Superstition Foothills Approved Plants
Superstition Foothills Approved Plants
Every plant below is officially approved on Superstition Foothills's landscape guidelines and available from Three Timbers. No guesswork. No ACC rejections. Just plants that will get approved and thrive in your Gold Canyon (Apache Junction) yard.
on orders $150+ in the Phoenix Valley
trees, shrubs & flowering plants
we handle the ACC submittal too
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If you live in Superstition Foothills, this is the only plant list you need.
Superstition Foothills 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. 96 of Superstition Foothills's approved species are carried by Three Timbers — 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 Gold Canyon (Apache Junction) on orders over $150.
About Superstition Foothills’s Approved Plant List
| Community | Superstition Foothills |
| City | Gold Canyon (Apache Junction), AZ 85118 (East Valley) |
| Households | ~1,058 homes |
| Developer | Multi-builder: Toll Brothers, Morrison Homes, US Homes, Shea, Pulte, Elliott Homes, Engle Homes, Standard Pacific Homes |
| Management | Brown Community Management |
| Source document | HOA Approved Plant List (Exhibit B) - Master Plant Palette posted on Neighborhood Link. View the source |
| Landscape themes | Sonoran Desert / desert-foothills aesthetic - sits at the base of the Superstition Mountains. Home sizes ~1,200 to 4,300+ sq ft. |
| Three Timbers carries | 96 of Superstition Foothills’s approved species (23 trees, 24 shrubs, 19 accents, 15 groundcovers/perennials, 15 grasses & vines) |
Plant palette is broken into 4 explicit categories: Trees, Groundcovers & Vines, Shrubs, Accents (cacti/agave). Includes a separate APPROVED NATIVE HYDROSEED MIX for slope and revegetation work - 25 native species. Sissoo Tree (Dalbergia sissoo) is on the APPROVED list here, opposite of most newer East Valley HOAs. Palms over 6 ft mature height, pines/cypress/juniper over 6 ft, and citrus are all prohibited outside private gardens.
Superstition Foothills's guidelines specifically prohibit: Olive Trees, Oleanders (full-size), Fountain Grass. We carry them for non-HOA gardens — but don't plant them here.
Jump to a Plant Category
- Approved Trees — 23 plants
- Approved Shrubs — 24 plants
- Approved Cacti, Agaves & Accents — 19 plants
- Approved Groundcovers & Perennials — 15 plants
- Approved Vines & Ornamental Grasses — 15 plants
- Planting & watering guide
- Want it installed for you?
Trees (23 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of trees
All cross-HOA approved trees (23 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mimosa | Albizia julibrissin | From $86.24 | Shop → |
| Cascalote | Caesalpinia cacalaco | From $316.80 | Shop → |
| Sonoran Palo Verde | Cercidium praecox | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Willow | Chilopsis linearis | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Sissoo Tree | Dalbergia sissoo | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Ironwood | Olneya tesota | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Arizona Sycamore | Platanus wrightii | From $83.60 | Shop → |
| Velvet Mesquite | Prosopis velutina | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Chaste Tree | Vitex agnus-castus | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Hackberry | Celtis pallida | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Canyon Hackberry | Celtis reticulata | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Mexican Olive | Cordia boissieri | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Dwarf Pomegranate | Punica granatum 'Nana' | From $6.51 | Shop → |
| Texas Mountain Laurel | Sophora secundiflora | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Catclaw Acacia | Acacia greggii | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Mulga | Acacia species | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Anacacho Orchid Tree | Bauhinia congesta | From $36.96 | Shop → |
| Blue Palo Verde | Cercidium floridum | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Foothills Palo Verde | Cercidium microphyllum | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Fern | Lysiloma microphylla var. thornberi | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Mesquite | Prosopis species | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia species | From $6.25 | Shop → |
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia constricta | From $28.16 | Shop → |
Shrubs (24 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of shrubs
All cross-HOA approved shrubs (24 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Hibiscus | Alyogyne huegelii | From $6.95 | Shop → |
| Triangle Leaf Bursage | Ambrosia deltoidea | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Baja Fairy Duster | Calliandra californica | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Fairy Duster | Calliandra eriophylla | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Little Leaf Cordia | Cordia parvifolia | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Hop Bush | Dodonaea viscosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Brittlebush | Encelia farinosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Turpentine Bush | Ericameria laricifolia | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Chuparosa | Justicia californica | From $5.98 | Shop → |
| Creosote Bush | Larrea tridentata | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Desert Ruellia | Ruellia peninsularis | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Jojoba | Simmondsia chinensis | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Desert Milkweed | Asclepias subulata | From $8.36 | Shop → |
| Paperflower | Psilostrophe cooperi | From $19.36 | Shop → |
| Flattop Buckwheat | Eriogonum fasciculatum | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Anisacanthus | Anisacanthus species | From $6.78 | Shop → |
| Wooly Butterfly Bush | Buddleja marrubifolia | From $8.71 | Shop → |
| Cassia | Cassia species | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Emu Bush | Encelia maculata 'Pink Beauty' | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Texas Ranger | Leucophyllum species | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Shrubby Senna | Senna wislizenii | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Goldeneye | Viguiera deltoidea | From $6.42 | Shop → |
| Yellow Bells | Tecoma species | From $6.95 | Shop → |
| Silvery Cassia | Cassia covesii | From $6.16 | Shop → |
Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents (19 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of cacti, agaves & architectural accents
All cross-HOA approved cacti, agaves & architectural accents (19 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Point Ice Plant | Malephora lutea | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Elephant Food | Portulacaria afra | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Variegated Century Plant | Agave americana species | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Green Desert Spoon | Dasylirion acrotriche | From $10.30 | Shop → |
| Desert Spoon | Dasylirion wheeleri | From $8.18 | Shop → |
| Ocotillo | Fouquieria splendens | From $56.32 | Shop → |
| Giant Hesperaloe | Hesperaloe funifera | From $8.71 | Shop → |
| Red Hesperaloe | Hesperaloe parviflora | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Lady Slipper | Pedilanthus macrocarpus | From $12.32 | Shop → |
| Gopher Plant | Euphorbia biglandulosa | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Medicinal Aloe | Aloe barbadensis species | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Cereus | Cereus species | From $13.20 | Shop → |
| Engelmann's Hedgehog | Echinocereus engelmannii | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Fire Barrel | Ferocactus acanthodes | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Fishhook Barrel | Ferocactus wislizenii | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Pincushion Cactus | Mammillaria microcarpa | From $17.60 | Shop → |
| Prickly Pear | Opuntia species | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Mexican Fence Post | Stenocereus marginatus | From $12.32 | Shop → |
| Yucca | Yucca species | From $11.09 | Shop → |
Groundcovers & Perennials (15 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of groundcovers & perennials
All cross-HOA approved groundcovers & perennials (15 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Lantana | Lantana camara | From $5.19 | Shop → |
| Dwarf Ruellia | Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie' | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Bird of Paradise (true) | Strelitzia reginae | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Desert Marigold | Baileya multiradiata | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Chocolate Flower | Berlandiera lyrata | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Blackfoot Daisy | Melampodium leucanthum | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Pink Rain Lily | Zephyranthes grandiflora | From $6.51 | Shop → |
| Parry's Penstemon | Penstemon parryi | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Yellow Dot | Wedelia trilobata | From $6.95 | Shop → |
| Dalea | Dalea species | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Sage | Salvia species | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Globemallow | Sphaeralcea ambigua | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Penstemon | Penstemon species | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| White Rain Lily | Zephyranthes candida | From $6.51 | Shop → |
| Yellow Rain Lily | Zephyranthes sulphurea | From $6.51 | Shop → |
Vines & Ornamental Grasses (15 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of vines & ornamental grasses
All cross-HOA approved vines & ornamental grasses (15 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Vine | Antigonon leptopus | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Bush Morning Glory | Convolvulus cneorum | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Gazania | Gazania rigens 'Sun Gold' | From $5.28 | Shop → |
| Myoporum | Myoporum parvifolium | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Pink Trumpet Vine | Podranea ricasoliana | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Purple Three Awn | Aristida purpurea | From $6.42 | Shop → |
| Bat-Faced Cuphea | Cuphea llavea | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Trailing Lantana | Lantana species | From $5.19 | Shop → |
| Evening Primrose | Oenothera species | From $6.42 | Shop → |
| Summer Snow | Plumbago scandens | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Senna | Senna covesii | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Verbena | Verbena species | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Deergrass | Muhlenbergia species | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea species | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Blonde Ambition | Bouteloua aristidoides | From $8.71 | 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 (June–September): Every 3–4 days, deep soak (run drip for 90 minutes per zone).
- Year 1, winter (Nov–Feb): Every 10–14 days, light watering.
- 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
Are all these plants approved at every Superstition Foothills property?
These are the species permitted under Superstition Foothills'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. Just provide your homeowner contact info and we'll do the rest.
How fast can you deliver to Gold Canyon (Apache Junction)?
Same-day or next-day for orders received before 1pm. Free delivery on orders $150+ 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 the time of delivery.
What if a plant is listed as “sold out”?
Our inventory rotates weekly — 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?
We’re the only Phoenix Valley online nursery with our own install crew
Three Timbers handles design, plant selection from Superstition Foothills'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 Superstition Foothills'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.
