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California Native Plant

Parkinsonia microphyllum

Foothills Palo Verde

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Smaller shade tree from 10-20' tall and wide. 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. Yellow flowers cover the tree during spring. Watch out for thorns. This is a long lived tree that is native to the Southwestern USA including California. It does best in well draining soil such as sandy or rocky soil.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Width Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

Green

Fruit Color

Yellow

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Shade Tree, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers