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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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    Parkinsonia florida

    aka Cercidium florida, Cercidium floridum, Parkinsonia floridum, Blue Palo Verde

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 25'-35'

    Width: 25'-35'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Parkinsonia florida form by Stan Shebs
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    Parkinsonia microphylla

    aka Cercidiopsis microphylla, Cercidium microphyllum, Foothill Palo Verde, Little Leaf Palo Verde

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-40'

    Width: 12'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Parkinsonia microphylla close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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