Tucson AZ Palm Nurseries?

[RichAZ]

I’m driving down to Tucson this weekend to bring my daughter to UofA.   Anyone want to recommend a good palm nursery for me to visit?  I’ll have an empty van heading back home…

[Tom in Tucson]

I've never heard of any around here. If there are any your best bet would be to contact some small nurseries in the Picture Rocks-Avra Valley area. They advertise on Craigs List.

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[Silas_Sancona]

Might be a good time to check all the palms on Campus for seed too..

[AZ_Palm_Guy]

@RichAZ I would agree with @Tom in Tucson that there is really no nursery dedicated solely to palms. On your way down right after Marana you will see Moon Valley. Obviously extremely overpriced for what it is.. there is one guy i know who sells in Tucson but he has stopped for the season unfortunately.

[RichAZ]

Thanks guys.  I couldn’t find anything checking online so that matches up.  Lots of good options for succulents though so I’ll just pivot in that direction.  

[AZ_Palm_Guy]

@RichAZ is there anything you're particularly looking for? 

[RichAZ]

That's a simple question with a complicated answer.  Yes, I've lost a fair amount of plants that were put in over the past year due to the extreme heat and sun this summer  Even plants that should be OK fried because they were greenhouse growth somewhere else and just didn't have time to adjust.  So between the newly open spots and my general addiction, I'm always looking for new plants especially those that can take full AZ sun.  The other yes is that I will have a rare afternoon to myself after I drop my daughter off at UofA and I'm looking for a few peaceful hours without work or family responsibilities!  😀

[AZ_Palm_Guy]

@RichAZ totally understandable! I know how you feel. With the extreme summer days (110+) winding down now is a pretty good time to plant. Hopefully you are able to find what you're looking for!

[Garcia3]

If Plants for the Southwest, or Arid Lands happen to be open when you make it down to Tucson then you'll find exactly what you are looking for.  The Cycad collection at Plants for the southwest is worth it alone!! 

[Silas_Sancona]

12 minutes ago, Garcia3 said:

If Plants for the Southwest, or Arid Lands happen to be open when you make it down to Tucson then you'll find exactly what you are looking for.  The Cycad collection at Plants for the southwest is worth it alone!! 

..I'd sent Rich a message about some places to check out, but forgot about Gene's  place.. Definitely worth checking out  ..on this trip, ...or a future one  ( Guaranteed he'll make more, ...and not just to visit his Daughter,  lol )