FOOTHILLS PALO VERDE

Parkinsonia microphylla

Also known as the Yellow Palo Verde, the Foothills Palo Verde is slightly smaller than the Blue Palo Verde and is an icon of the Southwestern United States deserts characterized by its photosynthetic blue-green bark and beautiful yellow flowers when in full bloom in the spring.

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GARDENING BASICS

Type: Trees

Hardiness: 15˚F

Water: Low

Sun Exposure:

GROWTH

Growth Rate: Slow/Moderate

Average Size: 20’ H × 20’ W

Coverage: 236 square feet

FOLIAGE

Foliage Type: Deciduous

Foliage Color: Lime green

FLOWERS & FRUITS

Flower Color: Mustard Yellow

Flower Season:

Fruit: Brown seed pods

MORE COMMENTS

Thorns: Yes

Allergies: Moderately allergenic

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