Plant delivery in Tempe
Yes, we deliver to Tempe. 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: Guadalupe.
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
Tempe's weather station sits on the campus near downtown, about a mile from the city center. It records a freeze most winters, more often than the airport station in Phoenix.
Tempe weather at a glance
| Tempe | Central Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest nights most winters | About 25 to 35°F | About 25 to 35°F |
| Rain in a year | About 9 inches | About 7 to 8 inches |
Averages from nearby weather stations. Low spots and washes run colder.
When to plant in Tempe
In Tempe, plant trees and shrubs in October or November when you can.
The cooler months through April are fine for hardy plants. Wait for warm spring nights before planting frost-tender ones.
June to August is too hot for most new trees and shrubs. Cactus and agave root well in April and May, and palms from May into July.
Watering in Tempe
Tempe follows the Valley watering guide. Freeze nights do come here, so water the day before a freeze, skip the cactus, and cover tender plants with frost cloth down to the soil.
Grass removal rebate
Tempe pays $0.50 per square foot of grass converted to desert landscape, up to $2,000 per home each year. Book a free consultation and get pre-approval before you remove anything. 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 Tempe winters
Each of these is rated to 20°F or colder, at least 5 degrees below the coldest nights most Tempe winters bring. All are in stock now.
Tempe questions
Can I plant an olive or mulberry tree in Tempe?
Only a pollenless, fruitless kind. Tempe bans planting olive and mulberry trees that make pollen, and names Swan Hill olive as allowed.
Does Tempe pay to remove grass?
Yes. Tempe pays $0.50 per square foot, up to $2,000 a year, with pre-approval before you start.
Does Tempe get frost?
Yes. Tempe's station records a freeze most winters. Cover frost-tender plants on cold nights.
Last checked October 6, 2026.