Parkinsonia microphylla |
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Foothills Palo Verde |
Smaller shrublike shade tree 15' x15'. Trees are leafless for most of the year, except following rains. Plants are very drought-tolerant, although supplemental watering during the dry season will speed up growth rate. Flowering starts mid to late spring with sulfer yellow flowers. This tree is good for naturalistic landscapes. Form has character. Native to the Sonoran Desert.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Yellow Green
Bark Color
Green
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.