About Our Plant Information

Last updated: October 13, 2026

Our plant pages, guides, watering charts, planting calendar, spacing calculator, toxicity notes, HOA lists and rebate pages gather what Arizona growers, nurseries and gardeners already publish, in plain words. We are not experts, and this is general information, not advice for your exact yard.

Care and sizes

• Watering, sun and spacing are starting points. Your soil, the side of the house, reflected heat, your irrigation and the weather all change what a plant needs.
• Mature sizes are what a plant can reach here with water and room. Yours can end up bigger or smaller.
• Cold ratings are typical. A plant can be damaged at warmer temperatures if it is young, in a low spot, or the cold lasts several nights.
• Photos show a typical plant. Yours will look a little different.

Pets, kids and toxicity

• We list toxicity as accurately as we can, but no list covers every plant, every part or every animal. We never call a plant "pet safe".
• If a person eats a plant, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. If a pet does, call your vet right away.
• Thorns, spines and sap can hurt. Plant spiny plants away from walkways, pools and play areas.

HOA lists and city rules

• HOA plant lists change, and each community decides for itself. Our HOA pages show plants commonly allowed. Check your HOA's current list and get any approval you need before you plant.
• Rebate programs change their rules and amounts. Check with your city before you count on a rebate.
• In Phoenix, olive trees that make pollen and male mulberry trees cannot be sold or planted. Fruitless and pollen-free kinds are fine.
• Some native plants come with a state tag. Keep the tag on until the plant is in the ground.

Before you dig

• Call Arizona 811 (dial 811) a few days before you dig so buried lines get marked.
• Check how far roots and branches will reach from walls, pools, pipes, septic and the roof before you pick a spot.

When in doubt

Send us a photo of your spot before you buy. We will tell you if we think it is the wrong plant. Following a guide does not promise a result beyond what our Grow With Us Limited Warranty covers.