Foothills Palo Verde
Parkinsonia Microphylla
Overview
The Foothills Palo Verde (Parkinsonia microphylla) is a deciduous tree native to the Sonoran Desert. It reaches up to 20 feet in height, with a 20-foot canopy. This species boasts a delicate green bark, small leaflets that reduce water loss, and vibrant yellow blooms in late spring. Well-adapted to dry conditions, it requires minimal watering once established, providing a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant option for sustainable landscaping.
Sun FullWater LowZones 8–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Arid
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 8–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub, Tree
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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