Parkinsonia praecox 'AZT'
Sonoran Palo Verde, 'AZT'
Description
This semievergreen tree grows at a moderate to fast rate to 30' x 30'. It has beautiful dark-blue green leaves and an attractive multi-trunked shape. Yellow, funnel-shaped petals appear in spring and are followed by a few light tan pods. Accepts full sun. Can be weaned off of supplemental irrigation once it reaches desired size. Lush appearance makes it a highly adaptable tree for patios, walkways and for shade. Small thorns do not seem to be a problem. - Arid Zone Trees
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
Green
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
n/a
Leaf Season
Semi-evergreen
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Parking Strip, Roadside, Walkways
Special Uses
Screen, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.