Plant delivery in Mesa
Yes, we deliver to Mesa. 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
Mesa has its own weather station inside the city, and another sits in Tempe about 5 miles west. Both put July highs around 106°F, about the same as central Phoenix.
Mesa weather at a glance
| Mesa | Central Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,200 feet | About 1,100 feet |
| Coldest nights most winters | About 25 to 35°F | About 25 to 35°F |
| July days, average high | About 106°F | About 104 to 107°F |
| Rain in a year | About 8 to 9 inches | About 7 to 8 inches |
Averages from nearby weather stations. Low spots and washes run colder.
When to plant in Mesa
For trees and shrubs in Mesa, October and November are the months to aim for.
December through April still works for hardy plants. Hold frost-tender ones until the cold nights are over in spring.
Try not to plant trees or shrubs in June, July or August. Cactus and agave do best going in during April and May, and palms from May to July.
Watering in Mesa
Mesa yards use the Valley watering guide. When a freeze is in the forecast, water the afternoon before so the soil holds warmth. Keep cactus dry, and cover tender plants with frost cloth to the ground overnight.
Grass removal rebate
Mesa water customers can get $1,000 to $2,000 to replace grass with low-water plants, set by how much they remove, plus a bonus for new low-water trees. Wait for Mesa's approval email before you take out any grass. Rebates come from whoever sends your water bill, so check yours first.
HOA plant lists
Mesa communities we have checked: Eastmark, Las Sendas, Sierra Estates, Tapestry at Destination, Whisper Mountain.
HOA-friendly plants and every community list we have checked
Plants that handle Mesa winters
Each of these is rated to 20°F or colder, at least 5 degrees below the coldest nights most Mesa winters bring. All are in stock now.
Mesa questions
Does Mesa pay you to remove grass?
Yes, for City of Mesa water customers. The program pays $1,000 to $2,000 by size, and the grass has to be healthy and watered.
Can citrus grow in the ground in Mesa?
Yes. Citrus does well here. Lemons and limes get hurt below about 25°F, so cover young trees on freeze nights.
Which trees count for the Mesa tree bonus?
Low-water trees at least 1 gallon and 2 feet tall. Citrus, ash and ficus do not count.
Last checked October 6, 2026.