Washoe State Tree Nursery
The Washoe State Tree 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 State Tree Nursery near Carson City. Plants are typically available as seedlings 1-3 years old.
Directions & Hours
The nursery will be opening for the season on Thursday, April 30th through Saturday, June 6th. It is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Closed all state and federal holidays
The Washoe State 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 exit Eastlake Boulevard from U.S. Highway 395 at the North end of Washoe Valley. The nursery is approximately 1 mile from highway on the right hand side.
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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
Custom Growing Services
The Washoe State Tree 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
Purchasing Instructions
Spring 2026 inventory coming soon.
You can also review the Washoe Nursery Plant Characteristics (Not a current inventory list) to see a list of plants commonly grown at the nursery. These may be available currently or at a later date.
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 State Tree Nursery.
Trees for Conservation: Planning, Planting, Care - Published by Colorado State Forest Service, this publication provides complete information on planting and maintaining conservation trees.