Our Non-native Trees and Shrubs are species that do well in the region: on the valley floor, the hillsides, or riparian zones to which they’re best suited. These Non-natives that we have chosen to propagate and raise often companion well with the Native species. Our stock of Bamboo offers a range of useful, beautiful and interesting varieties—both running and clumping types.  You will find our Useful Plants and Herbs in this section too.

PIN OAK

Quercus palustris natural shape

A stately deciduous shade tree. Truly fabulous fall color, then holding some leaves through winter. Medium size shade tree of pyramidal shape.

PIN OAK SIZES
38-inch container

CORK OAK

Quercus suber

The Cork Oak’s bark is visually dramatic on this hardy evergreen. It is also the age-old all-natural renewable resource for cork. The thick cork bark is harvested without harming the tree. This species grows very well in the regions of California where the climate is very similar to its native Mediterranean habitat. Our seed stock is sourced from the massive cork oaks located on the campus of UC Davis and the grounds of Napa State Hospital.

CORK OAK SIZES
1 gallon
5 gallon
15 gallon
32″ root ball	3″+ caliper	12′+ tall
38″ root ball
48″ root ball

CORKSCREW WILLOW or CURLY WILLOW

Salix matsudana

The Curly Willow, also known as Corkscrew Willow, makes an intriguing hedge and grows vigorously. The dried branches and twigs make wonderful material for ornamental projects.

CURLY WILLOW SIZES
15 gallon	8′- 12′ tall
45 gallon	12′ – 20′ tall	8′ + wide

AUTUMN BLAZE MAPLE

Acer freemanii

New hybrid of red maple and silver maple. Dense oval shaped canopy with brilliant orange-to-red fall color. Has character and fall color similar to Red Maple with adaptability similar to Silver Maple. Drought tolerant. Sunset zones 1-9, 14-24.

AUTUMN BLAZE MAPLE SIZES
20″ #20 container

LINDEN GREENSPIRE

Tilia cordata

Linden, (Tilia cordata “Greenspire”) also called Basswood and Lime Tree. Native of Europe. Great shaped tree for a yard. Leaves are heart shaped and the plant’s fragrant flowers are useful for teas. These fragrant yellow flowers are also well used by bees.

LINDEN GREENSPIRE SIZES
18″—#15 container

DEODAR CEDAR

Cedrus deodara

Stately, large evergreen conifer with conical shape. Can reach 80′ in the landscape. Bluish-green needles and gently drooping branch ends. Native to Himalayas.

DEODAR SIZES
24-inch container

CHINESE ELM

Ulmus panfolia

Chinese Elm is a medium sized tree with a resistance to Dutch Elm Disease. It has a handsome lacebark trunk and leathery deep green leaves. This tree is very hardy and is a good choice for harsh places like parking lots or as a street tree.

AMERICAN SWEETGUM

Liquidambar stryraciflua

Also known as the Liquid Amber Tree, was named for its dramatically intense, beautiful fall color, amber to burgundy. Not appropriate for planting near sidewalks. This deciduous shade tree is a moderate to fast grower.

AMERICAN SWEETGUM SIZES
15 gallon

HOLLY OAK

Quercus ilex

Holly Oak is a medium sized evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. The leathery leaves are dark green on the top and silvery on the back. It works great as a windbreak or as a tall hedge when planted in a row.

WASHINGTON PALM or MEXICAN FAN PALM

Washingtonia robusta

Also “Mexican Fan Palm.” These are fast growing and tall. They are native to the desert regions of Mexico and will grow with little care. They can withstand some freezing. They add a tropical feel to the garden.

BLACK BAMBOO

Phyllostachys niger

Black Bamboo is a running style bamboo with canes to 20 feet tall and two inches in diameter. The culms or canes start out green and turn to a shiny jet-black in a few years time. It may be the most popular bamboo due to its feathery green leaves and awesome black canes. It makes a wonderful hedge if planted with a barrier so the runners don’t spread to unwanted areas such as your neighbor’s yard. The canes make great curtain rods.

GOLDEN BAMBOO

Phyllostachys aurea

Fast growing running bamboo with golden canes and very interesting zigzag nodes. With proper containment it quickly fills in to make a terrific privacy hedge.

GOLDEN BAMBOO SIZES
5 gallon
15 gallon
24-inch container

“ROBERT YOUNG” BAMBOO

Phyllostachys viridis

Fast growing, striped, with interesting knee-like bends in the canes. Does not block view through the canes. Running type.

“ROBERT YOUNG” BAMBOO SIZES
5 gallon
15 gallon
24-inch container

“ALPHONSE KARR” BAMBOO

Bambusa multiplex

Clumping style of medium height. Fills-in to block view. The culms are golden with random green stripes in variable widths. The culms can take on a magenta cast when exposed to bright sunlight. Can be container-grown, even indoors in very good light.

“ALPHONSE KARR” SIZES
5 gallons
10 gallons
15 gallons

JAPANESE TIMBER BAMBOO

Phyllostachys bambusoides

“Giant Japanese Timber” is a huge bamboo that will grow fine here. Our stand is at least 30 feet tall and the canes are up to four inches in diameter. It is a running style bamboo and is stunningly beautiful and well loved. It is used as a wood for building in other countries.

PURPLE BAMBOO

Phyllostachys violascens

Called “purple,” for the faint purple-tinged hue of the new canes. Fast spreading, with canes to 2″ in diameter. Running style.

PURPLE BAMBOO SIZES
15-inch container
24-inch container

BUDDHA BELLY BAMBOO

Bambusa Tuldoides ventricosa

A clumping bamboo. Gets big and readily fills in, for completely blocking a view. Interesting, with gently rounded belly-like cane between the nodes.

“BUDDHA BELLY” SIZES
15 gallon

ROSEMARY

Rosemarinus officinalis

Rosemary is a popular perennial herb and landscaping plant. The small shrub doubles as a terrific evergreen plant with flowers to feed the bees in the winter months and is a culinary herb. It is somewhat drought tolerant and pest free. It is considered an easy-to-grow plant in pots or in the ground.

ROSEMARY SIZES
5 gallon

LEMON VERBENA

Aloysia triphylla

Lemon Verbena is a wonderful small deciduous shrub that is native to South America. It puts off a fabulous strong lemony scent and is great to use in drinks and cooking. It can handle our cold but drops its leaves below freezing. It is very easy to grow and the sweet aroma is one that most people really love. The leaves can be dried for year-round use.

LEMON VERBENA SIZES
5 gallon

BLUE SAGE (ornamental)

Salvias

BLUE SAGE SIZES
5 gallon

FLOWERING QUINCE

Chaenomeles