Washoe Conservation Nursery
The Washoe Conservation Nursery produces plant materials native or adapted to the Great Basin and Sierra Nevada. The state nursery program can produce up to 250,000 plants each year and has experience growing 250 different species. The nurseries grow the majority of their plants from seeds or cuttings and the Las Vegas nursery grows some plants for sale through the Washoe Conservation Nursery near Carson City. Plants are typically available as seedlings 1-3 years old.
Hours
- Washoe Conservation Nursery is open by appointment from June through mid-September. Please call 775-849-0213 to schedule
- Fall Opening is scheduled for September 17 through October 10
- Closed all state and federal holidays
Directions
Washoe Conservation Nursery is conveniently located to serve the native plant species needs of Reno/Sparks, Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley, Dayton Valley, and more! To find us, turn south on Eastlake Boulevard from Old U.S. Highway 395 at the North end of Washoe Valley. The nursery is approximately 1 mile south from Old 395 on the west side of Eastlake Boulevard.
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The Washoe Nursey is located approximately:
- 5 miles away from South Reno, NV
- 15 miles away from Carson City, NV
- 25 miles away from Incline Village, NV
- 30 miles away from Minden, NV
- 45 miles away from South Lake Tahoe, CA
Purchasing Instructions
- Review the Washoe Nursery Plant Characteristics (not a current inventory list) to see a list of plants commonly grown at the nursery
- Some plants may be currently unavailable; please call 775-849-0213 for current plants in stock
Custom Growing Services
The Washoe Conservation Nursery specializes in producing native and locally adapted plants for use in mitigation and revegetation projects. Many of these species are only available through the NDF nurseries. The nursery staff is available year-around by phone to assist you with your custom growing needs.
Learn More About Our Custom Growing Services
Resources for Plants in Northern Nevada
Tahoe Basin Shrubs & Plants - Plants approved by TRPA for planting in the Tahoe Basin.
Trees for Conservation: Buyer's Guide - Published by Colorado State Forest Service, this publication contains descriptions of many of the plants grown at the Washoe Conservation Nursery.
Trees for Conservation: Planning, Planting, Care - Published by Colorado State Forest Service, this publication provides complete information on planting and maintaining conservation trees.