An Arizona native. The blue-green branches carry on photosynthesis when the small blue-green, compound leaves drop due to drought or cold. Masses of bright yellow flowers cover this tree in the spring through early summer, blooming before the Parkinsonia microphylla. Plant in full sun, reflected heat, and well-drained soils.
Parkinsonia florida (Blue Palo Verde)
Parkinsonia florida
Blue Palo Verde
An Arizona native. The blue-green branches carry on photosynthesis when the small blue-green, compound leaves drop due to drought or cold. Masses of bright yellow flowers cover this tree in the spring through early summer, blooming before the Parkinsonia microphylla. Plant in full sun, reflected heat, and well-drained soils.
| Plant Type | Native, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Early Summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 30 (ft) |
| Spread | 30 (ft) |
| Spacing | 20' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Great Foliage |
| Attracts | Birds, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Cold, Drought |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons
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