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Cercidium 'Desert Museum'

Also Known As

  • Cercidium x 'Desert Museum'
  • Parkinsonia x 'Desert Museum'
  • Desert Museum Hybrid Paloverde

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 25'
  • W: 35'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Cercidium 'Desert Museum' plant details

Cercidium 'Desert Museum' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cercidium 'Desert Museum'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 35 FT wide, 25 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cercidium 'Desert Museum'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Cercidium 'Desert Museum' plant

How to Grow Cercidium 'Desert Museum'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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