Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Plant Nursery & Garden Design Experts in Portland
Pomarius Nursery, established in 2002, is a boutique plant nursery in Northwest Portland, Oregon, specializing in boxwood, topiary, and architectural plants. Our founder, Peter J. Lynn, brings expertise rooted in Belgium and the South of France, curating a selection of textural plants and estate-sized trees for both indoor and outdoor spaces. We offer retail plants, garden decor, and sustainable greenscapes, including backdrops for photography and events. Our nursery features vignettes designed to inspire gardeners with creative ideas, alongside a curated collection of containers, patio furnishings, and garden sculptures by Dustin Gimbel.We partner with PLANTERRA Landscape Planning & Design to provide on-site consulting and large-scale garden design services. Our commitment to quality extends to our refill programs for plant elixirs and reusable bags, emphasizing sustainability. We host annual events like the Pomarius & Friends Holiday Bazaar to celebrate local small businesses. Our team prioritizes personalized service, offering expert guidance on plant selection and garden design. With over two decades of experience, we remain an independent, family-owned business dedicated to fostering community through horticulture and design.
Services
Boxwood & Topiary
Garden Design
Plant Rentals
Nursery Products
Event Space
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in curated plant retail and garden design.
- Our nursery offers hand-selected Willamette Valley boxwood and unique topiary specimens.
- We provide sustainable greenscape solutions for events and photography backdrops.
- Our team partners with award-winning landscape designers for comprehensive garden projects.
- We champion local small businesses through annual community events and collaborations.
What people say
Beautiful boxwood collection
Expert garden design
Sustainable practices
Charming event space
Community events
Services
Boxwood & Topiary
Pomarius Nursery offers hand-selected Willamette Valley boxwood and custom topiary specimens. Our collection includes English, German, and Dwarf Boxwoods, along with sheared creations in spruce, Italian cypress, and hydrangeas. These plants provide structure for gardens and elegant terrace decor, with options for both residential and commercial spaces.
Garden Design
We provide on-site consulting and large-scale garden design services in partnership with PLANTERRA Landscape Planning & Design. Our team creates functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces using textural plants, architectural objects, and sustainable practices. Services include terrace gardens, estate-sized tree installations, and seasonal vignettes tailored to client preferences.
Plant Rentals
Our sustainable greenscape rentals feature lush backdrops for photography, real estate, and events. We deliver and install tender perennials, topiaries, and plant arrangements for weddings, corporate functions, and photo shoots. Services include transportation, staging, and custom centerpieces or guest gifts for special occasions.
Nursery Products
We retail a curated selection of containers, pots, and patio furnishings, including teak pieces from Barlow Tyrie. Our inventory includes Dustin Gimbel garden sculptures, water features, and a variety of textural plants for indoor and outdoor use. We also stock organic products like Neilsons Plant Elixir and E.B. Stone Organics.
Event Space
The Pomarius Orangerie serves as a unique event venue with tender perennial plant backdrops. We offer off-site plant rentals and coordinate installations for weddings, photo shoots, and corporate events. Our space blends horticultural beauty with design flexibility, supported by partnerships with local vendors and event planners.
People
Peter J. Lynn
Founder
Peter J. Lynn founded Pomarius Nursery in 2002, drawing on horticultural traditions from Belgium and the South of France. He curates the nursery's boxwood and topiary collection and oversees design collaborations, including the Pomarius Orangerie venue.
Brendan G. Doyle
Landscape Designer
Brendan G. Doyle partners with Pomarius Nursery for garden design services. A UC Berkeley graduate, he has completed over 80 projects across the U.S. and Ireland since the 1970s, specializing in residential landscapes inspired by Bay Area modernism.
Questions
What services does Pomarius Nursery offer?
We provide retail plants, garden design consultations, sustainable greenscape rentals, event venue space, and curated decor items.
Do you offer event rentals outside the nursery?
Yes, we deliver and install plant backdrops and arrangements for off-site photography, weddings, and corporate events.
Are gift certificates available for purchase?
Yes, we offer email-delivered gift certificates starting at $10.00 for nursery purchases.
Can I schedule a garden design consultation?
Yes, we offer on-site consultations in partnership with PLANTERRA Landscape Planning & Design for custom garden projects.
What are your nursery hours?
We are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM and closed on Mondays.
