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Greenwood finds, breeds and grows regionally superior perennials for California landscape professionals and avid gardeners. 

 
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ABOUT US

Cynthia and John Schoustra have owned and operated Greenwood Daylily Gardens since 1989. Greenwood was founded to address a problem that continues to this day.

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OUR PRACTICES

At Greenwood we feel privileged to work surrounded by nature. We’ve counted 60 bird species, 40 California native plant types, and over 20 animal species on our farm.

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OUR PLANTS

We’ve worked on and learned from a fascinating range of planting projects from all over. These experiences help us to help  you succeed with our plants.

 
 
 
 
 
Our mission is to find, breed and grow regionally superior plant varieties for California landscape professionals, and to assist them in choosing the best plant palette for each unique project.
— Cynthia and John Schoustra
 
 
 
 
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What Makes a Great California Landscape Plant?

Longevity & Resilience!

 
 
 

 
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Installation Flexibility: 

Must tolerate shipping or unskilled installation all year and survive sitting on asphalt for a week waiting to be planted.

 
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Durable Performance: 

Must thrive from San Diego and San Bernardino to Sacramento and San Francisco

 
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Longevity: 

Should grow for decades without expert care.


 
 
 
 
 
 
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