Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Local Garden Center in Alameda Since 1946
Encinal Nursery has served Alameda since 1946 as a family-owned and operated business dedicated to meeting gardening and landscaping needs. Our staff provides expert guidance across a diverse inventory, including annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, roses, sod, firewood, indoor plants, herbs, vegetables, and fruit trees. We maintain a large greenhouse featuring cactus, succulents, and houseplants, with new shipments arriving weekly. During the holiday season, we offer fresh-cut Noble Firs, cedar garland, wreaths, poinsettias, and gift items.We accommodate special orders weekly and provide delivery services for Christmas trees in Alameda and Oakland. Our commitment to quality extends to soil amendments, pottery, and unique plants like carnivorous species and air plants. We prioritize customer satisfaction through personalized service and maintain a log for gift certificate purchases to ensure security. Our location in a residential neighborhood has made us a trusted local resource for over seven decades.
Services
Plant Sales
Gardening Supplies
Sod Delivery
Firewood Sales
Holiday Decorations
Gift Certificates
Special Orders
Delivery Services
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1946 with deep local expertise
- Large greenhouse with cactus, succulents, and houseplants
- Weekly special orders for hard-to-find plants
- Delivery services for Christmas trees in Alameda/Oakland
- Wide selection of seasonal and holiday gardening supplies
What people say
Knowledgeable staff
Great plant variety
Seasonal availability
Holiday decorations
Special order options
Services
Plant Sales
Encinal Nursery offers a wide selection of annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and fruit-bearing plants. Our inventory includes roses, cactus, succulents, and seasonal vegetables. Expert staff assist customers in choosing plants suited to local climate conditions and personal gardening goals.
Holiday Decorations
During November and December, we provide fresh-cut Noble Fir Christmas trees, cedar garland, wreaths, and poinsettias. Holiday gift items and Christmas cactus plants complement our seasonal offerings. Delivery options available for Christmas trees in Alameda and Oakland.
Sod Supply
We supply Bolero Plus sod (90% Dwarf Fescue, 10% Bluegrass) and specialty blends like Shade Blend and Native Grasses. Sod must be ordered two days in advance and installed the same day. Delivery available in Alameda and Oakland.
Firewood Sales
Almond firewood sold in full or half racks, plus kindling bundles. Our firewood provides efficient heating fuel with clean-burning properties. Delivery options available for bulk orders in local service areas.
Special Orders
We accommodate weekly special orders for unique plants or gardening supplies not currently in stock. This service helps customers find specific varieties or hard-to-source gardening materials through our supplier network.
Questions
What gardening services do you offer?
We sell plants, soil amendments, gardening tools, and provide special order services for hard-to-find items.
Are gift certificates available?
Yes, we offer physical and digital gift certificates that can be purchased by phone or in-store.
Do you deliver Christmas trees?
Yes, we deliver fresh-cut Noble Fir trees in Alameda ($20) and Oakland ($35).
What firewood options exist?
We sell almond firewood in full racks ($75), half racks ($45), and kindling bundles ($10.99).
Can I order plants not in stock?
Yes, we accept weekly special orders for plants and gardening supplies not currently available.
What are your holiday hours?
We operate regular hours during holidays, with Christmas tree sales starting mid-November.
