Statement Trees
Entrances · registration · anchors
Olive trees, ficus, and palms from six to twelve feet tall. These are the showpieces guests remember.
6–12 ft · ceramic or woven planters
Plant rentals for events · Bay Area
Beautiful plants for your event. We handle the rest.
We're a San Jose plant shop that rents plants for events all over the Bay Area. We deliver them, set them up beautifully, and pick them up when your event is done.
Fully insured
Events from $1,000 to $40,000
San Jose to SF & East Bay
Our shop in San JoseEvery rental plant lives here between events.
Past clients include
MetaReutersSan Jose EarthquakesKPMGCathay Innovation& more
The work
A look at our recent work.
Every photo here is real: our plants at Bay Area events, staged homes, and our own shop. No stock photos.
As seen on Complex
Steph Curry filmed here.
When Complex filmed Steph Curry for an episode of 360 With Speedy, they shot the whole conversation inside our shop. We like to think that says something about how the place looks.
Watch the episode
Complex · 360 With Speedy
Full service, start to finish
What we take care of.
Our job is simple: the plants show up on time, look great for the whole event, and disappear when it's over.
No. 1
Delivery & install
We work within your venue's move-in window and place every plant according to your floor plan.
No. 2
On-site styling
Before doors open, we walk the room with you and adjust anything that doesn't look right.
No. 3
Pickup & teardown
When the event ends, we collect everything before your move-out deadline. There's nothing for you to store or return.
No. 4
Fully insured
We're fully insured, and we send your venue whatever paperwork it needs without you having to ask twice.
The collections
Organized the way you plan a space.
We group our plants by what they do for a room, not by botanical name. Mix and match, and we'll help you put the look together.
Lush Tropicals
Booths · lounges · bars
Monstera, bird of paradise, and kentia palms that make a plain booth or lounge feel warm and inviting.
2–7 ft · grouped 3–9 per vignetteStage & Keynote
Mainstage · panels · press walls
Arrangements that frame your speakers nicely on stage and on camera, without stealing focus.
Custom per stage plot & shot listLounge & Staging Accents
Tables · soft seating · open houses
Ferns, succulents, and trailing pothos in matching pots. The finishing touches for a lounge or a staged home.
Tabletop–3 ft · vessel-matched sets
The process
How it works, in four steps.
Tell us about the space
Send us your dates, your layout if you have one, and the look you're going for. A rough sketch or a few inspiration photos are plenty.
Get a proposal
We send an itemized proposal with photos of the actual plants, suggested placements, and one clear price.
We install & style
Our crew works your move-in window and fine-tunes the room with you before doors open.
We pick everything up
We tear down and haul everything away before your move-out deadline. The plants come home to our shop.
Who we serve
Who we work with.
Event & Conference Planners
Trade shows, conferences, launches, and galas. We build booth packages, stage backdrops, and lounges that hold up across a multi-day event.
Stagers
Plants that photograph well and hold up through weeks of showings. We deliver, place, and swap them out as your listings turn over.
Real Estate Agents
Open houses, broker events, and model units. A tall tree at the entry changes how a home feels the moment the door opens.
Service area
From our San Jose shop
From our San Jose shop
to your venue.
We serve the greater Bay Area and much of Northern California. Every delivery starts and ends at our San Jose shop.
San JoseHome base. The shop, the plants, and the trucks all live here.
The PeninsulaPalo Alto, Menlo Park, and the corridor in between.
San FranciscoSoMa ballrooms to Presidio lawns.
Greater East BayOakland, Berkeley, and beyond.
Somewhere else in Northern California? Ask. We travel for the right event.
Good to know
Common questions.
The things people ask us most, so you can plan without waiting on an email reply.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the greater Bay Area: San Jose, the Peninsula, San Francisco, and the East Bay, with the rest of Northern California by arrangement. Every Bay Area plant starts and ends its trip at our San Jose shop.
Which venues do you deliver to?
Anywhere in our service area, including convention centers like San Jose McEnery, Moscone Center, and the Santa Clara Convention Center, plus corporate campuses, hotels, galleries, and private homes. Loading docks, service elevators, and early-morning load-ins are a normal part of our week.
What kinds of events do you take on?
Trade shows, conferences, product launches, galas, and corporate events, plus home staging and open houses. If you're not sure yours fits, just ask.
Do you rent plants for home staging and open houses?
Yes, stagers and real estate agents are some of our best clients. The same per-plant pricing works for a single tree in a living room or plants for a whole listing. Tell us your timeline and we'll build the quote around it.
Can you handle large or high-volume events?
Yes. Our largest event to date was a $40,000 build across a full convention floor. We source plants and planters to order, so we can scale to whatever your event needs.
How much does event plant rental cost in the Bay Area?
Pricing is per plant, and one rental price covers your event for up to three days. There's a $1,000 minimum per event. Delivery and setup are billed separately based on your venue and how big the job is.
How far ahead should I book?
Four to six weeks ahead is ideal, and bigger orders need more lead time. We can often handle rush requests too. Reach out and we'll tell you right away what's possible for your date.
What does full service include?
Delivery, installation and styling to your floor plan, then full teardown and pickup afterward. You don't lift or store anything. One note: we don't stay on site to water during your event, so we choose and prep plants that look their best for the length of your rental.
What if a plant gets damaged during my event?
We'll swap it out. We keep healthy backups close to every market we serve, so a replacement is a short drive rather than a lost evening.
Are you insured? Can you provide a COI for my venue?
Yes. We're fully insured for every event and provide Certificates of Insurance on request. Send us your venue's requirements and we'll handle the paperwork.
How do deposits and payment work?
We take a 50% deposit up front so we can source the exact plants and pots your event needs. The remaining 50% is due one week before the event.
Do you offer ongoing office or retail plant care?
Not at the moment. We focus on event rentals so we can do them really well.
How do I get started?
Fill out the form below or email us at friends@shopthepreserve.com. A real person will reply within one business day with next steps.
Still wondering something? Just ask →
Nothing here is disposable. Every plant comes home to our shop, recovers, and goes back out again.
Renting is reusing. One ficus can appear at dozens of events over its lifetime, and nothing ends up in a dumpster when yours is over.
Get in touch
Tell us about
Tell us about
the space.
If you'd like us to be part of your event, fill out the form or email us directly. We serve the greater Bay Area: San Jose, the Peninsula, San Francisco, and the East Bay.
Heads up: we have an order minimum of $1,000 per event.Prefer email?
friends@shopthepreserve.com