Plant delivery in Anthem
Yes, we deliver to Anthem. Delivery is free on orders over $199. Under that it is $49, with a $99 minimum order. Orders usually arrive in 7 to 10 business days, and we reach out about your delivery day.
Also delivering to: Black Canyon City.
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
Anthem sits higher than central Phoenix. It runs a couple of degrees cooler and gets more rain.
Anthem weather at a glance
| Anthem | Central Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest nights most winters | About 25 to 30°F | About 25 to 35°F |
| Rain in a year | About 12 inches | About 7 to 8 inches |
Averages from nearby weather stations. Low spots and washes run colder.
When to plant in Anthem
Anthem follows the low desert calendar. Plant trees and shrubs in October and November when you can.
Hardy plants can still go in through the cool months into April. Frost-tender plants are safer once the cold nights end.
New trees and shrubs have the hardest time from June through August. Cactus and agave do best in April and May, palms from May to July.
Watering in Anthem
Anthem uses the Valley watering guide. Ahead of a freeze, water tender plants the day before, keep cactus dry, and cover them with frost cloth that reaches the ground.
Grass removal rebate
Anthem homes east of I-17 get EPCOR water, and EPCOR has no grass removal credit right now. Homes west of I-17 are in Phoenix and get Phoenix water. Phoenix pays $2 per square foot of grass removed, with approval first. Rebates come from whoever sends your water bill, so check yours first.
HOA plant lists
Anthem communities we have checked: Anthem Country Club, Anthem Parkside.
HOA-friendly plants and every community list we have checked
Plants that handle Anthem winters
Each of these is rated to 20°F or colder, at least 5 degrees below the coldest nights most Anthem winters bring. All are in stock now.
Anthem questions
Who supplies water in Anthem?
EPCOR on the east side of I-17. The west side is inside Phoenix city limits and gets City of Phoenix water.
Is Anthem cooler than Phoenix?
A little. Anthem runs a couple of degrees cooler than central Phoenix and gets more rain.
Does citrus grow in Anthem?
Yes. Lemons and limes get hurt below about 25°F, so cover young trees on freeze nights.
Last checked October 15, 2026.