Grayhawk Approved Plants
Grayhawk Approved Plants
Every plant below is officially approved by Grayhawk and available from Three Timbers. No guesswork. No ACC rejections. Just plants that will get approved and thrive in your Scottsdale 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 Grayhawk, this is the only plant list you need.
Grayhawk's recommended palette is curated and tight. The Retreat sub-community has additional restrictions.
We pulled Grayhawk's approved plant list and matched it against our nursery catalog. 36 of Grayhawk'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 Grayhawk’s Approved Plant List
| Community | Grayhawk Community Association |
| City | Scottsdale, Arizona (North Scottsdale) |
| Source document | Grayhawk Design Guidelines (Nov 2015) — Recommended Plant List + Retreat-specific flags + Prohibited list |
| Three Timbers carries | 36 of Grayhawk's approved species (9 trees, 15 shrubs, 8 cacti, agaves & architectural accents, 4 groundcovers & perennials) |
Jump to a Plant Category
- Approved Trees — 9 plants
- Approved Shrubs — 15 plants
- Approved Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents — 8 plants
- Approved Groundcovers & Perennials — 4 plants
- Planting & watering guide
- Want it installed for you?
Approved Trees (9)
Trees anchor every Phoenix Valley landscape. Below are the Grayhawk-approved trees Three Timbers carries.
Three Timbers picks — best of Grayhawk's trees
Full Grayhawk-approved trees
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascalote Tree | Caesalpinia Cacalaco | From $316.80 | Shop → |
| Desert Willow | Chilopsis Linearis | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Sissoo Tree | Dalbergia Sissoo | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| TX Mountain Laurel | Dermatophyllum Secundiflorum | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Texas Ebony | Ebenopsis Ebano | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Ironwood | Olneya Tesota | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Sugar Sumac | Rhus Ovata | From $25.52 | Shop → |
| Catclaw Acacia | Senegalia Greggii | From $8.98 | Shop → |
| Tipu Tree | Tipuana Tipu | From $28.16 | Shop → |
Approved Shrubs (15)
Shrubs do the heavy lifting in Grayhawk yards. Three Timbers carries 15 approved shrubs.
Three Timbers picks — best of Grayhawk's shrubs
Full Grayhawk-approved shrubs
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Flame | Anisacanthus Quadrifidus | From $6.78 | Shop → |
| Desert Milkweed | Asclepias Subulata | From $8.36 | Shop → |
| Lemon Bottlebrush | Callistemon Citrinus | From $8.18 | Shop → |
| Damianita | Chrysactinia Mexicana | From $7.74 | Shop → |
| Little Leaf Cordia | Cordia Parvifolia | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Hop Bush | Dodonaea Viscosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Brittlebush | Encelia Farinosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Emu / Valentine Bush | Eremophila Maculata | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Turpentine Bush | Ericameria Laricifolia | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Chuparosa | Justicia Californica | From $5.98 | Shop → |
| Mexican Honeysuckle | Justicia Spicigera | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Creosote | Larrea Tridentata | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Heavenly Bamboo | Nandina Domestica | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Jojoba | Simmondsia Chinensis | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Arizona Yellow Bells | Tecoma Stans | From $6.95 | Shop → |
Approved Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents (8)
Cacti, agaves, and architectural accents are the personality plants. Three Timbers stocks 8 of Grayhawk's approved accents.
Three Timbers picks — best of Grayhawk's cacti, agaves & architectural accents
Full Grayhawk-approved cacti, agaves & architectural accents
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saguaro Cactus | Carnegiea Gigantea | From $0.00 | Shop → |
| Desert Spoon | Dasylirion Wheeleri | From $8.18 | Shop → |
| Ocotillo | Fouquieria Splendens | From $56.32 | Shop → |
| Giant Hesperaloe | Hesperaloe Funifera | From $8.71 | Shop → |
| Red Yucca | Hesperaloe Parviflora | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Elephant Food | Portulacaria Afra | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Banana Yucca | Yucca Baccata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Soaptree Yucca | Yucca Elata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
Approved Groundcovers & Perennials (4)
Groundcovers, perennials, and seasonal color plants. 4 options below, all proven in the Arizona heat.
Three Timbers picks — best of Grayhawk's groundcovers & perennials
Full Grayhawk-approved groundcovers & perennials
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Marigold | Baileya Multiradiata | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Bush Morning Glory | Convolvulus Cneorum | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Desert-lavender | Hyptis Emoryi | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Blackfoot Daisy | Melampodium Leucanthum | From $6.60 | Shop → |
Planting & Watering Guide for Scottsdale 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 Grayhawk 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 Grayhawk’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 Grayhawk 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 Grayhawk guidelines, build the plant list, prep your ACC submittal, and install — usually within 2–3 weeks of your free consultation.
Most Grayhawk front-yard installs come in between $2,500 and $8,000 depending on lot size and tree count.
Why Grayhawk homeowners choose Three Timbers
- We did the homework. Every plant on this page has been cross-referenced against Grayhawk’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.
