Loooong ways to go. Nice people but the nursery didn't have that fresh, thriving feel that nurseries should have and not really clean on the inside. Hoses on the ground outside. Watch your step! read more

Bakersfield's best selection of plants, and the staff have always been helpful. Have picked up a few California natives (toyon, white sage, blue palo verde) as well as harder to find fruit trees (yuzu, pineapple guava). read more

I bought a nectarine tree from white forest nursery and it lasted probably about a month when I called the nursery and told him what was happening to the tree they said basically that they weren't going to replace it or refund it for me to bring it in so they could figure out what was wrong with it and then they try to help me with it beware read more

I've been coming here since I was a kid with my parents, but have been coming a lot more since becoming a homeowner myself. I consider myself a bit of a crazy plant lady, so sometimes I just like to walk through just for the sake of looking at the variety of plants. The staff is always friendly and so knowledgeable about what plants work best in different places, soil types, etc. Yes, they are by far more expensive than most, but I do believe here that you get what you pay for, especially with trees. Plus, if you follow their instructions on planting a tree, and it dies, they will replace it for free. All the many trees my parents have purchased from here never died, but the ones from other nurseries or Big box stores did. They have a decent variety of native plants relative to other stores in town, and some unique citrus, and a huge variety of fruit producing trees. read more

My first visit to White Forest Nursery will certainly not be my last. I was immediately approached by store associate, Richard, who was very friendly, knowledgeable and willing to help. From there, I met several more associates who were also welcoming and helpful. The store has a huge selection of indoor/outdoor plants, and any other type of garden too! and accessories you can imagine. The arrangements and displays were truly inspirational! I look forward to going back soon!! read more

I love to walk the grounds and fine beautiful healthy plants to take home and add to my garden. I always know it will be the best quality. Somethings are over priced a bit but the Ambience is so lovely. Anytime I have a question they are right there to show me options. read more

beautiful garden outside. i was looking for indoor plants and they didn't have that many but that's okay. i still picked up a beautiful philodendron brasil :) i definitely won't be coming back here for a while though because NONE of the employees wore masks and were also shouting at each other from different places of the store and it was really uncomfortable for obvious reasons. would love to come back next year maybe after the virus calms down more, or if the employees wore masks! read more

White Forest Nursery - philodendron brasil - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I LOVE this nursery. The staff is extremely helpful, passionate and knowledgeable. In addition to the beautiful variety they offer, the staff does an amazing job walking you through your options and making the best decision based on the customer's needs. I can tell that the folks here truly love what they do. I reside in the SF Bay area and whenever I come visit my parents stop in and make an exciting purchase. I purchased an avocado tree, banana tree and recently a pomegranate!I only wish I drove a truck so I could bring more back from this oasis. I hope you support this wonderful local business, they will impress you I am sure. :) read more

I visited yesterday and was extremely uncomfortable as none of the employees were wearing masks ( but all the customers were) they were nice enough mostly with some grumps in the outside area- I remember their staff as being so helpful but that was years ago- not the same atmosphere at all anymore. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE. So worth the drive from the west side. Why?! Because they have great prices. They know their stuff. They are kind and FOLLOW THROUGH!! And they have great creative directions. Currently working on a project with Stef and she ROCKS! Fast and thorough and efficient. Very happy! Can't wait to update with photos of My completed new front yard landscape. read more

Awesome people with a lot of knowledge and great ideas! Won't go anywhere else! Plant quality is top of the line.

If you dont mind the drive, they are about as good as it gets. They have an extensive selection and their knowledge and help is just as amazing. I have never been here where I was disappointed in a single thing, and I have been here for a range from an indoor gift to full on trees to plant. I could go on, but then it would just be picking out single things to rave about, and that seems excessive. I have taken a couple of people there, and each time they ask me 'well what is this place like', and each time I tell them 'you'll just have to see'. Just about every time, they tell me 'you were right, you have to see it yourself to understand'. I would have to say the *only* con I have, which isnt even a con they can control themselves, is the Bakersfield heat. It sure does a number on some of those poor plants. read more

I bought 7 bare-root rose trees today and was delighted by their selection of desirable varieties. That you and a big shout out to Selena who help me. She was amazing and not only friendly but I could tell she totally loved her job. Selena suggested 3 bags of organic material which I purchased as well, anyhow I got these Neil Diamond Rose Trees planted and can't wait until they bloom read more

White Forest Nursery - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Something about this place always makes me happy. Maybe it's the cute Fairtale like exterior, or the endless pathways that meander through their garden like nursery. In a time when most people purchase their plants from big box stores, this place remembers their purpose and keeps plenty of well informed specialists on hand. Simply put, White Forest has quality service unlike any other place in town. They are professionals and are very helpful in recommending plants or trees for your specific location. Their selection of rare plants and variety of trees make this place superior to other local nurseries. They also have a nice selection of pots. Yes, it is a distance for most people (unless you live on the East Side), but it's well worth the drive. During the early summer months they always have a big sale. You can get plants as little as a $1.99. Even big box stores can't beat that! read more

This is a nice size nursery with a large variety to choose from. They also have a big selection of indoor plants and even quite a variety of drought resistant succulents. As you enter through their main doors they have several rooms of nice decorations for both inside the house and for the yard as well. They had lots of different kinds of unique pots and planting ideas shown. Everything was decorated very well and I loved that you could very easily walk around as their walk ways are plenty wide. My daughter and I visited them on Sunday as I was looking for an indoor plant. She shops here all the time and I sure can see why. We spent probably 2 hours walking around and just as I saw one plant I liked another farther down caught my eye. Really the selection is just that big. And all their plants look healthy and well cared for. Well I finally settled on an ornamental pepper plant in a 6" container. Walking through to the register I noticed a self watering pot I just had to have but it was the last one they had and they had a display plant in it. Can you believe they offered to sell me the pot and move their plant so I could have the pot? To take it even farther they transferred the pepper plant I was buying into the pot for me too and topped of the dirt needed as well. Wow! Ultimately it's the attitude of the people that can make or break a place and while there, we dealt with 4 different employees and every one of them was knowledgeable, helpful and nice. Outstanding customer service, reasonable prices, a good selection and it's a small local business. It doesn't get better than that! read more

Great selection. Knowledgeable staff. Friendly and helpful. This place is also fun to just walk around in and look at the mass selection. They were honest about the products, even to the point of suggesting that we wait a few weeks for a more established plant to come in, rather than just selling something off of the floor. Downside is that you pay for all of that... It's pricey! However, coming home with a plant that will live and thrive is probably worth it. They definitely enjoy what they do, and that's why the 5 stars. read more

This is my favorite nursery in Bakersfield. It's on the other side of town from where I live, but well worth the drive. They have a huge selection of all types of plants. They section their plants off in categories based on type of plant: Drought tolerant, annuals, flowering bushes, fruit trees and so on. The staff is very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. They have plenty of baskets and carts available. They often have great sales you won't want to miss. read more

Wish I could say I did business with them. I had to start raised garden from scratch. I was looking for a lot of stuff. It's a nice place ..big variety. I would have loved to have done business with them. But they wouldn't help. They went as far as avoiding eye contact. They just left us hanging. Choosing to talk to who they wanted to. Then going and talking to each other. No hello ?no can I help? The things that do have prices on them are about 30-40 percent too much. And the herb and vegetable plants were in critical condition. On my drive back we stumbled across Spanish speaking lady selling some plants on the corner. My wife and I spent heavily with her. Buying a large portion of what she had. She was so helpful. Despite not knowing the language ...she was still trying to help us. Maybe there is a lesson in that. read more

Wow!! They have winter pots and were clearly on sale and the manager said the were regular price!! Really?? They were near dead! She said she was going to throw them out if no body buys them...hmm HELLO! was I not?? Anyway, the staff were freaking out with the line being too long...(only 3 of us) On a good note: the young lady was nice and ended up giving me a discount 17% (hence, me giving 2 stars) I rather support our local businesses than the big box stores...but c'mon treat us good! read more

This place is a surprising gem. Great selection of plants and a very helpful staff. After the death of a plant I got at Walmart, I figured I'd try this place. Here's hoping my lavender plant survives this time read more

My favorite nursery. I have bought about 30 fruit trees from them and plan to buy about 18 more. The staff is amazing and knowledgable. They have helped me pick out my trees and learn how to care for them. They may be a little more money then the home store but the customer service and knowledge is well worth it. read more

This is a great place to get anything you need for your garden. I've had good success with the plants I bought there and the latest round of plants and trees that I purchased there are all thriving. It's a little far to drive but worth the trip. read more

We have had nothing but excellent service from White Forest. I had no trouble with their plant protection plan. I bought 2 Pluot trees protected for 2 years. After the first year one of the trees fell ill and died. I called and they explained the process. I emailed my pictures. They diagnosed right a way that a boring bug of some sort infested the tree. I brought it in and they replaced it for me at not cost. They then showed me what to do to protect all my trees from this happening again (inexpensive application once a year.) Back this spring with questions and things I was looking for, they were so very knowledgeable. I thought my tree trunk looked ill, turns out its just cat scratches, ha! easy fix. And again, they didn't try to over sell anything. Even suggested going home and thinking over the tree ideas to make sure I get just what I want. I highly recommend White Forest Nursery in Bakersfield! read more

By far my favorite nursery! Very helpful and knowledgeable. Great selection of bare root plants. Almost always find exactly what I am looking for. read more

I finally visited White Forest Nursery after being drawn by their helpfulness on a Facebook gardening group I belong to. They welcome in person is just as they are on social media. Helpful, attentive, and welcoming. All the plants are labeled and well marked. The ginormous property is well laid out and easy to navigate. They offer trees of many size options, shade plants, drought plants, vegetation, tropical, succulents... I can't think of anything they're missing. The amendments they offer are reasonably priced and someone was always near to answer any questions. Even if you aren't ready to do a big landscaping project but just love being in beautiful botanical settings, this is the place to visit. I'm sure you won't be able to leave empty handed, prices are incredible and their plants and trees are healthy and nice quality. There were also benches to sit on in the shade for the spouses or partners who don't like to wander and look as much. read more

By far my favorite nursery, they always have a wide selection and lots of supply. The staff is very Knowledgeable and friendly. Sometimes the line to pay is long, but that's bc they are the best so they're busy! read more

Omg This Place Such A Nice Variations of plants /pots & gift shop everyone is friendly & specially Mike very helpful & courteous, next time I had back I'm asking for him PS Can't wait to start planting my goodies N new pots lol!!!! read more

I have been gardening for some time. I purchased an apple tree from White Forest Nursery that deteriorated to all dry and dead leaves. I also purchased numerous other plants and supply's from Jerry at his recommendations. I have spent considerable funds for my garden. This tree was returned and he would not trade or refund the $40 dollars the tree cost. This does not include the 2 bags of plant mixes he asked me to use, another $45 dollars following his instructions. All he would do is offer a $15 dollar in store credit. I left the tree and explained that I would not ever need the $15 dollar credit. He just laughed at us. I would not recommend their business compared to other nursery's that replace plants and trees that do not survive. I left feeling insulted. read more

The staff here is the best in the business. Prices are reasonable and the local quality and selection is apparent.

Perfect place to go for all of your gardening needs. There is a wide variety to choose from with knowledgeable staff who are very friendly and will answer all of your questions. I have shopped here on two occasions, and I am very impressed with the level of integrity and honesty. There was a discrepancy on my sales slip and when I discovered the overcharge, they gladly reimbursed my charge card. They took my word as a customer that I did not receive certain items on my sales slip over the phone and they were honest enough to reimburse me that is good business, I will always shop here!!! read more

Bought 2 chinese elm trees asked the two people helping us if they are the same try they said yes. Was up sold soil and fertilizer. Got them home and in the ground. Looking at containers they are 2 different types. Take one back and was told the the true that was in the container wasn't even the type marked on ether of the trees. All the soil and fretalizer is know messed up they can't tell me what I have and all they can say is" well we will exchange it for you." This is bull and should never had happened. read more

I have shopped here several times and will continue to do so. The service is amazing, as these people are geared to please. If they don't have what you want, they are willing to find it for you. Their plants are always the best and well cared for. I had driven all over town looking for trumpet vines. Most places, including Lowe's had never heard of this and probably thought I was making it up, just to cause trouble. No, my mother had a huge trumpet vine in her backyard, so I knew what it looked like. The only company that knew what it was, was White forest Nursery. I must say, how lucky for me that these people were there to help. So of course I greatly appreciate having them here. I do not mind driving down even from Lake Isabella, where I live. If you have not yet made the trip, please do. It is worth the drive. read more

White Forest was recommended to me by a family member. We went looking for trees for specific purposes around our yard. While looking I ran into Willy and told him the specifications I needed in a tree. He took the time, in 96 degree heat, to show me a number of different trees that fit my needs. He was extremely knowledgeable about all of the items he showed me and gave his recommendations. I purchased the ones I liked best and we were on our way with another worker to help load them on our truck. The prices are a bit higher than I've seen , but the trees and bushes here are bigger than what you would find at a regular home improvement store garden area. I'd recommend White Forest to others. Ask for Willy! read more

Just paid $725 for 9 crepe myrtles. They called to deliver and tell me that I will need support poles or they will fall over and it was $220 I wasn't told that there but I went ahead and did it. Well it has been a week and 2 look they are dying. I called to see what the policy is and there is no return ior exchange policy which I wasn't told when I bought either. I will not be back and I should've never not shopped at Boles. An expensive lesson. read more

Just left this nursery a few minutes ago. Walked the entire place and never once did a single employee so much as acknowledge my or my husband's existence. I'm not one to cry racism, but I kid you not, the workers were only helping white people. There was another Hispanic family that nobody helped, and an Indian family that wasbt acknowledged either. This was our second visit, and we weren't acknowledged our previous visit either. Definitely not the way to run a business. Won't be coming back. read more

awesome help. had Laurie guide me through rose planting and care. she pulled and bagged all of them. can't say enough about this great nursery. she loaded all the plants and big bags of fertilizer in the truck! they have a great employee! read more

Have a Christmas tree already just called white forest explained i was looking for trees to help families without a tree ask if i could get discount prices on left over trees was told no disappointed in them !just got a message from them if i would of talked to manager they work with non profit organizations to help families in need of trees very glad to here i will continue to do business with them and make arraignments next year to help the needy warms my heart read more

Bakersfield's largest (and one of the BEST nurseries in Centrial California!) In business for over 40 years owned and operated by Jere and Rita White, who have some of the BEST knowledge in plants, horticulture and landscape in Centrial California! If you are a big professional landscape contractor or just a average home owner who loves to "go overboard" on your plants and landscape... This nursery is always at the top of your list! I have been a customer of White forest Nursery for over 30 years myself, as I get plants and other items that the big-box stores cannot and will not carry! and one thing that is really awesome about this nursery: it has stayed STRONG IN BUSINESS ever since it opened way before I was even born!!.....it has remained strong even during the peak of Wal Mart's DESTRUCTIVE invasion of Bakersfield about 7 years ago (which wiped out Cooper's and about a dozen other smaller nurseries in the Bakersfield and Rosedale areas.) Wal Mart is not as much of a threat to local nurseries these days, as they scaled way back their garden centers in the recent years (not even having garden centers in the winter, because they now use the space for Christmas "over-stock", giving local businesses a fighting chance to recover. As for white Forest Nursery, I was very concerned because I bought most of my plants and other goods there, and also my buddy Nick Hendricks (Artistic Landscape Design) who I do work with off and on buys most of his plants, trees and shrubs for landscape jobs at White Forest. I buy alot of my coleus and succulent plants there as well. Also White Forest has the BEST selection of roses, both bare-root (in February and March) and in pots. WHITE FOREST IS THE BEST for selection and Jere and Rita White and their staff are the most helpful in the local nursery business!!!! read more

This place has a very large selection and the prices were pretty good. I didn't buy a plant, because I was shopping around a bit, but did pick up some bulbs. Bulb selection isn't huge, but they had what I wanted. Spoke to a nice lady here who let me ask her all kinds of questions, since I'm new to the area and don't know what grows here. She was knowledgable and helpful. The only drawback is the location way out in BFE.... read more