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

This Baja California native shrub is a rare and popular plant, prized for its vibrant red, powder-puff flowers and fern-like leaves that close at night. Its tough, low-litter, thornless habit attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies year-round.

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.

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

Eremophila hygrophana ‘Blue Bells’ is a highly popular, compact, drought-tolerant evergreen Australian shrub featuring silvery-green foliage that adds year-round texture. It produces striking purple-blue tubular flowers that attract pollinators across seasons, making it a standout addition to gardens, borders, or containers.

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 'Firepower' - Fire Power Nandina

Nandina domestica ‘Firepower’ is a compact, evegreen shrub with foliage that emerges reddish, turns more green in summer, and turns vibrantly red in the fall. This sterile Nandina variety doesn’t produce flowers or fruit, and its long-lasting, vibrant fall color makes it a standout feature in any garden.

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.

Senna artemisioides - Silver Cassia

Senna artemisioides is a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub with fine silvery-gray foliage and bright yellow, pea-like flowers that bloom profusely in late winter and spring. Its soft, textured leaves and cheerful blossoms add color and contrast to xeriscapes and low-water gardens.