Plant delivery in Apache Junction
Yes, we deliver to Apache Junction. 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.
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
Apache Junction sits about 1,700 feet up, around 600 feet above central Phoenix. The nearest weather station, about 5 miles northeast, records a freeze nearly every winter.
Apache Junction weather at a glance
| Apache Junction | Central Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,700 feet | About 1,100 feet |
| Coldest nights most winters | About 25 to 30°F | About 25 to 35°F |
| Rain in a year | About 12 to 13 inches | About 7 to 8 inches |
Averages from nearby weather stations. Low spots and washes run colder.
When to plant in Apache Junction
Apache Junction plants on the low desert calendar. October and November are its best months for trees and shrubs.
Hardy plants still do fine from December into April. Frost-tender plants are safer after the last freeze.
New trees and shrubs suffer most from June through August. Plant cactus and agave in April and May, and palms from May to July.
Watering in Apache Junction
Apache Junction uses the Valley watering guide. When a freeze is forecast, water the day before, leave cactus dry, and spread frost cloth over tender plants down to the soil.
Grass removal rebate
Apache Junction homes get water from the Apache Junction Water District or Arizona Water Company. Neither pays to remove grass right now. Rebates come from whoever sends your water bill, so check yours first.
HOA plant lists
HOA-friendly plants and every community list we have checked
Plants that handle Apache Junction winters
Each of these is rated to 20°F or colder, at least 5 degrees below the coldest nights most Apache Junction winters bring. All are in stock now.
Apache Junction questions
Is Apache Junction higher than Phoenix?
Yes. It sits about 1,700 feet up, around 600 feet higher than central Phoenix.
Is there a grass rebate in Apache Junction?
Not right now. The water district offers tips and a water calculator, and Arizona Water Company offers a toilet rebate and free kits.
Does Apache Junction freeze?
Yes, nearly every winter. Cover frost-tender plants on freeze nights.
Last checked October 6, 2026.