Lake Lowell. The drive is short, easy, and worth the trip if you are planning a yard install.

We are a real tree farm — not a parking-lot stand. Most of the trees in our orchard are five to ten years old and ready to plant in your yard. You walk the rows, pick the tree you want, and we handle the dig and transplant.

South Kuna has grown fast, and most new pockets near Elk Creek Park sit far from any working tree lot. The drive west is a two-lane country road along the south edge of Lake Lowell.
No freeway, no traffic, no fuss.

A few quick notes for first-time visitors from the Hidden Valley Ranch and Kuna Caves side:
The trip is about 28 minutes and 16 miles; you can pre-tag a tree before a weekend rush, and we schedule the transplant for your install date

Call ahead to ask about same-day picks or to set up a tour of the tree farm near Elk Creek Neighborhood Park.

South Kuna Homeowners Pick This Farm for One Reason:
It's the Closest Working Lot West of the Park

If you live in a newer south Kuna subdivision south of Hubbard Rd, your tree options are thin. Most lots near Elk Creek Park sit far from any real orchard. We are the closest working tree farm in that direction.

We are not a pop-up stand or a garden-center pallet rack. Our orchard runs in rows on Lake Shore Dr, with shade trees, ornamental trees, and evergreens grown on-site. Most are five to ten years old, so the tree you pick is the tree you plant.

Homeowners in the Hidden Valley Ranch and Kuna Caves side of south Kuna drive west to us for three reasons:

- You see the actual tree before you buy

- You pick a size and shape that fits your yard

- We dig, wrap, and transplant on your schedule

The lot you walk is the orchard we grow. No middleman, no mystery stock.

What to Bring When You Drive from Elk Creek Park for a Yard Tree Visit

The 16-mile drive from Elk Creek Park to our farm runs through open farmland with limited services. A little prep makes the visit smooth.

Fuel up in Kuna before you head west. The stretch along E Lewis Ln past Kings Corner and Tiegs Corner has no gas stations. Bring water for the walk through the rows.

Pack a few simple things for picking your tree:

- A tape measure for trunk size and spread

- A notepad or your phone to mark the spot you like

- Photos of your yard, including the install spot

- Rough measurements of the planting area
- Closed-toe shoes for walking the orchard rows

You do not need to bring a truck. Most yard trees we sell are dug, balled, and delivered on a transplant schedule. You pick the tree, we handle the heavy work.

Trees and Services We Offer the Kuna Side of the Valley

We grow shade, ornamental, and evergreen trees on the south shore of Lake Lowell. The cool, breezy microclimate off the water shapes a longer growing season for our orchard, which sits in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a/7b. Most trees you walk past are five to ten years old.

South Kuna homeowners come to us for three main reasons. Browse the full tree catalog to see every species we grow:

Shade trees for front yards and back patios — Sunburst Locust, Patmore Ash, Summit Ash, Littleleaf Linden

Ornamental trees for accent spots and small yards — Canadian Red Chokecherry, Spring Snow Crabapple, Accolade Cherry

Evergreen trees for windbreaks and privacy lines — Colorado Blue Spruce, Serbian Spruce, Bristlecone Pine

You walk the rows, pick the exact tree, and we tag it for you. Our crew handles the dig, root ball wrap, and transplant to your yard. We can also stage the delivery to match your landscape install date.

Same-day picks work for some species. Larger trees and peak-season requests fill up fast, so call ahead from the Kuna side before you drive over.

How to Reach Us from Elk Creek Neighborhood Park & Playground

The drive from Elk Creek Park to our farm is 28 minutes and 16 miles. The route runs west across south Kuna farmland and along the south edge of Lake Lowell to our orchard on Lake Shore Dr.

Here are the main turn cues from the park:

- From the park, work your way to W Hubbard Rd in south Kuna

- Turn right onto N Linder Ave, then left onto W Columbia Rd

- Continue west onto E Locust Ln

- At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto S Robinson Rd

- Turn right onto E Lewis Ln, then follow signs to ID-45 S

- Turn right onto Emerald Rd / Lake Shore Dr

- Arrive at 12747 Lake Shore Dr, Nampa, ID 83686

The traffic circle on E Locust Ln is the key landmark to watch — take the 3rd exit onto S Robinson Rd. Once you turn onto Lake Shore Dr, our orchard rows are on the left along the south shore of Lake Lowell.

What to Check Before You Load a Tree for the Ride Back to Kuna

Before you leave the farm, walk around the tree one more time with our crew. A few minutes here saves a phone call later.

Run through this short check:

- The root ball is wrapped tight and tied

- Branches are bundled close to the trunk

- A tarp or blanket sits under the tree

- The tag with your name and install date is on the tree

The open stretch along Lake Lowell and back through Swartz Corner and Deal can be windy in the afternoon. Drive slow on E Lewis Ln and check tie-downs at Tiegs Corner before you turn east.

If you scheduled a transplant instead of a same-day pick, we load and deliver. You drive home empty and meet our crew at your yard on the install date.

Best Days and Times to Visit if You're Coming from the East Side of Lake Lowell

Weekend mornings draw the heaviest traffic on E Lewis Ln from the Kuna direction. If you want shorter waits and better tree selection, plan your visit around the peak.

Better times to come from south Kuna:

- Weekday afternoons, when the orchard is quiet

- The first hour after we open on a weekend

- Mid-week in spring or fall planting windows

Spring and fall are our busiest seasons. Homeowners across south Kuna and Hidden Valley Ranch book transplant dates fast. A short call before you drive over saves a wasted trip if your top pick is already tagged. We also serve homeowners across the Treasure Valley, from Meridian and Caldwell to Boise and Eagle.

Call ahead to set a time, ask about tree availability, and reserve a spot on the transplant schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trees are serious, and so are your questions. Here are just a few:

How long does it take to drive from Elk Creek Neighborhood Park to the tree farm?

About 28 minutes and 16 miles. The route runs west through south Kuna farmland and along the south edge of Lake Lowell to our orchard on Lake Shore Dr in Nampa.

Is the route from south Kuna paved the whole way?

Yes. W Hubbard Rd, W Columbia Rd, E Locust Ln, and E Lewis Ln are all paved two-lane country roads. No gravel stretches along the way.


What's the key landmark to watch for coming from the park?

The traffic circle on E Locust Ln. Take the 3rd exit onto S Robinson Rd, then follow E Lewis Ln west toward Lake Shore Dr.


Are there gas stations along the route?

No. The stretch through Kings Corner, Tiegs Corner, Swartz Corner, and Deal has no fuel stops. Fill up in Kuna before you head west on Hubbard Rd.


Can I bring my kids to the farm after the playground?

Yes. The orchard grounds are open and easy to walk. Closed-toe shoes work best for the rows.


Is the farm easy to find with GPS?

Yes. Search 12747 Lake Shore Dr, Nampa, ID 83686. Our orchard rows are on the left as you turn onto Lake Shore Dr.

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