CantaMia at Estrella Approved Plants
CantaMia at Estrella Approved Plants
CantaMia enforces a strict closed palette — plants must appear on Exhibit 4 or be denied. We pulled the full approved list and matched it to our catalog so you know exactly what will get through the Design Review Committee.
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If you live in CantaMia at Estrella, this is the only plant list you need.
CantaMia at Estrella enforces a specific approved plant palette — getting it wrong means rework, fines, or a rejected ACC application. We pulled the official guidelines, extracted every plant, and matched it against our nursery catalog. 79 of CantaMia at Estrella’s approved species are carried by Three Timbers — organized below by the same categories the ACC uses.
Every plant below is clickable with current pricing. Free delivery to Goodyear on orders over $200.
About CantaMia at Estrella’s Approved Plant List
| Community | CantaMia at Estrella (Shea Trilogy 55+) |
| City | Goodyear, AZ 85338 (West Valley / Estrella Mountain) |
| Developer | Shea Homes — Trilogy by Shea Homes 55+ resort |
| Management | CantaMia Community Association, Inc. |
| Source document | CantaMia Combined Design Guidelines (7/23/2019), Exhibit 4 — Approved and Prohibited Plant List. |
| Landscape themes | Resort-style 55+ desert palette, closed list, Design Review Committee approval required. |
CantaMia’s closed palette: any plant not on Exhibit 4 is denied. Prohibited list is for emphasis only — failure to list a plant does NOT mean it’s permitted.
CantaMia at Estrella’s guidelines specifically prohibit: Deer Grass, Fountain Grass, Olive Tree, Queen Palm, Sago Palm, Sissoo, Teddy Bear Cholla, Yellow Oleander. We carry them for non-HOA gardens — but don’t plant them here.
Jump to a Plant Category
- Approved Trees — 22 plants
- Approved Shrubs — 20 plants
- Approved Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents — 16 plants
- Approved Groundcovers & Perennials — 17 plants
- Approved Vines & Ornamental Grasses — 4 plants
- Planting & watering guide
- Want it installed for you?
Trees (22 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of trees
All approved trees (22 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Mesquite | Prosopis velutina | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Blue Palo Verde | Parkinsonia florida | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| California Pepper Tree | Schinus molle | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Cascalote | Caesalpinia cacalaco | From $316.80 | Shop → |
| Chinese Elm | Ulmus parvifolia | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Desert Hackberry | Celtis pallida | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Ironwood | Olneya tesota | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Desert Willow | Chilopsis linearis | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Fern of the Desert | Lysiloma watsonii | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Foothill Palo Verde | Parkinsonia microphylla | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Fruitless Olive (Swan Hill) | Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' | From $8.71 | Shop → |
| Heritage Live Oak | Quercus virginiana | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Honey Mesquite | Prosopis glandulosa | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Mediterranean Fan Palm | Chamaerops humilis | From $35.20 | Shop → |
| Texas Mountain Laurel | Sophora secundiflora | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Mulga | Acacia aneura | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Palo Brea | Parkinsonia praecox | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Chinese Pistache | Pistacia chinensis | From $36.96 | Shop → |
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia stenophylla | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Texas Ebony | Ebenopsis ebano | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Thornless Chilean Mesquite | Prosopis chilensis | From $36.96 | Shop → |
| Purple Leaf Plum | Prunus cerasifera | From $86.24 | Shop → |
Shrubs (20 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of shrubs
All approved shrubs (20 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Yellow Bells | Tecoma stans | From $6.95 | Shop → |
| Blackfoot Daisy | Melampodium leucanthum | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Natal Plum | Carissa macrocarpa | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Brittlebush | Encelia farinosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Chuparosa | Justicia californica | From $5.98 | Shop → |
| Creosote | Larrea tridentata | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Damianita Daisy | Chrysactinia mexicana | From $7.74 | Shop → |
| Desert Honeysuckle | Justicia spicigera | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Fairy Duster | Calliandra eriophylla | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Feathery Cassia | Senna artemisioides | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Green Cloud Texas Sage | Leucophyllum frutescens | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Hopbush | Dodonaea viscosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Jojoba | Simmondsia chinensis | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Little-leaf Cordia | Cordia parvifolia | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Baja Ruellia | Ruellia peninsularis | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Autumn Sage | Salvia greggii | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Texas Olive | Cordia boissieri | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Texas Ranger (Lynn's Legacy) | Leucophyllum langmaniae | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Valentine Bush | Eremophila maculata 'Valentine' | From $7.13 | Shop → |
Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents (16 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of cacti, agaves & architectural accents
All approved cacti, agaves & architectural accents (16 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Yucca | Yucca baccata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Beavertail Prickly Pear | Opuntia basilaris | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Desert Milkweed | Asclepias subulata | From $8.36 | Shop → |
| Desert Spoon | Dasylirion wheeleri | From $8.18 | Shop → |
| Englemann's Prickly Pear | Opuntia engelmannii | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Giant Hesperaloe | Hesperaloe funifera | From $8.71 | Shop → |
| Golden Barrel Cactus | Echinocactus grusonii | From $13.20 | Shop → |
| Lady's Slipper | Pedilanthus macrocarpus | From $12.32 | Shop → |
| Mexican Fence Post | Pachycereus marginatus | From $59.84 | Shop → |
| Ocotillo | Fouquieria splendens | From $56.32 | Shop → |
| Red Yucca | Hesperaloe parviflora | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Saguaro | Carnegiea gigantea | — | Shop → |
| Spanish Dagger Yucca | Yucca gloriosa | From $13.20 | Shop → |
| Totem Pole Cactus | Pachycereus schottii | From $14.08 | Shop → |
| Agave | Agave | From $11.44 | Shop → |
| Aloe | Aloe | From $8.80 | Shop → |
Groundcovers & Perennials (17 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of groundcovers & perennials
All approved groundcovers & perennials (17 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelita Daisy | Tetraneuris acaulis | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Brittlebush | Encelia farinosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Bursage | Ambrosia deltoidea | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Bush Morning Glory | Convolvulus cneorum | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Desert Lavender | Hyptis emoryi | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Desert Marigold | Baileya multiradiata | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Elephant's Food | Portulacaria afra | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Fairy Duster | Calliandra californica | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Globe Mallow | Sphaeralcea ambigua | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Lantana | Lantana camara | From $5.19 | Shop → |
| Mexican Evening Primrose | Oenothera berlandieri | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Penstemon | Penstemon | From $18.92 | Shop → |
| Trailing Lantana | Lantana montevidensis | From $5.19 | Shop → |
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Star Jasmine | Trachelospermum jasminoides | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Trailing Indigo Bush | Dalea greggii | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Turpentine Bush | Ericameria laricifolia | From $7.13 | Shop → |
Vines & Ornamental Grasses (4 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of vines & ornamental grasses
All approved vines & ornamental grasses (4 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindheimer's Muhly | Muhlenbergia lindheimeri | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Regal Mist Muhly | Muhlenbergia capillaris | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Star Jasmine | Trachelospermum jasminoides | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Lady Banks Rose | Rosa banksiae | From $9.68 | Shop → |
Planting & Watering Guide for the Phoenix Valley
Best time to plant
- Trees & shrubs: October through March. Avoid June, July, August.
- Cacti, agaves & ocotillo: April through October. They need warm soil to root in.
- Groundcovers & perennials: Spring (Feb–April) or fall (Sep–Nov).
Watering schedule
- Year 1, summer: Every 3–4 days, deep soak.
- Year 1, winter: Every 10–14 days, light watering.
- After year 1, established: Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winter. Cacti, agaves, ocotillo need far less.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all these plants approved at every CantaMia at Estrella property?
These are the species permitted under CantaMia at Estrella’s current landscape guidelines. Some sub-villages or front-yard-vs-backyard restrictions may apply — always check your specific lot’s design package or submit an ACC application before installing.
Does Three Timbers handle the ACC submittal?
Yes — if you use our professional install service, we handle the ACC paperwork, plant list, and submittal for you.
How fast can you deliver to Goodyear?
Same-day or next-day for orders received before 1pm. Free delivery on orders $200+ across the Phoenix Valley.
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 time of delivery.
Want your HOA landscape installed for you?
We’re the only Phoenix Valley online nursery with our own install crew
Three Timbers handles design, plant selection from CantaMia at Estrella’s approved palette, ACC submittal paperwork, delivery, and installation — all in one workflow. Same-day quotes. 30-day plant warranty on every install.
Why Phoenix Valley homeowners choose Three Timbers
Three Timbers is the Phoenix Valley’s only online nursery with our own delivery and install crew. We carry 820+ desert-adapted species, cross-referenced to every major HOA’s approved plant palette — including CantaMia at Estrella’s. Browse the full master HOA plant guide to compare across all Phoenix Valley communities, or call 612-214-1955 for a same-day quote.
