Met one of Nuccio's owner today Jim. He had a huge abundance of knowledge about camellias and azaleas. I showed him a picture of the camellia plant I have at home and he was able to tell me exactly what the correct name of that particular camellia I had! With his advice I brought home 3 more camellias (Nuccio pearl (white on inside with pink edges), spring fling (red), and Elizabeth weaver (pink)) Also bought some azaleas too! He has camellias at all sorts of sizes and different prices, starting at $15 for one gallon and $50 for 5 gallons which is the cheapest I've been able to find. He has bigger ones but that's all my car could fit. Overall an awesome nursery with the nicest and most knowledgeable employees. If you're interested in any of these plants definitely make it a point to come see them soon, they will be closing shop and retiring at end of this year read more

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Best azaleas, camellias and rhodedendrons! Healthy, strong, but peat moss from them to mix with your soil - they know what these beautiful specimens need to survive and thrive. read more

I had a fun shopping spree while learning much about camellias at a special place called Nuccio's. read more

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Amazing selection of camelias. They are closing 2025 so please go check them out. Cash or check only. They ask that you don't pull the plants out yourself so they don't get confused since they tag them when you purchase them... If you don't go during bloom season, do your research online before you go. read more

The best place to buy camellias but hurry, stock is running low. The owner is extremely friendly and gives excellent information on what is available and which variety will suit your garden. It is sad that they will be closing soon, not many businesses lime this left. read more

I drove across Los Angeles during rush hour traffic to make it here and it was more than worth it! Not sure any higher praise exists. Nuccio's has the largest selection of camellias and azaleas that I've found yet. They've been family owned and operated since 1935 and when you visit, you can really tell how much love and care has gone into this place. I came in search of some more rare satsukis and Tom spent nearly an hour with me, walking through the nursery and telling me about the different varieties they have. He was extremely knowledgeable and helped me select plants that were likely to have more variegation / flower variety. They only accept cash, but the prices are unbeatable! $8-$10 for a gallon sized plant. Tom even gifted me 2 additional smaller plants that he thought I would like based on my prior selection. Thank you Tom!!! You can order plants from them online and have them mailed to you, but I highly recommend coming in person if you're able to, especially during the flowering months. I will definitely be back as soon as I can! read more

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Beautiful, healthy plants that are priced very reasonably! So sorry they will be closing. I plan to go back and select a couple more camellias and maybe even an azalea or two! Wonderful place to visit and in a few months they may have many japonicas in bloom? If so, great place to visit. read more

Even though they will be closing in a few months, Nuccio's Nurseries is the place to shop for Azaleas and Camellias. Both Jim and Tom Nuccio are experts on how to grow Azaleas and Camellias. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Huge selection, peaceful experience! My camelia plant is lovely every year with beautiful blooms.

It's a pity that part of Nuccio's nursery was ruined by the wild fire. They still have quite some beautiful camellia survived and very worth a visit. read more

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To Jim and Tom: Thank you for your kindness to me over the years. You always gave me discounts because I cataloged Camellia books at the Huntington Library. It was always a treat going up to see all the beautiful Camellias and Azaleas. I will miss Nuccio's forever. read more

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Such a beautiful nursery! The owner was such a kind, knowledgeable gentleman and the staff was so great. I really hope more locals support his business. I purchased 2 camellias and an azalea plant and already want to come back for more. read more

Thank you Mr. Nuccio the Camellia plants I bought are thriving well and have lots of flowers. I appreciate your advise how to propagate and take care of care of the camellia plants. Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year 2026 read more

This is such a great nursery! The selection is immense and the prices are good. Staff is very kind.

Very nice, knowledgeable people. Excellent prices for camellias and azaleas that are hard to find. They have beautiful fragrant camellias and sun azaleas. read more

Great prices, great selection, and the service is beyond the best! Unfortunately, they lost half of their business due to the fire, but they have so much more to offer. Purchase now, as they will be retiring soon. read more

What went well ? Everything !!! The selection of plants is amazing. But the reception by Tom Nuccio was superlative. I cant wait to return, knowing that it will be a wonderful experience. read more

I imagine Nuccio (noo cho) has every  kind of camellias & azaleas in the known world.  Huge acreage is devoted to the propagation and cultivation of these ideal for shade evergreen garden varieties. I love Camellia japonica & Camellia sasanqua for their colourful blooms of red, pink, white in delicate single, double flowers as well as some that look like delicate, chiffon, multi-petaled Peonies.  Their thick, glossy, shiny, dark green leaves look like gem quality nephrite. Nuccio's also has rare scented camellias. Most camellias, no matter how showy, have no scent. So Tom Nuccio, owner & expert horticulturalist, took me around to find the two delicately scented varieties that had flowers which are beautiful as well as having a perfumed fragrance. While we walked around, we talked about his travels to Italy as a college student and also going to Japan later in life since most of the camellias are of Japanese origin, hence the species name, japonica. Tom talked about seeing a 300 hundred year old camellia about a foot in diameter owned by the same family in Kyōto, the ancient capital for Japan for 1,200 years.   We both were in awe that many sites wherever you go in Italy & Japan are hundreds if not thousands of years old while in America, except Native American finds, we're impressed if it's 300 years old.   I got my one gallon sized Minato no Akebono/Harbour Dawn which is Camellia ryūkyūensis from the southernmost Japanese island archipelago, a vibrant pink, single petaled cousin of Japonica, and the pink, double peony-like High Fragrance, Camellia japonica. Tom and his helpmate were friendly, cordial, informative, knowledgeable. They accept cash or personal checks which show their trust in human nature.  If you want to see the majority of camellias in bloom so "What you see is what you get.", come during their blooming season which is late fall to late winter/end of February. Great place to get very specialized Camellias and azaleas in a profusion of varieties. Nuccio's the place to go. 5 stars read more

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they are the nicest and smartest camellia growers in the world! and did I also say incredible stock!!! read more

This place has a ton of selection and a very knowledgeable staff. You can tell the staff members about the area where you want to plant, full or half day of sunlight, color(s), scented, etc. Any of the staff members can properly advise of what to select. What to be more creative? Ask a team member how to graph and they'll gladly show you. Additionally, how to care for your plant(s) after purchase. The facility is quite large, so wear comfortable walking shoes to venture through the whole property. It's very relaxing. My only gripe is that they only accept cash or check, no credit cards. I had to leave and return after visiting an ATM. read more

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Nuccio's has the Best service and selection and beautiful nursery . Go before they close.

This "nursery" is better defined as a Local Area Agricultural Monument. Nuccio's is a several family generations nursery that cultivates over 500 species of Avalea and Camilla plants. The nursery is open 5 days a week, and Tom Nuccio lives on-site. A great place to bring your children to witness ornamental horticulture by legitimate pioneers in the trade. They will offer knowledge for newbies or the seasoned old pros that can't be learned in schools or books. They know the earth. Plan on a visit, even if it's to say: "I met the Nuccios when their nursery still existed." Your children will be able to experience the local history of Altadena. SMILES read more

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I bought plants from Nuccio's almost twenty years ago. It has been wonderful to see them develop into mature plants that have provided so much beauty. read more

Excellent service; helpful and friendly. HUGE variety of camellias and azalea and everything needed to plant/grow them! Great prices.

The finest old school business. Nuccio's has the best products, the best customer service and focus on making relationships and serving their clients. Family owned just the 1930s. This place is and special for so many reasons. Do yourself a favor and come by nursery. This is one of the few old-school businesses run the way a small business should be run. All small local business owners take note should be done. Based on trust and long lasting relationships. I've been beyond impressed, and simply excited to work with this incredible gem of a business . Wonderful in every way!!! Thank you both!!! Mats H read more

Great Nursery and great ownership. 41 years old here and born and raised in Altadena. Their selection and passion is unrivaled. Tom is a great person and loves what he does and who he does it for. Can't say enough about this place and its ownership. Nothing but love for you guys from me and everyone I know. read more

I bought their chamomile flowers. They were cheap and super healthy! The owners are extremely nice and friendly as well. This is a great place for plant lovers! read more

If you are looking for a variety of Azaleas or Camilla, you've come to the right place. This nursery has so many different colors of trees and bushes. The brothers who own this place take pride in their Azaleas/Camilla. They take the time to explain which tree/ bush will work best in your yard. You definitely won't be disappointed in coming to this nursery. read more

Best Camellias and Azaleas in the state of California! read more

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Came here to buy Green tea plants (camellia sinensis), to hopefully one day make my own matcha. I can't recall the gentleman's name that helped me but he was full of information and so friendly! The plants were a lot cheaper than other places for similar quality. So glad I found this gem read more

Most knowledgeable pair regarding Camelias and azelias anywhere...best nursery for those two varieties.

I didn't expect 1-on-1 level of customer service when coming to pick my tea plants. The owner-operators are so passionate about their plants and camellia/azalea education, literally walking every client around the enormous nursery and carrying the plants to every client's car. Such an inspirational place. Cash or check only. read more

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There is no better nursery for Camellias and Azaleas! Very nice owner too! Well-deserved 5-star business. read more

My husband and I went to Nuccio's today to check out the nursery after reading about it in the LA Times last month. Growing up in this area and neither of us even knowing it existed made us both curious, especially after reading about the amazing history of this place, which has been here for over 75 years, and always in the same small family, which is simply unheard of in this day and age. They are experts and have cultivated hundreds of varieties of camellias, and provided plants to iconic institutions such as Descanso Gardens and The Huntington Library. They've won awards all over the globe for their beautiful plants. It's really something special. We were approached by Tom Nucchio, one of the remaining brothers who runs the place and still lives on the grounds. He is a marvel. He is a walking encyclopedia of all things Camellia (and azalea too I'm sure). He is the sweetest, nicest guy you could ever want to talk to. He probably spent close to an hour walking us around, showing us all sorts of plants and telling us all kinds of neat stories about the place, even though we made it clear we just wanted to buy one small plant. It was so important to him that we get the plant that was perfect for the conditions we would have it in, in the color we wanted, etc, he couldn't care less how much or how little money we were spending. He just wanted us to be happy with our purchase and get a plant that would thrive. They only accept cash or check, no credit cards. He even carried the plant to our car with a wad of newspaper so it wouldn't make a mess. This place is a gem and it won't be there a whole lot longer. I am so grateful I saw this place - with absolutely PHENOMENAL magical views of the surrounding mountains and valleys - and got to see this beautiful nursery, and most importantly, got to meet this amazing, sweet man, and get a beautiful plant that I hope will live on for generations as a tribute to their legacy. read more

This is a world class azalea and camellia nursery. Owner and expert Tom Nuccio is very knowledgeable, interesting and helpful. They have many varieties, can answer all your questions, including grafting and propagation. If you are into azaleas or camellias, this is the place you want to grow. read more

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My landscape designer recommended this place. They have been in business for a long time and specialize in camellias and azaleas. They have a huge variety of them and it's hard to keep yourself in control when you are here. I finally bought several of their specialty camellias called Nuccio's. They look so perfect you would think they are not real. Overall, the prices are very reasonable and the service is really nice. The owners - the Nuccio Brothers - will tell you everything and anything about camellias and azaleas, they just love talking about them. They offer delivery and they do not take credit cards. read more

This is one of the most wonderful nurseries you could visit. The customer service is not like anything you experience today. They are so nice, helpful, knowledgeable, I could go on and on. It feels rare to find a specialty place like this. I got my first cameilla today and one for my 92 year old grandma. I honestly can not recommend this place enough. They have every camellia and azalea variety out there. read more

We went having very little idea of what we would need. We told them about our space and they took the time to explain all our options, they were so patient and kind and knowledgeable!! We ended up picking 7 large plants that all were extremely healthy and strong. I wish I had discovered this place earlier. Perfect and enjoyable experience. We will be returning to get more plants soon. read more

A gem in Altadena. The knowledgeable staff is accommodating and answered every question. They even delivered my plants! I'm on my way back! Six stars! read more

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If you want azaleas or camellias look no further, this is your place. They have a huge collection of every color and variety. The owner is amazing - like a friendly neighbor - he is willing to tell you everything you need to know. We kept coming back year after year for more. read more