FRUIT TREE NURSERY FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Mature Fruit Trees for Los Angeles County Homes and Landscapes
Gardeners from across Los Angeles County drive to our Vista nursery for mature, hard-to-find fruit trees.
Our trees reach up to 40 years old, and many are already producing fruit.
A wide selection of fruit trees
Mature trees up to 40 years old
Rare finds for LA backyards
Pick your tree in person
AT A GLANCE
Why Los Angeles Gardeners Shop Our Vista Growing Grounds
We are a family-owned grower in North San Diego County.
Nearly all of our trees are container-grown on our Vista property.
Los Angeles customers come for mature sizes they cannot find at home.
Know Before You Drive from LA
Our growing grounds sit at 2081 Elevado Road in Vista, about 97 miles from Downtown LA.
Expect an hour and 40 minutes in light traffic.
Hours run Tuesday–Saturday 9–4 and Sunday 10–4.
Walk in anytime; we will help you load.
Call 760-434-5085 with questions.
WHY IT’S WORTH THE DRIVE
Why Los Angeles County Makes the Drive
One trip south saves years of waiting on a young tree to mature.
EXPERIENCE
The Region’s Original Fruit Tree Growers
Long before fruit trees were trendy in LA, we were growing them. No SoCal fruit tree business has been at it longer.
40 YEARS
Mature Trees Up to 40 Years Old
Plant a tree that already looks established. Many are flowering or fruiting when you buy them.
RARE
A Selection LA Garden Centers Don’t Carry
Find lychee, longan, jaboticaba, sapote and wax jambu in sizes big-box stores never stock.
ONE TRIP
Stock a Whole Yard in One Visit
Pick every tree in person. Our team loads your truck or trailer before you head home.
FEATURED TREES
Fruit Trees That Handle Los Angeles County Microclimates
LA County runs from foggy beach towns to hot valley floors.
These picks cover that range, with named varieties we grow in Vista.
Availability changes often. Check our inventory or call 760-434-5085 before you make the drive.
AVOCADO
Mexicola and Fuerte for Valley Yards
Valley nights get colder than the coast, so variety choice matters. Mexicola is known for cold tolerance and small, nutty black fruit with edible skin. Fuerte has a long frost-survivor history dating back to a 1913 California freeze.
In our yard: Mexicola, Fuerte, Hass, Reed, Lamb Hass
DRAGON FRUIT
Pink, White and Guatemala Red Dragon Fruit
Dragon fruit is a climbing cactus that thrives in LA heat and needs little water. Train it up a post or wall for a dramatic, space-saving harvest. Guatemala Red has magenta flesh. White types are milder and very refreshing.
In our yard: Pink, Guatemala Red, White
GUAVA
Ruby-X, Mexican Cream and Pineapple Guava
We grow about a dozen guava varieties, from tropical types to strawberry guava. Mexican Cream is small, sweet and aromatic. Ruby-X has deep pink flesh. Pineapple guava, or feijoa, shrugs off wind and makes a fine edible hedge.
In our yard: Ruby-X, Ruby Pink, Mexican Cream, Pineapple/Feijoa, Red Strawberry, Giant Vietnamese, Hawaiian White
MANDARINS
Tango, W. Murcott and Satsuma Mandarins
Mandarins are the easiest citrus for families across the county. Tango is nearly seedless and peels in seconds. Satsuma ripens early in the season. Kishu is new to our yard and makes tiny, sweet, seedless fruit.
In our yard: Tango, W. Murcott, Satsuma, Tahoe Gold, Dekopon, Kishu, Minneola Tangelo
MULTI-GRAFT
3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Stone Fruit Trees
Small LA lots rarely fit four separate fruit trees. Our 4-in-1 Fruit Salad tree carries several stone fruits on one trunk. The 3-in-1 Warm Climate peach is grafted for low-chill winters like ours.
In our yard: 4-in-1 Fruit Salad, 3-in-1 Warm Climate, 2-in-1 Nectar Babe/Pix Zee
PERSIMMON
Jiro Fuyu and Hachiya Persimmons
Persimmons turn brilliant orange in fall, so they earn their spot twice. Jiro Fuyu is eaten crisp like an apple. Hachiya is soft, jelly-sweet and great for baking. Both handle inland heat from Pasadena to the Santa Clarita Valley.
In our yard: Jiro Fuyu, Hachiya
SIZES & BUYING
Planning a Tree Run from Los Angeles County
A little planning makes the trip from LA smooth. Here is what to expect at the nursery.
SIZES
Pick the Size That Fits Your Space
Our stock runs from a handful of 5 gallon trees up to 100 gallon specimens.
In between, you will find 15, 25, 45 and 65 gallon pots plus 20, 24 and 30 inch boxes.
FIRST HARVEST
Skip the Long Wait for Fruit
A lot of our trees are old enough to fruit the season you plant them.
Smaller trees typically need two to three years. The first year builds the root system.
LOADING
We Load, You Secure
There is no shipping. Our team lifts each tree into your SUV, pickup or trailer.
Bring straps and a tarp for the freeway ride back up I-5 or the 405.
PAYMENT
Cards, Cash and Phone Holds
We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.
Bring your physical card and matching ID. Phone holds need full payment and approval.
OUR FRUIT TREES
Every Fruit Tree We Grow for Los Angeles County Yards
Angelenos usually come for avocado, citrus and fig, then leave with something rare.
Tap any variety to compare sizes before you drive down.
Tropical & Subtropical Fruit Trees
Coastal LA and the basin suit avocado, banana and cherimoya. Valley gardeners can try mango in warm corners.
Citrus Trees
Every LA neighborhood can grow citrus. Lemons and limes are the easiest place to start.
Berries & Vines
Grapes and mulberries thrive in valley heat and climb fences fast.
Flowering Trees
Plumeria and bird of paradise bring tropical color to Silver Lake hillsides and Long Beach yards.
GROWING GUIDE
The Best Fruit Trees for Your Part of Los Angeles County
LA County has very different microclimates. Use this as a starting point.
COASTAL
Santa Monica, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach & Long Beach
Mild temperatures and marine-layer mornings with almost no frost.
Good picks: avocado, citrus, guava, cherimoya, passion fruit and fig.
VALLEYS
San Fernando & San Gabriel Valleys
Hot summers with cooler winter nights than the coast.
Good picks: pomegranate, persimmon, jujube, stone fruit, citrus and fig.
BASIN & FOOTHILLS
Pasadena, Glendale, Los Feliz & Silver Lake
Warm, sunny and fairly sheltered, with occasional cold snaps.
Good picks: avocado, mango, loquat, macadamia, citrus and sapote.
ACROSS LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Picks for Pasadena, the Valley and the LA Basin
Gardens near the Rose Bowl and the Huntington see hot summers and chilly winter nights.
Jiro Fuyu persimmon, Mexicola avocado and Tango mandarin handle both.
Closer to Griffith Park and Silver Lake, hillside yards drain fast.
Dragon fruit, pineapple guava and figs thrive there with little water.
Cities & Neighborhoods We Serve
Downtown LA · Pasadena · San Marino · Arcadia · Glendale · Burbank · Studio City · Sherman Oaks · Encino · Calabasas · Santa Monica · Manhattan Beach · Palos Verdes · Torrance · Long Beach · Whittier · Los Feliz · Silver Lake
VISIT US
Heading South from Anywhere in LA County
We are at 2081 Elevado Road in Vista, roughly 97 miles from downtown Los Angeles.
I-5 South is the simplest route. From the San Gabriel Valley, I-15 South also works well.
FAQ
Los Angeles County Fruit Tree FAQs
Is there a fruit tree nursery for Los Angeles County with mature trees?
Yes. We grow mature fruit trees in Vista, about 97 miles from Downtown LA.
How long does the drive from Los Angeles take?
About an hour and 40 minutes from Downtown LA without traffic. Most of it is on I-5 South.
Which fruit trees grow in the San Fernando Valley?
Pomegranate, persimmon, fig and citrus handle Valley heat well. Mango works in warm, frost-free corners.
Which fruit trees grow near the beach in LA?
Avocado, guava, citrus and cherimoya like mild coastal weather in Santa Monica and Long Beach.
Do you deliver to Los Angeles?
No. We are pickup only, so plan a truck or trailer for larger trees.
Can I order trees by phone before driving down?
We can hold some trees with full payment on a case-by-case basis. Call 760-434-5085 to ask.
Is the trip worth it compared to an LA garden center?
Yes, if you want size or rare varieties. Most LA stores carry young trees in five-gallon pots.
What forms of payment do you take?
We take cash and major credit cards, including American Express. Card purchases carry a 4% surcharge.
Make the Drive from Los Angeles
Pick a morning, grab a truck and come walk the rows. No appointment needed.