Blue Palo Verde
Parkinsonia Floridum
Overview
The Blue Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida), a desert native, showcases a lush canopy of blue-green foliage and striking yellow blooms. Mature at 20-30 feet in height and width, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, requiring minimal water once established. Its open, airy structure provides dappled shade, making it an ideal focal point or natural canopy for xeriscaped gardens within USDA zones 8-11.
Sun FullWater Very LowZones 8–11Type TreeClimate Arid
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 8–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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