Palo Verde

Description
Botanical Name: 
Parkinsonia aculeata

Native to southwestern U.S., Mexico. Fast growth rate when young, then slowing. Leaves 6" to 9" long, twice pinnately compound, leaflets in 1 to 3 pairs, crowded, both the rachis and the petiole practically obsolete; secondary leaflets numerous. Branches gracefully spread to form a rounded head.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Trees-Shade & Ornamental
Name: 
Palo Verde
Plant Type: 
Deciduous
Flower: 
Bright Yellow flowers in clusters 3" - 7" long
Mature Size: 
30' x 30'
Water: 
Very low once established
Exposure:: 
Full sun
Spacing: 
15'
Soil Type: 
Loam; sand; akaline; well drained
Planting Time: 
April - October
Comments
Comments: 

Palo Verde is an appropriate tree for hot dry sites and poor soil. It's frequent showy blooms and green bark make it a worthy specimen tree.  Hardy to 13 degrees F.