Plant delivery in Ahwatukee
Yes, we deliver to Ahwatukee. Delivery is free on orders over $99. Under that it is $19, and there is no minimum. Orders usually arrive in 5 to 7 business days, and we reach out about your delivery day.
Box trees, 30 inch box and larger: large specimen curbside delivery here is one flat fee by ZIP, and it replaces the regular delivery fee. Large specimens are curbside delivery only. Plan on having your landscaper or installer move it into place. All delivery details
Ahwatukee is part of Phoenix, right next to South Mountain. Phoenix water and Phoenix plant rules apply here.
Ahwatukee weather at a glance
| Ahwatukee | Central Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest nights most winters | About 25 to 35°F | About 25 to 35°F |
Averages from nearby weather stations. Low spots and washes run colder.
When to plant in Ahwatukee
In Ahwatukee, October and November are the months to plant trees and shrubs.
Hardy plants can still be planted December through April. Frost-tender plants should wait until spring nights stay warm.
Try not to plant trees and shrubs from June to August. Cactus and agave do best planted in April and May, and palms from May through July.
Watering in Ahwatukee
Ahwatukee yards go by the Valley watering guide. If a freeze is on the way, water the afternoon before, keep the cactus dry, and cover tender plants with frost cloth reaching the ground.
Grass removal rebate
Ahwatukee is on City of Phoenix water. The city pays $2 for each square foot of grass you take out, on at least 250 square feet. Wait for Phoenix to approve your project before removing any grass. Rebates come from whoever sends your water bill, so check yours first.
HOA plant lists
Ahwatukee communities we have checked: Lakewood.
HOA-friendly plants and every community list we have checked
Plants that handle Ahwatukee winters
Each of these is rated to 20°F or colder, at least 5 degrees below the coldest nights most Ahwatukee winters bring. All are in stock now.
Ahwatukee questions
Are olive trees allowed in Ahwatukee?
Only a pollenless kind. Ahwatukee is part of Phoenix, and Phoenix bans selling or planting olive trees and male mulberry trees that make pollen.
Can Ahwatukee homeowners get paid to remove grass?
Yes, through the City of Phoenix. It pays $2 per square foot, with a 250 square foot minimum and approval before you start.
Can citrus grow in Ahwatukee?
Yes, citrus trees grow in Ahwatukee yards. Cover young lemon and lime trees when frost is forecast, since they get damaged below about 25°F.
Last checked October 15, 2026.