Parkinsonia aculeata |
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Mexican Palo Verde, Jerusalem Thorn |
The Mexican Palo Verde has prickly stems. This tree is very fast growing with sparse foliage and very long narrow leaves. Yellow flowers with orange red throats bloom sporadically. It is very messy, thorny, weedy and short-lived. This tree is usually found on limestone soils in areas with moisture but is strongly drought tolerant. It can withstand saline conditions. It can be cold or drought deciduous. It is beautiful in form being light and airy looking, with green bark.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Width Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Green
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.