Parkinsonia microphylla (Foothill Palo Verde)
Botanical Information
Family | Fabaceae |
Genus | Parkinsonia |
Species | microphylla |
Category | Tropicals, Woody |
Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Southwestern United States of America and Northwestern Mexico. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 5 - 7 m |
Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Large tree that can be used in a garden to provide shade to other plants. |
Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
Habitat | These trees are very common and widespread in desert plains and rocky slopes. |
Flower Description | Flowers are found at the end of the branches, are small and pale yellow. |