Low water · Full sun
Agaves & barrel cacti
Sculptural, tough and happy with very little water. Perfect for pots, rock gardens and xeriscapes.
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Plants that
love the sun
A plant nursery in East El Paso. Cacti, saguaros, thujas, oleanders and trees ready for desert sun.
Rooted in the desert
Green Nursery El Paso is an open-air plant yard at 4005 Century Dr, in East El Paso. Walk the rows and you'll find tall saguaros, columnar cacti, yuccas, thujas, oleanders and young trees.
Not sure what will make it in your yard? Tell us how much sun it gets and how much room you have, and we'll help you choose.
Order a plant in 4 steps
- 01
Build your order
Right from your phone: pick the plant, how many and what size, and the day you'll come by. At the end we put together a text for the nursery and you just hit send.
Not sure what to pick? Choose “help me choose” and tell us about your yard.
- About a minute
- Sent from your phone
- No charge online
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We confirm
The nursery texts you back to confirm the plant is available and what it costs. Until then, nothing is final.
If that size isn't in, we'll offer you another option.
- Reply by text
- Stock and price confirmed
- 03
Pick it up
We'll have it ready at 4005 Century Dr on the day you chose. Look it over in person, pay and take it home.
Rather have it delivered? Delivery is available: ask for it when you order.
- 4005 Century Dr
- Sundays 9 AM–3 PM
- Delivery available
- 04
Plant it and enjoy
Give it a sunny spot, water deeply and let the soil dry between waterings. Ask us how to care for your plant.
In El Paso, fall and early spring are great times to plant.
- Loves full sun
- Water deeply, then let dry
More green for your home
Order for pickupMade for the desert
Cacti, evergreens and trees that can take El Paso sun and wind.
Real plants, real sizes
Everything is right there in the yard, so you can look it over in person before you take it home.
Ask us anything
Call us or send a message on Instagram before you order.
The art of watering less
In the desert, more cacti are lost to too much water than to too little. Water deeply, let the soil dry out, and give a new plant a little extra care its first summer.
Before you take it home, ask us how much water and sun your plant needs.
What's in the yard
Stock changes with the season. Call or message us to check what's in the yard today.
Columnar cacti
Tall, staked and ready for a sunny wall or entryway.
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Saguaros & big cacti
Statement cacti with real height. Ask us about sizes and delivery.
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Barrel & small cacti
Easy, low-water and great in pots or rock gardens.
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Yuccas & spiky accents
Bold shapes that handle the heat and the wind.
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Thujas & junipers
Green all year: privacy screens and windbreaks.
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Oleanders & flowering shrubs
Flowers all summer, even in the heat. Toxic if eaten, so keep them away from pets.
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Shade & ornamental trees
Young trees for shade and color, from purple leaves to fresh green.
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Not sure? Ask us
Tell us about your yard and we'll suggest plants that fit.
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Yard favorites
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Young shade trees
Plant one now and enjoy the shade for years. Staked and ready for the ground.
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Thujas
Slim, green all year and great planted in a row for privacy.
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4.9on GoogleRead the reviews
And if the plants could talk…
“I take my time. Give me sun, soil that drains and almost no water, and I'll still be standing in fifty years.”
“The green tape is just for the ride home. Plant me by a sunny wall and watch me reach for the sky.”
“Short, round and drought-proof. Water me once in a while and I might even bloom for you.”
“I bloom through the hottest days of July. Just keep me away from pets and little ones who like to nibble.”
“Plant a few of us in a row and say goodbye to nosy neighbors. Green all year, even in January.”
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of plants do you have?
Cacti big and small (saguaros, columnar and barrel), yuccas, thujas, junipers, oleanders, and shade and ornamental trees. Stock changes with the season, so call or message us to check.
Do you have big, mature cacti?
Yes. The yard has tall saguaros and column cacti staked in big pots. Ask us about sizes and how to get them home.
Can you help me choose?
Of course. Tell us how much sun the spot gets, how big it is and whether it goes in the ground or a pot, and we'll give you options.
Where are you?
At 4005 Century Dr, El Paso, TX 79938, in East El Paso. The Directions button opens the map.
When are you open?
Sundays from 9 AM to 3 PM. For other days, call us at (915) 300-5154 before you come.
How does ordering work?
Pick your plant, the size and the day you'll come by, and your phone opens a text to the nursery. The nursery replies to confirm it's in stock and what it costs. Nothing is charged on this site: you pay when you pick up. You can also still just drop by during open hours.
Do you deliver?
Yes, delivery is available. When you order, check “Rather have it delivered?” and add your ZIP code, or call us at (915) 300-5154. The nursery will tell you if they reach your area and what delivery costs.
How often should I water a new cactus?
Let the soil dry out completely between waterings. In summer, a potted cactus may need water every week or two; in winter, much less.
When's the best time to plant in El Paso?
Fall and early spring, so the roots settle in before the summer heat.
Do my plants need protection in winter?
Most desert plants handle El Paso winters. On hard-freeze nights, cover young cacti and tender plants with frost cloth.
Come find us
Century Dr
Quillayute Dr
Marvin Ln
Big Acacia
Snohomish Loop
Green Nursery
In East El Paso, on Century Dr
4005 Century DrEl Paso, TX 79938
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Other days
- Call to confirm
- Phone
- (915) 300-5154
Your next plant starts here
Order your plant from your phone and come pick it up. Questions? Call us at (915) 300-5154.
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