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 · San Francisco
Beautiful plants for your San Francisco event. We handle the rest.
The Preserve rents plants for San Francisco conferences, trade shows, galas, and brand activations. Frame a stage, soften a booth, or build a welcoming lounge, with plant selection, drop-off and pickup planned around your venue. Plant rentals start at a $3,000 event minimum; delivery is a separate one-time $500 non-taxable charge.
Fully insured · COIs provided
Projects from $3,000 to $100K+
Delivery by arrangement
From The Preserve portfolioPlant styling in our former San Jose shop.
Past clients include
The work
A look at The Preserve portfolio.
Real Preserve work: event installations, staged homes, and plant styling in our former shop. No stock photos.
From The Preserve portfolio
From reception to the bar.
Featured installation: San Francisco Bay Area
For a corporate leadership gathering, The Preserve coordinated an order itemizing 296 plants, plus separate special-order lots, across reception and hospitality spaces. See the outdoor bars, cocktail deck and indoor planting in this completed Bay Area project.
As seen on Complex
Steph Curry filmed at The Preserve.
When Complex filmed Steph Curry for an episode of 360 With Speedy, they shot the conversation inside our former shop. That same eye for greenery, texture and a welcoming room guides our event work.
Watch the episode
Complex · 360 With Speedy
Plant rentals, from drop-off to pickup
What we take care of.
Beautiful plants, a clear handoff, and pickup arranged around your event. We confirm the receiving details with you before booking.
No. 1
Drop-off
We drop off your plants at the agreed time and receiving point. Your team or venue handles movement inside the building and placement.
No. 2
Plant selection
We help you choose plants and planters that suit the room. Share your floor plan and the look you want; your receiving team brings the plan to life.
No. 3
Pickup
Your team returns the plants to the agreed collection point. We pick them up in the confirmed window and bring them back into the rental rotation.
No. 4
Insured & papered
Fully insured, with Certificates of Insurance available on request. Send the venue's insurance requirements early so we can review them before load-in.
The collections
Organized the way you plan a space.
Choose by the space you want to create. The sizes below are planning ranges; plant varieties, sizes, quantities, and planters are confirmed for your date in the proposal.
Explore the event greenery guide: plant choices, scale and real examples.
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
Venue planning
Venues across San Francisco.
Planning an event at one of these venues? Use the guides below to prepare your brief. Send your room or booth, floor plan, and move-in and move-out schedule so we can confirm the receiving arrangements for your event.
Moscone CenterFor trade shows and conferences, include your hall, booth number, exhibitor manual, and assigned access windows. See the Moscone guide →
The Embarcadero piersPier 27, Pier 35, Pier 48, and the waterfront event spaces along the northern shoreline. See the Pier 27 guide →
Fort Mason & the MarinaFestival and Herbst Pavilions, Gallery 308, and the bayfront campus at Fort Mason Center. See the Fort Mason guide →
Palace of Fine ArtsThe exhibition hall, the theatre lobby, and the rotunda grounds. See the Palace guide →
Hotel ballroomsUnion Square and SoMa conference hotels — Marriott Marquis, Hyatt Regency, the Palace, Hotel Nikko, and the Financial District properties.
ConveneThe meeting and conference floors downtown, including Convene 100 Stockton at Union Square. See the Convene guide →
Museums & cultural venuesSFMOMA, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, the Exploratorium, the de Young, and the Academy of Sciences.
Lofts, warehouses & rooftopsThe Midway, Terra Gallery, SVN West, City View at Metreon, Bespoke, and the Dogpatch and Design District spaces. See The Midway guide →
The PresidioGolden Gate Club, the Officers' Club, and the lawns and lodges across the park.
Historic roomsBently Reserve, the Julia Morgan Ballroom, and the Financial District's landmark interiors.
Corporate campusesSoMa, Mission Bay, and the Financial District — all-hands, offsites, launches, and client dinners on your own floors.
Also serving
Planning in another city? Explore its rental guide and request availability for your date.
Delivering across
SoMaMission BayFinancial DistrictUnion SquareThe EmbarcaderoThe PresidioThe MarinaDogpatchPotrero HillHayes ValleyThe MissionDesign District& the rest of the city
Start with the floor plan. Build the plant plan around it.
Mark the entrance, stage, booth, and lounge areas you want to soften. Include ceiling and screen heights, camera sightlines, and aisle clearances. We recommend statement plants where scale matters and smaller accents where people gather, with plant sizes, planter styles, and quantities confirmed in your proposal. For a Moscone booth plus an offsite dinner, include both addresses and schedules so each delivery and pickup can be scoped.
The process
How it works, in four steps.
Tell us about the event
Dates, the venue and room, and the look you want. A floor plan or production schedule helps us quote against real dock windows instead of guessing.
Get a proposal
An itemized proposal with plant and planter options, reference images, and suggested placements. Plant rental includes planters; the separate one-time $500 non-taxable delivery charge and any applicable taxes are clearly listed. Availability is confirmed for your event.
We drop off your plants
We drop off your plants at the agreed time and receiving point. Your team or venue handles movement inside the building and placement.
We pick everything up
Your team returns the plants to the agreed collection point. We pick them up in the confirmed window and bring them back into the rental rotation.
Who we serve
Who we work with in the city.
Conference & Trade Show Planners
Registration greenery, stage framing, and booth or lounge plantings. Share the exhibitor manual, screen heights, and event duration so the selection fits your show.
Agencies & Producers
Bring your show file, mood board, and production schedule. We turn the brief into plant and planter options, a placement plan, and an itemized proposal.
Corporate Event Teams
All-hands, launches, holiday parties, and client dinners across SoMa, Mission Bay, and the Financial District. Recurring calendars welcome — we keep your spec on file.
Nonprofits & Gala Committees
Auction rooms, entries, and stage framing that photograph well and read from the back of a ballroom. Tell us the budget and we'll tell you honestly what it buys.
Good to know
San Francisco questions.
What planners and producers ask us about working events in the city.
What does plant rental cost for a San Francisco event?
Plant rental starts at a $3,000 minimum per event. Pricing is per plant for your agreed rental duration, with planters included. Delivery is a separate one-time $500 non-taxable charge. Longer rentals are quoted for the full period from drop-off through pickup. Your itemized proposal confirms plant selection, quantities, applicable plant-rental taxes, service responsibilities and the total before booking.
What plant sizes work for a stage, booth, or lounge?
Start with the areas you want to define and the space available. Statement plants can anchor an entrance or frame a stage; smaller tropicals and accents work around booths, seating, and tables. Send a floor plan with ceiling and screen heights, camera sightlines, and aisle clearances. We confirm sizes, quantities, and planter options for your event. Explore the plant collections for planning ideas.
Do you deliver plant rentals to San Francisco?
Yes. The Preserve is based in San Jose and arranges event plant rentals in San Francisco, including plant selection, drop-off and pickup. Service is by arrangement; there is no walk-in location. Share your venue and event schedule so we can confirm availability and access requirements.
What do you need to plan a San Francisco plant delivery?
Send the venue, room or booth number, floor plan, and assigned move-in and move-out windows. For trade shows, include the exhibitor manual and the general contractor or venue contact. We review delivery access, placement, required labor, and any venue charges before confirming the plan. Our San Francisco venue guides can help you prepare the brief.
Can you provide a Certificate of Insurance for my San Francisco venue?
Yes. We are fully insured and provide COIs on request. Send the venue's requirements, requested wording, and submission deadline with your brief so they can be reviewed before load-in.
Can you work a tight move-in window or an overnight strike?
Send your event schedule, receiving point and venue requirements. We confirm drop-off and pickup windows before booking; your team or authorized venue labor handles interior movement and placement.
Will the plants suit a multi-day event?
We select and prepare plants for the event conditions and duration. One rental price covers up to three days, counting load-in through pickup. We do not staff on-site watering during events. Tell us about outdoor exposure or a longer run so we can confirm a suitable selection and any additional arrangements.
Can one order cover a Moscone booth and an offsite dinner the same week?
Include both locations, the plant scope for each, and all access windows in your inquiry. We can review them together and confirm the receiving, placement and pickup responsibilities for each site. Any transfer between venues must be part of the confirmed plan.
How far ahead should we book a San Francisco event?
Four to six weeks is ideal, with more lead time for larger or more complex plant selections. If your date is closer, include the deadline in your inquiry and we will check availability. Dates, plant selections, and access windows are confirmed before booking.
What if a plant gets damaged mid-event?
If a rental plant is damaged, contact us so we can arrange a replacement. Timing and access are coordinated for the event.
How do deposits and payment work?
Full payment is due upon receipt of your invoice. Your approved proposal and invoice set out the payment terms and any agreed event-specific exceptions.
Still wondering something? Just ask →
Living plants for your event. Rental, from drop-off to pickup.
Bring greenery into the space for the occasion. We arrange the plant selection, drop-off and pickup, so you can enjoy the setting without taking on long-term plant care.
Get in touch
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the space.
Tell us your date, venue or booth, budget, and the areas that need plants. Include a floor plan and delivery and pickup windows if you have them. We will check availability and share the next steps and proposal timeline.
Plant-rental minimum: $3,000 per event. Delivery is a separate one-time $500 non-taxable charge.Prefer email?
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