Recommended Nurseries in the Tucson Area


Mesquite Valley Nursery

8005 E. Speedway Blvd
721-8600
7 days a week 8am - 5 pm


Located on Speedway just east of Pantano. Tucson's largest nursery carries thousands of roses each year - hybrid teas, floribundas, English style, miniatures, climbers, tree roses and some old garden roses. They do not sell bare root roses and their potted roses do not go on sale until April 1st. Large selection of trellises and garden furniture. Inside they also have a large selection of garden chemicals, fertilizers, gloves, pruners, and garden plaques. Beside roses, their selection of plants is beyond compare. Almost any tree, shrub, annual, perennial, wildflower, seed, or bulb you desire can be found at this nursery.

Green Belt Nursery

333 W. Paseo Del Prado
625-0858
Monday - Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm (October to May)
Monday - Saturday, (closed Wed.) 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (June to September)


Located in Green Valley south of Tucson (directions). Green Valley's largest nursery carries around a thousand roses each year. Hybrid teas, floribundas, miniatures, climbers, tree roses and some english and old garden roses. They do not sell bare root roses and their potted roses do not go on sale in mid to late April depending on the weather. Inside they also have a large selection of garden chemicals, fertilizers and pruners. The owners Les & Suzanne Hayt are consulting rosarians and give a 10% discount to any Rose Society of Tucson members. It is well worth the short drive to visit this nursery. Please note, only checks or cash are accepted, not credit or debit cards.

Rillito Nursery

6303 N La Cholla Blvd
575-0995
Monday - Saturday 8am - 6 pm, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm


Located on La Cholla just south of Orange Grove. A medium size nursery that has a modest selection of roses, mostly hybrid teas and floribundas. Large selection of trellises. Inside they have a good selection of garden chemicals and fertilizers including Miller's (formerly Hickman's) Organic Rose fertilizer which is highly recommeded by the Rose Society of Tucson.

Harlow's Nursery

5620 E. Pima St.
298-3303
Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 10 am - 5 pm


Located on Pima between Wilmot and Craycroft. A medium size nursery that has a modest selection of roses, mostly hybrid teas and floribundas. Large selection of ceramic pots. Also, they have a good selection of garden chemicals and fertilizers.