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Parkinsonia microphylla


Foothill Palo Verde




Origin:  Southwestern United States of America and Northwestern Mexico.
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Parkinsonia
Species
microphylla
Category
Tropicals, Woody
Type
Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)
Height
5 - 7 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMayJune
Landscape
Large tree that can be used in a garden to provide shade to other plants.
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.
Notable Specimens
Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
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