about
Wm. J. Hooftman
Our company dates back to 1938 when Wim J. Hooftman started our company in the Biezen in Boskoop. Boskoop is known as the largest contiguous tree growing area in the world. Our ancestors grew various trees and shrubs and exported this to the British Isles and Ireland.
When Willem J. ( the 3rd generation) came into the business in 1983 he continued the sales to England and later when his father John retired, Ireland. In the mid-1990th our company started putting more emphasis on expanding the cultivation of Acer. By putting up several of poly-house facilities over a period of a few years, we started growing Japanese maples in pot. This enabled us to sell own-grown stock throughout the year. We currently offer around 120 different varieties of Japanese Maples and are one of the leading growers in The Netherlands.
Besides Acer we also grow Cercis canadensis in a large number. Cercis has become a very popular plant due to its multitude of applications in an ever changing climate. We expect to be increasing our production of Cercis over the years and we keep introducing many exiting new varieties! Other plant-species we offer from our own nursery include Albizia and Lagerstroemia.
- Yearly new supply of new introductions.
- Optimal growth through the use of greenhouses, container fields, shade halls and open ground.
- MPS A+ certified as of minimal chemical crop protection.
- Almost completely energy neutral through the use of solar panels and electric vehicles.
- Delivery times within the Netherlands within 24 hours.
- Customers in more than 20 countries within Europe.
- Sales outside Europe also possible due to close ties with fellow dealers.
“How only Hooftman manages to combine high quality and an interesting purchase price”
