Anthem Parkside Approved Plants
Anthem Parkside Approved Plants
Every plant below is officially approved by Anthem Parkside and available from Three Timbers. No guesswork. No ACC rejections. Just plants that will get approved and thrive in your Anthem yard.
on orders $150+ in the Phoenix Valley
trees, shrubs & flowering plants
we handle the ACC submittal too
Call or text 612-214-1955
If you live in Anthem Parkside, this is the only plant list you need.
Anthem Parkside enforces separate Front Yard and Back Yard approved lists. Back yard offers more options but the front-yard list is the strict one.
We pulled Anthem Parkside's approved plant list and matched it against our nursery catalog. 119 of Anthem Parkside's approved species are carried by Three Timbers — organized below by category. Every plant is clickable, current pricing visible, all backed by our 30-day plant warranty (where applicable).
About Anthem Parkside’s Approved Plant List
| Community | Anthem Parkside Community Association (APCA) |
| City | Anthem, Arizona (North of Phoenix) |
| Source document | APCA Approved Plants — Front Yard + Back Yard (Additional) |
| Three Timbers carries | 119 of Anthem Parkside's approved species (17 trees, 50 shrubs, 24 cacti, agaves & architectural accents, 28 groundcovers & perennials) |
Jump to a Plant Category
- Approved Trees — 17 plants
- Approved Shrubs — 50 plants
- Approved Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents — 24 plants
- Approved Groundcovers & Perennials — 28 plants
- Plants prohibited / restricted
- Planting & watering guide
- Want it installed for you?
Approved Trees (17)
Trees anchor every Phoenix Valley landscape. Below are the Anthem Parkside-approved trees Three Timbers carries.
Three Timbers picks — best of Anthem Parkside's trees
Full Anthem Parkside-approved trees
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulga | Acacia Aneura | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Cascalote | Caesalpinia Cacalaco | From $316.80 | Shop → |
| Western Hackberry, Netleaf | Celtis Reticulata | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Willow | Chilopsis Linearis | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Arizona Ash | Fraxinus Velutina | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Ironwood, Tesota | Olneya Tesota | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Blue Palo Verde | Parkinsonia Florida | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Littleleaf / Foothill Palo Verde | Parkinsonia Microphylla | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Palo Brea | Parkinsonia Praecox | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Fremont Cottonwood | Populus Fremontii | From $74.10 | Shop → |
| Mesquite | Prosopis Alba | From $96.80 | Shop → |
| Chilean Mesquite | Prosopis Chilensis | From $36.96 | Shop → |
| Honey / Texas Mesquite | Prosopis Glandulosa | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Screwbean Mesquite | Prosopis Pubescens | From $86.24 | Shop → |
| SW Sweet Acacia | Senegalia Greggii | From $8.98 | Shop → |
| Yellow Bells | Tecoma Stans | From $6.95 | Shop → |
| Sweet Acacia | Vachellia Farnesiana | From $28.16 | Shop → |
Approved Shrubs (50)
Shrubs do the heavy lifting in Anthem Parkside yards. Three Timbers carries 50 approved shrubs.
Three Timbers picks — best of Anthem Parkside's shrubs
Full Anthem Parkside-approved shrubs
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather-Leaf Acacia | Acacia Craspedocarpa | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Twin-flowered Agave | Agave Geminiflora | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Palmer Agave | Agave Palmeri | From $45.76 | Shop → |
| Parry Agave | Agave Parryi | From $9.24 | Shop → |
| Triangle-leaf Bursage | Ambrosia Deltoidea | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Mexican Flame | Anisacanthus Quadrifidus | From $6.78 | Shop → |
| Desert Honeysuckle | Anisacanthus Thurberi | From $6.78 | Shop → |
| Pineleaf Milkweed | Asclepias Linaria | From $7.92 | Shop → |
| Desert Milkweed | Asclepias Subulata | From $8.36 | Shop → |
| Mexican Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia Mexicana | From $17.60 | Shop → |
| Red Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia Pulcherrima | From $6.25 | Shop → |
| Baja Fairy Duster | Calliandra Californica | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Spiny / Desert Hackberry | Celtis Pallida | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Damianita | Chrysactinia Mexicana | From $7.74 | Shop → |
| Ground Morning Glory | Convolvulus Cneorum | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Texas Olive | Cordia Boissieri | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Little Leaf Cordia | Cordia Parvifolia | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Sierra Gold | Dalea Capitata | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Black Dalea (Sierra Negra) | Dalea Frutescens | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Trailing Indigo Bush | Dalea Greggii | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Desert Spoon | Dasylirion Wheeleri | From $8.18 | Shop → |
| Texas Mountain Laurel | Dermatophyllum Secundiflorum | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Hop Bush | Dodonaea Viscosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Brittle Bush | Encelia Farinosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Turpentine Bush | Ericameria Laricifolia | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Wax Plant, Candelilla | Euphorbia Antisyphilitica | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Euphorbia | Euphorbia Rigida | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Desert Lavender | Hyptis Emoryi | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Chuparosa | Justicia Californica | From $5.98 | Shop → |
| Mexican Honeysuckle | Justicia Spicigera | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Creosote Bush | Larrea Tridentata | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Violet Silverleaf | Leucophyllum Candidum | From $19.80 | Shop → |
| Green Cloud | Leucophyllum Frutescens | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Rio Bravo | Leucophyllum Langmaniae | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Blue Ranger (Cimarron) | Leucophyllum Zygophyllum | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Bear Grass | Nolina Microcarpa | From $9.15 | Shop → |
| Pomegranate | Punica Granatum | From $6.51 | Shop → |
| Sugarbush | Rhus Ovata | From $25.52 | Shop → |
| British Ruellia (pink & purple) | Ruellia Brittoniana | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Baja Ruellia | Ruellia Peninsularis | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| California Chaparral | Salvia Clevelandii | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Mealy Cup Sage | Salvia Farinacea | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Autumn Sage | Salvia Greggii | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Mexican Sage Brush | Salvia Leucantha | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Jojoba, Goat Nut | Simmondsia Chinensis | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Bush Germander | Teucrium Fruticans | From $6.95 | Shop → |
| Banana Yucca | Yucca Baccata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Joshua Tree | Yucca Brevifolia | From $0.00 | Shop → |
| Soaptree Yucca | Yucca Elata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Beaked Yucca | Yucca Rostrata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
Approved Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents (24)
Cacti, agaves, and architectural accents are the personality plants. Three Timbers stocks 24 of Anthem Parkside's approved accents.
Three Timbers picks — best of Anthem Parkside's cacti, agaves & architectural accents
Full Anthem Parkside-approved cacti, agaves & architectural accents
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Plant | Agave Americana | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Hohokam Agave | Agave Murpheyi | From $9.24 | Shop → |
| Bougainvillea (all species) | Bougainvillea | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Common Trumpet Creeper | Campsis Radicans | From $22.26 | Shop → |
| Saguaro | Carnegiea Gigantea | From $0.00 | Shop → |
| Green Desert Spoon | Dasylirion Acrotriche | From $10.30 | Shop → |
| Golden Barrel Cactus | Echinocactus Grusonii | From $13.20 | Shop → |
| Fishhook Barrel Cactus | Ferocactus Wislizeni | From $13.20 | Shop → |
| Ocotillo | Fouquieria Splendens | From $56.32 | Shop → |
| Coahuilan Hesperaloe | Hesperaloe Funifera | From $8.71 | Shop → |
| Yellow Hesperaloe | Hesperaloe Parviflora | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Senita | Lophocereus Schottii | From $14.08 | Shop → |
| Cat's Claw | Macfadyena Unguis-Cati | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Manfreda | Manfreda Maculosa | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Deer Grass | Muhlenbergia Rigens | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Nashville | Muhlenbergia Rigida | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Beaver Tail Prickly Pear | Opuntia Basilaris | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Santa-Rita Cactus | Opuntia Santa-Rita | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Lady Slipper | Pedilanthus Macrocarpus | From $12.32 | Shop → |
| Pink Trumpet Vine | Podranea Ricasoliana | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Lady Bank's Rose | Rosa Banksiae | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Spanish Bayonet | Yucca Aloifolia | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Yucca | Yucca Pallida | From $51.04 | Shop → |
| Pendulous Yucca | Yucca Recurvifolia | From $11.09 | Shop → |
Approved Groundcovers & Perennials (28)
Groundcovers, perennials, and seasonal color plants. 28 options below, all proven in the Arizona heat.
Three Timbers picks — best of Anthem Parkside's groundcovers & perennials
Full Anthem Parkside-approved groundcovers & perennials
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts & Flowers | Aptenia Cordifolia | From $6.42 | Shop → |
| Purple / Red Three Awn | Aristida Purpurea | From $6.42 | Shop → |
| Desert Marigold | Baileya Multiradiata | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Chocolate Flower | Berlandiera Lyrata | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Blue Grama | Bouteloua Gracilis | From $8.71 | Shop → |
| Yellow Bulbine | Bulbine Frutescens | From $5.98 | Shop → |
| Fairy Duster, False Mesquite | Calliandra Eriophylla | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Boxwood Beauty Natal Plum | Carissa Macrocarpa | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Fortnight Lily, Evergreen Iris | Dietes Bicolor | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| California Buckwheat | Eriogonum Fasciculatum | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Firestick Plant (pencil cactus) | Euphorbia Tirucalli | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Desert Orchid | Gaura Lindheimeri | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Lantana (all species) | Lantana | From $5.37 | Shop → |
| Blackfoot Daisy | Melampodium Leucanthum | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Regal Mist | Muhlenbergia Capillaris | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| El Toro | Muhlenbergia Emersleyi | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Autumn Glow | Muhlenbergia Lindheimeri | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Mexican Evening Primrose | Oenothera Berlandieri | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Scarlet Bugler | Penstemon Barbatus | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Firecracker Penstemon | Penstemon Eatonii | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Beard Tongue | Penstemon Pseudospectabilis | From $18.92 | Shop → |
| Heavenly Blue Russian Sage | Perovskia Atriplicifolia | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Elephants Food | Portulacaria Afra | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Paperdaisy | Psilostrophe Cooperi | From $19.36 | Shop → |
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus Officinalis | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Germander | Teucrium Chamaedrys | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Peruvian Verbena | Verbena Peruviana | From $5.98 | Shop → |
| Prairie Verbena | Verbena Rigida | From $6.42 | Shop → |
Plants Anthem Parkside PROHIBITS
The following plants are on Anthem Parkside's prohibited / restricted list. Do not plant them at any Anthem Parkside address — the ACC will require removal.
| Botanical Name | Common Name |
|---|---|
| Citrus / Fruit Trees (all species) | Citrus / Fruit |
| Eucalyptus sp. | Eucalyptus (all) |
| Olea europaea | European Olive |
| Ficus | Ficus (all) |
| Cupressus sempervirens | Italian Cypress |
| Jacaranda mimosifolia | Jacaranda |
| Juniperus sp. | Juniper (all) |
| Nerium oleander | Nerium Oleander |
| Palms sp. | Palms (all species) |
| Pinus spp., Pinus canariensis, Pinus eldarica, Pinus halepensis | Pine trees (all) |
| Tamarix sp. | Tamarisk, Salt Cedar |
| Baccharis sarothroides | Desert Broom |
| Pennisetum setaceum | Fountain Grass |
| Malvaceae | Hibiscus |
| Nerium oleander | Oleander |
Planting & Watering Guide for Anthem Yards
Best time to plant
Fall (October–November) is the ideal planting window. Soil is still warm for fast root development; air temperatures have dropped enough to reduce transplant stress. Fall-planted trees and shrubs get a 6–8 month root head start before their first summer.
Spring (February–April) is the second window. Plants won’t be as established when 110°F+ days arrive, so water aggressively.
Summer planting is high-risk for trees and large shrubs. Hardy desert accents (agave, yucca, cactus) can go in any time of year.
Watering schedule
- Weeks 1–2 after planting: Every 1–2 days, deep and slow (20–30 minutes per drip emitter)
- Months 1–3: Every 3–5 days
- Months 4–12: Every 7–10 days during cool months, every 4–6 days during summer peak
- After year 1, established: Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winter. Cacti, agaves, and ocotillo need far less.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Three Timbers handle the Anthem Parkside ACC submittal for me?
Yes — if you book installation through us, we put together your plant list, prepare a basic site sketch, and submit it for ACC approval on your behalf. Book a free consultation.
What if a plant I want isn’t on Anthem Parkside’s approved list?
Don’t plant it in your front yard. The ACC will require its removal. Most "unapproved" plants have an approved substitute — ask us.
How fast can you deliver?
We deliver across the Phoenix Valley Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Free delivery on orders over $150.
What’s included in the 30-day warranty?
Every tree, shrub, and flowering plant comes with a 30-day replacement guarantee. Cacti, agaves, aloes, ocotillo, and similar slow-growing succulents are warranted only at the time of delivery.
What if a plant is listed as “sold out”?
Our inventory rotates weekly. Text or call 612-214-1955 and we’ll tell you exactly when it’ll be back — or suggest the closest in-stock substitute.
Want your Anthem Parkside landscape installed for you?
We’re the only Phoenix Valley online nursery with our own install crew
Three Timbers Landscape Services handles everything from a single tree install to a complete front-yard rebuild. We pull your Anthem Parkside guidelines, build the plant list, prep your ACC submittal, and install — usually within 2–3 weeks of your free consultation.
Most Anthem Parkside front-yard installs come in between $2,500 and $8,000 depending on lot size and tree count.
Why Anthem Parkside homeowners choose Three Timbers
- We did the homework. Every plant on this page has been cross-referenced against Anthem Parkside’s official approved plant list.
- Same-day response. Call or text 612-214-1955.
- Free delivery. Every order over $150 ships free.
- 30-day plant warranty. The only Phoenix online nursery that backs trees and shrubs with a real 30-day replacement guarantee.
- Real Phoenix Valley landscape pros. Three Timbers Landscape Services is a local install team.
Plant pricing and availability current as of the date of publication; click through to any plant for the latest size options and price.
