Will Rogers Equestrian Ranch Approved Plants
Will Rogers Equestrian Ranch Approved Plants (Queen Creek)
A desert-adapted, wind-tolerant plant palette for Will Rogers Equestrian Ranch’s 1-acre horse properties in Queen Creek (85142). Pulled from Three Timbers’ in-stock catalog and filtered for the species most-requested on east-valley equestrian lots.
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Equestrian-property landscaping, matched to our catalog.
Will Rogers Equestrian Ranch is a Queen Creek community of 1-acre horse properties with HOA Landscaping Guidelines that cover plant selection, turf coverage, and front-yard presentation. The HOA’s full approved plant list sits behind the homeowner portal — but the Landscaping Guidelines (quoted at length in a public 2026 Arizona Office of Administrative Hearings ruling, dockets 171585 & 185133 on azhoawatch.org) establish the key constraints: desert-adapted species, high-wind tolerance, and a mandatory 25% turf coverage in front yards. Below is the Three Timbers palette matched to those standards.
Every plant below is clickable with current pricing. Free delivery across the Phoenix Valley on orders over $200.
About This Plant List
| Community | Will Rogers Equestrian Ranch (1-acre horse properties) |
| City | Queen Creek, AZ 85142 (East Valley) |
| Property type | 1-acre equestrian lots with HOA Landscaping Guidelines and ACC review |
| Mandatory turf rule | Front yards must maintain minimum 25% turf coverage (per HOA Landscaping Guidelines) |
| Public source | AZ Office of Administrative Hearings dockets 171585 & 185133 (2026) — publicly quote the Landscaping Guidelines on azhoawatch.org. Full plant list is behind the HOA portal. |
| Our approach | We built this palette from Three Timbers’ in-stock catalog filtered for desert-adapted, wind-tolerant, equestrian-compatible species that typically pass east-valley HOA review. |
Text us at 612-214-1955 with a photo or PDF of your community’s approved plant palette and we’ll cross-match it against our in-stock catalog — usually within an hour. No charge, no obligation.
Unlike most Phoenix HOAs that discourage turf, Will Rogers’ guidelines mandate it. Plan for a hybrid design — drought-tolerant plants from the palette below, plus the required turf portion in your front yard.
Jump to a Plant Category
- Approved Trees — 16 plants
- Approved Shrubs — 13 plants
- Approved Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents — 8 plants
- Approved Groundcovers & Perennials — 5 plants
- Approved Vines & Ornamental Grasses — 2 plants
- Planting & watering guide
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Trees (16 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of trees
All approved trees (16 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velvet Mesquite | Prosopis velutina | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Honey Mesquite | Prosopis glandulosa | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Chilean Mesquite | Prosopis chilensis | From $36.96 | Shop → |
| Sissoo | Dalbergia sissoo | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Blue Palo Verde | Parkinsonia florida | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Museum Palo Verde | Parkinsonia x 'Desert Museum' | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Palo Brea | Parkinsonia praecox | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Ironwood | Olneya tesota | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Sweet Acacia | Acacia farnesiana | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Willow Acacia | Acacia salicina | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Shoestring Acacia | Acacia stenophylla | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Desert Willow | Chilopsis linearis | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Arizona Ash | Fraxinus velutina | From $28.16 | Shop → |
| Texas Mountain Laurel | Sophora secundiflora | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Texas Ebony | Ebenopsis ebano | From $31.68 | Shop → |
| Chinese Pistache | Pistacia chinensis | From $36.96 | Shop → |
Shrubs (13 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of shrubs
All approved shrubs (13 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Ranger | Leucophyllum frutescens | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Compact Texas Sage | Leucophyllum langmaniae | From $6.34 | Shop → |
| Hopbush | Dodonaea viscosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Jojoba | Simmondsia chinensis | From $7.57 | Shop → |
| Creosote | Larrea tridentata | From $10.56 | Shop → |
| Little-leaf Cordia | Cordia parvifolia | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Fairy Duster | Calliandra eriophylla | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Baja Fairy Duster | Calliandra californica | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Brittlebush | Encelia farinosa | From $5.54 | Shop → |
| Arizona Yellow Bells | Tecoma stans | From $6.95 | Shop → |
| Red Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia pulcherrima | From $6.25 | Shop → |
| Yellow Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia gilliesii | From $6.78 | Shop → |
| Feathery Senna | Senna artemisioides | From $6.16 | Shop → |
Cacti, Agaves & Architectural Accents (8 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of cacti, agaves & architectural accents
All approved cacti, agaves & architectural accents (8 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Yucca | Hesperaloe parviflora | From $7.66 | Shop → |
| Desert Spoon | Dasylirion wheeleri | From $8.18 | Shop → |
| Ocotillo | Fouquieria splendens | From $56.32 | Shop → |
| Saguaro | Carnegiea gigantea | — | Shop → |
| Beargrass | Nolina microcarpa | From $9.15 | Shop → |
| Agave Americana | Agave americana | From $9.68 | Shop → |
| Soaptree Yucca | Yucca elata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
| Banana Yucca | Yucca baccata | From $11.09 | Shop → |
Groundcovers & Perennials (5 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of groundcovers & perennials
All approved groundcovers & perennials (5 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailing Smoke Bush | Dalea greggii | From $7.48 | Shop → |
| Trailing Lantana | Lantana montevidensis | From $5.19 | Shop → |
| Globe Mallow | Sphaeralcea ambigua | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Angelita Daisy | Tetraneuris acaulis | From $6.60 | Shop → |
| Blackfoot Daisy | Melampodium leucanthum | From $6.60 | Shop → |
Vines & Ornamental Grasses (2 approved)
Three Timbers picks — best of vines & ornamental grasses
All approved vines & ornamental grasses (2 species)
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Starting Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Grass | Muhlenbergia rigens | From $6.16 | Shop → |
| Pink Muhly | Muhlenbergia capillaris | From $6.16 | 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: Every 3–4 days, deep soak.
- Year 1, winter: Every 10–14 days, light watering.
- After year 1, established: Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winter. Cacti, agaves, ocotillo need far less.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Will Rogers require turf when most Phoenix HOAs discourage it?
The community was developed with an equestrian/ranch aesthetic that emphasizes green open space. The 25% front-yard turf rule is a long-standing architectural guideline enforced through ACC review.
Are these plants horse-safe?
Most plants on our palette are low-risk around horses. If you have specific concerns, tell us when you order — we’ll flag anything to avoid near pasture areas.
Where can I see the full HOA Landscaping Guidelines?
The full guidelines are available through the Will Rogers HOA homeowner portal. The 2026 Arizona Office of Administrative Hearings rulings (dockets 171585 and 185133) on azhoawatch.org quote key sections publicly.
How fast can you deliver to Queen Creek 85142?
Same-day or next-day for orders received before 1pm. Free delivery on orders $200+ to all Queen Creek zips.
Want your landscape installed for you?
We’re the only Phoenix Valley online nursery with our own install crew
Three Timbers handles design, plant selection, HOA 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. Browse the full master HOA plant guide to compare across all Phoenix Valley communities, or call 612-214-1955 for a same-day quote.
