Botanical Name: Parkinsonia aculeata | Add |
Common Name: Mexican Palo Verde, Jerusalem Thorn |
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Green
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Background, Lawn
Special Uses
Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a