East Bay Wilds Native Plant Nursery

Native California Plant Nursery. Top products: Manzanitas, Silktassles, Coast Live Oaks, Miner's Lettuce seeds. East Bay Wilds Native Plant Nursery is a specialized horticultural operation focused on the cultivation and sale of California native plants. Located in the East Bay region, the nursery emphasizes species that are well-adapted to local conditions, such as various Manzanita (Arctostaphylos) species, Silktassles (Garrya), and Coast Live Oaks. The nursery is known for its hands-on approach, often growing plants from seeds collected locally in the wild. Their operations serve a diverse clientele, including local homeowners, gardeners, and commercial landscape projects, such as their work on the Oakland Museum landscape. Beyond providing retail stock, the nursery shares horticultural expertise, including methods for using groundcovers like Miner's Lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata) for sustainable weed management. The business operates primarily on a Friday schedule, providing a space where customers can purchase nursery-grown native specimens and receive advice on plant care and landscape installation in challenging urban or garden environments.