Join a bulk order of bare root & potted fruit trees in Arizona, at a fraction of the cost of local fruit trees.
How does the Deciduous Fruit Tree Program work?
Every winter, we gather pre-orders from our community and place a bulk order with Dave Wilson Nursery — the wholesale grower that supplies all the local nurseries with their fruit trees.
We will collect pre-orders until December 31st at midnight. When they arrive at our central Phoenix HQ and various distribution hubs in late January, they will be available for pick up as well as delivery (+ optional planting) by our volunteer network.
We can also help you design your garden layout, steward your trees into successful maturity, and collect surplus harvests.
Why should I buy fruit trees from Permascaping?
If you struggle to afford local nursery prices, this program is for you.
While we support locally owned nurseries every chance we get, we have streamlined the process to make it more affordable.
Every species we’ve selected is known to do well in Arizona with proper care. You will see beginner-friendly options and more advanced varieties, categorized by region (hotter vs. colder).
Last year, we collected almost $10,000 in pre-orders from nearly 80 Arizona fruit tree enthusiasts in just four weeks! Incredible.
Why does Permascaping offer this program?
This is one of the most effective ways we’ve found of fulfilling our mission — to create thriving, self-sufficient communities.
Does Permascaping make money on this?
As with any successful charity, we do earn a net revenue from our operations—enough to keep growing our impact without struggling to pay our bills.
For transparency, we charge just $5 per tree on top of wholesale prices, and round shipping costs (8% of total freight) up to the nearest dollar on each order.
What is your guarantee / refund / change policy?
Dave Wilson Nursery warrantees their trees, and we stand behind any tree that we plant & steward on your behalf.
Order changes are possible until the bulk order is placed on January 1st, 2026.
Refunds will be trickier, dealt with on a case by case basis, so we ask that you decide carefully before ordering, and only request a refund if absolutely necessary (via email).
How do I get in touch with Permascaping about this program?
Please email team@permascaping.com with any other questions. We’re excited to hear from you!
Stewardship Packages
We never simply leave you to take care of your new baby by yourself — we stick around to make sure the system is healthy, growing, and producing within its first 12 months.
Biannual
2 “Full System Checks” per year (late winter & late summer)
Soil testing
Strategic pruning & disease prevention
Irrigation inspection, optimization & small repairs
Gutter & tank cleaning
Quarterly
2 “Full System Checks” per year
+
2 “Midway Checks” per year (late spring & late fall)
Additional pruning & disease prevention as needed
Irrigation optimization as needed
Monthly
2 “Full System Checks” per year
+
2 “Midway Checks” per year
+
12 Cleanups
Regenerative lawn care & leaf management
And, once your yields exceed your needs, we harvest and distribute your surplus homegrown food to expand food security throughout the Phoenix Metro Area—for which you’ll automatically receive yearly tax deductions.
“Is this something my landscaper can do?”
Most likely not.
Somehow the conventional landscaping industry made it to $175 billion/year knowing almost nothing about soil & plant health. We do offer paid training for your landscaper in an effort to upskill the community & scale our impact.