From Cherry Lane to Lake Shore Drive:
Trees for Orah Brandt Park's Neighborhood

Families come to Orah Brandt Park in Nampa for the splash pad, the rose garden, and the picnic shelters. Then they head home to yards that still sit in full sun. Many yards near the park are still waiting for real shade.

Looking for a tree nursery Orah Brandt Park neighbors can count on? We grow our trees in the field, right here on our Nampa farm. We pick them with north Nampa yards in mind. Our trees are 5 to 10 years old, so you start with real size and real shade.

Yards near the park have their own needs. Here is what we plan around:

Newer lots that need trees sized to fit

Backyards with limited room for roots and spread

HOA tree rules that may limit what you plant, so check first

Hot afternoon sun, with summer days that regularly hit the low 90s

Our farm sits on Lake Shore Drive near Lake Lowell, on the south side of town. It's a cross-town drive from Cherry Lane. That drive lets you walk our orchard rows and pick your own tree in person.

Fall is a good time to plant in Nampa.
Check our tree availability first. Then call ahead, and we'll help you plan your visit.

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North Nampa Yards Near Orah Brandt Park Need the Right Shade Tree

In the 83687 neighborhoods around Orah Brandt Park, many yards still feel open and bare. Much of the housing here is newer construction. That means many yard trees are still young.

The park itself is still growing too. Phase 3 opened in July 2024 with pickleball courts, basketball half-courts, and a softball diamond. The city's Phase 3 plan also called for a large picnic shelter and a small shade shelter. Even a city park plans for shade, and your yard deserves the same thought.

Before you pick a tree, decide what your yard needs most.
Most north Nampa homeowners we talk with want one of three things:

- Shade to cool your patio, your play area, or west-facing windows

- Privacy from close neighbors on a newer lot

- A windbreak to slow the gusts that cross open ground

Each goal points to a different kind of tree. A shade tree needs a wide crown. A privacy tree needs steady, full growth. A windbreak tree needs strength and a dense shape.

Tell us which goal comes first when you call.
We'll point you to the rows that fit your yard before you make the drive.

Franklin Village Lots Do Best with
Trees Sized to Fit

Franklin Village sits right next door to Orah Brandt Park. If your lot there has a tight side yard or a modest backyard, tree size matters even more. A tree that looks small in our field can outgrow your space in a few years.

Size the tree to the yard, not just to today. Use these three checks before you choose:

Mature height and spread: How tall and wide will the tree get when it's full grown?

Root space: Do the roots have open ground, or will they crowd a patio or fence line?

Distance from sidewalks and your house: Leave room so branches and roots stay clear of concrete and siding.

You can compare mature sizes for our shade trees before you visit. Parts of Franklin Village have an HOA, and other subdivisions near the park may too. Check your HOA's tree rules first, and bring a copy with you. We'll help you match the rules to the trees in our rows.

One more step before any shovel hits the ground: call 811. Idaho law asks you to call at least two business days before you dig. You can reach Idaho 811 at 1-800-342-1585, and local utility companies will mark their buried lines for free.

A Little Planning on Cherry Lane Saves
a Second Trip

If you plan to plant on a weekend, one clean trip is the goal. A few minutes of prep at home on Cherry Lane can save you a second drive across town. Bring what we need to help you pick the right tree the first time.

Before you leave, do these three things:

Measure the planting spot. Note how far it sits from your house, fence, and sidewalk.

Snap a photo of your yard. Show us the spot and what's around it.

Note which way the sun hits. West-facing yards take strong afternoon sun, and that changes which trees do best.

Next, check your vehicle. Measure your truck bed or trailer before you come. Our trees are 5 to 10 years old, so size and weight matter when you haul one home.

Timing counts too. Fall is planting season in Nampa, from mid-September through October. Evergreens settle in best when they go in early in that window. The ground starts to harden by mid-November, so the window is open but closing.

Call ahead before you drive. We'll confirm which trees are dug and ready, so your tree is waiting when you arrive.

Getting from Orah Brandt Park to
Lake Shore Drive Is Simple

We serve yards all over Nampa and the Treasure Valley, and the north side is an easy trip. The drive from Orah Brandt Park takes about 29 minutes and covers 12.6 miles. You'll go from busy city streets to open farm roads along Lake Lowell.

Here's the way we suggest:

- Leave the park on Cherry Lane. Exit the parking lot and turn right toward Cherry Lane. Turn left onto Cherry Lane, then left onto N Franklin Blvd.

- Take Franklin Blvd through two traffic circles. Take the 2nd exit at each one. After the second circle, stay on Franklin for about 1.2 miles. You'll pass a Jack in the Box on your left.

- Turn right onto 11th Ave N. Follow it for about 0.8 miles.

- Turn left onto 3rd St S. Use the middle lane for this turn.

- Turn right onto ID-45 S (12th Ave S). Use the right two lanes, then stay on ID-45 S for about 4.9 miles.

- Turn right onto Emerald Rd, which becomes Lake Shore Dr. Follow it about 4.4 miles. Our farm will be on your left as you drive along the lake.

The park's free splash pad runs during the hot summer months, so summer days can be busy there. We suggest a weekday morning for an easier start.

Before you head home, strap your tree down tight. ID-45 runs at highway speeds, and a loose tree can shift or lose branches in the wind. Ask us how to secure your tree before you pull out.

Choosing Your Tree in the Field Is
Worth the Drive

If you live on the north side, you may wonder why you should drive across town for a tree. The answer is simple: you get to see it before you buy it. A photo online can't show you how a tree really looks or how it will fit your yard.

At our tree nursery, you walk the rows yourself. Here's what that gives you:

Real sizes side by side. Compare height, trunk, and branch spread in person.

Your exact tree. The one you pick is the one you take home.

Field-grown roots. Our trees grow in the ground and come balled and burlapped, ready to plant.

Our farm sits near Lake Lowell, on the quiet south side of Nampa. It's a calm, rural break from busy Cherry Lane traffic. Many families make the visit part of a slow fall afternoon in our orchard rows.

Once you choose, we'll talk through how your tree gets home.
We offer local delivery and tree transplant service. Ask us which option fits your tree and your yard.

Young Trees Stay Strong Through
Nampa's Hot, Dry Summers

If you live near Orah Brandt Park or in nearby Meriwether Park, your new tree will face a tough first summer. Nampa gets around 11 inches of rain a year. Summer days regularly hit the low 90s, so your tree depends on you for water.

The first three growing seasons matter most. A young tree is still growing the roots it needs to find water on its own. University of Idaho Extension advises watering newly planted trees weekly until they are well rooted.

Here's what we tell every new tree owner:

Water deep and slow. Let a hose trickle at the base so water soaks down to the roots. Soil here is often heavy and clay-rich, so fast water just runs off.

Add a mulch ring. Spread mulch in a wide circle around the tree. Keep it about 2 inches back from the trunk.

Stake trees in windy spots. Open lots with few trees let the wind hit hard. A stake helps a young tree stay straight while its roots settle.

Plan for the end of irrigation season. The City of Nampa's pressurized irrigation shuts off in late September or early October. New roots keep growing after that, so water at the root ball weekly until the ground freezes. Evergreens also benefit from watering late into the fall.

When you pick up your tree, ask us for a care sheet. It keeps the key steps in one place, right where you need them.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How Far Is the Farm from Orah Brandt Park?

Our farm is about 12.6 miles from Orah Brandt Park, or roughly a 29-minute drive. It's a cross-town trip from north Nampa to the south side near Lake Lowell. Most of the drive runs on Franklin Blvd, ID-45 S, and Lake Shore Drive.

Will a Tree Fit in My SUV?

Most of our trees are too big for an SUV. They are 5 to 10 years old, with heavy balled-and-burlapped root balls. Plan on a truck or trailer, or ask us about local delivery.

Can I Plant Trees in the Fall?

Yes, fall is a good time to plant in Nampa. The window runs from mid-September through October, before the ground hardens in mid-November. Evergreens do best early in that window, so call ahead to confirm which trees are dug and ready.

Does My HOA Limit What I Plant?

Your HOA may limit what you plant, so check its tree rules first. Bring a copy when you visit our farm. We'll help you match the rules to the trees in our rows.

When Should I Drive on Busy Park Days?

We suggest a weekday morning for the easiest start. Summer days at the park can get busy while the free splash pad is running.

Do I Need to Call Before Digging?

Yes, call Idaho 811 at least two business days before you dig. The number is 1-800-342-1585. Local utility companies will mark their buried lines for free, so you can plant safely. Plan your visit from Orah Brandt Park today. Call ahead, and we'll have your tree ready to walk, pick, and take home.