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California Native Plant

Cercidium microphyllum

Foothills Palo Verde

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This is a smaller shade tree that reaches heights and widths of 10'-20'. The tree is very drought-tolerant, although supplemental watering during the dry season will speed up growth rate. Trees are leafless for most of the year, except following rains.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

Green

Fruit Color

Yellow

Fruit Season

Summer

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.