Las Sendas Approved Plants
Las Sendas Approved Plants
Every plant below is officially approved by Las Sendas (Mesa) and available from Three Timbers. No guesswork. No ACC rejections. Just plants that will get approved and thrive in your Mesa 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 Las Sendas, this is the only plant list you need.
Las Sendas sits in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains in East Mesa. Its plant palette emphasizes native and desert-adapted species.
We pulled Las Sendas (Mesa)'s approved plant list and matched it against our nursery catalog. 56 of Las Sendas (Mesa)'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 Las Sendas (Mesa)’s Approved Plant List
| Community | Las Sendas Master Association |
| City | Mesa, Arizona (East Valley) |
| Source document | Las Sendas Architectural Guidelines — Approved plant list |
| Three Timbers carries | 56 of Las Sendas (Mesa)'s approved species (12 trees, 16 shrubs, 3 cacti, agaves & architectural accents, 23 groundcovers & perennials, 2 grasses & vines) |
Jump to a Plant Category
- Approved Trees — 12 plants
- Approved Shrubs — 16 plants
- Approved Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents — 3 plants
- Approved Groundcovers & Perennials — 23 plants
- Approved Grasses & Vines — 2 plants
- Plants prohibited / restricted
- Planting & watering guide
- Want it installed for you?
Approved Trees (12)
Trees anchor every Phoenix Valley landscape. Below are the Las Sendas-approved trees Three Timbers carries.
Three Timbers picks — best of Las Sendas's trees
Full Las Sendas-approved trees
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulga (small patio tree only — side yard / courtyard) | Acacia Aneura | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia Stenophylla | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Willow | Chilopsis Linearis | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Texas Mountain Laurel (patio tree) | Dermatophyllum Secundiflorum | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Texas Ebony | Ebenopsis Ebano | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Ironwood | Olneya Tesota | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Blue Palo Verde | Parkinsonia Florida | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Foothills Palo Verde | Parkinsonia Microphylla | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Argentine Mesquite | Prosopis Alba | From $96.80 | Shop → |
| Chilean Mesquite | Prosopis Chilensis | From $36.96 | Shop → |
| Western Honey Mesquite | Prosopis Glandulosa | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Yellow Oleander Tree (patio) | Thevetia Peruviana | From $28.16 | Shop → |
Approved Shrubs (16)
Shrubs do the heavy lifting in Las Sendas yards. Three Timbers carries 16 approved shrubs.
Three Timbers picks — best of Las Sendas's shrubs
Full Las Sendas-approved shrubs
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascalote | Caesalpinia Cacalaco | From $316.80 | Shop → |
| Mexican Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia Mexicana | From $17.60 | Shop → |
| Red Bird of Paradise / Baja Fairy Duster | Caesalpinia Pulcherrima | From $6.25 | Shop → |
| Baja Fairy Duster | Calliandra Californica | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Fairy Duster | Calliandra Eriophylla | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Silver Leaf Cassia | Cassia Phyllodinea | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Little Leaf Cordia | Cordia Parvifolia | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Hopseed Bush | Dodonaea Viscosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Ocotillo | Fouquieria Splendens | From $56.32 | Shop → |
| Creosote Bush | Larrea Tridentata | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Texas Sage (Purple Sage) | Leucophyllum Frutescens | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Sugar Bush | Rhus Ovata | From $25.52 | Shop → |
| Desert Ruellia | Ruellia Peninsularis | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Catclaw Acacia | Senegalia Greggii | From $8.98 | Shop → |
| Jojoba | Simmondsia Chinensis | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Yellow Bells | Tecoma Stans | From $6.95 | Shop → |
Approved Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents (3)
Cacti, agaves, and architectural accents are the personality plants. Three Timbers stocks 3 of Las Sendas's approved accents.
Three Timbers picks — best of Las Sendas's cacti, agaves & architectural accents
Full Las Sendas-approved cacti, agaves & architectural accents
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Three Awn | Aristida Purpurea | From $6.42 | Shop → |
| Saguaro | Carnegiea Gigantea | From $0.00 | Shop → |
| Tree Opuntia | Opuntia Ficus-Indica | From $8.80 | Shop → |
Approved Groundcovers & Perennials (23)
Groundcovers, perennials, and seasonal color plants. 23 options below, all proven in the Arizona heat.
Three Timbers picks — best of Las Sendas's groundcovers & perennials
Full Las Sendas-approved groundcovers & perennials
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agave | Agave | From $11.44 | Shop → |
| Aloe | Aloe | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Triangle Leaf Bursage | Ambrosia Deltoidea | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Desert Milkweed | Asclepias Subulata | From $8.36 | Shop → |
| Desert Marigold | Baileya Multiradiata | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Trailing Indigo Bush | Dalea Greggii | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Desert Spoon | Dasylirion Wheeleri | From $8.18 | Shop → |
| Brittle Bush | Encelia Farinosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Buckwheat | Eriogonum Fasciculatum | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Pink Yucca / Red Yucca | Hesperaloe Parviflora | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Desert Lavender | Hyptis Emoryi | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Desert Honeysuckle | Justicia Spicigera | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Gold Mound Lantana | Lantana Camara | From $5.19 | Shop → |
| Purple Trailing Lantana | Lantana Montevidensis | From $5.19 | Shop → |
| Blackfoot Daisy | Melampodium Leucanthum | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Mexican Primrose | Oenothera Berlandieri | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Trailing Rosemary | Rosmarinus Officinalis | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Red Autumn Sage | Salvia Greggii | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Banana Yucca | Yucca Baccata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Soaptree Yucca | Yucca Elata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Blue Yucca | Yucca Rigida | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Beaked Yucca | Yucca Rostrata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
Approved Grasses & Vines (2)
Vines cover walls and fences; ornamental grasses add movement. 2 approved options below.
Full Las Sendas-approved grasses & vines
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vining Pyracantha | Pyracantha Fortuneana | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Star Jasmine | Trachelospermum Jasminoides | From $9.68 | Shop → |
Plants Las Sendas PROHIBITS
The following plants are on Las Sendas (Mesa)'s prohibited / restricted list. Do not plant them at any Las Sendas (Mesa) address — the ACC will require removal.
| Botanical Name | Common Name |
|---|---|
| All Palms (Palmae) > 6 ft mature | Dwarf only in rear yards |
| All Pines (Pinus) | Dwarf only, rear yards case-by-case |
| Cypress (Cupressus) | Same — rear yards only |
| False Cypress (Chamaecyparis) | Same — rear yards only |
| Juniper / Cedar (Juniperus) | Same — rear yards only |
| All Citrus > 6 ft | Dwarf only, rear yards |
| Nerium oleander | Dwarf only in rear yards, max 6 ft |
| Hibiscus (Malvaceae) | Allowed in rear yards & front courtyards ONLY |
| Cynodon dactylon | Common Bermuda Grass — prohibited |
| Pennisetum setaceum | Crimson Fountain Grass — prohibited |
| Parkinsonia aculeata | Mexican Palo Verde — prohibited |
| Olea europaea | Olive — prohibited |
| Jacaranda mimosifolia | Jacaranda — prohibited |
Planting & Watering Guide for Mesa 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 Las Sendas 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 Las Sendas’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 Las Sendas 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 Las Sendas (Mesa) guidelines, build the plant list, prep your ACC submittal, and install — usually within 2–3 weeks of your free consultation.
Most Las Sendas front-yard installs come in between $2,500 and $8,000 depending on lot size and tree count.
Why Las Sendas homeowners choose Three Timbers
- We did the homework. Every plant on this page has been cross-referenced against Las Sendas (Mesa)’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.
