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California Native Plant

Parkinsonia microphylla

Foothills Palo Verde

Plant photo of: Parkinsonia microphylla
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

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

Sun

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Screen, Shade Tree, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.