Arboretum All-Stars

The horticultural staff of the UC Davis Arboretum have identified their favorite plants for Central Valley gardens. These tough, reliable plants 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.

Click on the links below to download information on the All-Star plants, or visit the All-Star Plant Search database to find the right plants for your garden.

Note: All documents in PDF format.

Arboretum All-Stars
All-Stars: Native Plants
All-Stars: Water-Saving Plants
All-Stars: Wildlife Plants