Know what you’re buying

Plant Sizes & Pricing Guide

What “5-gallon,” “15-gallon,” and “36-inch box” actually mean, which size fits your project, and how to get current pricing from the largest nursery in Desert Hot Springs & Sky Valley.

📞 Call for Today’s Prices: (760) 992-6792 📋 Get a Quote

Container sizes

Trees & shrubs by container size

Nursery plants are sold by the size of the container they’re grown in. Bigger containers mean a bigger, older plant and more instant impact.

Size	What you get	Best for	Price
5 gallon	Young shrubs, cactus, agave, groundcovers, and small trees	Beds, borders, mass plantings, budget-friendly jobs	Call for price
15 gallon	Established young trees and larger shrubs	Most home yards; trees that establish quickly	Call for price
24″ box	Trees in a wooden box with more height and canopy	Shade and accent trees with presence right away	Call for price
36″ box	Larger trees with a fuller canopy	Instant shade for patios, entries, and commercial jobs	Call for price
Larger boxed specimens	Mature specimen trees	Day-one impact for clubs, resorts, and model homes	Call for price

Palms

How palm trees are sized

Small palms are sold by container. Larger palms are usually sized by trunk height, and big specimens are sold boxed or field-dug. See palm trees for sale.

Palm	Sold as	Price
California fan palm	Container sizes and by trunk height	Call for price
Mexican fan palm	Container sizes and by trunk height	Call for price
Date palm	Boxed or field-dug specimens	Call for price
Mediterranean fan palm	Container and boxed sizes	Call for price
Bismarck palm	Container and boxed sizes	Call for price

Choosing a size

Bigger isn’t always better

Smaller trees often establish faster and can catch up to bigger ones within a few seasons.
Boxed trees are worth it where you need shade or privacy now.
On windy sites, a well-rooted mid-size tree that’s properly staked often outperforms a huge specimen planted in a hurry.
Think about access. Large boxes need equipment and room to get into the yard.

Pricing

Why we quote by phone

With 40,000+ trees on site, inventory and specimen sizes change daily. A quick call gets you real numbers for what’s actually in the ground, not a list that’s out of date.

Retail pricing for homeowners
Contractor pricing on bulk orders
Delivery quoted to your address

📞 (760) 992-6792

Common questions

Size & pricing FAQ

What does “15 gallon” mean for a tree?

It’s the size of the container the tree was grown in. A 15-gallon tree is a young, established tree that’s easy to handle and plant, and it’s the most popular size for home yards.

What’s a 24″ or 36″ box tree?

A larger, older tree grown in a wooden box measured across the top. Box trees give you more height and shade right away.

How do I get prices?

Call (760) 992-6792 for today’s retail prices, or send your plant list for a contractor quote.

Do you offer wholesale pricing?

Yes, on bulk orders for landscapers, contractors, HOAs, and developers. We’re also open to the public.

¿Tienen precios en español?

Sí. Llámenos al (760) 992-6792. Todo nuestro equipo habla español.