Eastwoods Nurseries: Japanese Maples in Washington, VA
A specialist grower of 300-plus Japanese maple varieties on Long Mountain Road, and why a phone call comes before the drive this November
Eastwoods Nurseries, a specialist Japanese maple grower at 634 Long Mountain Road in Washington, Virginia, lists regular weekly hours of 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, closed Mondays. Its most recent posted notice was a short open-to-visitors window of October 16-18, so in November 2026 the sensible move is to call ahead before you drive out.
Quick Facts
- Where: 634 Long Mountain Road, Washington, Rappahannock County
- Specialty: more than 300 varieties of Japanese maple
- Listed hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; closed Monday
- Most recent visitor notice: open to visitors October 16-18
- Phone: (540) 675-1234
- Google rating: 4.7
A Nursery Built Around One Tree
Most nurseries in the Piedmont sell a bit of everything. Eastwoods Nurseries grows one tree, the Japanese maple, in more than 300 varieties. That specialization is what makes it a destination for gardeners who already know what they want. It suits the reader who has a particular spot in mind, perhaps a courtyard, a gravel garden, or the corner of a second-home terrace, and wants to choose a specific cultivar rather than a generic red-leaved maple.
Washington, the village most people know as Little Washington, sits at the heart of Rappahannock County, so the nursery pairs naturally with a weekend already planned around the inns and tables of the area.
Why November Is a Good Time to Think About Maples
Late fall is when a Japanese maple shows you what it can do. Color and branch structure are both on view, which helps you judge a tree before you commit to it. We would not promise what is on display in any given week. The nursery's most recent posted notice was the October 16-18 open window, and there has been little public social activity since, so the current state of visiting is something to confirm directly.
What We Know, and What to Confirm
Our data shows a recent change to the nursery's hours and no social media activity in the last 30 days. That is a prompt to verify, not a sign of anything amiss; small specialist growers often run on seasonal schedules and communicate by phone and website rather than by regular posting. Before you go:
- Call (540) 675-1234 and ask whether the nursery is open to walk-in visitors this week.
- Ask about the specific varieties you are hoping to see and whether they are available now.
- Check the nursery's website, japanesemaples.com, for any posted notice.
Making a Day of It
If the nursery is open, Rappahannock County makes it easy to build a day around the visit. Not far away in Washington is Lee's Orchard, a family-owned apple orchard with 18 varieties including heritage apples, listed as open from Labor Day to Thanksgiving. Just beyond the nursery's neighborhood, Fairlea Farm Bed & Breakfast, a working farm at 636 Mount Salem Avenue, offers four guest rooms with private baths among cattle, miniature donkeys, and sheep. Both are worth a phone call as well, since their social activity is also quiet.
Planning Your Visit
- Address: 634 Long Mountain Road, Washington, VA (Rappahannock County)
- Listed hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; closed Monday
- Phone: (540) 675-1234
- Website: japanesemaples.com
- Tip: the most recent posted visitor notice was for October 16-18, so confirm by phone before making the drive.
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Sources
Reporting drew on sources available for these places:
- Eastwoods Nurseries — venue signals
- Lee's Orchard — venue signals
- Fairlea Farm Bed & Breakfast — venue signals
Frequently asked questions
What are the hours at Eastwoods Nurseries in Washington, Virginia?
Listed hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and the nursery is closed on Mondays. Its most recent posted visitor notice was for October 16-18, so call (540) 675-1234 to confirm before driving out.
What does Eastwoods Nurseries grow?
Eastwoods Nurseries grows more than 300 varieties of Japanese maple. It is a specialist tree nursery rather than a general garden center.
Where is Eastwoods Nurseries located?
The nursery is at 634 Long Mountain Road in Washington, in Rappahannock County. Its phone number is (540) 675-1234.
Is Eastwoods Nurseries open to visitors in November?
Our data shows a recent hours change and no social posts in 30 days, which is a reason to verify rather than a confirmed closure. Call ahead or check japanesemaples.com to confirm current visiting status.
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