Plant delivery in Queen Creek
Yes, we deliver to Queen Creek. 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
Queen Creek nights run colder than central Phoenix. January nights here average about 37 to 41°F, and the last freeze usually comes sometime in February.
Queen Creek weather at a glance
| Queen Creek | Central Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | Early to late February | Possible until mid February |
| First fall frost | Late November to mid December | Possible from late November |
| January nights, average | About 37 to 41°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 104°F | About 104 to 107°F |
| Rain in a year | About 7 to 9 inches | About 7 to 8 inches |
Averages from nearby weather stations. Low spots and washes run colder.
When to plant in Queen Creek
Fall is the best time to plant in Queen Creek. October and November are the top months for trees and shrubs.
Late winter and early spring work well too. Plant frost-tender plants after the last frost, which usually comes in February here.
Skip June through August for new trees and shrubs if you can. Cactus and agave go in best in April and May, and palms in the heat, May through July.
Watering in Queen Creek
The Valley watering guide fits Queen Creek. Freezes come more often here than in central Phoenix, so on a freeze night water the day before, except cactus. Cover tender plants with frost cloth or a sheet down to the ground, and take it off in the morning.
Grass removal rebate
Queen Creek's grass removal rebate is paused because its current funding is used up. Projects need the town's written approval first, so don't start work expecting a rebate. Rebates come from whoever sends your water bill, so check yours first.
Queen Creek grass removal rebate
HOA plant lists
Queen Creek communities we have checked: Barney Farms.
HOA-friendly plants and every community list we have checked
Plants that handle Queen Creek winters
Each of these is rated to 20°F or colder, at least 5 degrees below the coldest nights most Queen Creek winters bring. All are in stock now.
Queen Creek questions
Does it freeze in Queen Creek?
Yes, most winters. Frost can come from about Thanksgiving to mid February in the Valley, and the last freeze here usually comes sometime in February.
Can I grow citrus in Queen Creek?
Yes, citrus grows in the ground here. Lemons and limes take damage below about 25°F, so cover young trees on freeze nights.
Is there a grass removal rebate in Queen Creek right now?
Not right now. The town has given out all of its current funding and is not taking new applications.
Last checked October 6, 2026.