Kniffing's Discount Nursery

Full-Service Retail Plant Nursery. Top products: Ornamental trees, Fruit-bearing trees, Perennials, Annuals, Tropical plants, Shrubs. Kniffing's Discount Nursery is a family-owned, full-service retail plant nursery based in San Diego, California, that has been serving the local community since 1983. With over 40 years of horticultural experience, the business provides a comprehensive selection of nursery stock, including shade and fruit trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and tropical plants. Catering primarily to residential homeowners, the nursery distinguishes itself through a focus on regional climate-appropriate flora, offering drought-tolerant varieties and native species suited to Southern California's unique microclimates. Beyond plant retail, Kniffing's provides expert garden consulting, landscape planning, soil testing, and pest control advice. Their operations are supported by a bilingual staff and include value-added services such as local delivery and special order procurement for rare or hard-to-find cultivars. The company emphasizes an educational approach to gardening, assisting beginners with selection and long-term care guidance.