Tartesso Approved Plants
Tartesso Approved Plants
Every plant below is officially approved by Tartesso (Buckeye) and available from Three Timbers. No guesswork. No ACC rejections. Just plants that will get approved and thrive in your Buckeye 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 Tartesso, this is the only plant list you need.
Tartesso offers two palettes — Desert and Lush — depending on your homesite. Both are documented; the Desert palette is the more restrictive default.
We pulled Tartesso (Buckeye)'s approved plant list and matched it against our nursery catalog. 103 of Tartesso (Buckeye)'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 Tartesso (Buckeye)’s Approved Plant List
| Community | Tartesso (West Buckeye) |
| City | Buckeye, Arizona (Far West Valley) |
| Source document | Tartesso Approved Plant List — Desert palette + Lush palette options |
| Three Timbers carries | 103 of Tartesso (Buckeye)'s approved species (29 trees, 43 shrubs, 28 cacti, agaves & architectural accents, 3 grasses & vines) |
Jump to a Plant Category
- Approved Trees — 29 plants
- Approved Shrubs — 43 plants
- Approved Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents — 28 plants
- Approved Grasses & Vines — 3 plants
- Plants prohibited / restricted
- Planting & watering guide
- Want it installed for you?
Approved Trees (29)
Trees anchor every Phoenix Valley landscape. Below are the Tartesso-approved trees Three Timbers carries.
Three Timbers picks — best of Tartesso's trees
Full Tartesso-approved trees
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia Stenophylla | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Mediterranean Fan Palm | Chamaerops Humilis | From $35.20 | Shop → |
| Desert Willow | Chilopsis Linearis | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Citrus (rear yard only) | Citrus | From $112.64 | Shop → |
| Sago Palm | Cycas Revoluta | From $49.28 | Shop → |
| Sissoo Tree | Dalbergia Sissoo | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Spoon | Dasylirion Wheeleri | From $8.18 | Shop → |
| Mescal Bean (Texas Mountain Laurel) | Dermatophyllum Secundiflorum | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Texas Ebony | Ebenopsis Ebano | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Benjamina Ficus | Ficus Benjamina | From $22.26 | Shop → |
| Indian Laurel Fig | Ficus Microcarpa | From $36.96 | Shop → |
| Desert Ironwood | Olneya Tesota | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Blue Palo Verde | Parkinsonia Florida | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Foothill Palo Verde | Parkinsonia Microphylla | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Palo Brea | Parkinsonia Praecox | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Argentine Mesquite | Prosopis Alba | From $96.80 | Shop → |
| Chilean Mesquite | Prosopis Chilensis | From $36.96 | Shop → |
| Honey Mesquite | Prosopis Glandulosa | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Screwbean Mesquite | Prosopis Pubescens | From $86.24 | Shop → |
| Velvet Mesquite | Prosopis Velutina | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Purple Leaf Plum | Prunus Cerasifera | From $86.24 | Shop → |
| Southern Live Oak | Quercus Virginiana | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Brazilian Pepper Tree | Schinus Terebinthifolius | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Windmill Palm | Trachycarpus Fortunei | From $269.28 | Shop → |
| Evergreen Elm | Ulmus Parvifolia | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Desert Sweet Acacia | Vachellia Farnesiana | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Willow Acacia | Vachellia Salicina | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Chaste Tree | Vitex Agnus-Castus | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Mexican Fan Palm | Washingtonia Robusta | From $28.16 | Shop → |
Approved Shrubs (43)
Shrubs do the heavy lifting in Tartesso yards. Three Timbers carries 43 approved shrubs.
Three Timbers picks — best of Tartesso's shrubs
Full Tartesso-approved shrubs
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather Leaf Acacia | Acacia Craspedocarpa | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Blue Hibiscus | Alyogyne Huegelii | From $6.95 | Shop → |
| Bursage | Ambrosia Deltoidea | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Hearts and Flowers | Aptenia Cordifolia | From $6.42 | Shop → |
| Desert Milkweed | Asclepias Subulata | From $8.36 | Shop → |
| Desert Marigold | Baileya Multiradiata | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Desert Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia Gilliesii | From $6.78 | Shop → |
| Mexican Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia Mexicana | From $17.60 | Shop → |
| Red Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia Pulcherrima | From $6.25 | Shop → |
| Fairy Duster | Calliandra Californica | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Fairy Duster | Calliandra Eriophylla | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Silver Cassia | Cassia Phyllodinea | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Bush Morning Glory | Convolvulus Cneorum | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Little Leaf Cordia | Cordia Parvifolia | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Mexican Heather | Cuphea Hyssopifolia | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Trailing Indigo Bush | Dalea Greggii | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Hop Bush | Dodonaea Viscosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Coahuilan | Hesperaloe Funifera | From $8.71 | Shop → |
| Coral Yucca | Hesperaloe Parviflora | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Desert Lavender | Hyptis Emoryi | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Yaupon Holly | Ilex Vomitoria | From $12.32 | Shop → |
| Mint Julep Juniper | Juniperus Chinensis | From $6.51 | Shop → |
| Mexican Honeysuckle | Justicia Spicigera | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Creosote Bush | Larrea Tridentata | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Rocky Point Ice Plant | Malephora Lutea | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Blackfoot Daisy | Melampodium Leucanthum | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Bull Grass | Muhlenbergia Emersleyi | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Deer Grass | Muhlenbergia Rigens | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Myoporum | Myoporum Parvifolium | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Myrtle | Myrtus Communis | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Heavenly Bamboo | Nandina Domestica | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Dwarf Oleander | Nerium Oleander | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Mexican Primrose | Oenothera Berlandieri | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Mock Orange | Pittosporum Tobira | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus Officinalis | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Ruellia | Ruellia Peninsularis | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Mealy Cup Sage | Salvia Farinacea | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Scarlet Sage | Salvia Greggii | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Catclaw Acacia | Senegalia Greggii | From $8.98 | Shop → |
| Jojoba | Simmondsia Chinensis | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Yellow Bell | Tecoma Stans | From $6.95 | Shop → |
| Star Jasmine | Trachelospermum Jasminoides | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Pink Verbena | Verbena Peruviana | From $5.98 | Shop → |
Approved Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents (28)
Cacti, agaves, and architectural accents are the personality plants. Three Timbers stocks 28 of Tartesso's approved accents.
Three Timbers picks — best of Tartesso's cacti, agaves & architectural accents
Full Tartesso-approved cacti, agaves & architectural accents
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marginata | Agave Americana | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Cowshorn | Agave Bovicornuta | From $13.20 | Shop → |
| Mescal Ceniza | Agave Colorata | From $49.28 | Shop → |
| Twin Flower Agave | Agave Geminiflora | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Murphy's | Agave Murpheyi | From $9.24 | Shop → |
| Parry's | Agave Parryi | From $9.24 | Shop → |
| Royal | Agave Victoriae-Reginae | From $59.84 | Shop → |
| Octopus | Agave Vilmoriniana | From $9.24 | Shop → |
| Smooth-edged | Agave Weberi | From $52.80 | Shop → |
| Tree Aloe | Aloe Ferox | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Tree Aloe | Aloe Marlothii | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Coral Aloe | Aloe Striata | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Saguaro | Carnegiea Gigantea | From $0.00 | Shop → |
| Golden Barrel Cactus | Echinocactus Grusonii | From $13.20 | Shop → |
| Ocotillo | Fouquieria Splendens | From $56.32 | Shop → |
| Beavertail Prickly Pear | Opuntia Basilaris | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Robust Prickly Pear | Opuntia Robusta | From $11.44 | Shop → |
| Blind Prickly Pear | Opuntia Rufida | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Santa Rita Prickly Pear | Opuntia Santa-Rita | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Mexican Organ Pipe | Pachycereus Marginatus | From $59.84 | Shop → |
| Spanish Bayonet | Yucca Aloifolia | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Banana Yucca | Yucca Baccata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Joshua Tree | Yucca Brevifolia | From $0.00 | Shop → |
| Soaptree | Yucca Elata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Spanish Dagger / Palm Lily | Yucca Gloriosa | From $13.20 | Shop → |
| Curveleaf / Pendulous Yucca | Yucca Recurvifolia | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Blue Yucca | Yucca Rigida | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Beaked Yucca | Yucca Rostrata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
Approved Grasses & Vines (3)
Vines cover walls and fences; ornamental grasses add movement. 3 approved options below.
Three Timbers picks — best of Tartesso's grasses & vines
Full Tartesso-approved grasses & vines
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creeping Fig | Ficus Pumila | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Carolina Jasmine | Gelsemium Sempervirens | From $22.26 | Shop → |
| Lady Banks Rose | Rosa Banksiae | From $9.68 | Shop → |
Plants Tartesso PROHIBITS
The following plants are on Tartesso (Buckeye)'s prohibited / restricted list. Do not plant them at any Tartesso (Buckeye) address — the ACC will require removal.
| Botanical Name | Common Name |
|---|---|
| Cupressus | Cypress |
| Chamaecyparis | False Cypress |
| Olea europaea (fruiting) | Olive (fruit-bearing) |
| Parkinsonia aculeata | Mexican Palo Verde |
| Thevetia peruviana | Thevetia / Yellow Oleander |
| Pennisetum setaceum | Fountain Grass |
Planting & Watering Guide for Buckeye 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 Tartesso 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 Tartesso’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 Tartesso 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 Tartesso (Buckeye) guidelines, build the plant list, prep your ACC submittal, and install — usually within 2–3 weeks of your free consultation.
Most Tartesso front-yard installs come in between $2,500 and $8,000 depending on lot size and tree count.
Why Tartesso homeowners choose Three Timbers
- We did the homework. Every plant on this page has been cross-referenced against Tartesso (Buckeye)’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.
