Nursery + Environmental · Since 2015

Natives of Corkscrew.

Specializing in locally grown trees, shrubs, and flowers… especially flowers that attract butterflies.

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Aerial view of the nursery
The nursery from above
Growing fields
Tree rows
Shrubs ready to plant
Altitude400 ft
Fort Myers, FloridaOne of the largest all-native nurseries in Florida.
Since 2015Native plants, grasses, shrubs, and trees.
Field grownShade trees and slash pine, grown right here.
Ready to plantPrompt statewide delivery and contract growing.
Who we are

We are experts in preserving Florida’s natural habitats.

We are the Natives of Corkscrew, and we offer environmental preserve restoration services. We specialize in lake restoration, lake enhancement, littoral shelf maintenance, and protected species management. Our primary focus is on gopher tortoise services, but we also work with other native species.

We have a deep understanding of the natural world and use our knowledge to restore balance where it has been lost. We offer our services to individuals, businesses, organizations, and government agencies. If you are looking for someone to help protect and enhance your natural resources, we are the team for you.

2015Growing natives since
100%All-native nursery
32“Excellent” Google reviews
StatewidePrompt delivery
Native Plant Services

From seed to site.

  1. 01Extensive Native Species Inventory
  2. 02Expert Knowledge of Florida Native Plants
  3. 03Assistance in Species Selection for Your Landscape Project
  4. 04Prompt Statewide Delivery
  5. 05Contract Growing

Planning ahead is key. With contract growing, all of your plant needs are fulfilled according to specification, on time and within budget.

Plant availability

Grown here. Ready now.

Browse what’s in the ground at the nursery today. Inventory changes often, so call or text to confirm quantities for your project.

0Species in stock
0Plants on hand
Where will it grow? WET TRANSITIONAL UPLAND
Environmental Services

Protecting what lives here.

FDEP determinations, preserve and lake monitoring, FWC permitting and a licensed mangrove trimmer.

Gopher tortoise
01

Gopher Tortoise

Relocating gopher tortoises is one of our specialties. Let us help you preserve your environment.

Our specialty
Burrowing owl in flight
02

Burrowing Owls

We are licensed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to perform burrowing owl permitting.

FWC licensed
Land clearing
03

Removal & Relocation

We specialize in restoring and enhancing local environments, preserving and restoring ecosystems, and restoring environmental preserves.

Oak canopy
04

Non-native Vegetation

From preserving our delicate ecosystems to exotic vegetation removal, we have all your needs covered.

Exotic removal & maintenance
Who lives here

Every native plant feeds a neighbor.

Protect the habitat and you protect everything that depends on it. A few of the neighbors we look after across Southwest Florida.

Gopher tortoise on sandy ground
Eastern indigo snake coiled
Florida burrowing owl
Florida sandhill crane
Gopher tortoise burrow in open pine habitat
State threatened

Gopher Tortoise

Gopherus polyphemus

A keystone species. Its burrows shelter more than 350 other kinds of animals.

How we help: surveys, FWC permitting and relocation. It’s our specialty.
Federally threatened

Eastern Indigo Snake

Drymarchon couperi

The longest native snake in North America, and a regular guest in gopher tortoise burrows.

How we help: protecting burrows protects it too.
State threatened

Florida Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia floridana

One of the few owls active by day, nesting in burrows it digs in open, sandy ground.

How we help: FWC-licensed burrowing owl surveys and permitting.
State threatened

Florida Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis pratensis

Stands up to four feet tall, mates for life and forages in wet prairies and marshes.

How we help: wetland determinations, preserve and lake monitoring.
The goal

Restore the habitat.

They come back.

Clear the exotics, replant natives, and the whole community returns, from the tortoise up.

How we help: exotic vegetation removal and native replanting.
  1. 01Gopher tortoise
  2. 02Indigo snake
  3. 03Burrowing owl
  4. 04Sandhill crane
  5. 05Habitat
Butterfly attractors

Bring a little bit of nature into your life.

Many of our native Florida flowers are specifically chosen to attract butterflies and other pollinators, transforming your outdoor space into a vibrant and beautiful habitat.

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Monarch on scarlet milkweed
Coneflower
Gulf fritillary butterfly
What people are saying

Rooted in community.

★★★★★
Wonderful nursery! So glad to see a nursery with native plants. Owners are awesome. Go check this place out!
Sara TiceGoogle
★★★★★
Super great nursery with a large variety of plants and trees. I went there looking for milkweed plants that were not treated with pesticides. Got just what I needed at a very fair price.
Jason & Jami PavichGoogle
★★★★★
Quality plants, friendly staff and good prices… what more could you ask for?
Doreen SeelyeGoogle
★★★★★
Professional, honest, responsible. They truly have a great work ethic. Great work guys, specially Christopher, you have been amazing.
Cristian LobainaGoogle
★★★★★
I loved the drive out to this nursery. I enjoy unspoiled natural Florida and we got that pleasure with our trip to NOC. The folks are friendly and knowledgeable.
Dawn AndrewsGoogle
★★★★★
Awesome service. Healthy plants. Great detailed invoice with plant purchase details. Very knowledgeable staff, recommending plants that fitted my needs.
Michael NysGoogle
★★★★★
What a wonderful company with great customer service. The plants they delivered were excellent quality and size.
Diana MullinGoogle
★★★★★ Excellent · Based on 32 Google reviews
Florida Association of Native Nurseries FNGLA Florida Native Plant Society Institute for Regional Conservation Fresh From Florida
Oak-lined dirt road at the nursery
Visit the nursery

Take the drive out. It’s worth it.

13321 Peace Rd, Fort Myers · Mon by appointment · Tue–Thu 9am–4pm · Fri–Sat 9am–2pm

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Know your rights

Florida law supports your right to plant native.

Florida Statutes 373.185 and 720.3075 protect Florida-Friendly Landscaping. In general, HOAs cannot prohibit homeowners from implementing Florida-Friendly landscapes, including native planting that conserves water and supports the environment.

View the Florida Statutes
The Natives of Corkscrew team

Come see us.

MondayBy appointment only
Tuesday9:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday9:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday9:00am – 4:00pm
Friday9:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday9:00am – 2:00pm
SundayClosed
13321 Peace Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33905 (239) 206-7441 contactus@corkscrewnatives.com Please allow 1 week+ for requests through the website.
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