Parkinsonia microphylla
Foothills Palo Verde
Description
Smaller shrublike shade tree 15' x15'. Trees are leafless for most of the year, except following rains. Plants are very drought-tolerant, although supplemental watering during the dry season will speed up growth rate. Flowering starts mid to late spring with sulfer yellow flowers. This tree is good for naturalistic landscapes. Form has character. Native to the Sonoran Desert.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Yellow Green
Bark Color
Green
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Screen, Shade Tree, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
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.