From California’s towering redwoods to Asia’s magnificent magnolias, from the humid cloud forests of Central America to the deserts of Southern Africa, immerse yourself in the world’s rich variety of flora—all in a single day! Here you’ll discover 34 acres of over 10,000 kinds of plants, including many rare and endangered species. Visit the UC Botanical Garden, an invaluable resource for research, conservation, education—and you.
Drought Tolerant Plant Sale
Thursday, August 20–Sunday, August 23
10:20 am–4:30 pm
Member Early Access: Wednesday, August 19, 5:00–6:00 pm
Drought doesn’t only happen in desert climates. From dry Mediterranean summers to the semiarid tropics, plants everywhere have adapted to low-water environments. Come select plants from all over the world that, once established, will thrive while you’re on summer vacation.
Upcoming Events and Classes
Find your inner botanist or meet fellow plant-lovers. Take a class or attend a virtual lecture. What can you learn or do today? Check out our events calendar.
Support Our Mission
Join us in protecting the future of plants. At the heart of our mission—conservation, research and education—is the Garden’s diverse and priceless plant collection. It plays a vital role as a living laboratory and as a refuge for over 10,000 kinds of plants, including many rare and endangered species. Your gift today will have an immediate impact! Together we can preserve this unique space for future generations of scientists, students and plant enthusiasts.
Garden Stories
Discover and learn more about plants, research, conservation and news on the Garden blog.
Videos/Recorded Programs
Virtual Tour through Namaqualand
Videos/Recorded Programs
Botanizing in Sumatra
Collection Highlights
Does Chocolate Grow On Trees?
Videos/Recorded Programs
Virtual Tour: Discovering the Six Parts of a Plant
Garden Shop + Plant Nursery
Shop and plant nursery hours: 10:30 am–4:30 pm. Closed on Tuesdays
Find botanical-themed gifts, branded merchandise and an outstanding selection of plants year-round!
Host your Event at the Garden
Our Mather Redwood Grove Amphitheater and historic Julia Morgan Hall offer spectacular settings for weddings, company gatherings, and other celebrations. Learn how you can host your own special event in the Garden.