BLUE PALO VERDE

Parkinsonia florida

An icon as Arizona’s State Tree, the Blue Palo Verde is characterized by its photosynthetic blue-green bark and beautiful yellow flowers when in full bloom in the spring. “Palo Verde” translated in Spanish means “green stick.”

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GARDENING BASICS

Type: Trees

Hardiness: 15˚F

Water: Low/Medium

Sun Exposure:

GROWTH

Growth Rate: Moderate

Average Size: 30’ H × 30’ W

Coverage: 530 square feet

FOLIAGE

Foliage Type: Deciduous

Foliage Color: Blue-green

FLOWERS & FRUITS

Flower Color: Bright yellow

Flower Season:

Fruit: Brown seed pods

MORE COMMENTS

Thorns: No

Allergies: Moderately allergenic

Susceptible to wood bores if without water for long periods of time