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
Introduction and perennials (8.9 MB)
Groundcovers, vines, shrubs, trees (7.6 MB)
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
Grow Arboretum All-Stars