Oriental garden landscape with Japanese maple, sculptural evergreens, bamboo screen, and layered shade plants in a serene courtyard design

Oriental Garden

Calm, balanced spaces inspired by classic Asian garden design.

Create a quiet, intentional landscape with the timeless balance of an Oriental-inspired garden—structure, texture, and year-round presence. This collection focuses on plants that deliver clean silhouettes, layered foliage, and calm color—perfect for Bay Area courtyards, entryways, side yards, and modern minimalist backyards.

Expect a curated mix of Japanese maples, sculptural conifers, refined shrubs, bamboo screening options, ferns, mossy-look groundcovers, and shade-friendly accents—chosen for their ability to look “designed” even with simple planting plans. Whether you’re building a Zen corner, framing a stone path, softening a fence line, or creating privacy without a bulky hedge, these plants are selected to bring order and serenity to the space.

Best for: courtyard gardens, entry statements, shade gardens, privacy screens, rock/stone features, and container-focused designs.
Flowering Crabapple Tree

Flowering Crabapple Tree

Pink peony bloom close up with layered petals

Peony Plants

Crape Myrtle

Crape Myrtle

Heavenly Bamboo Shrubs

Heavenly Bamboo Shrubs

Close-up of bamboo culms and leaves Bamboo Plants

Bamboo Plants

Sakura Tree

Sakura Tree

Azalea shrub with bright spring blooms in partial shade

Azalea Plants

Flowering Plum

Flowering Plum

ree planting service in a Bay Area backyard with proper staking and mulch ring

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  • Orange Fuyu Asian Persimmon with a stem on a branch against a blurred background

    Fuyu Persimmon Tree

    Fuyu Persimmon Tree
  • Alexandrina Saucer Magnolia

    Alexandrina Saucer Magnolia

    Alexandrina Saucer Magnolia
  • Japanese Boxwood

    Japanese Boxwood

    Japanese Boxwood
  • Hand holding a Coral Bark Maple leaf with a blurred green background

    Coral Bark Maple

    Coral Bark Maple
  • Ballerina White Beeblossom

    Ballerina White Beeblossom

    Ballerina White Beeblossom
  • Forever Red Coral Bells

    Forever Red Coral Bells

    Forever Red Coral Bells
  • BloomStruck ES Hydrangea

    BloomStruck ES Hydrangea

    BloomStruck ES Hydrangea
  • Debutante Camellia

    Debutante Camellia

    Debutante Camellia
  • All Gold Hakone Grass

    All Gold Japanese Forest Grass

    All Gold Japanese Forest Grass
  • Whirling Butterflies White Beeblossom

    Whirling Butterflies White Beeblossom

    Whirling Butterflies White Beeblossom
  • Cousin Itt Bower Wattle

    Cousin Itt Bower Wattle

    Cousin Itt Bower Wattle
  • Island Alum Root

    Island Alum Root

    Island Alum Root
  • Blue Jangles Let's Dance Hydrangea

    Blue Jangles Let's Dance Hydrangea

    Blue Jangles Let's Dance Hydrangea
  • Row of potted trees in a nursery setting with a cloudy sky.

    Japanese Blueberry Tree

    Japanese Blueberry Tree
  • Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

    Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

    Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
  • Marmalade Coral Bells

    Marmalade Coral Bells

    Marmalade Coral Bells
  • Hall's Japanese Honeysuckle

    Hall's Japanese Honeysuckle

    Hall's Japanese Honeysuckle
  • Potted Elizabeth Bush Anemone with green leaves in a garden setting

    Elizabeth Bush Anemone

    Elizabeth Bush Anemone
  • Pink Flowering Chinese Fringe Flower

    Pink Flowering Chinese Fringe Flower

    Pink Flowering Chinese Fringe Flower
  • Dwarf Mondo Grass Potted Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' plant with long green leaves in a greenhouse setting

    Dwarf Mondo Grass

    Dwarf Mondo Grass
  • Podocarpus gracilior

    Fern Pine

    Fern Pine
  • Group of potted Giant Chain Fern plants on a gravel surface

    Giant Chain Fern

    Giant Chain Fern
  • Western Sword Fern

    Western Sword Fern

    Western Sword Fern
  • Wonderful Pomegranate

    Wonderful Pomegranate

    Wonderful Pomegranate

Frequently asked questions

1) What defines an “Oriental Garden” plant palette?
It’s a design-forward mix emphasizing structure, texture, and calm color—plants that look intentional year-round and pair beautifully with stone, gravel, wood, and minimalist hardscape.

2) Are these plants suitable for the San Francisco Bay Area?
Yes—this collection is curated for typical Bay Area conditions, including mild winters, dry summers, and many part-shade courtyards. Always check the individual product page for sun exposure and watering needs.

3) I have mostly shade—can I still achieve the look?
Absolutely. Many Oriental-style gardens rely on layered shade texture. Look for ferns and broadleaf evergreens, plus a few architectural accents for contrast.

4) What are the fastest ways to create privacy in this style?
Bamboo (where appropriate), narrow evergreens, and layered screening (tall + mid + low) create privacy that still feels light and refined.

5) Do you offer design / planting help?
Yes. If you want a cohesive plan (plant list, spacing, and layout), we can help you choose the right sizes and quantities for an Oriental-inspired look.

6) What if I’m not sure which cultivar/size to pick?
Start with your goal (feature tree vs. privacy vs. shade texture), then choose by mature size and sun exposure. If you share photos and approximate measurements, we can recommend a clean, balanced combination.