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Mexican palo verde
Parkinsonia aculeata
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
A thorny, fast-growing desert tree with feathery green bark and bright yellow flowers. Highly drought-tolerant and adaptable to harsh conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Mexico and southwestern United States
Native to: Arizona, Texas
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlhedgerownitrogen fixerwildlife benefitwindbreak
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation