About Papaya Tree Nursery (Open by same-day appointment only please)
Papaya Tree Nursery is a retail source for many edible landscape needs, specializing in organically grown tropical, subtropical, and temperate fruiting species from all over the world. It offers specifically adapted and proven varieties for various growing zones throughout Southern California, helping customers choose the right variety for their particular climate. The nursery is open by same-day appointment only. The small but packed nursery is filled with many species of trees, including rare and unique varieties, and is a gem for passionate plant enthusiasts. The trees are acclimatized to Southern California weather. The proprietor is a very passionate, personable, and informative gentleman, a good teacher and a master tropical fruit tree grower who continues a family legacy. He provides one-to-one attention, is extremely helpful, and takes time to teach customers, making them feel confident. Visitors can learn from his wisdom during a tour and may taste test fresh fruit. The nursery is known for having a large selection, especially of tropical and exotic fruits, including dwarf-sized versions and rare finds. Prices are reasonable, with small trees available at affordable costs. The experience is fun and highly recommended, with many customers planning to return. The trees, including papaya, which is well-adapted if protected from frost, are reported to be doing great and bearing fruit.
Excellent help from Alex in selecting a Persimmon tree and learning how to plant and care for it. Highly recommend Papaya Tree Nursery for the friendly, knowledgeable help, selection and great price.
March 2026
Bought star fruit tree in 2019 and it gave me my first harvest last year on July and another one in October and I got around 1000 fruit from it no joke
July 2025
I love this nursery I’m currently trying to growing tropical fruit trees in Lancaster California and Alex is very helpful I went here 3 times and all experiences were awesome i recommend this nursery for everyone the prices are very reasonable and sometimes even give some exotic fruit for us to try-Henry from Lancaster