A look at the spectacular saguaro blooms around Tucson
- Updated
Saguaros, as if following the lead of other native desert plants, are putting on a spectacular bloom this spring in deserts and neighborhoods around Tucson.
Enjoy it — because this doesn’t happen every year.
A saguaro in bloom along the trail. — Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
- Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
Tall saguaros with milky white blooms grace the Sarasota Trail. — Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
- Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
Saguaros are blooming along the Sarasota Trail. — Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
- Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
Saguaros are in spectacular bloom across the Tucson area and surrounding deserts. — Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
- Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
The large number of blooms is impressive because each flower found on a saguaro lasts just one day.
- Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
Saguaros are in spectacular bloom across the Tucson area and surrounding deserts. — Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
- Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
Saguaros are in spectacular bloom across the Tucson area and surrounding deserts. — Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
- Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
Saguaros are in spectacular bloom across the Tucson area and surrounding deserts. — Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
- Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
Saguaros, with their milky white flowers and buds waiting to open, are in bloom across the Tucson area and surrounding deserts.
- Photos by Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star
Palo verde blooms on a slope with saguaros. -- Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
- Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Star
This tall saguaro is sporting multiple blooms. -- Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Stars
- Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Stars
Saguaros are blooming brilliantly in parts of the Tucson Valley. -- Credit: Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Stars
- Doug Kreutz/Arizona Daily Stars
Saguaros and brittlebush in bloom add to the scenic beauty of the Rincon Valley beyond the Saguaro National Park entrance. But beauty can turn into beast during fire season.
- Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star
A saguaro blooms in the Catalina Foothills. Blooms can be unpredictable, but peak blooms usually occur from mid-May to mid-June.
- photos by Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star
Saguaros are on a blooming binge in Sabino Canyon northeast of Tucson. Photo taken on May 13, 2016.
- Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star
Tags
More information
View this profile on Instagram#ThisIsTucson 🌵 (@this_is_tucson) • Instagram photos and videos
Most viewed stories
-
A list of places that will be open on Christmas Day 2025
-
Ring in 2026 at these fun local New Year's Eve events 🥳
-
Over 40 free events happening in Tucson this December! ⛄
-
40 exciting things to do in Tucson December 19-21! ⭐
-
A local gift guide for the foodie in your life 🍽️
-
3 teaspoons of anise, 6 cups of flour and lots of love: My grandma's biscochitos recipe is more than a delicious cookie
-
Save the date! Here's the ultimate list of Tucson holiday events 🎄
-
More than 40 fun events in Tucson, December 12-14! ❄️✨



