Native & Drought Tolerant Trees/Shrubs

Young plant liners in this category, produced in‑house via tissue culture to support consistency and reliable scheduling.

Arctostaphylos 'Howard McMinn' - Howard McMinn Manzanita

Arctostaphylos ‘Howard McMinn’ is an evergreen manzanita with smooth, reddish-brown bark and shiny, deep green foliage. Slow-growing and hardy, it typically reaches 5–7' tall and 8–10' wide, and it is a versatile garden favorite that tolerates a range of soils and shaping.

Arctostaphylos 'Panchito' - Panchito Manzanita

Arctostaphylos ‘Panchito’ is an evergreen manzanita with smooth, reddish-brown bark and small, glossy green leaves that form a dense, rounded shrub. This compact shrub grows 1-2' tall and 3–5' wide and is low-maintenance and cold-hardy, growing in USDA Zones 4-9.

Calliandra californica - Baja Red Fairy Duster

A Baja California native shrub prized for its vivid red, powder-puff flowers with silky stamens and soft, fern-like compound foliage. This tough, thornless, low-litter evergreen shrub blooms nearly year-round with peak color from spring through fall, drawing hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies to the landscape.

Carpenteria californica 'Elizabeth' - Elizabeth Bush Anemone

This California native shrub, known as the Elizabeth Bush Anemone, features glossy dark green leaves, peeling bark, and showy, fragrant white flowers with yellow centers that bloom in spring and summer, drawing in pollinators.

Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman' - Ray Hartman California Lilac

Ceanothus ‘Ray Hartman’ is an evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and abundant medium blue spring blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and birds. This large shrub or small tree forms an upright, dense canopy up to 20 ft tall and wide, making it ideal as a dramatic specimen, screen, or windbreak in water-wise landscapes. Exceptionally drought tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun with minimal summer water and is adaptable to a range of well‑drained soils.

Ceanothus azureus 'Concha' - Concha California Lilac

Ceanothus azureus ‘Concha’ is an evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and gracefully arching branches that has a spreading habit. In late winter to spring, it becomes covered in abundant deep blue flower clusters that emerge from reddish‑purple buds, attracting bees and butterflies. Drought-tolerant once established and comfortable in full sun, Concha makes an excellent specimen, hedge, or pollinator garden plant.

Ceanothus azureus 'Julia Phelps' - Julia Phelps California Lilac

Ceanothus azureus ‘Julia Phelps’ is an evergreen shrub with glossy, small dark‑green foliage and a broad, rounded form that fills landscapes with stunning deep blue flower clusters in spring. The profuse blossoms are lightly fragrant and a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Once established, it thrives in full sun with very low water needs, making it a striking specimen, hedge, or wildlife‑friendly backdrop in landscape designs.

Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Yankee Point' - Yankee Point California Lilac

Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis ‘Yankee Point’ is a low‑growing, evergreen shrub that blankets the landscape with glossy dark‑green foliage and stunning medium‑blue flower clusters in spring. It is extremely drought tolerant once established, and its blooms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its long, wide spreading habit makes it ideal as a groundcover, bank stabilizer, or backdrop planting.

Dendromecon harfordii - Channel Islands Tree Poppy

Dendromecon harfordii, or Channel Islands Tree Poppy, is an evergreen shrub featuring slender gray-green foliage and delicate, poppy-like yellow blooms. Native to California’s Channel Islands, it grows quickly - reaching up to 20 feet under ideal conditions - and provides a distinctive, sun-loving accent for drought-tolerant and coastal landscapes.

Eremophila hygrophana 'Blue Bells' - Blue Bells Emu Bush

A petite, tough evergreen shrub native to the deserts of Western Australia, prized for its dense silvery-gray, fuzzy foliage and showy purple-blue tubular flowers. Compact and heat-loving, it's an ideal low-maintenance accent for xeriscapes, borders, and containers, with blooms that draw hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Heuchera maxima - Island Alum Root

Heuchera maxima, or Island Alum Root, is a flowering perennial with large, rounded, glossy green leaves and delicate spikes of white flowers that rise above the foliage in spring. It forms a clumping mound typically 1–2' tall and wide and is low-maintenance, thriving in light shade locations with well-draining soil and minimal pruning.

Ilex vomitoria 'Nana' - Dwarf Yaupon Holly Bush

Ilex vomitoria ‘Nana’ is a low-maintenance, evergreen shrub native to the southern U.S., valued for its compact, rounded shape and versatile growth habit. With small, dark green, spineless leaves, it’s ideal for borders, hedges, or mass plantings, offering excellent heat and drought tolerance with minimal care.

Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset' - Safari Sunset Conebush

Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunset’ is a vigorous, tall shrub with green foliage and long stems topped with deep red bracts that appear in late summer. These striking bracts, which can turn creamy as the female flowers mature, make it an excellent choice for adding color to gardens from fall through spring.

Loropetalum chinense 'Raspberry' - Chinese Fringe Flower

Loropetalum chinense ‘Raspberry’ is a low-maintenance evergreen shrub prized for its year-round burgundy-tinged foliage and vibrant, raspberry-red blooms. Drought-tolerant and versatile, it adds multi-season color and texture to gardens, borders, or container plantings with minimal care.

Nandina domestica 'Gulfstream' - Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo

Nandina domestica ‘Gulfstream’ is a dwarf evergreen shrub whose leaves first grow in red, turn blue-green in summer, and turn bright red in fall. Mostly sterile, it offers a less-invasive option than many Nandina varieties while retaining the plant’s signature ornamental appeal.

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf' - Harbour Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo

Nandina ‘Harbour Dwarf’ is a compact, evergreen shrub with delicate, bamboo-like foliage that shifts from copper-pink to green and deep purplish-red in cooler months. It is a semi-sterile Nandina variety with a dense, mound-forming habit, making it a low-maintenance choice for containers, low hedges, groundcover, or small garden spaces.

Phormium 'Mat's Merlot' - Mat's Merlot New Zealand Flax

Phormium ‘Mat’s Merlot’ is an upright perennial reaching 4–5' tall, with narrow leaves that are reddish-brown above and dark green below. Its bold, colorful foliage creates a dramatic focal point in gardens and landscapes.

Ribes sanguineum 'Spring Showers' - Spring Showers Flowering Currant

Ribes sanguineum ‘Spring Showers’ is a hardy, deciduous California native shrub prized for its early spring display of dangling light pink flower clusters that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it’s a beautiful and easy-care addition to gardens and landscapes.

Senecio palmeri 'Silver and Gold' - Guadalupe Island Senecio

Senecio palmeri 'Silver and Gold' is a low-growing sub-shrub that bears showy, yellow, daisy-like flowers from spring into early summer. The silvery-white, felty leaves and stems provide an attractive visual contrast. After establishment, it requires very low or possibly even no watering, and is extremely drought tolerant. It does best in well-draining soil.