Norrie's Gift & Garden Shop at the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden

Mediterranean and Native Nursery. Top products: Drought-tolerant plants, Mediterranean climate species, Native California plants. Norrie's Gift & Garden Shop, located within the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden, serves as a specialized horticultural retail outlet focused on the promotion and distribution of Mediterranean-climate plants. The shop functions as an extension of the Arboretum’s mission to conserve, grow, and share diverse plant life, specifically targeting species that thrive in water-wise, drought-tolerant landscapes. Their inventory typically features a curated selection of specimens derived from the Arboretum's unique collections, which include rare and resilient plants from California and the Southern Hemisphere. Catering to homeowners, garden enthusiasts, and landscapers interested in sustainable horticulture, the shop provides an opportunity for the public to acquire plants that demonstrate both aesthetic value and ecological adaptability. By offering these specialized selections, the business supports the Arboretum’s broader goal of fostering community stewardship, research, and environmental resilience through the practical application of climate-appropriate gardening.