Plant delivery in Surprise
Yes, we deliver to Surprise. 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: Waddell.
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
Frost hangs on a little longer in Surprise. The last freeze usually comes in late January or early February, later than in central Phoenix.
Surprise weather at a glance
| Surprise | Central Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | Late January to early February | Possible until mid February |
| First fall frost | Early to mid December | Possible from late November |
| January nights, average | About 40 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 105 to 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 Surprise
October and November are the best months to plant trees and shrubs in Surprise.
The winter months and March work too. Keep frost-tender plants in their pots until early February, after the usual last freeze.
New trees and shrubs have a hard time in the June to August heat. April and May suit cactus and agave, and palms like May through July.
Watering in Surprise
Follow the Valley watering guide in Surprise. On nights a freeze is forecast, water the day before, but leave cactus dry. Drape frost cloth over tender plants all the way to the soil and take it off in the morning.
Grass removal rebate
Surprise pays $2 per square foot for removing Bermuda grass, on up to 1,000 square feet. Apply with photos by May 1, 2027, and wait for the city's go-ahead before you remove anything. You must be a Surprise resident and the current owner. Homes built within the past two years can get $400 for a low-water desert landscape. Rebates come from whoever sends your water bill, so check yours first.
HOA plant lists
Surprise communities we have checked: Marley Park, Rancho Gabriela, Sun City Grand.
HOA-friendly plants and every community list we have checked
Plants that handle Surprise winters
Each of these is rated to 20°F or colder, at least 5 degrees below the coldest nights most Surprise winters bring. All are in stock now.
Surprise questions
When is the last frost in Surprise?
Usually late January to early February. That is later than in central Phoenix, so hold frost-tender plants until February.
Is there a rebate for landscaping a new home in Surprise?
Yes. Surprise pays $400 for putting in a low-water desert landscape at a single-family home built within the past two years. Plants must be on the state low-water list, and you apply by May 1, 2027.
Does citrus grow in Surprise?
Yes, citrus grows in the ground here. Lemons and limes get damaged below about 25°F, so cover young trees when a freeze is forecast.
Last checked October 6, 2026.