Queen Creek Station Approved Plants
Queen Creek Station Approved Plants
Every plant below is officially approved on Queen Creek Station's landscape guidelines and available from Three Timbers. No guesswork. No ACC rejections. Just plants that will get approved and thrive in your 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 Queen Creek Station, this is the only plant list you need.
Queen Creek Station enforces a specific approved plant palette โ 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. 57 of Queen Creek Station's approved species are carried by Three Timbers โ 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 Queen Creek on orders over $150.
About Queen Creek Stationโs Approved Plant List
| Community | Queen Creek Station |
| City | Queen Creek, AZ 85142 (East Valley) |
| Households | โ |
| Developer | Fulton Homes |
| Management | Premier Community Management |
| Source document | Queen Creek Station HOA Design Guidelines for Landscaping, Exhibit A Recommended Plant List. View the source |
| Landscape themes | Lush front-yard theme (predominantly desert themes prohibited); turf encouraged |
| Three Timbers carries | 57 of Queen Creek Stationโs approved species (23 trees, 13 shrubs, 5 accents, 11 groundcovers/perennials, 5 grasses & vines) |
Includes Reserve / Oasis / Peninsula sub-villages. Desert plants accent-only in front.
Queen Creek Station's guidelines specifically prohibit: Olive (Swan Hill allowed), African Sumac, Sissoo (Rosewood). We carry them for non-HOA gardens โ but don't plant them here.
Jump to a Plant Category
- Approved Trees โ 23 plants
- Approved Shrubs โ 13 plants
- Approved Cacti, Agaves & Accents โ 5 plants
- Approved Groundcovers & Perennials โ 11 plants
- Approved Vines & Ornamental Grasses โ 5 plants
- Planting & watering guide
- Want it installed for you?
Trees (23 approved)
Three Timbers picks โ best of trees
All cross-HOA approved trees (23 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulga Acacia | Acacia aneura | From $31.68 | Shop โ |
| Mexican Bird of Paradise (tree form) | Caesalpinia mexicana | From $17.60 | Shop โ |
| Palo Brea | Cercidium praecox | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Compact Indian Laurel | Ficus microcarpa nitida | From $36.96 | Shop โ |
| Desert Willow | Chilopsis linearis | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Fruitless Olive | Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' | From $8.71 | Shop โ |
| Eldarica Pine | Pinus eldarica | From $31.68 | Shop โ |
| Chinese Pistache | Pistacia chinensis | From $36.96 | Shop โ |
| Arizona Sycamore | Platanus wrightii | From $83.60 | Shop โ |
| Southern Live Oak | Quercus virginiana | From $31.68 | Shop โ |
| Brazilian Pepper | Schinus terebinthifolius | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Texas Mountain Laurel | Sophora secundiflora | From $31.68 | Shop โ |
| Evergreen Elm | Ulmus parvifolia | From $31.68 | Shop โ |
| Mastic Pistache | Pistacia lentiscus | From $86.24 | Shop โ |
| Petite Pink Oleander | Nerium oleander 'Petite Pink' | From $5.54 | Shop โ |
| Sweet Acacia | Acacia farnesiana (smallii) | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Ash varieties | Fraxinus species | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Feather Tree | Lysiloma thornberi | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Canary Island Pine | Pinus canariensis | From $31.68 | Shop โ |
| Evergreen Pear | Pyrus kawakamii | From $79.20 | Shop โ |
| Thornless Chilean Mesquite | Prosopis species | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Desert Museum Palo Verde | Cercidium hybrid | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Red Push Pistache | Pistacia x 'Red Push' | From $36.96 | Shop โ |
Shrubs (13 approved)
Three Timbers picks โ best of shrubs
All cross-HOA approved shrubs (13 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia pulcherrima | From $6.25 | Shop โ |
| Red Baja Fairy Duster | Calliandra californica | From $7.48 | Shop โ |
| Valentine Bush | Eremophila maculata 'Valentine' | From $7.13 | Shop โ |
| Hibiscus | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Heavenly Bamboo | Nandina domestica | From $7.57 | Shop โ |
| Dwarf Tobira | Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf' | From $7.13 | Shop โ |
| Indian Hawthorn | Rhaphiolepis indica | From $7.57 | Shop โ |
| Arizona Yellow Bells | Tecoma stans | From $6.95 | Shop โ |
| Xylosma | Xylosma congestum | From $6.60 | Shop โ |
| Cassia varieties | Cassia | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Yaupon Holly | Ilex 'Stokes' | From $12.32 | Shop โ |
| Texas Sage varieties | Leucophyllum | From $6.34 | Shop โ |
| Photinia | Photinia fraseri | From $7.57 | Shop โ |
Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents (5 approved)
Three Timbers picks โ best of cacti, agaves & architectural accents
All cross-HOA approved cacti, agaves & architectural accents (5 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saguaro Cactus | Carnegiea gigantea | โ | Shop โ |
| Desert Spoon | Dasylirion wheeleri | From $8.18 | Shop โ |
| Red Yucca | Hesperaloe parviflora | From $7.66 | Shop โ |
| Aloe Vera | Aloe barbadensis | From $8.80 | Shop โ |
| Peruvian Tree Cactus | Cereus peruvianus | From $13.20 | Shop โ |
Groundcovers & Perennials (11 approved)
Three Timbers picks โ best of groundcovers & perennials
All cross-HOA approved groundcovers & perennials (11 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprenger Asparagus | Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri' | From $7.48 | Shop โ |
| Spreading Lantana varieties | Lantana | From $5.37 | Shop โ |
| Bush Morning Glory | Convolvulus cneorum | From $7.66 | Shop โ |
| Myoporum | Myoporum parvifolium | From $5.54 | Shop โ |
| Dwarf Ruellia Katie | Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie' | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Verbena varieties | Verbena | From $5.98 | Shop โ |
| Mediterranean Fan Palm | Chamaerops humilis | From $35.20 | Shop โ |
| Sago Palm | Cycas revoluta | From $49.28 | Shop โ |
| Natal Plum varieties | Carissa | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Ruellia varieties | Ruellia | From $5.54 | Shop โ |
| Yellow Dot | Wedelia trilobata | From $6.95 | Shop โ |
Vines & Ornamental Grasses (5 approved)
Three Timbers picks โ best of vines & ornamental grasses
All cross-HOA approved vines & ornamental grasses (5 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea | From $7.66 | Shop โ |
| Deer Grass | Muhlenbergia rigens | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Regal Mist | Muhlenbergia capillaris | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Carolina Jasmine | Gelsemium sempervirens | From $22.26 | Shop โ |
| Lady Banks Rose | Rosa banksiae | From $9.68 | Shop โ |
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 (FebโApril) or fall (SepโNov).
Watering schedule
- Year 1, summer (JuneโSeptember): Every 3โ4 days, deep soak (run drip for 90 minutes per zone).
- Year 1, winter (NovโFeb): Every 10โ14 days, light watering.
- After year 1, established: Every 10โ14 days in summer, every 3โ4 weeks in winter. Cacti, agaves, and ocotillo need far less.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all these plants approved at every Queen Creek Station property?
These are the species permitted under Queen Creek Station's current landscape guidelines. Some sub-villages or front-yard-vs-backyard restrictions may apply โ always check your specific lot's design package or submit an ACC application before installing.
Does Three Timbers handle the ACC submittal?
Yes โ 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 Queen Creek?
Same-day or next-day for orders received before 1pm. Free delivery on orders $150+ across the Phoenix Valley.
Whatโs 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 โsold outโ?
Our inventory rotates weekly โ 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?
Weโre the only Phoenix Valley online nursery with our own install crew
Three Timbers handles design, plant selection from Queen Creek Station's approved palette, ACC submittal paperwork, delivery, and installation โ 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 โ including Queen Creek Station'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.
