Parkinsonia praecox 'AZT'

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Sonoran Palo Verde, 'AZT'

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Information by: Arid Zone Trees Photographer: Arid Zone Trees

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:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.