SPECIMEN FRUIT TREES FOR BEL AIR ESTATES
Specimen Fruit Trees for Bel Air Estates and Gardens
Bel Air estate owners and landscape architects drive to Vista for trees with presence.
We grow mature fruit trees up to 40 years old that complete a landscape on day one.
Estate-scale specimen trees
Tag trees with your designer
Volume orders welcome
Container-grown for easy transplant
AT A GLANCE
Where Bel Air Landscape Architects Source Mature Fruit Trees
Our Vista nursery is family-owned and grows every tree on site.
Bel Air landscape teams rely on us for large, healthy specimens in volume.
Estate Project Essentials
The nursery is at 2081 Elevado Road, Vista, about 113 miles from Bel Air.
Budget roughly two hours for the drive.
We open Tuesday–Saturday at 9 and Sunday at 10, closing at 4.
Call ahead for large estate orders.
Call 760-434-5085 with questions.
WHY IT’S WORTH THE DRIVE
Why Bel Air Estates Make the Drive
Mature trees give a new or renovated estate instant scale and privacy.
PROVEN
Southern California’s Longest-Running Fruit Tree Grower
Bel Air estates deserve experienced growers. No fruit tree nursery in the region has been operating longer.
40 YEARS
True Specimen Trees
Some of our trees have been growing for four decades. They deliver instant scale for terraces, motor courts and orchards.
HAND-SELECTED
Choose Every Tree in Person
Walk the rows with your designer. Tag the exact trees that fit your plan.
VOLUME
Ready for Estate-Size Orders
We help landscape teams source many trees at once and load them for transport.
FEATURED TREES
Rare and Specimen Fruit Trees for Bel Air Estates
Bel Air properties have the room for trees most gardens cannot hold.
These are the rare tropicals and specimen-size trees we grow for estate landscapes.
Availability changes often. Check our inventory or call 760-434-5085 before you make the drive.
LYCHEE
Brewster, Mauritius, Kaimana and Hak Ip Lychee
Lychee forms a dense, rounded canopy with glossy leaves all year. We stock four named lychee varieties, so you can compare fruit size and flavor. Hak Ip is prized for small seeds and crisp, sweet flesh.
In our yard: Brewster, Mauritius, Kaimana, Hak Ip
LONGAN
Kohala and Diamond River Longan
Longan is lychee's close cousin, with smaller tan fruit and a honey-like taste. Kohala is our main variety and is usually in stock. Diamond River is sweet and productive. Call to check availability.
In our yard: Kohala, Diamond River
SAPOTE
White, Black and Yellow Sapote
Sapotes grow into large, handsome shade trees on a hillside lot. White sapote tastes like vanilla custard. Black sapote is called chocolate pudding fruit. Canistel, or yellow sapote, has rich, egg-yolk texture.
In our yard: White/Sue Belle, Black, Chico/Sapodilla, Yellow/Canistel
MACADAMIA
Beaumont Macadamia Nut Trees
A macadamia tree adds a homegrown nut harvest to a Bel Air orchard. Beaumont has pink spring flower sprays and a dense, ornamental form. It works well as a screen along a property line.
In our yard: Beaumont
JABUTICABA
Jabuticaba, the Tree That Fruits on Its Trunk
Jabuticaba grows grape-like fruit straight off its bark and branches. It is slow growing, which makes our mature specimens especially valuable. The peeling bark looks sculptural even out of season.
In our yard: Jabuticaba (mature specimens)
POMELO
Thai and Chandler Pomelo
Pomelo is the largest citrus fruit, often bigger than a cantaloupe. Chandler has pink flesh and mild sweetness. Thai pomelo comes in large sizes. Both make bold focal trees beside a pool terrace.
In our yard: Thai (large sizes, limited), Chandler (limited)
SIZES & BUYING
Buying Specimen Trees for a Bel Air Property
Large trees take more planning to move up a canyon road. Here is how we help.
SPECIMEN SIZES
Box Trees and 100 Gallon Specimens
For estate work, clients often choose 24 inch boxes, 30 inch boxes or 65 gallon pots.
We also have some very large specimens in 100 gallon containers.
MATURE STOCK
Trees Up to 40 Years Old
Some of our trees have grown in our yard for decades.
Many are already bearing fruit, so the harvest starts the first season they are planted.
CREWS
Send Your Landscape Contractor
We do not ship, but we regularly load contractor trucks and trailers.
Your crew secures the load for the climb up Stone Canyon or Bellagio Road.
SELECTION
Choose Your Tree in Person
We recommend every client walk the rows and pick their own tree.
Open Tuesday through Saturday 9 to 4, and Sunday 10 to 4. No appointment needed.
OUR FRUIT TREES
Every Fruit Tree We Grow for Bel Air Estates
Bel Air projects often pair large citrus allées with a few rare tropical showpieces.
Each variety below links to available sizes for planning.
Tropical & Subtropical Fruit Trees
Sunny ridgelines suit mango, macadamia and sapote. Plant them where cold air drains away.
Citrus Trees
Lemons and mandarins in matched containers frame a motor court beautifully.
Berries & Vines
Grapes trained on an arbor create a Mediterranean feel.
Flowering Trees
Champaca and plumeria scent a terrace on summer evenings.
GROWING GUIDE
Fruit Trees That Thrive in Bel Air
Bel Air’s canyons and ridges create several small climates on one property.
SUNNY TERRACES
Upper Slopes & Ridgelines
Full sun and good drainage, with fewer cold pockets.
Good picks: avocado, mango, citrus, macadamia and sapote.
CANYON FLOORS
Stone Canyon & Lower Lots
Cooler air settles here on winter nights.
Good picks: persimmon, pomegranate, fig, loquat and citrus.
FORMAL GARDENS
Courtyards & Motor Courts
Large containers and planters add structure near the house.
Good picks: citrus, kumquat, fig and jaboticaba.
BEL AIR ESTATES
Specimen Trees for Stone Canyon and the Bel-Air Country Club Area
Estates along Stone Canyon Road and Bellagio Road often have room for true specimen trees.
A boxed lychee or white sapote can anchor a motor court or pool terrace.
Near the Hotel Bel-Air, shaded canyon gardens stay cooler and moister.
Longan, jaboticaba and macadamia appreciate that steady air and protection.
Nearby Areas We Serve
Bel Air · Bel Air Crest · Stone Canyon · Holmby Hills · Beverly Hills · Brentwood · Westwood · Sherman Oaks · Encino · Pacific Palisades · Beverly Crest · Mandeville Canyon
VISIT US
Bringing a Crew Down from Bel Air
We grow at 2081 Elevado Road in Vista, about 113 miles from Bel Air.
Most drivers take I-405 South to I-5, then CA-76 East. Budget two hours each way.
FAQ
Bel Air Fruit Tree FAQs
Where do Bel Air landscape architects buy mature fruit trees?
Many source specimen trees from our Vista nursery, about two hours south.
How many trees can you supply for one estate?
We regularly fill large orders. Call with your list so we can check availability.
Can we tag trees and pick them up later?
Yes, in many cases. Ask us about holding tagged trees with full payment.
Which fruit trees work on Bel Air hillsides?
Avocado, macadamia, citrus and sapote like sunny, well-drained slopes.
Do you deliver to Bel Air?
No. Your landscape contractor or a hired hauler collects the trees.
How do container-grown trees help with transplanting?
The roots stay whole in the container. That reduces shock when the tree is planted.
How far is Vista from Bel Air?
About 113 miles, or roughly two hours without heavy traffic.
What are your hours?
Tuesday through Saturday 9am–4pm and Sunday 10am–4pm. We are closed Mondays.
Plan Your Bel Air Estate Visit
Bring your designer and your tree list. We will help you find the right specimens.