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Founded in 1988, Gainous’ Shade Trees is a family-owned nursery with deep roots in Cairo, Georgia. What began as a small tree nursery established by brothers Jimmy and Larry Gainous on their family farm in North Grady County has grown into a thriving wholesale operation built on decades of hard work, dedication, and a passion for growing quality trees.

During the early years of the business, Lee Gainous—Jimmy’s son and Larry’s nephew—was attending school at ABAC in Tifton. While balancing his studies and work, he spent countless hours in the nursery learning the trade and helping build the foundation for the future of the company. Over the years, the nursery has expanded significantly in both acreage and production while remaining proudly owned and operated by the Gainous family.

Today, Gainous’ Shade Trees specializes in high-quality #5 and #7 container-grown shade trees for the wholesale market. With 350,000 trees in production today, our commitment to exceptional plant quality, dependable service, and strong customer relationships continues to guide everything we do.

We welcome you to visit our nursery and see firsthand the trees and family values that have made Gainous’ Shade Trees a trusted name for generations.