RARE TREES
Last updated May 2026. Download/print this list:   .pdf
  • We have a selection of interesting trees you won't find elsewhere, all container-grown!
  • NOTE: Pot sizes and availability are subject to change, as we often need to move small plants up into larger pots, and some items sell out.
  • To purchase plants, visit on one of our open days or email us at mail@desertnorthwest.com to set up an appointment.

Araucaria araucana
MONKEY-PUZZLE TREE
2" band pot - $24

This iconic tree needs little introduction.
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(detailed information and photos not available yet) Archidasyphyllum diacanthoides
TREVO TREE
New (returning) May 2026!
3 gallon pot - $54

Rare spiny evergreen Asteraceae tree from Chile, to 50' tall. Hardy to about 5 - 10°F. One left.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Aristotelia chilensis
CHILEAN WINEBERRY
3 gallon pot - $54

A fast-growing evergeen tree from Chile that produces edible fruit.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Ceanothus thrysiflorus 'Oregon Mist'
BLUEBLOSSOM CEANOTHUS
1 gallon pot - $22

Because we all need a tree-sized Ceanothus.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris'
COLUMNAR PORT ORFORD CEDAR
4" pot - $22

Narrow tree with dense cypress-like growth, best in cool regions.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Chamaecyparis lawsoniana [unknown cultivar]
BLUE PORT ORFORD CEDAR
New May 2026!
4" pot - $22

Not sure the name of this tree-sized cultivar, but the blue (almost purple) color is astounding.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Cryptomeria sinensis
CHINESE CRYPTOMERIA
1 gallon pot - $24
(one left)
2 gallon pot - $48

This large, rare conifer performs well in the Northwest.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Cupressus pseudohimalaica
WEEPING HIMALAYAN CYPRESS
1 gallon pot - $32

Tree with very fine, graceful weeping foliage! Hardy to about 5 - 10°F.

Embothrium coccineum
CHILEAN FLAME-TREE
4" pot - $24

Tree to 50' covered in spectacular screaming-red flowers in May, rare, hardy to 5 - 10°F.
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Eucalyptus bridgesiana
APPLE BOX
New (returning) May 2026!
2 gallon pot - $48

Very cool heart-shaped juvenile leaves clasp stem. Fast and easy! 15°F.
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Eucalyptus camphora
MOUNTAIN SWAMP GUM
New (returning) May 2026!
2 gallon pot - $48

Fast grower with unique rounded pendulous green leaves. First time we have offered this species!
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Eucalyptus cordata
HEART-LEAVED SILVER GUM
New (returning) May 2026!
4" pot - $22

Stunning tall pyramidal tree retains silvery foliage into adulthood. Hardy to around 15°F.
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Eucalyptus dalrympleana
MOUNTAIN WHITE GUM
4" pot - $22

A tall and fast-growing tree with smooth white bark.
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(detailed information and photos not available yet) Eucalyptus glaucescens x dalrympleana
4" pot - $22

Tall and fast-growing cold-hardy hybrid Eucalyptus.

Eucalyptus gunnii [silver form]
CIDER GUM
4" pot - $22

This Tasmanian species is among the most popular cold-hardy Eucalyptus.
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(detailed information and photos not available yet) Eucalyptus lacrimans [Nungar Plain form]
WEEPING SNOWGUM
New (returning) May 2026!
4" pot - $26

One of the hardiest eucalypts; with smooth bark, thick leaves, weeping habit.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Eucalyptus mannifera [alpine form]
BRITTLE GUM
New (returning) May 2026!
3 gallon pot - $72

Medium tree with smooth white trunk, rare offering.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Eucalyptus neglecta [Upper Buckland River form]
OMEO GUM
4" pot - $24

Seedlings from my tree in Olympia that grew to a huge size with amazing purple leaves.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Eucalyptus parvula
SMALL-LEAVED GUM
New (returning) May 2026!
3 gallon pot - $60

Cute small leaves, summer flowers, dense growth, excellent performer in the Northwest.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. debeuzevillei
JOUNAMA SNOW GUM
New (returning) May 2026!
4" pot - $26

Tree to 50' with smooth white bark, pale gray-green leaves, oustanding ornamental.

Eucalyptus perriniana
SPINNING GUM

Victoria, BC collection (cultivated)
4" pot - $24

Poulsbo, WA [ex. Guthega, NSW] collection
New May 2026!
4" pot - $24

Amazing perfoliate juvenile leaves encircle the stem completely.
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(detailed information and photos not available yet) Eucalyptus rubida
CANDLEBARK GUM
New (returning) May 2026!
4" pot - $22

Exotic looking tree with smooth white bark, hardy to around 12°F. Hybrid seedlings also available.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Eucalyptus subcrenulata hybrids
ALPINE YELLOW GUM
New (returning) May 2026!
4" pot - $22

These are hybrids, not the pure species. Expect trees with deep green leaves, smooth showy bark, variable habit, hardy.

Eucalyptus urnigera
URN GUM
4" pot - $24

An uncommon hardy Eucalyptus species native to Tasmania.
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(detailed information and photos not available yet) Eucryphia x nymansensis 'Nymansay'
1 gallon pot - $28

Evergreen tree from Chile producing a spectacular show of white flowers in late summer.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Eucryphia x intermedia 'Rostrevor'
4" pot - $22
1 gallon pot - $26

This semi-evergreen small tree flowers heavily in late summer.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Fokienia hodginsii
New May 2026!
4" pot - $28
1 gallon pot - $32

Rare Vietnamese conifer, sometimes grouped under Chamaecyparis. These may need some help becoming vertical.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Fraxinus anomala
SHINGLELEAF ASH
4" pot - $20

Interesting small tree native to the Intermountain West.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Hesperocyparis abramsiana var. opleri
SANTA CRUZ CYPRESS
4" pot - $20

This large, fast growing and drought tolerant tree deserves wider use.

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
MONTEREY CYPRESS
4" pot - $20
2 gallon pot - $44
(one left)

This iconic tree of coastal California does well in the Pacific Northwest.
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(detailed information and photos not available yet) Junipuerus recurva var. bhutanica
BHUTAN JUNIPER
New (returning) May 2026!
4" pot - $24

Upright pyramidal small tree with beautiful weeping branches; easy to grow. The name is tentative.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Luma apiculata [Nahuel Huapi, Argentina/hardy]
PALO COLORADO
4" pot - $22
1 gallon pot - $24
3 gallon pot - $54

Spectacular evergreen tree with small leaves, showy white flowers, edible fruit and colorful peeling bark. This hardy selection is a Cistus Nursery introduction.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Luma chequen
4" pot - $20

Chilean evergreen tree with small aromatic leaves, white flowers, hardy to about 10°F.

Pinus ponderosa IB1000 [Thorp, WA]
PONDEROSA PINE
4" pot - $16
1 gallon pot - $18
small treepot - $22

Widespread large conifer found throughout the Interior West.
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(detailed information and photos not available yet) Podocarpus hallii
New May 2026!
4" pot - $24

Yew relative native to New Zealand, gets large eventually. Hardy to about 5°F.

Polylepis australis
TABAQUILLO
4" pot - $26
1 gallon pot - $32
2 gallon pot - $54
3 gallon pot - $72

Impress your HOA with this rare and enigmatic tree from the high Andes!
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Polylepis tomentella
4" pot - $28
1 gallon pot - $32
2 gallon pot - $64

Super rare tree with amazing bark and rugged character!
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(detailed information and photos not available yet) Quercus agrifolia
COAST LIVE OAK
small treepot - $24

Who wants a dead oak when you can have a live oak?

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Quercus arizonica
ARIZONA OAK
1 gallon pot - $28

Slow-growing small tree with bluish leaves, native to southwest US and Mexico but grows easily here.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Quercus chrysolepis IB1084
CANYON LIVE OAK
[IB1299] 2.5" band pot - $18
[IB1084] small treepot - $28

The two collections available are similar. This western native oak deserves much wider use in Washington.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Quercus crassipes
2.5" band pot - $20
3.5" band pot - $24

Evergreen Mexican oak, dusky foliage, rare, no damage at 6°F.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Quercus douglasii IB1283 [Shasta County, CA]
BLUE OAK
New May 2026!
2.5" band pot - $18

California native tree, deciduous with blue leaves, likes heat.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Quercus douglasii x garryana IB1290 [Shasta County, CA]
2.5" band pot - $18

Interesting natural hybrid of two western oak species.

Quercus garryana
GARRY OAK, OREGON WHITE OAK

IB382 Local collection [Sequim, WA]
2.5" band pot - $16
1 gallon pot - $18
large treepot - $36

IB477 Cold-hardy collection [Yakima County, WA]
2.5" band pot - $18
large treepot - $40

Cold-hardy collection [Klickitat County, WA]
small treepot - $20

This drought resistant Washington native is an important component of prairie ecosystems.
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(detailed information and photos not available yet) Quercus garryana var semota x Q. douglasii IB1287 [Shasta County, CA]
2.5" band pot - $18

Interesting natural hybrid of two western oak species.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Quercus gravesii
1 gallon pot - $28

Rare Mexican evergreen to semi-evergreen oak that grows easily here.

Quercus hypoleucoides
SILVERLEAF OAK
2.5" band pot - $32

One of the finest ornamental trees we can grow; easy and hardy.
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(detailed information and photos not available yet) Quercus kelloggii IB1023.2 [Butte County, CA]
CALIFORNIA BLACK OAK
small treepot - $20

Drought tolerant Oregon and California native.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Quercus mexicana
MEXICAN OAK
small treepot - $24

Just one left!

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Quercus rhysophylla
LOQUAT OAK
New May 2026!
3.5" band pot - $26

Medium broadleaf evergreen tree with large, rough-textured leaves; unique.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Quercus sp. [San Carlos Mts, Mexico]
3.5" band pot - $26

Mystery oak in red oak group, but evergreen, no damage at 6°F!

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Quercus sp. aff. diversifolia
1 gallon pot - $22
2 gallon pot - $44
3 gallon pot - $54

Rare tree; not sure what it will do. Take a chance!

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Quercus trojana
TROY OAK
1 gallon pot - $28

A large, fast-growing, and drought tolerant deciduous Mediterranean oak.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Quercus vaccinifolia
HUCKLEBERRY OAK

IB1329 [Josephine County, OR]
small treepot - $24

IB1311 [Humboldt County, CA, dwarf form]
small treepot - $24

Uncommon evergreen oak from Siskyou Mountains with good ornamental appeal. Sometimes shrubby, this selection is more upright; expect a decent size tree.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Tamarix parviflora
SPRING-FLOWERING TAMARISK
4" pot - $18

This isn't the invasive one in Washington. Might need some training to assume tree stature.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Thuja koraiensis
New May 2026!
4" pot - $24

Slow-growing relative of our native Western Redcedar with silver-backed scales.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Thuja plicata 'Colvos'
COLVOS WESTERN REDCEDAR
4" pot - $18
1 gallon pot - $20
(one left)
2 gallon pot - $40

Selected by Colvos Creek Nursery, this distinct dense-growing clone has coarse dark-green foliage.

(detailed information and photos not available yet) Thuja plicata 'Stoneham Gold'
STONEHAM GOLD WESTERN REDCEDAR
4" pot - $20

Variegated golden foliage on this selection of our native Western Redcedar.

Thujopsis dolabrata
ELKHORN CEDAR
2 gallon pot - $54

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PAYMENT and DELIVERY OPTIONS
Updated spring 2025

To purchase plants here at the nursery, please e-mail me at mail@desertnorthwest.com to set up an appointment, or visit on one of the nursery open days. I can either pull your order in advance, or you can shop through the greenhouse. However, shoppers ought to be aware that the nursery setup is not extremely retail-friendly, with many plants being unlabeled; and it can get very hot in the greenhouses on warm, sunny days.

Payment options include cash or check (preferred), PayPal, or credit/debit card. I will also accept payment in Bitcoin or Monero if paid in advance, and will offer a slight discount: please inquire if interested.

Delivery

For larger orders, I will deliver plants right to your door, if you prefer. For this service advance payment is required. I will schedule a delivery time that works for you via e-mail.

  • Orders over $200: FREE delivery to Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Townsend.
  • Orders over $400: FREE delivery to Kitsap County, or anywhere within 90 minutes of Sequim (and not involving a ferry ride), if you don't mind waiting a week or two.
  • Outside of this area: Delivery is possible, but larger minimum order and delivery charges will apply. Please inquire.

Reseller/landscaper customers

I don't track cumulative purchases; however, a quantity discount is available for one-time purchases over $500. Please inquire. Payment by cash or check is required to be eligible for the discount; no credit/debit cards or PayPal please.

*Note on pot sizes: We're going by vernacular usage when using terms such as "1 gallon", "2 gallon", etc. The pot sizes are actually somewhat smaller than a true gallon, 2 true gallons, etc.

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