Plant delivery in Cottonwood
Yes, we deliver to Cottonwood. Delivery is free on orders over $699. Under that it is $99, with a $399 minimum order. Orders usually arrive in 7 to 14 business days, and we reach out about your delivery day.
Also delivering to: Clarkdale, Jerome, Cornville and Page Springs.
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
Cottonwood sits in the Verde Valley at about 3,300 to 3,500 feet. Summers here still pass 100°F, but January nights average about 30°F and frost lasts into early April.
Cottonwood weather at a glance
| Cottonwood | Central Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Elevation | About 3,300 to 3,500 feet | About 1,100 feet |
| Last spring frost | Around early April | Possible until mid February |
| First fall frost | Early to mid November | Possible from late November |
| January nights, average | About 30 to 31°F | About 40 to 46°F |
| Coldest nights most winters | About 15 to 20°F | About 25 to 35°F |
| July days, average high | About 100 to 105°F | About 104 to 107°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 Cottonwood
Fall and early spring are the Verde Valley planting seasons. In Cottonwood, March, October and November are best for trees and shrubs.
Dormant hardy trees and shrubs can go in from December through February. Frost-tender plants wait until after early April.
July and August are too hot for new plants. April and May are best for cactus and agave, and May through July for palms.
What to plant, month by month. Each month has a short section for higher and cooler towns like Cottonwood.
Watering in Cottonwood
Cottonwood follows the mid elevation watering lines. Summer runs May to September, and winter December to February. In winter, give rooted shrubs a deep watering about every two to four weeks when it stays dry, on a mild late morning.
Grass removal rebate
The City of Cottonwood utility serves the city plus Verde Village, Verde Santa Fe and Amante. We found no grass rebate. Friends of the Verde River offers homeowner grants up to $5,000 for water saving projects in the Verde River watershed. No round is open right now. Rebates come from whoever sends your water bill, so check yours first.
Soil in Cottonwood
Verde Valley soils are often only 3 to 5 feet deep, with coarse gravel or bedrock underneath. East of the Verde River, much of the soil formed from limestone and is very alkaline, around pH 8 to 9.
HOA plant lists
HOA-friendly plants and every community list we have checked
Plants that handle Cottonwood winters
Each of these is rated to 10°F or colder, at least 5 degrees below the coldest nights most Cottonwood winters bring. All are in stock now.
Cottonwood questions
When does frost start and end in Cottonwood?
The last frost usually comes around early April and the first in early to mid November.
Does Cottonwood get as hot as Phoenix?
Close. July highs average about 100 to 105°F, while winters are much colder than in Phoenix.
Last checked November 6, 2026.