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Saguaro Cactus

Saguaro Cactus

$239.99Price

Get a quote: Request a quote by email or call Joe at (928) 255-7383. We’ll price the plant with delivery and planting so you know the total up front.

 

Saguaro cactus for sale in Tempe & Phoenix, AZ. Free pickup at our Tempe nursery, or our crew delivers and plants it in 7–10 days with written care instructions. Planting from $20 per plant; delivery is by mileage ($2.50/mile under 25 miles), shown in your cart before checkout.

 

Fat, healthy, fully rooted saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), ready to plant in your landscape. Our saguaros are rescued or salvaged from private property, or seed grown. Landscape saguaros are rescued or salvaged by our own team under Arizona Department of Agriculture permits, hand-selected for quality and health, and sold with their state permit and tag, and our smaller seed-grown saguaros are rooted in containers right here at our nursery. Landscape saguaros start at $120 per foot.

 

Saguaro sizes & prices

  • 2 ft: $239.99 · 3 ft: $359.99 · 4 ft: $479.99

  • 5 ft: $599.99 · 6 ft: $719.99 · 7 ft: $839.99

  • 8 ft: $1,199.99 · 9 ft: $1,349.99 · 10 ft: $1,499.99

  • 11 ft: $1,749.99 · 12 ft: $1,999.99

  • Seed-grown saguaros rooted in containers at our nursery: 5 gal $149.99 · 15 gal $299.99

  • Saguaro specimens with arms and character: $1,999.99

  • Shipping outside Arizona? Saguaro Express nationwide shipping for saguaros up to 3 ft, from $79.99

 

Why buy your saguaro from Ocotillo Joe

  • We legally source, harvest, and select our own plant material: every saguaro is rescued or salvaged from private property under Arizona Department of Agriculture permits, or seed grown and rooted in containers at our nursery

  • Each plant is selected for quality and health by our own employees, so you know exactly where your saguaro came from

  • Cared for in full Arizona sun at our Tempe nursery, so they handle desert summers

  • Fair, posted prices: what you see online is what you pay for the plant

  • Professional delivery and planting by our own crew, so your saguaro is set at the right depth and orientation

  • Written care instructions provided with every saguaro

 

What our customers say

★★★★★ “I would definitely recommend them. I purchased my new cactus online and they installed him the next morning! They were really nice and educated me on my newest addition.” (Kristin, Google review of a saguaro purchase)

★★★★★ “Joe, Austin and the whole crew were so helpful and knowledgeable about mature cactuses I purchased for our home. The service was outstanding and I can’t be any happier with our 5 new cactuses! The thought and care that goes into everything they do shines through from the moment you enter their Tempe nursery, making the buying experience a lot of fun!” (Laura, Google review)

 

Delivery & planting

We deliver and plant saguaros across Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and the rest of Arizona, typically within 7–10 days of your order, and every planting comes with written care instructions. Delivery and planting are priced separately from the plant: delivery is $2.50 per mile under 25 miles, $3.50 per mile for 25–50 miles and $4.50 per mile over 50 miles, and planting is $20 per plant, $50 for saguaros over 6 ft, and $150 for specimens and 25 gal plants. See saguaros our crew has planted in our photo gallery.

 

Choosing the right size

Saguaros grow slowly, often only an inch or two a year when young, so the size you buy is close to the size you'll enjoy for years. Smaller 2–4 ft saguaros fit courtyards and front beds and are easy to establish. Taller 6–12 ft saguaros make an instant statement in larger yards and commercial landscapes. Not sure? Visit our nursery at 821 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, or call (602) 398-4077 and we'll help you pick.

 

Learn more: Saguaro care guide · How much do saguaros cost? · Native Plant Law · Photo gallery

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  • DELIVERY, PLANTING & FREE PICKUP

    Pay online or in person — your choice. Pay securely now, or place your order and pay at delivery and planting (or at pickup) with cash, check, Zelle or card.

    Free pickup: Choose “FREE Pickup” in your cart and you pay only for the plant. Pick up at our nursery, 821 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, Thursday–Friday 12–4 PM or Saturday–Sunday 8 AM–4 PM (Monday–Wednesday by appointment).

    Delivery & planting by our crew: We deliver and professionally plant across the Phoenix metro and Arizona, typically within 7–10 business days, with written care instructions. Delivery and planting are priced separately from the plant, at these posted rates:

    • Delivery: $2.50 per mile under 25 miles · $3.50 per mile for 25–50 miles · $4.50 per mile over 50 miles

    • Planting: $20 per plant · $50 for saguaros and cardons over 6 ft · $150 for specimens and 25 gal plants

    Most deliveries run $45–$150, depending on distance.

    Sales tax applies to plants only. There is no tax on delivery or planting.

    Your cart shows the delivery and planting charges before you check out, so there are no surprises. Want a quote first? Call our nursery at (602) 398-4077 or owner Joe Dougherty at (928) 255-7383. After you order, our staff will text or email you to schedule.

  • CUSTOMER REVIEWS

    ★★★★★ Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars on Google

    “In 40 years of building homes and doing development, I have never had a more honest, experienced and fair landscaping person than Ocotillo Joe and his team.” — Delina DiSanto

    “Austin and Joe delivered and planted my ocotillo within a few days. They were very friendly and professional. I highly recommend them!” — Annie Parsons

    “The service was outstanding and I can’t be any happier with our 5 new cactuses!” — Laura

    Read all our reviews on Google

  • PRODUCT INFO

    The saguaro cactus is an icon of the American west. Among the most recognizable and prized landscape plants on the planet, our landscape Saguaros start at $120/ft, and are very hardy & well cared for at our nursery in Tempe, Arizona.

     

    We have a wide selection of landscape-size saguaros up to 12' tall, rescued or salvaged from private property by our team under Arizona Department of Agriculture permits and hand-selected for quality, plus smaller seed-grown saguaros rooted in containers at our nursery. All are ready for pick up, or professionally delivered and planted by Ocotillo Joe's "Saguaro Express" team.

  • FAQ

    How much does a saguaro cost?

    Our landscape saguaros are priced at $120 per foot for 2–7 ft plants ($239.99 for 2 ft up to $839.99 for 7 ft). Larger saguaros run $1,199.99 for 8 ft up to $1,999.99 for 12 ft. Smaller seed-grown saguaros, rooted in containers at our nursery, are $149.99 (5 gal) and $299.99 (15 gal), and small saguaros for nationwide shipping start at $79.99. Delivery and planting are priced separately.

     

    Do you deliver and plant in my area?

    Yes. Our own crew delivers and professionally plants throughout Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and the rest of the Phoenix metro, statewide across Arizona, and to California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado and Texas, typically within 7–10 business days of your order. Delivery is priced per mile and planting per plant, and our staff will text or email you to schedule. You can also pick up free at our nursery at 821 S Farmer Ave, Tempe.

     

    Is it legal to buy a saguaro?

    Yes. Saguaros are protected Arizona native plants, and every one we sell is rescued or salvaged from private property under Arizona Department of Agriculture permits, or seed grown at our nursery, and comes with its state permit and tag. For the full text of Arizona's native plant law, see our Native Plant Law page.

     

    How do I care for a newly planted saguaro?

    Every planting comes with written care instructions. In short: wait at least one month after planting before watering. Then give a slow, deep soak with the hose a few feet from the base, and let the soil dry out completely between waterings. Never plant a saguaro in an irrigated area or next to a drip line that runs year-round – overwatering is the most common cause of loss. Once established, saguaros need very little extra water except during long droughts.

     

    Can you ship a saguaro outside the Southwest?

    Yes. Our Saguaro Express ships saguaros up to 3 ft tall anywhere in the US, guaranteed to arrive alive and ready to plant.

  • Payment Info

    We accept Cash, Checks, Zelle Electronic Payments, and Credit Cards

  • Cacti Disclaimer

    Cacti are hardy, unique & rustic looking plants. While we select our plants for their natural beauty, some blemishes, light scarring, and corking (woody/ darker tissue) near the base should be expected, and is completely natural.

    Any needles (modified leaves) that fall off your plant will grow back quickly.

    Under extreme environmental conditions, it may be necessary to apply frost cloth in winter & shade cloth in summer in order to protect your plant.

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Joe Dougherty, Owner

joe@ocotillojoe.com

(928) 255-7383

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Nursery Hours

Winter 2026 - 2027:

Thursday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday-Wednesday: By appointment

Delivery and Planting: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday-Friday

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821 S Farmer Ave.

Tempe, AZ, 85281
nursery@ocotillojoe.com

(602) 398-4077

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