Find water-wise plants, fruit trees at Arboretum sale

On Sunday, April 6, the Arboretum Teaching Nursery at UC Davis hosts a “split” plant sale.

From 9 to 10 a.m., Friends of the Arboretum get first crack at all those great plants available. Not a member? No problem! Join at the gate and get a 10% discount as well as a $10 coupon to use on plant purchases.

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the sale is open to the public; admission is free.

Besides Arboretum All-Stars and other famous water-wise recommendations, the nursery also is offering a large selection of grafted fruit trees. Many of the trees will bear more than one variety of fruit.

“One of the most exciting offerings at our sale is multi-grafted fruit trees, also known as two- or three-in-one trees,” says the nursery staff. “These have multiple types of fruit grafted on a single trunk, making them perfect for smaller spaces or gardeners who love variety!”

This season, the Arboretum celebrates the 50th anniversary of its public plant sales. Only two more sales are planned this spring: April 26 and the clearance sale May 10.

“Shop the one-acre Arboretum Teaching Nursery to find an incredible selection of attractive, low-water plants perfect for our region,” says the staff. “By choosing to shop with us, not only will you bring home beautiful plants that help support a sustainable environment, your purchases play a vital role in supporting the growth and care of our gardens, student environmental leadership opportunities, and free public programs. Discover the joys of gardening with plants that help heal our environment while nurturing our community!”

The Arboretum Teaching Nursery is located on Garrod Drive near the Small Animal Veterinary Hospital on the UC Davis campus. Parking is free on weekends on campus, and is available in adjacent lots.

Make sure to study the inventory list before shopping – there are thousands of plants from which to choose. There’s a nursery map, too, to guide shoppers through the plant tables. (Tip: Bring your own wagon or cart and you won’t have to wait for one of the nursery’s.)

Find all the links including the plant inventory here: https://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/plant-sales.