At a glance
Wizard Trees is a Los Angeles cannabis cultivation and genetics brand led by owner Scott Lane. It is closely associated with the phenotype selection and popularization of RS11, RS54 and Zoap and has expanded from boutique flower into seeds and state-by-state licensed collaborations.
Founder and origin
Lane says he began cultivating around 2016 and built Wizard Trees around the idea that exceptional flower can feel magical. High Times profiled the brand as his creation, while a Flowery interview identifies him as owner. The consumer brand formalized after years of cultivation and collaborative drops, so founding dates vary by whether the grow or branded company is meant.
RS11 and phenotype selection
DEO Farms bred the Rainbow Sherbert seed line; Wizard Trees did not create that original cross. Lane and collaborators hunted the population and selected RS11, with Doja helping bring it to market. This distinction between breeder, phenotype selector, grower and distributor is essential to an accurate genetics history.
Zoap, RS54 and later genetics
Wizard Trees also became known for Zoap and RS54 selections and later breeding projects using those families. Its genetics platform now offers seeds and develops crosses for its flower program. Current examples include Zangria, Route 65, Tea Time, Magic Marker and Gas Gimlet, but drops change.
Flower and product formats
The brand's core remains premium flower and pre-rolls, with genetics sold separately where lawful. Official pages distinguish flower, seeds and more products. Seed availability does not authorize cultivation in every jurisdiction, and flower sold under license in one state may be grown by a local partner rather than the California team.
Markets and partnerships
Wizard Trees has expanded through licensed collaborations, including The Flowery in Florida and other partners in medical and adult-use states. The brand also describes its genetics as grown worldwide. Consumers should identify the actual local cultivator, package license and batch instead of assuming all jars came from Los Angeles.
Awards and recognition
Zoap placed second overall in a 2021 Zalympix result reported by LA Weekly, and RS11 was a Leafly Strain of the Year runner-up in 2023. The official site describes award-winning strains. Awards belong to specific cultivar, grow, entry and year and should not be generalized to every Wizard Trees product.
Genetics provenance and safety
Cannabis lineage stories often blur breeding and selection credit. This profile preserves DEO Farms' breeding role and Wizard Trees' selection and cultivation role. Consumers should verify legal retailer, local manufacturer, batch testing and recall status; strain names alone do not guarantee authenticity or effects.
Research basis and limits
This profile uses Wizard Trees' official about, flower, genetics and product pages; Lane's Flowery interview; High Times' founder profile; and LA Weekly reporting on DEO and RS11. Leadership and genetics roles are sourced. Private ownership details, revenue, exact global footprint and a complete award ledger were not public.