Plant delivery in Sun City
Yes, we deliver to Sun City. 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.
Also delivering to: Youngtown.
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 to Sun City is in Youngtown, about 2 miles away. It records a freeze most winters, more often than the airport station in central Phoenix.
Sun City weather at a glance
| Sun City | Central Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest nights most winters | About 25 to 30°F | About 25 to 35°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 Sun City
In Sun City, the best months to plant trees and shrubs are October and November.
Hardy plants can still go in from December through April. Wait until the cold nights are done before planting frost-tender ones.
June through August is the hardest time for new trees and shrubs. April and May are the months for cactus and agave, and palms go in from May through July.
Watering in Sun City
Sun City follows the same watering guide as the rest of the Valley. When a freeze is forecast, water the day before, keep cactus dry, and cover tender plants with frost cloth that reaches the ground.
Grass removal rebate
EPCOR supplies water in Sun City. EPCOR has no grass removal credit right now. It offers free water conservation kits. 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 Sun City winters
Each of these is rated to 20°F or colder, at least 5 degrees below the coldest nights most Sun City winters bring. All are in stock now.
Sun City questions
Does Sun City have a grass removal rebate?
Not right now. EPCOR, which supplies Sun City water, has no grass removal credit and offers free conservation kits.
Does Sun City freeze?
Most winters bring a freeze at the nearest station in Youngtown. Put frost cloth over frost-tender plants on those nights.
Can citrus grow in Sun City?
Yes, citrus trees grow in Sun City yards. Lemons and limes take damage below about 25°F, so young trees need covering on freeze nights.
Last checked October 15, 2026.