Desert Corner
Nursery
Native & Arid Adapted Plants Grown for Tucson Gardens
Open daily from 9 AM – 5 PM
Discover plants that thrive in Tucson’s unique climate. Desert Corner Nursery offers a carefully curated selection of native and arid-adapted plants, many propagated here at Tohono Chul from locally collected seed and cuttings. We focus on beautiful, resilient plants that create thriving desert gardens and support local wildlife.
Open year-round, our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the right plants for your space. The nursery offers a wide variety of cacti, shrubs, perennials, grasses, trees, and more, along with expert guidance to help your garden flourish.
Be sure to visit during our annual Spring & Fall Plant Sales for an even bigger selection of standout plants and local favorites.
Plant selection changes with the seasons, so there’s always something new to discover at Desert Corner Nursery.
BEST OF THE NORTHWEST
Voted “Best Garden Center/Plant Nursery” in the Northwest Explorer’s Best of Northwest 2024, 2025, and 2026.
The Desert Corner Nursery is open to all visitors—no membership required. Tohono Chul members receive 10% off plants, making it even easier to grow your garden. Become a member and save!
The mission of Tohono Chul’s propagation department and plant nursery is to grow, sell, and promote appropriate southwest and arid-adapted plants that encourage water conservation and support local wildlife, especially native pollinators, and to provide accurate information on the care and use of these plants in the landscape.
Reach out and we’ll get in touch as soon as we can!