Troon North Approved Plants
Troon North Approved Plants
Every plant below is officially approved by Troon North and available from Three Timbers. No guesswork. No ACC rejections. Just plants that will get approved and thrive in your Scottsdale 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 Troon North, this is the only plant list you need.
Troon North has one of the deepest approved plant palettes in North Scottsdale — almost 300 species across the categories.
We pulled Troon North's approved plant list and matched it against our nursery catalog. 89 of Troon North'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 Troon North’s Approved Plant List
| Community | Troon North HOA (gated North Scottsdale) |
| City | Scottsdale, Arizona (North Scottsdale) |
| Source document | Troon North Appendix N — Trees, Shrubs (~170 entries), Cacti/Succulents, Vines, Groundcovers (Oct 2016) |
| Three Timbers carries | 89 of Troon North's approved species (27 trees, 38 shrubs, 14 cacti, agaves & architectural accents, 5 groundcovers & perennials, 5 grasses & vines) |
Jump to a Plant Category
- Approved Trees — 27 plants
- Approved Shrubs — 38 plants
- Approved Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents — 14 plants
- Approved Groundcovers & Perennials — 5 plants
- Approved Grasses & Vines — 5 plants
- Planting & watering guide
- Want it installed for you?
Approved Trees (27)
Trees anchor every Phoenix Valley landscape. Below are the Troon North-approved trees Three Timbers carries.
Three Timbers picks — best of Troon North's trees
Full Troon North-approved trees
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia Stenophylla | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Cascalote | Caesalpinia Cacalaco | From $316.80 | Shop → |
| Desert Hackberry | Celtis Pallida | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Netleaf Hackberry | Celtis Reticulata | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Mediterranean Fan Palm | Chamaerops Humilis | From $35.20 | Shop → |
| Desert Willows | Chilopsis Linearis | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Dwarf Citrus | Citrus | From $112.64 | Shop → |
| Sago Palm | Cycas Revoluta | From $49.28 | Shop → |
| Texas Ebony | Ebenopsis Ebano | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Pineapple Guava | Feijoa Sellowiana | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Ironwood | Olneya Tesota | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Blue Palo Verde | Parkinsonia Florida | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Yellow Palo Verde | Parkinsonia Microphylla | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Palo Brea | Parkinsonia Praecox | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Mock Orange | Pittosporum Tobira | From $7.13 | 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 → |
| Dwarf Peach | Prunus Persica | From $112.64 | Shop → |
| Sugar Sumac | Rhus Ovata | From $25.52 | Shop → |
| Pepper Tree | Schinus Terebinthifolius | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Cat Claw | Senegalia Greggii | From $8.98 | Shop → |
| Yellow Oleander | Thevetia Peruviana | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Sweet Acacia | Vachellia Farnesiana | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Chaste Tree | Vitex Agnus-Castus | From $28.16 | Shop → |
Approved Shrubs (38)
Shrubs do the heavy lifting in Troon North yards. Three Timbers carries 38 approved shrubs.
Three Timbers picks — best of Troon North's shrubs
Full Troon North-approved shrubs
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather Leaf Acacia | Acacia Craspedocarpa | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Bursage | Ambrosia Deltoidea | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Desert Honeysuckle | Anisacanthus Thurberi | From $6.78 | Shop → |
| Desert Milkweed | Asclepias Subulata | From $8.36 | Shop → |
| Yellow Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia Gilliesii | From $6.78 | Shop → |
| Mexican Poinciana | Caesalpinia Mexicana | From $17.60 | Shop → |
| Mexican Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia Pulcherrima | From $6.25 | Shop → |
| Red Fairy Duster | Calliandra Californica | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Pink Fairy Duster | Calliandra Eriophylla | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Silver Leaf Cassia | Cassia Phyllodinea | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Little Leaf Cordia | Cordia Parvifolia | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Prostrate Indigo Bush | Dalea Greggii | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Texas Mountain Laurel | Dermatophyllum Secundiflorum | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Hopseed Bush | Dodonaea Viscosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Brittle Bush | Encelia Farinosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Turpentine Bush | Ericameria Laricifolia | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Desert Buckwheat | Eriogonum Fasciculatum | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Candelia | Euphorbia Antisyphilitica | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Moroccan Mound | Euphorbia Resinifera | From $49.28 | Shop → |
| Blue Euphorbia | Euphorbia Rigida | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Fire Sticks | Euphorbia Tirucalli | From $8.80 | Shop → |
| Ocotillo | Fouquieria Splendens | From $56.32 | Shop → |
| Gardenia | Gardenia Jasminoides | From $7.13 | Shop → |
| Desert Lavender | Hyptis Emoryi | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Shrimp Plant | Justicia Brandegeana | From $6.51 | Shop → |
| Chuparosa | Justicia Californica | From $5.98 | Shop → |
| Mexican Honeysuckle | Justicia Spicigera | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Creosote Bush | Larrea Tridentata | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| True Myrtle | Myrtus Communis | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Heavenly Bamboo | Nandina Domestica | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Dwarf Oleander | Nerium Oleander | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Dwarf Rosemary | Rosmarinus Officinalis | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Ruellia | Ruellia Brittoniana | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Coral Fountain | Russelia Equisetiformis | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Autumn Sage | Salvia Greggii | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Jojoba | Simmondsia Chinensis | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Bird of Paradise | Strelitzia Reginae | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Xylosma | Xylosma Congestum | From $6.60 | Shop → |
Approved Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents (14)
Cacti, agaves, and architectural accents are the personality plants. Three Timbers stocks 14 of Troon North's approved accents.
Three Timbers picks — best of Troon North's cacti, agaves & architectural accents
Full Troon North-approved cacti, agaves & architectural accents
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saguaro | Carnegiea Gigantea | From $0.00 | Shop → |
| Damianita Daisy | Chrysactinia Mexicana | From $7.74 | Shop → |
| Golden Barrel Cactus | Echinocactus Grusonii | From $13.20 | Shop → |
| Giant Hesperaloe | Hesperaloe Funifera | From $8.71 | Shop → |
| Coral Yucca | Hesperaloe Parviflora | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Senita | Lophocereus Schottii | From $14.08 | Shop → |
| Blue Myrtle Cactus | Myrtillocactus Geometrizans | From $12.32 | Shop → |
| Tree Bear Grass | Nolina Matapensis | From $22.88 | Shop → |
| Bear Grass | Nolina Microcarpa | From $9.15 | Shop → |
| Mexican Fence Cactus | Pachycereus Marginatus | From $59.84 | Shop → |
| Madagascar Palm | Pachypodium Lamerei | From $13.20 | Shop → |
| Candelilla | Pedilanthus Macrocarpus | From $12.32 | Shop → |
| Elephant's Food | Portulacaria Afra | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Organ Pipe Cactus | Stenocereus Thurberi | From $14.96 | Shop → |
Approved Groundcovers & Perennials (5)
Groundcovers, perennials, and seasonal color plants. 5 options below, all proven in the Arizona heat.
Full Troon North-approved groundcovers & perennials
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Asparagus Fern | Asparagus Densiflorus | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Lily Turf | Liriope Muscari | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Creeping Boobialla | Myoporum Parvifolium | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Germander | Teucrium Chamaedrys | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Peruvian Verbena | Verbena Peruviana | From $5.98 | Shop → |
Approved Grasses & Vines (5)
Vines cover walls and fences; ornamental grasses add movement. 5 approved options below.
Three Timbers picks — best of Troon North's grasses & vines
Full Troon North-approved grasses & vines
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Vine | Antigonon Leptopus | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Creeping Fig | Ficus Pumila | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Evening Trumpet Flower | Gelsemium Sempervirens | From $22.26 | Shop → |
| Cat's Claw Ivy | Macfadyena Unguis-Cati | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Dwarf Jasmine | Trachelospermum Asiaticum | From $6.51 | Shop → |
Planting & Watering Guide for Scottsdale 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 Troon North 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 Troon North’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 Troon North 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 Troon North guidelines, build the plant list, prep your ACC submittal, and install — usually within 2–3 weeks of your free consultation.
Most Troon North front-yard installs come in between $2,500 and $8,000 depending on lot size and tree count.
Why Troon North homeowners choose Three Timbers
- We did the homework. Every plant on this page has been cross-referenced against Troon North’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.
