Plant delivery in Maricopa
Yes, we deliver to Maricopa. 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: Hidden Valley, Mobile and Rainbow Valley.
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
Maricopa is one of the colder low desert towns we deliver to. Its January nights run colder than central Phoenix, and its July days run a little hotter.
Maricopa weather at a glance
| Maricopa | Central Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | Around late February | Possible until mid February |
| First fall frost | Late November to early December | Possible from late November |
| January nights, average | About 35 to 37°F | About 40 to 46°F |
| Coldest nights most winters | About 20 to 25°F | About 25 to 35°F |
| July days, average high | About 105 to 109°F | About 104 to 107°F |
| Rain in a year | About 6 to 7 inches | About 7 to 8 inches |
Averages from nearby weather stations. Low spots and washes run colder.
When to plant in Maricopa
Fall is the best planting season in Maricopa, with October and November on top for trees and shrubs.
Late winter and early spring are good too, but frost lasts longer here than in Phoenix. Hold frost-tender plants until after the last frost, around late February.
Avoid planting new trees and shrubs from June through August if you can. April and May are best for cactus and agave, and May through July for palms.
Watering in Maricopa
Use the Valley watering guide in Maricopa. Expect more freeze nights than central Phoenix. Water the day before a freeze, but not cactus, and drape frost cloth or a sheet over tender plants all the way to the ground. Pull it off in the morning.
Grass removal rebate
Global Water is taking applications for its grass removal incentive for City of Maricopa homes. It pays $1 per square foot on 250 to 2,000 square feet, and you need its Notice to Proceed before you start. 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 Maricopa winters
Each of these is rated to 15°F or colder, at least 5 degrees below the coldest nights most Maricopa winters bring. All are in stock now.
Maricopa questions
Does it freeze in Maricopa?
Yes, most winters. The last freeze usually comes around late February and the first in late November or early December. Frost lasts longer into spring here than in central Phoenix.
Can I grow citrus in Maricopa?
Yes, with care. In towns this cold, citrus does best where cold air drains away, not in low spots. Oranges and grapefruit can take about 20°F, but lemons and limes get damaged below about 25°F.
Is there a grass removal rebate in Maricopa?
Yes, from Global Water for City of Maricopa homes. It pays $1 per square foot on 250 to 2,000 square feet, and 60% of the new area must be low-water plants from the Pinal area list.
Last checked October 6, 2026.