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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:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.