If you live in Verrado, this is the only plant list you need.

Verrado's Design Review Committee enforces one of the most detailed approved plant palettes in the West Valley. Every front-yard plant has to come off the Appendix E list — and getting that wrong means rework, fines, or a rejected ACC application. Most homeowners find out the hard way that the friendly neighborhood big-box-store palm tree isn't going to fly with the DRC.

So we did the homework. We pulled Verrado's 196-page Residential Design Guidelines, extracted every plant from Appendix E, cross-checked against the Appendix F prohibited list, and matched it against our nursery catalog. 163 of Verrado's approved species are carried by Three Timbers — organized below by the same five categories the DRC uses.

Every plant below is clickable. Click any plant to see sizes, current pricing, and our 30-day plant warranty terms. Free delivery to Verrado on orders over $150.

About Verrado’s Approved Plant List

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• Approved Trees — 24 plants
• Approved Shrubs — 48 plants
• Approved Accents — Agaves, Cacti, Succulents & Yuccas — 48 plants
• Approved Groundcovers & Perennials — 26 plants
• Approved Grasses & Vines — 17 plants
• Plants prohibited / restricted
• Planting & watering guide
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Approved Trees (24)

Verrado's tree palette favors low-water, desert-adapted species that hold their canopy through Buckeye's brutal summers and double as shade for west-facing yards. Below are the approved trees Three Timbers carries — every plant links to its product page with current pricing and gallon sizes.

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Approved Shrubs (48)

Shrubs do the heavy lifting in Verrado front yards — they hide foundations, frame entries, and pull a yard together visually. Three Timbers carries 48 of Verrado's approved shrubs, ranging from $5 starter Texas Sage to mature 15-gallon Anacacho Orchid Trees.

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Approved Accents — Agaves, Cacti, Succulents & Yuccas (48)

Accent plants are where Verrado yards get personality. Sculptural agaves, columnar cacti, and architectural yuccas anchor desert landscapes without the water demand of traditional ornamentals. Three Timbers stocks 48 of Verrado's approved accents.

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Approved Groundcovers & Perennials (26)

Groundcovers and perennials soften the spaces between larger plants, hold mulch in place, and add seasonal color. The 26 approved options below run from $5 trailing rosemary to mature lantana flats — all proven in Buckeye's heat.

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Approved Grasses & Vines (17)

Vines cover bare walls, soften block fences, and add vertical color. Approved grasses bring movement and texture without the invasive habits of banned species like Fountain Grass. Three Timbers carries 17 of Verrado's approved grasses and vines.

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Plants Verrado PROHIBITS (Appendix F)

Verrado’s Appendix F lists 14 species that cannot be planted anywhere in the community, including back yards. Most of these are banned for one of three reasons: invasive root systems, allergenic pollen, or water-grass habits that don’t fit the desert aesthetic.

If a plant below is on this list, do not buy it for any Verrado address — even if you see it for sale elsewhere. The DRC will require its removal during your annual landscape review.

Planting & Watering Guide for Verrado Yards

The three Verrado landscape themes — know yours

Verrado parcels are assigned one of three landscape themes. The theme affects how much turf you can have, what front-yard structure is required, and how the DRC will judge your submittal. Your homeowner welcome packet states which theme applies to your address. All plants on this page are appropriate for all three themes.

• Town — tighter, more formal lots. Heavier use of structured shrubs, defined planting beds, and traditional-style entries.
• Transition — the most common theme. A blend of desert and traditional. Balanced planting density.
• Country — more naturalistic, lower-density planting, more open gravel and decomposed granite.

Best time to plant in Buckeye

Fall (October–November) is the ideal planting window. Soil is still warm enough for fast root development, but air temperatures have dropped enough to dramatically reduce transplant stress.

Spring (February–April) is the second window. Lower stress than summer planting, but plants won’t be as established when 110°F+ days arrive in June.

Summer planting is possible but high-risk. Avoid it for trees and large shrubs. Hardy desert accents (agave, yucca, cactus) can go in any time of year.

Watering established Verrado yards

Buckeye is West Valley — hotter and drier than central Phoenix. Plan for slightly more aggressive summer watering than what you might see recommended for the East Valley.

• 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 for most species. Cacti, agaves, and ocotillo need far less.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Three Timbers handle the Verrado DRC submittal for me?

Yes — if you book installation through us, we put together your DRC plant list, prepare a basic site sketch, and submit it for ACC approval on your behalf. Book a free consultation to start.

What if a plant I want isn’t on Verrado’s approved list?

Don’t plant it in your front yard. The DRC will require its removal. Most “unapproved” plants have an approved substitute that looks similar — ask us, we’ll suggest one.

How fast can you deliver to Verrado?

Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday are our standard West Valley delivery days. Place an order by Sunday evening and we can typically have plants at your door by the following 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. Most plants are back in stock within days. Text or call 612-214-1955 and we’ll tell you exactly when the plant will be back — or suggest the closest in-stock substitute we have right now.

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Why Verrado homeowners choose Three Timbers

• We did the homework. Every plant on this page has been cross-referenced against Verrado’s 196-page Residential Design Guidelines, Appendix E (revised Aug 7, 2015).
• Same-day response. Call or text 612-214-1955 and you’ll hear back the same day.
• Free delivery to Verrado. 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 — even on installed plants.
• Real Phoenix Valley landscape pros. Three Timbers Landscape Services is a local Buckeye-and-Phoenix install team.

Sources: Verrado Residential Design Guidelines (Appendix E & F). Plant pricing and availability current as of the date of publication; inventory updates continuously, so click through to any plant for the latest size options and price.