This was my first time visiting this nursery, and I had a wonderful experience! The staff were very…read morefriendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. They answered all of my questions about my plants, recommended what I needed, and even suggested more affordable options. I also got a healthy cucumber plant and received some coupons, which was a nice bonus. I forgot to ask the name of the tall older gentleman at the register, but he was incredibly helpful. Thank you! I'll definitely be back for the orchids--they're beautiful, and the nursery has an amazing selection of plants.

After visiting Present Perfect in Pasadena, I drove from north to south through the middle of the…read moreSan Gabriel Valley. There are several major north-south roads in this area, and Rosemead Boulevard is one of them. San Gabriel Boulevard is another. The road is wide and easy to drive. The nursery is right across the street from Com Tam Kieu Restaurant, one of the better Vietnamese broken rice restaurants in Southern California. On the way there, I passed a construction site, probably a new apartment building. It strongly gave me the impression of an EB-5 green card project, the kind of real estate development marketed less as a normal apartment building and more as an immigration investment package for Chinese buyers. In the middle of the SGV, that feeling was hard to miss. After that came the nursery. I drove from north to south, made a left turn onto a smaller street, and parked outside. The entrance is tiny. You walk through it and immediately reach the counter, where there was even a line. After that, you pass into an indoor room stocked with fertilizers, plant stakes, soil, mulch, and other gardening supplies. Beyond that is the back garden, which is much larger than expected and quite elegant. The plants are clearly well cared for, and the stone sculptures give the place a strong hint of Chinese culture. Along the edge of the main building, there are stacks of Buddha heads, seated Buddhas, and other stone figures, mostly in Chinese Buddhist or imagined Buddhist styles, though not necessarily following any strict traditional standard. There are Chinese signs everywhere, which makes sense for a nursery in the middle of the SGV. Many of the plants have bilingual names. The prices are not cheap, but they are fair. The orchids are much more expensive than what you would find at Trader Joe's or Costco, but they are also more beautiful and much stronger, so I would not call them overpriced. The plants use different colored tags, similar to what you see in many American discount stores. Some are very cost-effective. It is definitely worth stopping by, and even more worth it if you happen to find some good discounted plants. The cashier was a little rude, but as a Chinese person, I found it completely acceptable. I have seen much worse. Even though she was in a rush, the service was not bad. She even gave me an extra bag so the soil would not spill in my car. Overall, this is a good nursery and I would recommend it. It is even better if you understand Chinese culture, because many of the details will make more sense.

Did they close?!?!? We drove by on Saturday and they looked…read morelike they went out of business. All the exotic trees are gone and the rest of the trees have been left to die! Never had luck with them on the phone, but great in-person selection and service. Hate to see the abandoned trees die slowly due to lack of water.

Been calling for the last week or two and nobody ever answers. I wanted to check which specific…read moretropical fruit tree varieties were available before driving over there. Read many comments on Reddit and other sites recommending this nursery yet on Yelp, there were many complaints of ordering online and never receiving their order or never there during business hours. Their prices look very reasonable online but from the Yelp reviews, I'm thinking that I dodged a bullet by not shopping here.

Around the corner from Champa. Great selection of exotic…read morefruit trees. You are paying for quality and rarity.

This nursery has mostly outdoor plants and stuff that'd be great for your yard like fruit trees…read more There are some plants like the snake/sanseveria that you can have inside, but i would say this is mostly for outdoor. We got a very cute little money tree for $10 inside a cute pot! We went to another nursery and saw the same size trees/smaller than the ones at Temple for about the same price but sold without a nice ceramic pot, so this was definitely a better buy here. We also got this really cute little bamboo that was also sold within a nice ceramic pot for about $10. When we got to the register we saw the same bamboo in the same pot behind the register, but it looked healthier. I said to my boyfriend, "Do you think we should ask to get that one instead?" The cashier overheard and grabbed the nicer bamboo and got it ready for us! He even grabbed some of the stalks from the other bamboo plant we originally grabbed and transplanted it into our new pot to give us even more/make it look bigger and nicer. Again, he did all this without us even asking or saying anything so this was super nice!! They also have cheap pots here that are very traditional chinese looking with the painted flowers and birds. We bought a beautiful pot for only $9 here with a cute little drip tray that almost looked like a teacup saucer at restaurants. They also had some $3 small pots that would be great for succulents. The pots were kinda dirty and covered in spiderwebs, but honestly the price was good and they were still in great condition so i didnt care LOL They had some funny little animal pots too with frogs and elephants. This place was cute and affordable and the staff was nice to us, so id go back again! Just wish i had a yard so i could get some of these fruit trees! Parking was easy. They have a little lot, but the spots are a little tight. It wasn't an issue, though! They also take credit card here.

FAKE ADDRESS. Business doesn't exist. No one answered calls either. Went to the address 411…read moreHuntington Drive, Arcadia CA and it's a restaurant. The plaza is tight with many small businesses and nowhere for a nursery.

After checking Home Depot and a local nursery for a cistern rock rose shrub with no success, I…read morefound several different kinds on Budgetplants.com. Also, the prices ARE lower overall for all their plants and trees! I so wish I had used Budget Plants to landscape our home a couple years back. And further - Dominic is very helpful when discussing issues like mole and gopher invasions.

If you're looking for high-quality plants, this nursery is absolutely worth it. I picked up a Kishu…read moremandarin tree and a blueberry shrub back in early February, and while they were definitely on the pricier side, they've proven to be worth every penny. Both plants are thriving and already producing so much fruit. It's honestly been so rewarding to watch them grow and flourish. You can really tell the quality and care that goes into their plants. Highly recommend if you're willing to invest a little more for healthy, productive plants!

Excellent customer service minute you walk into the nursery. It's a hidden gem. Lots of variety and…read morevery well organized. Cole S was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process. Great customer service.!

We came over the weekend to purchase some plants. The staff was extremely helpful and educational…read moreabout the type of plants we were purchasing. They also helped us bring the items to our car. It was nice to support a small business :) Parking is abundant in the street. This location is very easy to access as it's right off the 210. But you'll want to slow down so you don't to miss it either.

Glendora Gardens Nursery and Tree Farm is a great place to go for everything from plants to vases…read moreand trees. They have super fair prices. The service is very nice. I wanted Lavender and and a few other plants for my garden and they showed me where things were and answered all my questions. I love the things I bought there. The plants are in the ground now and very happy. The vase I got is so pretty. They have everything you need to make a stunning garden and they can suggest landscapers if you ask. I bought a lemon tree there some time ago and it is healthy and gives lots of lemons. I can't recall if I had it delivered or I had our truck with us, but I do think they will deliver the big trees. Parking is easy in their lot and the area is clean.

Mimosa Nursery is one of those places you almost have to experience for yourself…read more The inventory is impressive. I've picked up a miracle fruit tree, passion fruit, and wax apples here, and I'm already planning to come back for a sapodilla and sugar apple if he has them in stock. If you're into rare fruit trees, you'll probably find yourself wandering around longer than you planned. The owner reminds me of Deebo from Friday (the movie). He's usually cruising around the nursery on his beach cruiser with a serious look on his face, making rounds and checking on the trees. He isn't the type to walk you through the nursery or give you a guided tour. If you have questions, you'll probably need to flag him down yourself. The funny thing is he kind of grows on you. His answers are usually short and to the point, and if you're serious about varieties, you'll want to do your own research because the labeling can be a little sketchy and his answers aren't always crystal clear. What won me over is that he's fair on pricing and willing to negotiate. On larger trees, I've been able to bargain him down close to 30%, often even a lot more. That's getting harder and harder to find these days at other nurseries. It's definitely not the polished nursery experience you'll get at some of the other places, but that's part of the charm. Good inventory, good deals, and a memorable owner. I'm not making this stuff up. You just have to come experience it yourself. Maybe go on a Friday! :P

Came here to pick up some fruit trees for my fiance's mom. We tried calling first but no one…read moreanswered, so we planned to stop by instead. When we arrived, we realized we went to the wrong location (our first visit to Mimosa Nursery was somewhere else apparently!) But we still found what we needed. It was a little hard to find at first, so when you arrive, you might not really see the entrance, so I'll attach photos of what to look for. We were the only ones there, got help when we needed it, and found what we were looking for. It's self-guided; no one greeted us or spoke to us until we needed someone to talk to. The people we were speaking with were knowledgeable about their plants and helpful in packing it so dirt wouldn't fall out. Super easy for us to get in & get out, and I'm sure we'll be coming back again for more!

5 out of 5 . What a great place. Fantastic offers, great service and most of all: you feel the love…read morethey have for what they do. Love for the flowers, love for the customers. They even provide free water bottles while shopping around. Would I do a 30+ min detour just to shop here (mandatory to achieve five stars. I did, and happy to do again.

Holy wow! You can spend such a long time at this garden center just exploring all the different…read morevariety of flowers, seeds, and plants they offer! Everything is very well kept and clean. Steve helped us check out and he was quite knowledgeable about nearly everything we had questions about. We really enjoyed shopping here and I'd recommend this place to anyone looking to start or expand on their garden!

There's a lot of SGV nurseries I rotate around, but this is my favorite one right now. The property…read moreis pretty big with shaded sections with many many options, from cactus and low water shrubs to indoor plants and native plants. Prices were very competitive, when I was there today, a lot of the pots were on sale too. I was actually just there to get some mulch. My favorite part was finding native plants here. And I managed to snag the last white sage, and they still had plenty of narrowleaf milkweed for anyone else also looking to help save some monarch butterflies. I also love that this nursery has been around for 35 years and the owner is still super active, chatting with customers and carrying my mulch bag for me. I was like should I be carrying it myself?

The nursery is pretty much in the middle of nowhere in Pasadena. I arrived at around 4:50 p.m.,…read morejust about when they were closing. Two Latino staff members were very kind and helpful, though they did not speak much English. The place feels more like Descanso Gardens than the Huntington Library. It has a more natural, relaxed atmosphere, with a less formal and more organic layout. The plants feel closer to their natural state, which gives the whole nursery a very pleasant and genuine charm. What really stands out is the price. It already looks cheaper than Armstrong, and possibly even negotiable, but the quality does not feel worse at all. The plants look healthy, beautiful, and well cared for, so it feels like a better-value choice rather than a lower-quality one. They have mostly green plants, with only a small selection of flowering plants, but everything looks great. For plants, especially shrubs, many varieties come in different sizes at different price points, so you can choose based on your needs and budget.

I can't recommend this place enough! The staff working here is extremely helpful. Typically I show…read morethem my cactus goal or a ridiculously expensive plants that I somehow managed to pick out, and they are always so helpful to find an alternative for me. Additionally, you can pick out your own pots and rocks and they will plant them for you. The staff here is highly educated and provides a lot of of guidance and recommendations that help with the longevity of your plant. They care and it truly shows.

This incredible location was recommended to me from a friend who always had the most interesting…read moresucculents in her garden. So I decided to make the journey to Pasadena to shop for a Valentine's Day Gift. Everyone who worked at California Cactus Center was extremely helpful and pointed me in the right direction for what I was shopping for. It is really easy to get lost with their amazing selection of succulents. To make your life easier, use the locations price sheet. Not too many plants have prices but have alphabet tags. Which determines the price of the plant. Come early to avoid the crowds. Parking is limited but there is plenty of street parking.