Plant Guides

Our Plant Guides are useful resources for plant specifications and can help you communicate with your clients about choices. Each Guide can be downloaded and shared, or you can shop those plants directly on our site.

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Tree Planting Guide

Tree Planting Guide

Step-by-step installation guide for proper tree planting. Available in Spanish and English.

New Trees for Changing Climates

New Trees for Changing Climates

A collection of resilient trees recommended for planting now that will thrive in California's changing climate.

Specimen Tree Guide

Specimen Tree Guide

Comprehensive guide to selecting, transporting, and planting Specimen Trees.

Top 100 Drought Devils® - Southern CA

Top 100 Drought Devils® - Southern CA

NEW FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! A collection of species that are classified as “low” or “very low” water users in accordance with WUCOLS (Water Use Classification of Landscape Species) and approved to meet ReScape California’s standards for sustainable landscaping.

Top 100 Drought Devils® Español - Southern CA

Top 100 Drought Devils® Español - Southern CA

SPANISH LANGUAGE VERSION! A collection of species that are classified as “low” or “very low” water users in accordance with WUCOLS (Water Use Classification of Landscape Species) and approved to meet ReScape California’s standards for sustainable landscaping.

Top 100 Drought Devils® - Northern CA

Top 100 Drought Devils® - Northern CA

A collection of species that are classified as “low” or “very low” water users in accordance with WUCOLS (Water Use Classification of Landscape Species) and approved to meet ReScape California’s standards for sustainable landscaping.

California Native Plants

California Native Plants

A collection of plant species native to California. These selections are lower maintenance than ornamental or exotic varieties and help create a mini refuge for pollinators and local wildlife in your space.

Planting Under Oaks

Planting Under Oaks

A collection that consists of understory plants that are adapted to live under established oak trees. They can tolerate filtered sunlight and prefer low-water conditions.

Planting Under Redwoods

Planting Under Redwoods

A collection of understory plants that are naturally found in redwood forest regions, that can stand up to established redwoods for water, light, and other resources.

Hardier Succulents

Hardier Succulents

A collection of succulents that can stand up to cold temperatures and thrive in California’s frost-prone areas.

Plant Installation Tips

Plant Installation Tips

Tips for successfully installing plants in your landscape. Available in Spanish and English.