Mexican palo verde
Parkinsonia aculeata
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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
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Mexico and southwestern United States
Native to: Arizona, Texas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A thorny, fast-growing desert tree with feathery green bark and bright yellow flowers. Highly drought-tolerant and adaptable to harsh conditions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Mexican palo verde grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Mexico and southwestern United States
Native to: Arizona, Texas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation