Ironwood Crossing Approved Plants
Ironwood Crossing Approved Plants
Every plant below is officially approved on Ironwood Crossing's landscape guidelines and available from Three Timbers. No guesswork. No ACC rejections. Just plants that will get approved and thrive in your San Tan Valley / Queen Creek 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 Ironwood Crossing, this is the only plant list you need.
Ironwood 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. 77 of Ironwood Crossing's approved species are carried by Three Timbers — 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 San Tan Valley / Queen Creek on orders over $150.
About Ironwood Crossing’s Approved Plant List
| Community | Ironwood Crossing |
| City | San Tan Valley / Queen Creek, AZ 85142 (East Valley) |
| Households | ~2,800 |
| Developer | Fulton Homes |
| Management | CCMC |
| Source document | Ironwood Crossing HOA Design Guidelines for Landscaping, Exhibit A Recommended Plant List. View the source |
| Landscape themes | Lush/non-desert front-yard theme (predominantly desert themes prohibited); turf encouraged |
| Three Timbers carries | 77 of Ironwood Crossing’s approved species (29 trees, 0 shrubs, 8 accents, 9 groundcovers/perennials, 31 grasses & vines) |
Pinal County. Front-yard desert plants limited to accent use. Palms restricted to back yards.
Ironwood Crossing's guidelines specifically prohibit: Olive (Swan Hill allowed), African Sumac, Sissoo. We carry them for non-HOA gardens — but don't plant them here.
Jump to a Plant Category
- Approved Trees — 29 plants
- Approved Shrubs — 0 plants
- Approved Cacti, Agaves & Accents — 8 plants
- Approved Groundcovers & Perennials — 9 plants
- Approved Vines & Ornamental Grasses — 31 plants
- Planting & watering guide
- Want it installed for you?
Trees (29 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of trees
All cross-HOA approved trees (29 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulga Acacia | Acacia aneura | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia stenophylla | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Mexican Bird of Paradise (tree form) | Caesalpinia mexicana | From $17.60 | Shop → |
| Palo Brea | Cercidium praecox | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Willow | Chilopsis linearis | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Compact Indian Laurel | Ficus microcarpa nitida | From $36.96 | Shop → |
| Fruitless Olive | Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' | From $8.71 | Shop → |
| Eldarica Pine | Pinus eldarica | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Chinese Pistache | Pistacia chinensis | From $36.96 | Shop → |
| Arizona Sycamore | Platanus wrightii | From $83.60 | Shop → |
| Southern Live Oak | Quercus virginiana | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Brazilian Pepper | Schinus terebinthifolius | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Texas Mountain Laurel | Sophora secundiflora | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Evergreen Elm | Ulmus parvifolia | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Ironwood | Olneya tesota | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Weeping Wattle | Acacia salicina | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Bradford Pear | Pyrus calleryana | From $79.20 | Shop → |
| Purple Leaf Plum | Prunus cerasifera | From $86.24 | Shop → |
| Mastic Pistache | Pistacia lentiscus | From $86.24 | Shop → |
| Sweet Acacia | Acacia farnesiana (smallii) | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Ash varieties | Fraxinus species | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Feather Tree | Lysiloma thornberi | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Canary Island Pine | Pinus canariensis | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Evergreen Pear | Pyrus kawakamii | From $79.20 | Shop → |
| Thornless Chilean Mesquite | Prosopis species | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Blue Palo Verde | Cercidium floridum | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Little Leaf Palo Verde | Cercidium microphyllum | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Museum Palo Verde | Cercidium hybrid | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Red Push Pistache | Pistacia x 'Red Push' | From $36.96 | Shop → |
Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents (8 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of cacti, agaves & architectural accents
All cross-HOA approved cacti, agaves & architectural accents (8 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saguaro Cactus | Carnegiea gigantea | — | Shop → |
| Mediterranean Fan Palm | Chamaerops humilis | From $35.20 | Shop → |
| Octopus Agave | Agave vilmoriniana | From $9.24 | Shop → |
| Desert Spoon | Dasylirion wheeleri | From $8.18 | Shop → |
| Golden Barrel Cactus | Echinocactus grusonii | From $13.20 | Shop → |
| Red Yucca | Hesperaloe parviflora | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Aloe Vera | Aloe barbadensis | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Barrel Cactus varieties | Ferocactus species | From $10.56 | Shop → |
Groundcovers & Perennials (9 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of groundcovers & perennials
All cross-HOA approved groundcovers & perennials (9 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spreading Lantana varieties | Lantana | From $5.37 | Shop → |
| Prostrate Indigo Bush | Dalea greggii | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Fortnight Lily | Dietes bicolor | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Myoporum | Myoporum parvifolium | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Dwarf Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus' | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Dwarf Ruellia | Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie' | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Verbena varieties | Verbena | From $5.98 | Shop → |
| Tropical Bird of Paradise | Strelitzia reginae | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Yellow Dot | Wedelia trilobata | From $6.95 | Shop → |
Vines & Ornamental Grasses (31 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of vines & ornamental grasses
All cross-HOA approved vines & ornamental grasses (31 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprenger Asparagus | Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri' | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Bougainvillea varieties | Bougainvillea | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Red Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia pulcherrima | From $6.25 | Shop → |
| Red Baja Fairy Duster | Calliandra californica | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Bush Morning Glory | Convolvulus cneorum | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Carolina Jasmine | Gelsemium sempervirens | From $22.26 | Shop → |
| Star Jasmine | Trachelospermum jasminoides | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Valentine Bush | Eremophila maculata 'Valentine' | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Rio Bravo Sage | Leucophyllum langmaniae | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Thunder Cloud Sage | Leucophyllum candidum | From $19.80 | Shop → |
| Green Cloud Sage | Leucophyllum frutescens | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Heavenly Bamboo | Nandina domestica | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Blue Cape Plumbago | Plumbago auriculata | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Dwarf Tobira | Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf' | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Indian Hawthorne varieties | Rhaphiolepis indica | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Lady Banks Rose | Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Autumn Sage | Salvia greggii | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Arizona Yellow Bells | Tecoma stans | From $6.95 | Shop → |
| Deer Grass | Muhlenbergia rigens | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Regal Mist | Muhlenbergia capillaris | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Xylosma | Xylosma congestum | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Natal Plum varieties | Carissa | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Little John Bottle Brush | Callistemon viminalis 'Little John' | From $8.18 | Shop → |
| Cassia varieties | Cassia | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Arcadia Juniper | Juniperus sabina 'Arcadia' | From $6.51 | Shop → |
| Hibiscus varieties | Hibiscus | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Yaupon Holly | Ilex 'Stokes' | From $12.32 | Shop → |
| Chihuahuan Sage | Leucophyllum laevigatum | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Fraser's Photinia | Photinia fraseri | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Pyracantha varieties | Pyracantha | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Ruellia varieties | Ruellia | From $5.54 | 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 (June–September): Every 3–4 days, deep soak (run drip for 90 minutes per zone).
- Year 1, winter (Nov–Feb): Every 10–14 days, light watering.
- 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
Are all these plants approved at every Ironwood Crossing property?
These are the species permitted under Ironwood 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. Just provide your homeowner contact info and we'll do the rest.
How fast can you deliver to San Tan Valley / Queen Creek?
Same-day or next-day for orders received before 1pm. Free delivery on orders $150+ 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 the time of delivery.
What if a plant is listed as “sold out”?
Our inventory rotates weekly — 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?
We’re the only Phoenix Valley online nursery with our own install crew
Three Timbers handles design, plant selection from Ironwood 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 Ironwood Crossing'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.









