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Palo Verde
Parkinsonia florida
Green-barked desert tree that erupts in yellow bloom each spring. The Sonoran signature.
pollinatornativefast
TypeTree
HardinessUSDA Zones 8–11
SunFull sun
WaterVery low (after establishment)
Height240–360 in
Bloomyellow · spring
Where to buy
Shop Palo Verde at trusted growers. Prefer a mail-order xeric specialist, or check a local nursery.
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