In the heart of Ohio, Intel’s new semiconductor manufacturing site—dubbed the Cardinal Campus—represents one of the most ambitious tech infrastructure investments in recent U.S. history. This multi-billion-dollar project aims to reestablish domestic chip production and bring thousands of jobs to the region. Led by Bechtel, the site is not only an engineering feat, it’s also a showcase for how thoughtful landscape design and native plant selection can support long-term sustainability and regional identity.
Behind the scenes, a TX-based buyer from Ruppert Landscape was tasked with managing procurement for the extensive planting plan. With a species list heavy on resilient natives and site-appropriate varieties, the job required careful coordination across growers and geographies to get the right mix, on spec, on time, and at scale.
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A Smarter Way to Source
Large projects like Intel Cardinal don’t leave room for guesswork. They demand precise coordination, fast pivots, and reliable partners. That’s where LandscapeHub made the difference.
Instead of reaching out to dozens of growers individually, Ruppert Landscape used LandscapeHub to search live inventory, compare availability across suppliers, and build a complete, multi-source order, all in one place. It simplified communication, reduced back-and-forth, and ultimately helped keep the procurement phase moving smoothly without sacrificing plant quality or variety.
This project is a prime example of how landscape contractors can use digital tools to source smarter, especially when managing multiple jobs across regions or working within a complex spec.
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Some of the Plants Sourced Through LandscapeHub ↓
This wasn’t a simple single-vendor order. The buyer leveraged LandscapeHub to coordinate across multiple top-tier growers, including Acorn Farms, Barton Nurseries, and Youngblood Farms, 50 varieties of trees in various sizes with a total of around 5000 unitsEach species was sourced from growers with the right availability, quality, and shipping capacity to meet the project’s tight schedule.
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Myrica pensylvanica
A tough, adaptable shrub that thrives in poor soils and coastal conditions, this plant stands out with its aromatic foliage and clusters of waxy gray berries. It’s a low-maintenance choice for naturalized areas, erosion control, or wildlife-friendly plantings, offering year-round interest and resilience. |
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Liriodendron tulipifera
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Corylus americana
A versatile native shrub that produces edible nuts and supports local wildlife, this plant features rounded, serrated leaves and vibrant yellow fall color. It thrives in a variety of soil conditions and works well in naturalized borders, hedgerows, or habitat-focused plantings. |
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Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain'
A standout cultivar of Sugar Maple, this tree offers a strong central structure, deep green foliage, and a brilliant orange-red fall display. Known for its heat and drought tolerance, it's an excellent choice for street plantings, large lawns, or any site needing bold seasonal color and durability. |
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One Network, Thousands of Possibilities
At LandscapeHub, our goal is to make plant procurement easier for the people responsible for building our green spaces. Whether you're sourcing for a local streetscape or a national-scale infrastructure project, we connect you to the growers, inventory, and logistics support to make it happen, with fewer headaches and more confidence.
Because the future of the industry doesn’t just grow, it gets built.
