Hawes Crossing Approved Plants
Hawes Crossing Approved Plants
Hawes Crossing is a 1,131-acre Mesa PAD along Sossaman/Warner — a mix of Toll Brothers, Fulton, and other builders. Builders and new homeowners here follow the City of Mesa Hawes Crossing PAD plant palette (Exhibit Q) for front-yard and streetscape plantings.
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If you live in Hawes Crossing, this is the only plant list you need.
Hawes Crossing 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. 67 of Hawes Crossing’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 Mesa on orders over $200.
About Hawes Crossing’s Approved Plant List
| Community | Hawes Crossing (Mesa PAD, 1,131.5 acres) |
| City | Mesa, AZ 85212 (South Mesa, Sossaman & Warner) |
| Developer | Toll Brothers, Fulton Homes, and other builders under the Hawes Crossing PAD |
| Management | Varies by builder sub-HOA (new 2022–2026 villages). The city-adopted Hawes Crossing plant palette is the common reference across all sub-HOAs. |
| Source document | City of Mesa Hawes Crossing Conceptual PAD, Exhibit Q — Approved Plant Palette (adopted via DMP19-00394). |
| Landscape themes | Low-water Sonoran plants, builder-friendly — emphasis on cold-tolerant canopy trees, desert-adapted shrubs, and native accents suitable for Mesa microclimate. |
Hawes Crossing is not a traditional HOA — it’s a city-adopted PAD. The approved plant palette applies to builders and the master landscape; individual builder sub-HOAs (Toll Brothers, Fulton) may enforce tighter lists. Always check your lot’s builder-level landscape guidelines before planting.
Hawes Crossing’s guidelines specifically prohibit: Fountain Grass. We carry them for non-HOA gardens — but don’t plant them here.
Jump to a Plant Category
- Approved Trees — 17 plants
- Approved Shrubs — 19 plants
- Approved Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents — 14 plants
- Approved Groundcovers & Perennials — 13 plants
- Approved Vines & Ornamental Grasses — 4 plants
- Planting & watering guide
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Trees (17 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of trees
All approved trees (17 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Palo Verde | Parkinsonia florida | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Foothill Palo Verde | Parkinsonia microphylla | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Palo Brea | Parkinsonia praecox | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Ironwood | Olneya tesota | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Velvet Mesquite | Prosopis velutina | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Honey Mesquite | Prosopis glandulosa | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Thornless Chilean Mesquite | Prosopis chilensis | From $36.96 | Shop → |
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia stenophylla | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Mulga | Acacia aneura | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Desert Willow | Chilopsis linearis | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Cascalote | Caesalpinia cacalaco | From $316.80 | Shop → |
| Texas Ebony | Ebenopsis ebano | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Texas Mountain Laurel | Sophora secundiflora | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Hackberry | Celtis pallida | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Chinese Pistache | Pistacia chinensis | From $36.96 | Shop → |
| Chinese Elm | Ulmus parvifolia | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Southern Live Oak | Quercus virginiana | From $31.68 | Shop → |
Shrubs (19 approved)
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All approved shrubs (19 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Cloud Texas Sage | Leucophyllum frutescens | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Rio Bravo Sage | Leucophyllum langmaniae | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Thunder Cloud Sage | Leucophyllum candidum | From $19.80 | Shop → |
| Red Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia pulcherrima | From $6.25 | Shop → |
| Yellow Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia gilliesii | From $6.78 | Shop → |
| Mexican Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia mexicana | From $17.60 | Shop → |
| Hopbush | Dodonaea viscosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Arizona Yellow Bells | Tecoma stans | From $6.95 | Shop → |
| Little-leaf Cordia | Cordia parvifolia | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Texas Olive | Cordia boissieri | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Baja Ruellia | Ruellia peninsularis | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Creosote | Larrea tridentata | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Brittlebush | Encelia farinosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Fairy Duster | Calliandra eriophylla | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Baja Fairy Duster | Calliandra californica | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Chuparosa | Justicia californica | From $5.98 | Shop → |
| Autumn Sage | Salvia greggii | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Jojoba | Simmondsia chinensis | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Cassia | Senna artemisioides | From $6.16 | Shop → |
Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents (14 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of cacti, agaves & architectural accents
All approved cacti, agaves & architectural accents (14 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saguaro | Carnegiea gigantea | — | Shop → |
| Ocotillo | Fouquieria splendens | From $56.32 | Shop → |
| Desert Spoon | Dasylirion wheeleri | From $8.18 | Shop → |
| Red Yucca | Hesperaloe parviflora | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Soaptree Yucca | Yucca elata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Banana Yucca | Yucca baccata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Beaked Yucca | Yucca rostrata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Golden Barrel Cactus | Echinocactus grusonii | From $13.20 | Shop → |
| Barrel Cactus | Ferocactus | From $13.20 | Shop → |
| Octopus Agave | Agave vilmoriniana | From $9.24 | Shop → |
| Prickly Pear | Opuntia | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Purple Prickly Pear | Opuntia santa-rita | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Beavertail Prickly Pear | Opuntia basilaris | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Elephant's Food | Portulacaria afra | From $6.60 | Shop → |
Groundcovers & Perennials (13 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of groundcovers & perennials
All approved groundcovers & perennials (13 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailing Indigo Bush | Dalea greggii | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Globe Mallow | Sphaeralcea ambigua | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Blackfoot Daisy | Melampodium leucanthum | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Mexican Primrose | Oenothera berlandieri | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Trailing Lantana | Lantana montevidensis | From $5.19 | Shop → |
| Lantana | Lantana camara | From $5.19 | Shop → |
| Angelita Daisy | Tetraneuris acaulis | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Desert Marigold | Baileya multiradiata | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Trailing Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Turpentine Bush | Ericameria laricifolia | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Triangle-leaf Bursage | Ambrosia deltoidea | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Penstemon | Penstemon parryi | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Milkweed | Asclepias subulata | From $8.36 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Wreath | Antigonon leptopus | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Star Jasmine | Trachelospermum jasminoides | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Beargrass | Nolina microcarpa | From $9.15 | Shop → |
| Deergrass | Muhlenbergia rigens | From $6.16 | 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 Hawes Crossing property?
These are the species permitted under Hawes Crossing’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 Mesa?
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 Hawes Crossing’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 Hawes Crossing’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.
