Plant Life on Stanford Campus

Stanford University is home to an outstanding variety of plants, including California native plants, an assortment of Eucalyptus and other tree species and a diverse range of flowering plants that bloom throughout the year.  Below, you will find information on the specific plants currently growing and thriving on Stanford’s campus and around the area.

California Native Plants

There is an abundance of plants of California origin growing throughout Stanford University.  Interested in seeing some of these wonderful specimens up close?  You can visit Stanford’s California Native Garden or find locations for a variety of native plants flourishing across the campus.

California Native Garden

Stanford hosts a California Native Garden, which boasts a variety of plant-life.  The garden, located on the East side of the Keck Science Building, has continued to thrive since its dedication in June of 2003.  For detailed information on the garden, its history, and the growth of these native plants, please visit this horticultural article on the California Native Garden.

Where Can I See Native Plants on Stanford’s Grounds?

In addition to the Native Garden, California native plants can be seen throughout the campus landscape.  For information on specific native plants, photographs of campus specimen and a list of their locations on campus, see the California Native Plants Charts which includes information on:

  • Trees
  • Shrubs
  • Groundcovers
  • Ferns
  • Perennials
  • Grasses
  • Annuals (wildflower seedings around Campus Drive loop)

What’s in Bloom?

Plant life on Stanford’s campus is constantly in flux, as the landscape changes dramatically from season-to-season.  Each season offers a unique experience to the University grounds’ landscape.  Want to know how plants respond to these changes?  See the following resources for more information on…

Get Educated!

Are you interested in more detailed information on how plants do their thing?  Our Horticulture Group has developed the following articles and charts on plant growth.

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