Can I bring my plants into Arizona?

Personal house plants that are free of live pests and that are grown indoors in a commercially prepared potting mix, rather than outdoor soil, and are not for sale are allowed entry into Arizona without an inspection certificate.

Summary of Exterior Quarantines, Arizona Department of Agriculture · checked 14 Sep 2026

Houseplants in every state

Regulated articles shipped to category 1 and category 2 states must be produced and certified according to options as outlined additional requirements or limitations imposed by a state quarantine must be followed.

Category 1 States Arizona Administrative Code, Title 3, Chapter 4, Supp. 12-3, Section R3-4-248 https://agriculture.az.gov/r3-4-248-japanese-beetle California Code of Regulations, Title 3, Division 4, Chapter 3, Subchapter 4, Article 3, Section 3280 http://pi.cdfa.ca.gov/pqm/manual/htm/pqm_index.htm Idaho - Administrative Code, Rule 02.06.24 http://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/2001/02/0624.pdf Montana Order MTQ-2013-01 http://agr.mt.gov/agr/Programs/PestMgt/quarantines/ Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 554.162 through 554-220 http://agri.nv.gov/Resources/Regulations/Nursery/ Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 603, Division 52, Section 603 -52-0127 http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars_600/oar_603/603_052.html 35 Utah Administrative Code, Rule R68-15 http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r068/r068-015.htm Washington Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 470, Section 16-470-700 through 19-470-720

Soil, humus, compost, manure, and all growing media (except when commercially packaged) All plants with roots (except bareroot plants free from soil). Free from soil means plants with less the amount of soil or growing media that can harbor any life stage of Japanese beetle (egg, pupa, or larva). Some states define this as free from soil or growing media larger than ½ inch. Grass sod Plants with crowns or roots for propagation (except when free from soil) Bulbs, corms, tubers, and rhizomes of ornamental plants (except when free from soil)

U.S. Domestic Japanese Beetle Harmonization Plan (hosted by WSDA) · U.S. Domestic Japanese Beetle Harmonization Plan (hosted by WSDA) · U.S. Domestic Japanese Beetle Harmonization Plan (hosted by WSDA) · checked 14 Sep 2026 · the general rule is clear, this exact case isn’t spelled out

Potted plants in soil in every state

The regulated commodity is permitted under a USDA-APHIS approved program for the interstate movement of citrus nursery stock

The regulated commodity has been certified under an origin state department of agriculture authorized program or National Clean Plant Network program that ensures the regulated commodity is foundation or source material, or has been propagated from a foundation or source tree that has been: o Tested and found free of Citrus Cachexia (CCaVd), Citrus Exocortis Virus (CEVd), Citrus Psorosis Virus (CPsV) and Citrus Tristeza Virus (CTV) within the previous thirty-six months; o Tested and found free of Citrus Greening Disease (HLB) within the previous twelve months;

Summary of Exterior Quarantines, Arizona Department of Agriculture · Summary of Exterior Quarantines, Arizona Department of Agriculture · checked 14 Sep 2026

Citrus trees in every state

General Requirements - Each shipment of nursery stock shipped or transported into the state shall be accompanied with the following information: Name and address of the shipper and the receiver Common or botanical name of the commodities in the shipment An inspection certificate

Regulated Commodities - All trees, shrubs, vines, cacti, agaves, succulents, herbaceous plants whether annuals, biennials or perennials, bulbs, corms, rhizomes, decorative plant material, flowers, fruit pits or seeds, cuttings, buds, grafts, scions and other plants intended for sale, gift or propagation, either cultivated or collected in the wild, except seeds.

Summary of Exterior Quarantines, Arizona Department of Agriculture · Summary of Exterior Quarantines, Arizona Department of Agriculture · checked 14 Sep 2026 · the general rule is clear, this exact case isn’t spelled out

Other fruit trees in every state

For commodities listed in subsection (C) that are not accompanied by proof of compliance with this Section as indicated in the remainder of subsection (D); or are found infested with, or exposed to, an actionable arthropod pest or actionable nematode pest may be placed under quarantine until a disposition is determined by an inspector

All plants and plant products for propagation, including nursery stock (bareroot or potted), budwood, seed for planting, cuttings, stolons, and tissue culture shipped or transported into the state that is a known host for an actionable arthropod pest or actionable nematode pest from the place of origin.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-4-203: Plant and Crop Safeguards, Inspection, and Certification · Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-4-203: Plant and Crop Safeguards, Inspection, and Certification · checked 14 Sep 2026 · the general rule is clear, this exact case isn’t spelled out

Nursery stock & shrubs in every state

General Requirements - Each shipment of nursery stock shipped or transported into the state shall be accompanied with the following information: Name and address of the shipper and the receiver Common or botanical name of the commodities in the shipment An inspection certificate

Regulated Commodities - All trees, shrubs, vines, cacti, agaves, succulents, herbaceous plants whether annuals, biennials or perennials, bulbs, corms, rhizomes, decorative plant material, flowers, fruit pits or seeds, cuttings, buds, grafts, scions and other plants intended for sale, gift or propagation, either cultivated or collected in the wild, except seeds.

Summary of Exterior Quarantines, Arizona Department of Agriculture · Summary of Exterior Quarantines, Arizona Department of Agriculture · checked 14 Sep 2026 · the general rule is clear, this exact case isn’t spelled out

Cut flowers & bouquets in every state

Regulated articles shipped to category 1 and category 2 states must be produced and certified according to options as outlined additional requirements or limitations imposed by a state quarantine must be followed.

Category 1 States Arizona Administrative Code, Title 3, Chapter 4, Supp. 12-3, Section R3-4-248 https://agriculture.az.gov/r3-4-248-japanese-beetle California Code of Regulations, Title 3, Division 4, Chapter 3, Subchapter 4, Article 3, Section 3280 http://pi.cdfa.ca.gov/pqm/manual/htm/pqm_index.htm Idaho - Administrative Code, Rule 02.06.24 http://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/2001/02/0624.pdf Montana Order MTQ-2013-01 http://agr.mt.gov/agr/Programs/PestMgt/quarantines/ Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 554.162 through 554-220 http://agri.nv.gov/Resources/Regulations/Nursery/ Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 603, Division 52, Section 603 -52-0127 http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars_600/oar_603/603_052.html 35 Utah Administrative Code, Rule R68-15 http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r068/r068-015.htm Washington Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 470, Section 16-470-700 through 19-470-720

Soil, humus, compost, manure, and all growing media (except when commercially packaged) All plants with roots (except bareroot plants free from soil). Free from soil means plants with less the amount of soil or growing media that can harbor any life stage of Japanese beetle (egg, pupa, or larva). Some states define this as free from soil or growing media larger than ½ inch. Grass sod Plants with crowns or roots for propagation (except when free from soil) Bulbs, corms, tubers, and rhizomes of ornamental plants (except when free from soil)

U.S. Domestic Japanese Beetle Harmonization Plan (hosted by WSDA) · U.S. Domestic Japanese Beetle Harmonization Plan (hosted by WSDA) · U.S. Domestic Japanese Beetle Harmonization Plan (hosted by WSDA) · checked 14 Sep 2026 · the general rule is clear, this exact case isn’t spelled out

Seeds & bulbs in every state

For commodities listed in subsection (C) that are not accompanied by proof of compliance with this Section as indicated in the remainder of subsection (D); or are found infested with, or exposed to, an actionable arthropod pest or actionable nematode pest may be placed under quarantine until a disposition is determined by an inspector

All firewood and green lumber with attached bark.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-4-203: Plant and Crop Safeguards, Inspection, and Certification · Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-4-203: Plant and Crop Safeguards, Inspection, and Certification · checked 14 Sep 2026

Firewood in every state

No Class A, B, or C Noxious Weed, or commodity infested or contaminated with a Class A, B, or C Noxious Weed, shall be admitted into the state unless otherwise authorized by the Associate Director.

Summary of Exterior Quarantines, Arizona Department of Agriculture · checked 14 Sep 2026 · the general rule is clear, this exact case isn’t spelled out

Hay & straw in every state

For commodities listed in subsection (C) that are not accompanied by proof of compliance with this Section as indicated in the remainder of subsection (D); or are found infested with, or exposed to, an actionable arthropod pest or actionable nematode pest may be placed under quarantine until a disposition is determined by an inspector

All domestic soil shipped or transported into the state that is: a. Not authorized under a permit or compliance agreement issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture; b. Not sterilized and not packaged for retail sale; c. Attached to a plant for the purpose of propagation; or d. Used for the purpose of landscaping or grading.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-4-203: Plant and Crop Safeguards, Inspection, and Certification · Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-4-203: Plant and Crop Safeguards, Inspection, and Certification · checked 14 Sep 2026

Soil & compost in every state