Cordova Approved Plants
Cordova Approved Plants
Every plant below is officially approved on Cordova's landscape guidelines and available from Three Timbers. No guesswork. No ACC rejections. Just plants that will get approved and thrive in your Gilbert 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 Cordova, this is the only plant list you need.
Cordova enforces a specific approved plant palette β 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. 63 of Cordova's approved species are carried by Three Timbers β organized below by the same categories the ACC uses.
Every plant below is clickable. Click any plant to see sizes, current pricing, and our 30-day plant warranty terms. Free delivery to Gilbert on orders over $150.
About Cordovaβs Approved Plant List
| Community | Cordova |
| City | Gilbert, AZ 85298 (East Valley) |
| Households | ~100-150 large-lot single-family homes |
| Developer | Cordova (large-lot SFR development, Gilbert) |
| Management | Preferred Communities LLC (gothoa.com) |
| Source document | Cordova Architectural and Landscaping Guidelines (adopted 2008, updated Apr 2012) - Cordova Plant Palette. View the source |
| Landscape themes | Curated 'Cordova Plant Palette' organized by Trees/Shrubs/Accents/Perennials/Ground Cover. Some species front-entry-courtyard/rear-yard restricted (marked). |
| Three Timbers carries | 63 of Cordovaβs approved species (13 trees, 12 shrubs, 16 accents, 19 groundcovers/perennials, 3 grasses & vines) |
Large-lot Gilbert community. * = front entry courtyard and rear yard only; ** = rear yard only (restrictions captured in common name). Clean text-based PDF.
Jump to a Plant Category
- Approved Trees β 13 plants
- Approved Shrubs β 12 plants
- Approved Cacti, Agaves & Accents β 16 plants
- Approved Groundcovers & Perennials β 19 plants
- Approved Vines & Ornamental Grasses β 3 plants
- Planting & watering guide
- Want it installed for you?
Trees (13 approved)
Three Timbers picks β best of trees
All cross-HOA approved trees (13 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood | Dalbergia sissoo | From $28.16 | Shop β |
| 'Rio Grande' Ash | Fraxinus velutina 'Rio Grande' | From $28.16 | Shop β |
| Ironwood | Olneya tesota | From $31.68 | Shop β |
| 'Swan Hill' Olive | Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' | From $8.71 | Shop β |
| Arizona Sycamore (rear yard only) | Platanus wrightii | From $83.60 | Shop β |
| Heritage Live Oak | Quercus virginiana 'Heritage' | From $31.68 | Shop β |
| Texas Mountain Laurel | Sophora secundiflora | From $31.68 | Shop β |
| Yellow Bells (rear yard only) | Tecoma stans | From $6.95 | Shop β |
| Evergreen Elm (rear yard only) | Ulmus parvifolia | From $31.68 | Shop β |
| 'Petite Pink' Oleander | Nerium oleander 'petite pink' | From $5.54 | Shop β |
| Palo Verde Varieties | Cercidium species | From $28.16 | Shop β |
| Mesquite Varieties | Prosopis species | From $28.16 | Shop β |
| Redrock Oak (rear yard only) | Quercus buckleyi 'Redrock' | From $31.68 | Shop β |
Shrubs (12 approved)
Three Timbers picks β best of shrubs
All cross-HOA approved shrubs (12 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bird of Paradise (rear yard only) | Caesalpinia pulcherrima | From $6.25 | Shop β |
| Red Baja Fairy Duster | Calliandra californica | From $7.48 | Shop β |
| Brittle Bush | Encelia farinosa | From $5.54 | Shop β |
| Chuparosa | Justicia californica | From $5.98 | Shop β |
| Dwarf Pittosporum (front courtyard/rear only) | Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf' | From $7.13 | Shop β |
| Baja Ruellia | Ruellia peninsularis | From $6.60 | Shop β |
| Chaparral Sage | Salvia clevelandii | From $6.60 | Shop β |
| Autumn Sage | Salvia greggii 'Sierra Linda' | From $5.54 | Shop β |
| Indian Hawthorn (front courtyard/rear only) | Rhaphiolepis indica | From $7.57 | Shop β |
| Desert Milkweed | Asclepias subulata | From $8.36 | Shop β |
| Cassia Varieties (rear yard only) | Cassia species | From $6.16 | Shop β |
| Sage Varieties (rear yard only) | Leucophyllum species | From $6.34 | Shop β |
Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents (16 approved)
Three Timbers picks β best of cacti, agaves & architectural accents
All cross-HOA approved cacti, agaves & architectural accents (16 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Palm (rear yard only) | Syagrus romanzoffiana | From $140.80 | Shop β |
| Saguaro | Carnegiea gigantea | β | Shop β |
| Mediterranean Fan Palm (front courtyard/rear only) | Chamaerops humilis | From $35.20 | Shop β |
| Sago Palm (front courtyard/rear only) | Cycas revoluta | From $49.28 | Shop β |
| Desert Spoon | Dasylirion wheeleri | From $8.18 | Shop β |
| Ocotillo | Fouquieria splendens | From $56.32 | Shop β |
| Red Yucca | Hesperaloe parviflora | From $7.66 | Shop β |
| Beavertail Prickly Pear | Opuntia basilaris | From $8.80 | Shop β |
| Purple Prickly Pear | Opuntia santa-rita 'Tubac' | From $8.80 | Shop β |
| Lady's Slipper (front courtyard/rear only) | Pedilanthus macrocarpus | From $12.32 | Shop β |
| Euphorbia Rigida | Euphorbia rigida | From $8.80 | Shop β |
| Agave Varieties | Agave species | From $8.80 | Shop β |
| Aloe Vera | Aloe barbadensis | From $8.80 | Shop β |
| Peruvian Tree Cactus | Cereus peruvianus | From $13.20 | Shop β |
| Toothless Desert Spoon | Dasylirion longissimum | From $8.18 | Shop β |
| Barrel Cactus Varieties | Ferocactus species | From $10.56 | Shop β |
Groundcovers & Perennials (19 approved)
Three Timbers picks β best of groundcovers & perennials
All cross-HOA approved groundcovers & perennials (19 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damianita | Chrysactinia mexicana | From $7.74 | Shop β |
| Blue Ruellia | Ruellia brittoniana | From $6.16 | Shop β |
| Horsetail Reed (front courtyard/rear only) | Equisetum hyemale | From $8.71 | Shop β |
| African Bird of Paradise (front courtyard/rear only) | Strelitzia reginae | From $10.56 | Shop β |
| Chocolate Flower | Berlandiera lyrata | From $6.16 | Shop β |
| Pink Gaura | Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou' | From $5.54 | Shop β |
| Shrubby Bulbine | Bulbine frutescens 'Yellow' | From $5.98 | Shop β |
| Bush Morning Glory | Convolvulus cneorum | From $7.66 | Shop β |
| Trailing Sun Gold Gazania | Gazania rigens 'Sun Gold' | From $5.28 | Shop β |
| Blackfoot Daisy | Melampodium leucanthum | From $6.60 | Shop β |
| Mexican Evening Primrose | Oenothera berlandieri | From $6.60 | Shop β |
| Asiatic Jasmine | Trachelospermum asiaticum | From $6.51 | Shop β |
| Bat-faced Cuphea | Cuphea llavea | From $6.16 | Shop β |
| Valentine | Eremophila sp. 'Valentine' | From $7.13 | Shop β |
| Penstemon Varieties | Penstemon species | From $6.16 | Shop β |
| Globe Mallow Varieties | Sphaeralcea ambigua | From $6.60 | Shop β |
| Lantana Varieties | Lantana species | From $5.19 | Shop β |
| Verbena Varieties | Verbena species | From $5.54 | Shop β |
| Yellow Dot | Wedelia trilobata | From $6.95 | Shop β |
Vines & Ornamental Grasses (3 approved)
Three Timbers picks β best of vines & ornamental grasses
All cross-HOA approved vines & ornamental grasses (3 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Fountain Grass | Pennisetum setaceum 'Cupreum' | From $6.60 | Shop β |
| Deer Grass Varieties | Muhlenbergia species | From $6.16 | Shop β |
| Bougainvillea Varieties | Bougainvillea species | From $7.66 | Shop β |
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 (FebβApril) or fall (SepβNov).
Watering schedule
- Year 1, summer (JuneβSeptember): Every 3β4 days, deep soak (run drip for 90 minutes per zone).
- Year 1, winter (NovβFeb): Every 10β14 days, light watering.
- After year 1, established: Every 10β14 days in summer, every 3β4 weeks in winter. Cacti, agaves, and ocotillo need far less.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all these plants approved at every Cordova property?
These are the species permitted under Cordova's current landscape guidelines. Some sub-villages or front-yard-vs-backyard restrictions may apply β always check your specific lot's design package or submit an ACC application before installing.
Does Three Timbers handle the ACC submittal?
Yes β if you use our professional install service, we handle the ACC paperwork, plant list, and submittal for you. Just provide your homeowner contact info and we'll do the rest.
How fast can you deliver to Gilbert?
Same-day or next-day for orders received before 1pm. Free delivery on orders $150+ across the Phoenix Valley.
Whatβs 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 βsold outβ?
Our inventory rotates weekly β most species are back within days. Text or call 612-214-1955 with the plant name and we'll let you know exactly when it'll be back in stock.
Want your HOA landscape installed for you?
Weβre the only Phoenix Valley online nursery with our own install crew
Three Timbers handles design, plant selection from Cordova's approved palette, ACC submittal paperwork, delivery, and installation β 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 β including Cordova's. Browse the full master HOA plant guide to compare across all 18+ Phoenix Valley communities, or call 612-214-1955 for a same-day quote.
