Arboretum All-Stars

The horticultural staff of the UC Davis Arboretum have identified 100 tough, reliable plants that have been tested in the Arboretum, are easy to grow, don’t need a lot of water, have few problems with pests or diseases, and have outstanding qualities in the garden. Many of them are California native plants and support native birds and insects. We are pleased to recommend these great plants for valley-wise gardens. Most All-Star plants can also be successfully planted and grown throughout California.

Learn about Arboretum All-Stars

Use the All-Stars database to find the right plants for your garden
Browse through a list of the 100 UC Davis Arboretum All-Stars
Watch an audio slide show about the All-Stars plants
Download the 2010 Arboretum All-Stars booklet (16.5 MB), a full listing of all 100 All-Stars with detailed information on each. Or download the booklet in two parts:

Introduction and perennials (8.9 MB)

Groundcovers, vines, shrubs, trees (7.6 MB)

Learn about All-Stars irrigation and climate zone trials

See Arboretum All-Stars in the gardens

Look for beautiful, brightly-colored signs identifying the All-Stars at the UC Davis Arboretum, each with a photo of the plant in bloom, a list of its outstanding features, and information about how to grow it. Also look for metal plant labels with the All-Stars logo.

Purchase Arboretum All-Stars

At Arboretum plant sales
At selected retailers across California.
At nurseries in Yolo and Solano counties that offer discounts to members of the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum.