Subtropical Plants for West Coast Landscapes
The broad, evergreen leaves and bright colors of subtropical plants appeal to gardeners, homeowners, landscapers, and designers from British Columbia to San Diego, Phoenix, and Houston. Subtropical plants look tropical but tolerate extended cool winters and frosts ranging from light to severe.
Located in the Rainbow Valley, in northern San Diego County, Grubb & Nadler grows subtropical plants—like giant birds of paradise (Strelitzia nicolai), Philodendron selloum, and Japanese aralia (Fatsia japonica)—that thrive in our warm summer days and cool nights, and that tolerate our chilly winter nights and occasional frosts.
Take a look at our lists for your favorite subtropicals, and ask us more about names you might be unfamiliar with. You will be surprised at how many hardy, exotic plants we grow.
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