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Plant shops in California

440 independent plant shops, nurseries and garden centers across 223 cities in California.

Cities in California

Notable shops in California

Plant shopping in California: common questions

How many plant shops are there in California?
We list 440 independent plant shops, nurseries and garden centers across 223 cities in California: 249 nurseries, 168 garden centers, 20 plant shops, 2 greenhouses, 1 farm & garden. Big-box garden departments are excluded.
Which cities in California have the most plant shops?
Los Angeles (39), San Francisco (22), Riverside (18), San Diego (13), Oakland (8). Between them they account for 100 of the 440 listings in California.
Where can I buy houseplants in California?
20 of the 440 California listings are indoor-plant specialists rather than general garden centers, including Paraíso Plant Studio in Berkeley, Poly Plant Shop in California Polytechnic State University, Gaia Plant Shop in Chula Vista, PLANTA in Culver City. Many nurseries and garden centers also keep a houseplant section.
What do California plant shops specialise in?
The most common specialisms across California are houseplants (16), native plants (15), trees & shrubs (14), cut flowers (7).
Are California listings kept up to date?
159 of the 440 California listings carry a phone number or website, so details can be checked directly. Listings come from open data and are not inspected by us — shops close and hours change, so call ahead before travelling.

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