The Standard Design Group Nurseries

Do you carry native plants and cacti at either your Highland Park location of your Pasadena location?

Hi York! Yes we carry both. We are located at 1950 Lincoln Ave. Pasadena CA. Our hours on Mon-Sat 9am-6pm & Sun 9am-5pm.

Do you have peach trees?

We most certainly do! We have multiple locations as well. What zip code do you live in and what is your telephone number so that I can have our nursery professional in your area reach out to you for details of the variety and size you’re looking… Read more

Do you have Cara Cara trees?

Hello! Yes, we do have a few Cara Cara remaining at our North Hollywood lot, however they are a hot commodity so please call or stop on in soon! We carry a large variety of citrus on hand in various sizes! Swing on by 11811 Strathern St, North… Read more

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Review Highlights - The Standard Design Group Nurseries

“Eric took great care of me, was attentive, and as a new beginner, made me feel more confident about what I was getting into!”

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