Plant delivery in Avondale
Yes, we deliver to Avondale. 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
The nearest long-running weather station is in Litchfield Park, about 4 miles north of Avondale. It freezes most winters, more often than central Phoenix.
Avondale weather at a glance
| Avondale | Central Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | Most years in January | Possible until mid February |
| First fall frost | Late November to late December | Possible from late November |
| January nights, average | About 37 to 43°F | About 40 to 46°F |
| Coldest nights most winters | About 25 to 30°F | About 25 to 35°F |
| July days, average high | About 105 to 107°F | About 104 to 107°F |
| Rain in a year | About 8 inches | About 7 to 8 inches |
Averages from nearby weather stations. Low spots and washes run colder.
When to plant in Avondale
Avondale's best months for trees and shrubs are October and November.
Hardy plants can keep going in through the winter and March. Frost-tender plants are safer after the last freeze, which usually comes in January.
Go light on planting from June through August. Cactus and agave like April and May, and palms like May through July.
Watering in Avondale
In Avondale, the Valley watering guide applies. Cold nights come more often than in central Phoenix, so water the day before a freeze, keep cactus dry, and cover tender plants to the ground.
Grass removal rebate
Avondale water customers can get up to $800 for replacing grass with low water-use plants. Request a rebate application online and get pre-approval before any work. Liberty customers have no home grass rebate. Rebates come from whoever sends your water bill, so check yours first.
HOA plant lists
Avondale communities we have checked: Alamar, Coldwater Springs, Fulton Estates, Fulton Homes Acclaim.
HOA-friendly plants and every community list we have checked
Plants that handle Avondale winters
Each of these is rated to 20°F or colder, at least 5 degrees below the coldest nights most Avondale winters bring. All are in stock now.
Avondale questions
Does Avondale pay to remove grass?
Yes, up to $800 for Avondale water customers with a single-family home. You need pre-approval before you start, and the work must be finished within a year.
Who supplies water in Avondale?
The City of Avondale or Liberty Utilities, depending on where you live. Check your water bill to see which one you have.
When is the last frost in Avondale?
Most years in January. Hold frost-tender plants until then.
Does citrus grow in Avondale?
Yes. Lemons and limes get hurt below about 25°F, so cover young trees on freeze nights.
Last checked October 6, 2026.