For more than five decades, Central Wholesale Nursery has proudly served as San Jose’s trusted wholesale plant nursery and garden center. Established in 1974, our independent, family-owned business has grown alongside the South Bay community, supplying quality plants, trees, gardening essentials, and expert advice to both wholesale customers and the public.
Family-owned since 1974, we’re proud to help the South Bay grow with expert guidance and quality selections.
What began as a small, family-operated nursery in San Jose, California, has blossomed into a trusted Bay Area wholesale and garden center known for its integrity, service, and expertise.
From day one, our philosophy has been clear:
Today, we remain just as committed to those founding values as when we opened our gates nearly 50 years ago. From spring flowers to Japanese Maples, our team has been serving satisfied customers for 50 years and counting—helping San Jose and Bay Area residents beautify their landscapes, gardens, and commercial properties.
At Central Wholesale Nursery, we believe everyone should have access to healthy, beautiful plants and the supplies needed to care for them. That’s why we’ve built one of the South Bay’s most complete garden centers and wholesale nurseries, offering:
Seasonal flowers & annuals to brighten any space
Hardy shrubs and groundcovers for lasting coverage
Ornamental and shade trees, including Japanese Maples
Perennials for year-round appeal
Succulents & drought-tolerant plants perfect for water-wise gardens
Pots, pottery, statuary, fountains, seeds, and accessories
We’re not just a nursery—we’re a full garden center where you can find everything for your outdoor space, plus friendly staff ready to help advise on plant selection, care tips, and long-term maintenance.
Central Wholesale Nursery has always been about more than just selling plants. We help our customers succeed season after season. Whether it’s selecting drought-tolerant species to weather the California sun or deciding on color pairings for spring blooms, our knowledgeable staff is here with guidance and support.
We provide both self-service wholesale options for contractors, landscapers, and bulk buyers and self-service retail sales to the general public.
Wholesale and retail customers are welcome during all regular business hours.
Our staff knows the San Jose climate, soil, and water conditions, and we stock accordingly to ensure your garden thrives.
California landscapes require careful water management, and we’re proud to be one of the South Bay’s leading nurseries for drought-tolerant and water-wise plants. Our selection includes succulents, native groundcovers, shade trees, and flowering varieties that provide color and shade without excessive watering.
Whether you’re replacing a lawn with low-water alternatives, landscaping a new housing development, or simply looking for tough plants for your backyard, Central Wholesale Nursery is your go-to partner for sustainable landscaping.
We invite you to visit our nursery and see why we’ve been San Jose’s wholesale plant destination for 50 years. With self-service convenience, wholesale pricing, and public access, we make it easy for everyone—from landscapers to first-time gardeners—to find exactly what they need.
Stop by, walk our nursery grounds, and let our team connect you with the plants and landscaping essentials that will bring your outdoor projects to life.
Serving San Jose and surrounding South Bay areas including Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Milpitas, Fremont, Morgan Hill & Gilroy.
Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday: 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
