Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Phoenix Nursery & Landscaping Experts
Whitfill Nursery has been a family-owned and operated business since 1946, dedicated to providing high-quality plants and landscaping solutions for Arizona residents. With three Valley locations and over 60 years of experience, our team of experts averages 15 years of service, offering unmatched knowledge in desert Southwest horticulture. Our inventory includes locally grown shade trees, palm trees, citrus trees, and drought-tolerant plants cultivated across 300 acres of farmland. We specialize in landscape design, plant selection, and installation, serving both residential and commercial clients. Our commitment to customer service is reflected in our neighborhood atmosphere and personalized approach to gardening needs.As stewards of the legacy established by founder Leslie E. Whitfill, we maintain rigorous standards for plant quality and transplant success. Our staff provides expert guidance for selecting annuals, designing outdoor spaces, and maintaining healthy landscapes. We serve Scottsdale, Chandler, Paradise Valley, and surrounding Arizona communities with reliable delivery and installation services. Our heritage as the Valley's original grower-direct nursery ensures clients receive generations of accumulated expertise. At Whitfill Nursery, we combine tradition with innovation to create thriving landscapes that withstand Arizona's climate challenges.
Services
Citrus Trees
Desert Trees
Landscape Design
Palm Trees
Shade Trees
Shrubs
Tropical Plants
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- Family-owned operation since 1946 with generational horticultural expertise
- Locally grown plants specifically adapted to Arizona's desert climate
- Staff averages 15 years of experience providing expert gardening guidance
- Three convenient Valley locations with 300 acres of growing grounds
- Specialized in landscape design and installation for desert environments
Services
Landscape Design
Our professional landscape design service creates customized outdoor spaces tailored to Arizona's desert climate. Specialists evaluate property plans, HOA guidelines, and environmental factors to develop functional, drought-tolerant landscapes. Clients receive expert guidance on plant selection, installation, and maintenance for sustainable beauty.
Citrus Trees
Whitfill Nursery offers a wide selection of citrus trees specifically adapted to Arizona's growing conditions. Our inventory includes mature trees with proven transplant success rates, available in various sizes from 15-gallon to 96-inch box specimens. Expert staff provides planting and care guidance for optimal fruit production in desert environments.
Desert Trees
We specialize in desert-adapted tree species that thrive in Arizona's climate. Our selection includes shade trees, flowering varieties, and native species cultivated for transplant readiness. These low-water-use trees provide functional benefits like shade, privacy screening, and wind protection while maintaining ecological sustainability.
Palm Trees
Our palm tree inventory features varieties suited to Arizona's desert conditions, including both ornamental and shade-providing species. All palms are locally grown and acclimated for successful transplantation. Staff provides expert advice on proper planting techniques and ongoing maintenance requirements for tropical aesthetics in desert landscapes.
Shade Trees
We offer shade tree varieties specifically selected for Arizona's climate, including native and adapted species with high survival rates. These trees provide essential cooling benefits while requiring minimal water. Our experts recommend appropriate species based on property size, soil conditions, and long-term growth patterns.
People
Brian Blake
Owner
As current owner, Brian Blake continues the family legacy started in 1946. With decades of hands-on experience in nursery operations and landscape management, he oversees business operations while maintaining direct customer engagement at nursery locations.
Questions
What services does Whitfill Nursery offer?
We provide landscape design, plant selection, and installation services along with selling desert-adapted trees, shrubs, and tropical plants at three Phoenix-area locations.
How long has Whitfill Nursery been in business?
Since 1946, making us Arizona's original grower-direct nursery with over 75 years of continuous family ownership.
Do you offer landscape design assistance?
Yes, our nursery staff provides free landscape design consultations including plant selection, plot planning, and installation guidance at all three locations.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and surrounding Arizona communities including Sun City, Surprise, and Queen Creek.
Are your plants adapted to Arizona's climate?
All our inventory is specifically selected and grown for Arizona's desert conditions, including drought-tolerant and desert-adapted species.
Can I get gardening advice from staff?
Our experienced team provides free gardening tips and plant care guidance, with staff averaging 15 years of service knowledge about local growing conditions.
