“Take care of the land, and the land will take care of you.”
— Margarita Petra Maria de la Concepcion 'Daisy' O'Neill (1879-1981)
From the blog
2025 Winter Solstice
Complicated stuff This notion of a calendar, Man’s time based on God’s heavens. We think we’ve got it, right down to the minute, 2025
Nursery Closing – Time Extension into 2026
Dear Friend of Tree of Life, The bittersweet moments of ending our 45-year relationship are upon us as our nursery business draws to a close.
Important Notice Regarding Nursery Closing Season
Important Notice Regarding Nursery Closing Season Plants are still available, and we have some very cool Tree of Life merchandise. The nursery will remain
Experience Tree of Life Nursery
Every month we invite you to learn with us and honored guests for Tree of Life Workshops. Topics range from landscape design to natural history of California.
Upcoming Events
Southern California Native Plant Nurseries Customer Meet and Greet!
Join us on December 6, 2025, for the Southern California Native Plant Nurseries Customer Meet and Greet! We have invited CA native plant nurseries from LA
OC CNPS Membership Day
More Info Click “More Info” to go directly to the OC CNPS Eventbrite page where you can find all the details and register for this
Urban Trees: Effective Practices for Maintenance and Safety Presented by Arboleros
DATE and TIME: Saturday, October, 4th, 8am – 2 pm Location Tree of Life Nursery -33201 California 74 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
OUR MISSION
Mission
To embody the spirit of California in native plant culture.
Values
People. Places. Plants.
Be fair to everyone; customers, staff, suppliers, colleagues, & associates.
Work to preserve, restore, beautify, and celebrate California’s natural beauty everywhere..
Speak the language of California’s native plants and consistently propagate, produce, and provide them to the benefit of people and places.
Goals
Promote gardens in attractive accessible settings that showcase the essence of California’s natural beauty, so everyone can experience the authentic feel of our wild places.