Tatum Ranch Approved Plants
Tatum Ranch Approved Plants
Every plant below is officially approved by Tatum Ranch and available from Three Timbers. No guesswork. No ACC rejections. Just plants that will get approved and thrive in your Cave 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 Tatum Ranch, this is the only plant list you need.
Tatum Ranch has a deep, well-documented approved palette spanning everything from wildflowers to cacti.
We pulled Tatum Ranch's approved plant list and matched it against our nursery catalog. 60 of Tatum Ranch'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 Tatum Ranch’s Approved Plant List
| Community | Tatum Ranch Community Association |
| City | Cave Creek, Arizona (North Phoenix area) |
| Source document | Tatum Ranch Approved Plant List — Trees, Shrubs, Groundcovers, Wildflowers, Vines, Grasses, Cacti |
| Three Timbers carries | 60 of Tatum Ranch's approved species (10 trees, 17 shrubs, 1 cacti, agaves & architectural accents, 22 groundcovers & perennials, 10 grasses & vines) |
Jump to a Plant Category
- Approved Trees — 10 plants
- Approved Shrubs — 17 plants
- Approved Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents — 1 plants
- Approved Groundcovers & Perennials — 22 plants
- Approved Grasses & Vines — 10 plants
- Planting & watering guide
- Want it installed for you?
Approved Trees (10)
Trees anchor every Phoenix Valley landscape. Below are the Tatum Ranch-approved trees Three Timbers carries.
Three Timbers picks — best of Tatum Ranch's trees
Full Tatum Ranch-approved trees
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mimosa, Silk Tree | Albizia Julibrissin | From $86.24 | Shop → |
| Anacacho Orchid Tree (rear yard only) | Bauhinia Lunarioides | From $36.96 | Shop → |
| Cascalote | Caesalpinia Cacalaco | From $316.80 | Shop → |
| Desert Willow | Chilopsis Linearis | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Gregg Ash | Fraxinus Greggii | From $34.85 | Shop → |
| Ironwood | Olneya Tesota | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Madagascar Palm | Pachypodium Lamerei | From $13.20 | Shop → |
| Mastic Tree | Pistacia Lentiscus | From $86.24 | Shop → |
| Pomegranate | Punica Granatum | From $6.51 | Shop → |
| African Sumac | Searsia Lancea | From $73.92 | Shop → |
Approved Shrubs (17)
Shrubs do the heavy lifting in Tatum Ranch yards. Three Timbers carries 17 approved shrubs.
Full Tatum Ranch-approved shrubs
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Honeysuckle | Anisacanthus Thurberi | From $6.78 | Shop → |
| Texas Mountain Laurel, Mescal Bean | Dermatophyllum Secundiflorum | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Valentine Plant | Eremophila Maculata | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Turpentine Bush | Ericameria Laricifolia | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Firecracker Bush & Fire Bush | Hamelia Patens | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Desert Lavender | Hyptis Emoryi | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Chuparosa | Justicia Californica | From $5.98 | Shop → |
| Bush Lantana | Lantana Camara | From $5.19 | Shop → |
| Creosote Bush | Larrea Tridentata | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Heavenly Bamboo | Nandina Domestica | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Oleander - dwarf varieties only | Nerium Oleander | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Blue Plumbago | Plumbago Auriculata | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Sugar Bush | Rhus Ovata | From $25.52 | Shop → |
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus Officinalis | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Jojoba | Simmondsia Chinensis | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Arizona Yellow Bell, Orange Jubilee | Tecoma Stans | From $6.95 | Shop → |
| Dwarf Germander | Teucrium Chamaedrys | From $6.60 | Shop → |
Approved Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents (1)
Cacti, agaves, and architectural accents are the personality plants. Three Timbers stocks 1 of Tatum Ranch's approved accents.
Three Timbers picks — best of Tatum Ranch's cacti, agaves & architectural accents
Full Tatum Ranch-approved cacti, agaves & architectural accents
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saguaro | Carnegiea Gigantea | From $0.00 | Shop → |
Approved Groundcovers & Perennials (22)
Groundcovers, perennials, and seasonal color plants. 22 options below, all proven in the Arizona heat.
Three Timbers picks — best of Tatum Ranch's groundcovers & perennials
Full Tatum Ranch-approved groundcovers & perennials
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangleleaf & White Bursage | Ambrosia Deltoidea | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Pineleaf & Desert Milkweed | Asclepias Linaria | From $7.92 | Shop → |
| Desert Marigold | Baileya Multiradiata | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Chocolate Flower | Berlandiera Lyrata | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Damianita | Chrysactinia Mexicana | From $7.74 | Shop → |
| Trailing Indigo Bush | Dalea Greggii | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Desert Spoon | Dasylirion Wheeleri | From $8.18 | Shop → |
| Fortnight Lily | Dietes Bicolor | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Brittle Bush | Encelia Farinosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Buckwheat | Eriogonum Fasciculatum | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Candelilla | Euphorbia Antisyphilitica | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Euphorbia | Euphorbia Rigida | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Firestick | Euphorbia Tirucalli | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Gazania | Gazania Rigens | From $5.28 | Shop → |
| Red Yucca | Hesperaloe Parviflora | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Trailing Lantana | Lantana Montevidensis | From $5.19 | Shop → |
| Lilyturf | Liriope Muscari | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Blackfoot Daisy | Melampodium Leucanthum | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Little Leaf Myoporum | Myoporum Parvifolium | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Lady Slipper | Pedilanthus Macrocarpus | From $12.32 | Shop → |
| Paperflower | Psilostrophe Cooperi | From $19.36 | Shop → |
| Sand Verbena | Verbena Rigida | From $6.42 | Shop → |
Approved Grasses & Vines (10)
Vines cover walls and fences; ornamental grasses add movement. 10 approved options below.
Three Timbers picks — best of Tatum Ranch's grasses & vines
Full Tatum Ranch-approved grasses & vines
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Wreath, Coral Vine | Antigonon Leptopus | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Red Three Awn | Aristida Purpurea | From $6.42 | Shop → |
| Blue Grama | Bouteloua Gracilis | From $8.71 | Shop → |
| Carolina Jasmine | Gelsemium Sempervirens | From $22.26 | Shop → |
| Purple Coral Pea, Vine Lilac | Hardenbergia Violacea | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Cat's Claw Vine | Macfadyena Unguis-Cati | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Deer Grass | Muhlenbergia Rigens | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Pink Trumpet Vine | Podranea Ricasoliana | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Lady's Banks Rose | Rosa Banksiae | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Cape Honeysuckle | Tecoma Capensis | From $6.95 | Shop → |
Planting & Watering Guide for Cave Creek 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 Tatum Ranch 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 Tatum Ranch’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 Tatum Ranch 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 Tatum Ranch guidelines, build the plant list, prep your ACC submittal, and install — usually within 2–3 weeks of your free consultation.
Most Tatum Ranch front-yard installs come in between $2,500 and $8,000 depending on lot size and tree count.
Why Tatum Ranch homeowners choose Three Timbers
- We did the homework. Every plant on this page has been cross-referenced against Tatum Ranch’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.
