Los Alisos Approved Plants
Los Alisos Approved Plants
Every plant below is officially approved on Los Alisos’s landscape guidelines and available from Three Timbers. No guesswork. No ACC rejections. Just plants that will get approved and thrive in your Scottsdale yard.
on orders $200+ in the Phoenix Valley
trees, shrubs & flowering plants
we handle the ACC submittal too
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If you live in Los Alisos, this is the only plant list you need.
Los Alisos 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 Los Alisos’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 Scottsdale on orders over $200.
About Los Alisos’s Approved Plant List
| Community | Los Alisos |
| City | Scottsdale, AZ 85266 (North Scottsdale) |
| Households | ~96 homes (gated) |
| Developer | Private custom-home community adjacent to Black Mountain NAOS |
| Management | Vision Community Management |
| Source document | Los Alisos Design Guidelines, Appendix A — Approved Plant List (adopted April 2017). View the source |
| Landscape themes | Sonoran Desert palette emphasizing native trees, cacti and accents compatible with the adjacent Black Mountain NAOS. |
| Three Timbers carries | 67 of Los Alisos’s approved species (17 trees, 18 shrubs, 13 cacti, agaves & architectural accents, 14 groundcovers & perennials, 5 vines & ornamental grasses) |
The DRC also restricts mature height to 25′, bans all Pines/Cypress/Cedar/Juniper, and limits palms to rear yards only. Submit any landscape change to the Design Review Committee before planting.
Los Alisos’s guidelines specifically prohibit: Oleander. We carry them for non-HOA gardens — but don’t plant them here.
Jump to a Plant Category
- Approved Trees — 17 plants
- Approved Shrubs — 18 plants
- Approved Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents — 13 plants
- Approved Groundcovers & Perennials — 14 plants
- Approved Vines & Ornamental Grasses — 5 plants
- Planting & watering guide
- Want it installed for you?
Trees (17 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of trees
All cross-HOA approved trees (17 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Palo Verde | Parkinsonia florida | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Cascalote | Caesalpinia cacalaco | From $316.80 | Shop → |
| Chaste Tree | Vitex agnus-castus | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Chilean Mesquite | Prosopis chilensis | From $36.96 | Shop → |
| Desert Fern | Lysiloma watsonii | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Hackberry | Celtis pallida | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Willow | Chilopsis linearis | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Foothill Palo Verde | Parkinsonia microphylla | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Ironwood | Olneya tesota | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Mexican Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia mexicana | From $17.60 | Shop → |
| Palo Brea | Parkinsonia praecox | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Screwbean Mesquite | Prosopis pubescens | From $86.24 | Shop → |
| Sweet Acacia | Vachellia farnesiana | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Texas Ebony | Ebenopsis ebano | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Texas Mountain Laurel | Sophora secundiflora | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Thornless Mesquite | Prosopis alba | From $96.80 | Shop → |
| Velvet Mesquite | Prosopis velutina | From $28.16 | Shop → |
Shrubs (18 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of shrubs
All cross-HOA approved shrubs (18 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brittlebush | Encelia farinosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Buckwheat | Eriogonum fasciculatum | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Chaparral Sage | Salvia clevelandii | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Chuparosa | Justicia californica | From $5.98 | Shop → |
| Creosote | Larrea tridentata | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Desert Lavender | Hyptis emoryi | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Desert Ruellia | Ruellia peninsularis | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Hopbush | Dodonaea viscosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Indian Mallow | Abutilon | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Jojoba | Simmondsia chinensis | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Mexican Bush Sage | Salvia leucantha | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Pink Fairy Duster | Calliandra eriophylla | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Red Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia pulcherrima | From $6.25 | Shop → |
| Red Fairy Duster | Calliandra californica | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Rio Bravo Sage | Leucophyllum langmaniae | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Triangle Bursage | Ambrosia deltoidea | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Turpentine Bush | Ericameria laricifolia | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Yellow Bells | Tecoma stans | From $6.95 | Shop → |
Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents (13 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of cacti, agaves & architectural accents
All cross-HOA approved cacti, agaves & architectural accents (13 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloe | Aloe | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Banana Yucca | Yucca baccata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Blue Yucca | Yucca rigida | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Desert Milkweed | Asclepias subulata | From $8.36 | Shop → |
| Desert Spoon | Dasylirion wheeleri | From $8.18 | Shop → |
| Engelmann's Prickly Pear | Opuntia engelmannii | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Fish Hook Barrel | Ferocactus wislizeni | From $13.20 | Shop → |
| Ocotillo | Fouquieria splendens | From $56.32 | Shop → |
| Parry's Agave | Agave parryi | From $9.24 | Shop → |
| Red Yucca | Hesperaloe parviflora | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Saguaro | Carnegiea gigantea | — | Shop → |
| Senita Cactus | Lophocereus schottii | From $14.08 | Shop → |
| Soaptree Yucca | Yucca elata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
Groundcovers & Perennials (14 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of groundcovers & perennials
All cross-HOA approved groundcovers & perennials (14 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelita Daisy | Tetraneuris acaulis | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Autumn Sage | Salvia greggii | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Blackfoot Daisy | Melampodium leucanthum | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Bush Lantana | Lantana camara | From $5.19 | Shop → |
| Chocolate Flower | Berlandiera lyrata | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Damianita | Chrysactinia mexicana | From $7.74 | Shop → |
| Desert Marigold | Baileya multiradiata | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Firecracker Penstemon | Penstemon eatonii | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Gaura | Gaura lindheimeri | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Globemallow | Sphaeralcea | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Mexican Evening Primrose | Oenothera berlandieri | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Parry's Penstemon | Penstemon parryi | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Trailing Lantana | Lantana montevidensis | From $5.19 | Shop → |
| Trailing Smoke Bush | Dalea greggii | From $7.48 | Shop → |
Vines & Ornamental Grasses (5 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of vines & ornamental grasses
All cross-HOA approved vines & ornamental grasses (5 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Grass | Nolina microcarpa | From $9.15 | Shop → |
| Cat's Claw Vine | Macfadyena unguis-cati | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Deer Grass | Muhlenbergia rigens | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Pink Trumpet Vine | Podranea ricasoliana | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Queen's Wreath | Antigonon leptopus | From $9.68 | 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 Los Alisos property?
These are the species permitted under Los Alisos’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 Scottsdale?
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 Los Alisos’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 Los Alisos’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.
