Ocotillo Approved Plants
Ocotillo Approved Plants
Every plant below is officially approved by Ocotillo (Chandler) and available from Three Timbers. No guesswork. No ACC rejections. Just plants that will get approved and thrive in your Chandler 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 Ocotillo, this is the only plant list you need.
Ocotillo is built around a series of man-made lakes in South Chandler. Its plant palette leans more tropical-Sonoran fusion than strict desert.
We pulled Ocotillo (Chandler)'s approved plant list and matched it against our nursery catalog. 34 of Ocotillo (Chandler)'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 Ocotillo (Chandler)’s Approved Plant List
| Community | Ocotillo Community Association |
| City | Chandler, Arizona (East Valley) |
| Source document | Ocotillo Design Standards — Trees, Shrubs, Palms, Groundcovers, Vines |
| Three Timbers carries | 34 of Ocotillo (Chandler)'s approved species (14 trees, 13 shrubs, 7 grasses & vines) |
Jump to a Plant Category
- Approved Trees — 14 plants
- Approved Shrubs — 13 plants
- Approved Grasses & Vines — 7 plants
- Planting & watering guide
- Want it installed for you?
Approved Trees (14)
Trees anchor every Phoenix Valley landscape. Below are the Ocotillo-approved trees Three Timbers carries.
Full Ocotillo-approved trees
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia Stenophylla | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Grapefruit (Citrus) | Citrus | From $112.64 | Shop → |
| Sour Orange (Citrus) | Citrus Aurantium | From $44.00 | Shop → |
| Ficus 'Nitida' | Ficus Microcarpa | From $36.96 | Shop → |
| Olive (seedless) | Olea Europaea | From $8.71 | Shop → |
| Chilean Mesquite | Prosopis Chilensis | From $36.96 | Shop → |
| Southern Live Oak | Quercus Virginiana | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Brazilian Pepper | Schinus Terebinthifolius | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| African Sumac | Searsia Lancea | From $73.92 | Shop → |
| Catclaw Acacia | Senegalia Greggii | From $8.98 | Shop → |
| Yellow Oleander | Thevetia Peruviana | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Sweet Acacia | Vachellia Farnesiana | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Willow Acacia | Vachellia Salicina | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Mexican Fan Palm | Washingtonia Robusta | From $28.16 | Shop → |
Approved Shrubs (13)
Shrubs do the heavy lifting in Ocotillo yards. Three Timbers carries 13 approved shrubs.
Three Timbers picks — best of Ocotillo's shrubs
Full Ocotillo-approved shrubs
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Red Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia Pulcherrima | From $6.25 | Shop → |
| Texas Mountain Laurel | Dermatophyllum Secundiflorum | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Hop Seed Bush | Dodonaea Viscosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Hollywood Juniper | Juniperus Chinensis | From $6.51 | Shop → |
| Violet Silver Leaf Sage | Leucophyllum Candidum | From $19.80 | Shop → |
| Texas Ranger / Texas Sage | Leucophyllum Frutescens | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Cimarron Sage | Leucophyllum Zygophyllum | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Oleander | Nerium Oleander | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Japanese Pittosporum | Pittosporum Tobira | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Ruellia | Ruellia Brittoniana | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Ruellia | Ruellia Peninsularis | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Orange Jubilee | Tecoma Stans | From $6.95 | Shop → |
Approved Grasses & Vines (7)
Vines cover walls and fences; ornamental grasses add movement. 7 approved options below.
Full Ocotillo-approved grasses & vines
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asparagus Fern | Asparagus Densiflorus | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Fig | Ficus Carica | From $112.64 | Shop → |
| Creeping Ficus | Ficus Pumila | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Purple Trailing Lantana | Lantana Montevidensis | From $5.19 | Shop → |
| Hall's Honeysuckle | Lonicera Japonica | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus Officinalis | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Trailing Vinca | Vinca Major | From $5.72 | Shop → |
Planting & Watering Guide for Chandler 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 Ocotillo 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 Ocotillo’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 Ocotillo 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 Ocotillo (Chandler) guidelines, build the plant list, prep your ACC submittal, and install — usually within 2–3 weeks of your free consultation.
Most Ocotillo front-yard installs come in between $2,500 and $8,000 depending on lot size and tree count.
Why Ocotillo homeowners choose Three Timbers
- We did the homework. Every plant on this page has been cross-referenced against Ocotillo (Chandler)’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.
