Sundance Ranch Approved Plants
HOA-Approved Plant Guide โ Buckeye, AZ
Sundance Ranch Approved Plants
Every plant below is officially approved on Sundance Ranch's landscape guidelines and available from Three Timbers. No guesswork. No ACC rejections. Just plants that will get approved and thrive in your Buckeye yard.
๐ Free delivery
on orders $150+ in the Phoenix Valley
on orders $150+ in the Phoenix Valley
๐ต 30-day plant warranty
trees, shrubs & flowering plants
trees, shrubs & flowering plants
๐ Pro installation available
we handle the ACC submittal too
we handle the ACC submittal too
๐ Same-day response
Call or text 612-214-1955
Call or text 612-214-1955
Seeing โSold outโ on a plant you want? Our inventory rotates weekly โ most species are back within days. Text or call us at 612-214-1955 and weโll let you know exactly when itโll be back.
If you live in Sundance Ranch, this is the only plant list you need.
Sundance Ranch 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. 166 of Sundance Ranch'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 Buckeye on orders over $150.
About Sundance Ranchโs Approved Plant List
| Community | Sundance Ranch |
| City | Buckeye, AZ 85326 (West Valley) |
| Households | ~1,100 homes (within larger 2,000-acre Sundance master plan; Sundance Ranch HOA covers the all-ages subdivisions) |
| Developer | Hancock Homes (2002 start); Meritage Homes (2005 takeover); LGI Homes (final 151 lots 2015-2020) |
| Management | Planned Development Services, LLC (Glendale, AZ 85308) |
| Source document | Schedule A - Approved Plant List (6-page scanned PDF; OCR extracted). View the source |
| Landscape themes | Two distinct landscape themes are explicitly offered: 'Southwest Desert Landscape' and 'Lush Landscape'. Homeowners may choose either or a combination. Front-yard minimum: two (2) 24-inch box trees and six (6) 5-gallon plants. Max 40% inert groundcover in front yards. |
| Three Timbers carries | 166 of Sundance Ranchโs approved species (39 trees, 1 shrubs, 48 accents, 69 groundcovers/perennials, 9 grasses & vines) |
A note on Sundance Ranch:
OCR-extracted from scanned PDF - some botanical names may have minor spelling artifacts (e.g., 'Acacia smalii', 'Cassia goldmannii', 'sphaeralcea smibila'). Plants listed as 'for rear yards only' (date palms, citrus, fruit trees, Mondel Pine) cannot be used in front yards. Two builders originally used two different color schemes - cul-de-sac context is considered for paint changes. Prohibited list applies to both front and rear yards.
โ ๏ธ Heads up โ plants we carry that Sundance Ranch prohibits:
Sundance Ranch's guidelines specifically prohibit: Olive (fruiting), Thevetia / Yellow Oleander, Fountain Grass. We carry them for non-HOA gardens โ but don't plant them here.
Jump to a Plant Category
- Approved Trees โ 39 plants
- Approved Shrubs โ 1 plants
- Approved Cacti, Agaves & Accents โ 48 plants
- Approved Groundcovers & Perennials โ 69 plants
- Approved Vines & Ornamental Grasses โ 9 plants
- Planting & watering guide
- Want it installed for you?
Trees (39 approved)
Three Timbers picks โ best of trees
Privet Tree (Ligustrum species)
Creosote Bush (Larrea divaricata)
Benjamina Ficus (Ficus benjamina)
All cross-HOA approved trees (39 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentine Mesquite | Prosopis alba | From $96.80 | Shop โ |
| Chilean Mesquite | Prosopis chilensis | From $36.96 | Shop โ |
| Desert Ironwood | Olneya tesota | From $31.68 | Shop โ |
| Desert Willow | Chilopsis linearis | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Honey Mesquite | Prosopis glandulosa | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Mescal Bean | Sophora secundiflora | From $31.68 | Shop โ |
| Palo Brea (Palo Verde) | Cercidium praecox | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Screwbean Mesquite | Prosopis pubescens | From $86.24 | Shop โ |
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia stenophylla | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Velvet Mesquite | Prosopis velutina | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Willow Acacia | Acacia salicina | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Escarpment Live Oak | Quercus virginiana | From $31.68 | Shop โ |
| Evergreen Elm | Ulmus parvifolia | From $31.68 | Shop โ |
| Chinese Pistache | Pistacia chinensis | From $36.96 | Shop โ |
| Sissoo Tree | Dalbergia sissoo | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Benjamina Ficus | Ficus benjamina | From $22.26 | Shop โ |
| Indian Laurel Fig | Ficus microcarpa nitida | From $36.96 | Shop โ |
| Brazilian Pepper Tree | Schinus terebinthifolius | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Chaste Tree | Vitex agnus-castus | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Purple Leaf Plum | Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea' | From $86.24 | Shop โ |
| Abyssinian Acacia | Acacia abyssinica | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Blue Palo Verde | Cercidium floridum | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Creosote Bush | Larrea divaricata | From $10.56 | Shop โ |
| Desert Fern | Lysiloma microphyllum | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Desert Sweet Acacia | Acacia smallii | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Foothill Palo Verde | Cercidium microphyllum | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Palo Blanco | Lysiloma candida | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Palo Blanco Acacia | Acacia willardiana | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Sweet Acacia | Acacia farnesiana | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Cork Oak | Quercus suber | From $31.68 | Shop โ |
| Mondel Pine (rear yard only) | Pinus brutia eldarica | From $31.68 | Shop โ |
| Ash Trees | Fraxinus species | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Blue Leaf Wattle | Acacia saligna | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| California Pepper Tree | Schinus molle | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Citrus (rear yard only) | Citrus species | From $44.00 | Shop โ |
| Evergreen Pear | Pyrus kawakamii | From $79.20 | Shop โ |
| Holly Oak | Quercus ilex | From $31.68 | Shop โ |
| Orchid Tree | Bauhinia species | From $36.96 | Shop โ |
| Privet Tree | Ligustrum species | From $7.13 | Shop โ |
Shrubs (1 approved)
Three Timbers picks โ best of shrubs
Yellow Bells (Tecoma stans)
All cross-HOA approved shrubs (1 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Bells | Tecoma stans | From $6.95 | Shop โ |
Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents (48 approved)
Three Timbers picks โ best of cacti, agaves & architectural accents
Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea)
Rocky Point Ice Plant (Malephora lutea)
Coral Yucca / Red Hesperaloe (Hesperaloe parviflora)
All cross-HOA approved cacti, agaves & architectural accents (48 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Spoon | Dasylirion wheeleri | From $8.18 | Shop โ |
| Cowshorn Agave | Agave bovicornuta | From $13.20 | Shop โ |
| Marginata Agave | Agave americana | From $9.68 | Shop โ |
| Mescal Ceniza Agave | Agave colorata | From $49.28 | Shop โ |
| Murphy's Agave | Agave murpheyi | From $9.24 | Shop โ |
| Octopus Agave | Agave vilmoriniana | From $9.24 | Shop โ |
| Parry's Agave | Agave parryi | From $9.24 | Shop โ |
| Royal Agave | Agave victoriae-reginae | From $59.84 | Shop โ |
| Smooth-edged Agave | Agave weberi | From $52.80 | Shop โ |
| Twin Flower Agave | Agave geminiflora | From $10.56 | Shop โ |
| Coral Aloe | Aloe striata | From $8.80 | Shop โ |
| Tree Aloe | Aloe ferox | From $9.68 | Shop โ |
| Tree Aloe (Marlothii) | Aloe marlothii | From $9.68 | Shop โ |
| Beavertail Prickly Pear | Opuntia basilaris | From $8.80 | Shop โ |
| Blind Prickly Pear | Opuntia rufida | From $8.80 | Shop โ |
| Golden Barrel Cactus | Echinocactus grusonii | From $13.20 | Shop โ |
| Mexican Organ Pipe | Pachycereus marginatus | From $59.84 | Shop โ |
| Robust Prickly Pear | Opuntia robusta | From $11.44 | Shop โ |
| Saguaro | Carnegiea gigantea | โ | Shop โ |
| Santa Rita Prickly Pear | Opuntia santa-rita | From $8.80 | Shop โ |
| Ocotillo | Fouquieria splendens | From $56.32 | Shop โ |
| Banana Yucca | Yucca baccata | From $11.09 | Shop โ |
| Beaked / Beard Yucca | Yucca rostrata | From $11.09 | Shop โ |
| Blue Yucca | Yucca rigida | From $11.09 | Shop โ |
| Joshua Tree | Yucca brevifolia | โ | Shop โ |
| Soaptree Yucca | Yucca elata | From $11.09 | Shop โ |
| Spanish Dagger / Palm Lily | Yucca gloriosa | From $13.20 | Shop โ |
| Curveleaf / Pendulous Yucca | Yucca recurvifolia | From $11.09 | Shop โ |
| Spanish Bayonet / Dagger Plant | Yucca aloifolia | From $11.09 | Shop โ |
| Coahuilan / Giant Hesperaloe | Hesperaloe funifera | From $8.71 | Shop โ |
| Coral Yucca / Red Hesperaloe | Hesperaloe parviflora | From $7.66 | Shop โ |
| Mediterranean Fan Palm | Chamaerops humilis | From $35.20 | Shop โ |
| Mexican Fan Palm | Washingtonia robusta | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Queen Palm | Syagrus romanzoffiana | From $140.80 | Shop โ |
| Sago Palm | Cycas revoluta | From $49.28 | Shop โ |
| Windmill Palm | Trachycarpus fortunei | From $269.28 | Shop โ |
| Rocky Point Ice Plant | Malephora lutea | From $6.60 | Shop โ |
| African Aloe | Aloe saponaria | From $8.80 | Shop โ |
| Medicinal Aloe | Aloe barbadensis | From $8.80 | Shop โ |
| Buckhorn Cholla | Opuntia acanthocarpa | From $8.80 | Shop โ |
| Compass Barrel Cactus | Ferocactus acanthodes | From $10.56 | Shop โ |
| Engelmann's Prickly Pear | Opuntia phaeacantha | From $8.80 | Shop โ |
| Fishhook Barrel | Ferocactus wislizenii | From $10.56 | Shop โ |
| Hedgehog Cactus | Echinocereus engelmannii | From $10.56 | Shop โ |
| Hildmann's Cereus | Cereus hildmannianus | From $13.20 | Shop โ |
| Purple Prickly Pear | Opuntia macrocentra | From $8.80 | Shop โ |
| Teddy Bear Cholla | Opuntia bigelovii | From $8.80 | Shop โ |
| Ocotillo Macho / Chunari | Fouquieria macdougalii | From $56.32 | Shop โ |
Groundcovers & Perennials (69 approved)
Three Timbers picks โ best of groundcovers & perennials
Gold Mound / Purple / Confetti Lantana (Lantana species)
Hop Bush (Dodonaea viscosa)
Myoporum (Myoporum parvifolium)
All cross-HOA approved groundcovers & perennials (69 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Morning Glory | Convolvulus cneorum | From $7.66 | Shop โ |
| Creosote Bush | Larrea tridentata | From $10.56 | Shop โ |
| Desert Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia gilliesii | From $6.78 | Shop โ |
| Desert Lavender | Hyptis emoryi | From $6.60 | Shop โ |
| Desert Milkweed | Asclepias subulata | From $8.36 | Shop โ |
| Desert Ruellia | Ruellia peninsularis | From $6.60 | Shop โ |
| Fairy Duster (Baja) | Calliandra californica | From $7.48 | Shop โ |
| Fairy Duster | Calliandra eriophylla | From $7.48 | Shop โ |
| Hop Bush | Dodonaea viscosa | From $5.54 | Shop โ |
| Jojoba | Simmondsia chinensis | From $7.57 | Shop โ |
| Leather Leaf Acacia | Acacia craspedocarpa | From $31.68 | Shop โ |
| Little Leaf Cordia | Cordia parvifolia | From $7.48 | Shop โ |
| Mealy Cup Sage | Salvia farinacea | From $6.60 | Shop โ |
| Mexican Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia mexicana | From $17.60 | Shop โ |
| Red Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia pulcherrima | From $6.25 | Shop โ |
| Silver Cassia | Cassia phyllodinea | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Blackfoot Daisy | Melampodium leucanthum | From $6.60 | Shop โ |
| Bursage | Ambrosia deltoidea | From $6.60 | Shop โ |
| Desert Marigold | Baileya multiradiata | From $7.13 | Shop โ |
| Mexican Primrose | Oenothera berlandieri | From $6.60 | Shop โ |
| Myoporum | Myoporum parvifolium | From $5.54 | Shop โ |
| Scarlet Sage | Salvia greggii | From $5.54 | Shop โ |
| Trailing Indigo Bush | Dalea greggii | From $7.48 | Shop โ |
| Pink Verbena | Verbena peruviana | From $5.98 | Shop โ |
| Dwarf Oleander | Nerium oleander | From $5.54 | Shop โ |
| Hearts and Flowers | Aptenia cordifolia | From $6.42 | Shop โ |
| Heavenly Bamboo | Nandina domestica | From $7.57 | Shop โ |
| Indian Hawthorn | Rhaphiolepis indica | From $7.57 | Shop โ |
| Mexican Honeysuckle | Justicia spicigera | From $6.60 | Shop โ |
| Mint Julep Juniper | Juniperus chinensis | From $6.51 | Shop โ |
| Mock Orange | Pittosporum tobira | From $7.13 | Shop โ |
| Myrtle | Myrtus communis | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Star Jasmine | Trachelospermum jasminoides | From $9.68 | Shop โ |
| Yaupon Holly | Ilex vomitoria | From $12.32 | Shop โ |
| Senna purpusii | Cassia purpusii | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Arizona Sophora | Sophora arizonica | From $31.68 | Shop โ |
| Beard Tongue / Penstemon | Penstemon species | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Bird of Paradise (Platyloba) | Caesalpinia platyloba | From $6.25 | Shop โ |
| Blue Sage | Salvia chamaedryoides | From $5.54 | Shop โ |
| Candle Bush | Cassia circinnata | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Catclaw Acacia | Acacia greggii | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Copper Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia pumila | From $6.25 | Shop โ |
| Feather Dalea | Dalea pulchra | From $7.48 | Shop โ |
| Feathery Cassia | Cassia artemisioides | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Fern Acacia | Acacia angustissima | From $28.16 | Shop โ |
| Firecracker Bush | Justicia candicans | From $5.98 | Shop โ |
| Golden Wonder Cassia | Cassia goldmanii | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Green Feathery Cassia | Cassia nemophila | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Indigo Bush | Dalea bicolor | From $7.48 | Shop โ |
| Indigo Bush (Wislizenii) | Dalea wislizenii | From $7.48 | Shop โ |
| New Zealand Cassia | Cassia candolleana | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Ruellia | Ruellia californica | From $5.54 | Shop โ |
| Sage Species / Texas Ranger | Leucophyllum sp. | From $6.34 | Shop โ |
| Scrub Oak | Quercus turbinella | From $31.68 | Shop โ |
| Shrubby Cassia | Cassia wislizenii | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Sturt's Cassia | Cassia sturtii | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Texas Cassia | Cassia biflora | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Desert Mallow / Globemallow | Sphaeralcea ambigua | From $6.60 | Shop โ |
| Gold Mound / Purple / Confetti Lantana | Lantana species | From $5.19 | Shop โ |
| Rock Verbena | Verbena pulchella 'Gracilior' | From $5.54 | Shop โ |
| Arcadia Juniper | Juniperus 'Arcadia' | From $6.51 | Shop โ |
| Australian Salt-Bush / Xylosma | Xylosma species | From $6.60 | Shop โ |
| Blue Hibiscus | Hibiscus species | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Creeping Juniper | Juniperus horizontalis | From $6.51 | Shop โ |
| Euryops Daisy | Euryops species | From $5.98 | Shop โ |
| Katie Ruellia | Ruellia species | From $5.54 | Shop โ |
| Natal Plum | Carissa grandiflora | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Sprenger Asparagus | Asparagus sprengeri | From $7.48 | Shop โ |
Vines & Ornamental Grasses (9 approved)
Three Timbers picks โ best of vines & ornamental grasses
Deer Grass (Muhlenbergia rigens)
Bamboo Grass / Bamboo Muhly (Muhlenbergia dumosa)
Regal Mist (Muhlenbergia species)
All cross-HOA approved vines & ornamental grasses (9 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Grass | Muhlenbergia emersleyi | From $7.13 | Shop โ |
| Deer Grass | Muhlenbergia rigens | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Carolina Jasmine | Gelsemium sempervirens | From $22.26 | Shop โ |
| Creeping Fig | Ficus pumila | From $9.68 | Shop โ |
| Lady Banks Rose | Rosa banksiae | From $9.68 | Shop โ |
| Bamboo Grass / Bamboo Muhly | Muhlenbergia dumosa | From $6.16 | Shop โ |
| Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea brasiliensis | From $7.66 | Shop โ |
| Pyracantha | Pyracantha species | From $9.68 | Shop โ |
| Regal Mist | Muhlenbergia species | From $6.16 | 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 Sundance Ranch property?
These are the species permitted under Sundance Ranch'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 Buckeye?
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 Sundance Ranch'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 Sundance Ranch'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.
