Sonoma Horticultural Nursery

Shade-loving ornamental plant nursery. Top products: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Japanese maples, Ferns, Edible plants. Established in 1964 and formerly known as Hidden Forest Nursery, Botanica Nursery and Gardens is a specialized horticultural operation located in Sebastopol, California. The nursery serves as both a retail destination and a botanical reserve, featuring a significant grove of Dawn Redwoods. Their primary expertise lies in the cultivation of shade-loving plants, with a specific focus on rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias. The product catalog also includes Japanese maples, dogwoods, magnolias, various perennials, ferns, and a selection of edible plants suitable for home gardens. The nursery caters to a diverse clientele, including local home gardeners, professional landscapers, and estate managers looking to develop thriving shade-garden environments. Botanica emphasizes ongoing propagation and the acquisition of unique plant varieties, maintaining a public-facing garden that showcases their inventory in a naturalistic, mature landscape setting. They provide both retail plant sales and botanical education.