Maddock Nursery
Joellen, Steve, Dave & Garth Maddock
Maddock Nursery began in 1946, when Jack and Joellen Maddock moved to Fallbrook from Duarte, CA. Jack purchased a lemon grove, and was one of the first citrus growers in the area. Over the years he expanded his operation to include avocado trees, and other citrus varieties. In 1960, he began the nursery portion of the business, supplying plants to friends and local growers.
Jack and Joellen ran the business alongside their three sons Dave, Steve and Garth, and together earned the respect of the citrus and avocado industry in Southern California. Also becoming like family, several employees from the early days of the business are still working here today. Always at the forefront of this business was their focus on hard work, quality product and good stewardship of the land.
Marcos Alcaraz and workers in back row
Steve, Gail, Maria, Dave, Garth,
Jack and Joellen
December 1993, Jack and Joellen’s 50th Wedding Anniversary
As the industry has grown and changed, Steve and Dave have continued to
strive for excellence in the trees they produce and have stayed current on new plant varieties and rootstocks. As the next generation of Maddock boys (John and Jackson) carries on the farming tradition, Maddock Nursery continues to be a highly respected provider of quality citrus and avocado plants to growers, wholesalers and retail customers.
Later were moved to the Botanical Gardens in New Jersey
