Tapestry Canyon at The Foothills Approved Plants
Tapestry Canyon at The Foothills Approved Plants
Every plant below is officially approved on Tapestry Canyon at The Foothills's landscape guidelines and available from Three Timbers. No guesswork. No ACC rejections. Just plants that will get approved and thrive in your Phoenix yard.
on orders $150+ in the Phoenix Valley
trees, shrubs & flowering plants
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If you live in Tapestry Canyon at The Foothills, this is the only plant list you need.
Tapestry Canyon at The 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. 100 of Tapestry Canyon at The 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 Phoenix on orders over $150.
About Tapestry Canyon at The Foothills’s Approved Plant List
| Community | Tapestry Canyon at The Foothills |
| City | Phoenix, AZ 85045 (West Valley) |
| Households | ~100-150 custom/gated homes on South Mountain (Ahwatukee Foothills) |
| Developer | The Foothills / custom builders |
| Management | Brown Community Management |
| Source document | Tapestry Canyon at The Foothills at South Mountain Park Design Guidelines - Appendix A Approved Plant List, Appendix B Prohibited, Appendix C Native Plant List. View the source |
| Landscape themes | Desert/native South Mountain palette. Native Plant List (Appendix C) governs NAOS/revegetation areas; Approved Plant List (Appendix A) for private yards. |
| Three Timbers carries | 100 of Tapestry Canyon at The Foothills’s approved species (28 trees, 26 shrubs, 18 accents, 24 groundcovers/perennials, 4 grasses & vines) |
IMPORTANT: source PDF's two-column Approved Plant List is mis-aligned (botanical names and common names offset by one row). Botanical names (left column) captured reliably; common names left blank to avoid propagating wrong pairings - re-verify common names before page build. Managed by BROWN COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT (direct tie to the July 2026 Brown CM Lunch & Learn).
Tapestry Canyon at The Foothills's guidelines specifically prohibit: Olive trees, Oleanders (dwarf allowed in private area), Fountain grass, All varieties of citrus (dwarf allowed in private area). We carry them for non-HOA gardens — but don't plant them here.
Jump to a Plant Category
- Approved Trees — 28 plants
- Approved Shrubs — 26 plants
- Approved Cacti, Agaves & Accents — 18 plants
- Approved Groundcovers & Perennials — 24 plants
- Approved Vines & Ornamental Grasses — 4 plants
- Planting & watering guide
- Want it installed for you?
Trees (28 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of trees
All cross-HOA approved trees (28 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather Leaf Acacia | Acacia craspedocarpa | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia stenophylla | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Mimosa | Albizia julibrissin | From $86.24 | Shop → |
| Smoothie Cascalote | Caesalpinia cacalaco | From $316.80 | Shop → |
| Desert Hackberry | Celtis pallida | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Canyon Hackberry | Celtis reticulata | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Palo Brea | Cercidium praecox | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Willow | Chilopsis linearis | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Ironwood | Olneya tesota | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Argentine King Mesquite CCF | Prosopis alba | From $96.80 | Shop → |
| Chilean Mesquite | Prosopis chilensis | From $36.96 | Shop → |
| Native Mesquite | Prosopis velutina | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| African Sumac | Rhus lancea | From $73.92 | Shop → |
| Texas Mountain Laurel | Sophora secundiflora | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Chaste/Vitex Tree | Vitex agnus-castus | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Texas Olive | Cordia boissieri | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Wax Leaf Privet Bush | Ligustrum japonicum | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia abyssinica | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia farnesiana | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia pennatula | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia shaffneri | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia smallii | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia willardiana | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Foothill Palo Verde | Cercidium floridum | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Foothill Palo Verde | Cercidium microphyllum | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Fern of the Desert | Lysiloma thornberi | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Native Mesquite | Prosopis juliflora | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia redolens | From $28.16 | Shop → |
Shrubs (26 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of shrubs
All cross-HOA approved shrubs (26 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bursage | Ambrosia deltoidea | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Desert Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia gilliesii | From $6.78 | Shop → |
| Red Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia pulcherrima | From $6.25 | Shop → |
| Baja Fairy Duster | Calliandra californica | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Fairy Duster | Calliandra eriophylla | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Green Hopseed | Dodonaea viscosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Brittlebush | Encelia farinosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Turpentine Bush | Ericameria laricifolia | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Chuparosa-Orange | Justicia californica | From $5.98 | Shop → |
| Mexican Honeysuckle | Justicia spicigera | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Creosote | Larrea tridentata | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Texas Sage Compacta | Leucophyllum frutescens 'compacta' | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Upright Blue Ranger | Leucophyllum zygophyllum | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Dwarf Myrtle | Myrtus communis | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo | Nandina domestica | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Dwarf Pittosporum | Pittosporum tobira 'wheeleri' | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| White Cape Plumbago | Plumbago auriculata | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Pinkie | Rhaphiolepis indica | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Desert Ruellia | Ruellia peninsularis | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Chaparral Sage | Salvia clevelandii | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Autumn Sage White | Salvia greggii | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Jojoba | Simmondsia chinensis | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Yellow Bells | Tecoma stans | From $6.95 | Shop → |
| Wooly Butterfly Bush | Buddleja marrubifolia | From $8.71 | Shop → |
| Silvery Cassia | Cassia sp. | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Silver Queen Euonymus | Euonymus fortunei | From $5.98 | Shop → |
Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents (18 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of cacti, agaves & architectural accents
All cross-HOA approved cacti, agaves & architectural accents (18 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Fan Palm | Chamaerops humilis | From $35.20 | Shop → |
| Sago Palm | Cycas revoluta | From $49.28 | Shop → |
| Gopher Plant | Euphorbia rigida | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Ocotillo | Fouquieria splendens | From $56.32 | Shop → |
| Saguaro | Carnegiea gigantea | — | Shop → |
| Desert Spoon | Dasylirion wheeleri | From $8.18 | Shop → |
| Claret Cup | Echinocereus triglochidiatus | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Golden Barrel | Echinocactus grusonii | From $13.20 | Shop → |
| Red Yucca | Hesperaloe parviflora | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Bear Grass | Nolina microcarpa | From $9.15 | Shop → |
| Baby Rita | Opuntia basilaris | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Spanish Dagger | Yucca gloriosa | From $13.20 | Shop → |
| Blue Nolina | Nolina bigelovii | From $22.88 | Shop → |
| Ghost Aloe | Aloe saponaria | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Narrow Leaf Agave | Agave species | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Claret Cup | Echinocereus engelmannii | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Blue Barrel | Ferocactus sp. | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Beaked Yucca | Yucca whipplei | From $11.09 | Shop → |
Groundcovers & Perennials (24 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of groundcovers & perennials
All cross-HOA approved groundcovers & perennials (24 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Evening Primrose | Oenothera berlandieri | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Parry's Penstemon | Penstemon parryi | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Trailing Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Tropical Bird of Paradise | Strelitzia reginae | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Sandpaper Verbena | Verbena rigida | From $6.42 | Shop → |
| Desert Marigold | Baileya multiradiata | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Trailing Indigo | Dalea greggii | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Flattop Buckwheat | Eriogonum fasciculatum | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Gazania-Orange | Gazania rigens | From $5.28 | Shop → |
| Christine Lantana | Lantana camara 'radiation' | From $5.19 | Shop → |
| Yellow Trailing Lantana | Lantana montevidensis | From $5.19 | Shop → |
| Blackfoot Daisy | Melampodium leucanthum | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Myoporum | Myoporum parvifolium | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Firecracker Penstemon | Penstemon eatonii | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Red Verbena | Verbena peruviana | From $5.98 | Shop → |
| Moss Verbena | Verbena tenuisecta | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Trailing Indigo | Dalea bicolor | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Trailing Indigo | Dalea pulchra | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Outback Sunrise' Emu Bush | Eremophila glabra | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Purple Ruellia | Ruellia californica | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Autumn Sage White | Salvia chamaedryoides | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Green Carpet Natal Plum | Carissa grandiflora 'boxwood beauty' | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Ground Morning Glory | Convolvulus mauritanicus | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Globemallow | Sphaeralcea species | From $6.60 | Shop → |
Vines & Ornamental Grasses (4 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of vines & ornamental grasses
All cross-HOA approved vines & ornamental grasses (4 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Gold Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Queen's Wreath 'Pink' | Antigonon leptopus | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Creeping Fig Staked | Ficus pumila repens | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Lilac Vine | Hardenbergia violacea | 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 (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 Tapestry Canyon at The Foothills property?
These are the species permitted under Tapestry Canyon at The 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 Phoenix?
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 Tapestry Canyon at The 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 Tapestry Canyon at The 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.
