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Parkinsonia florida
Also Known As
- Cercidium florida
- Cercidium floridum
- Parkinsonia floridum
- Blue Palo Verde
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 25'-35'
- W: 25'-35'
planting zones
- 8b-11
Parkinsonia florida plant details
Parkinsonia florida is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Parkinsonia florida
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 25 FT - 35 FT - wide, 25 FT - 35 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Parkinsonia florida
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Parkinsonia florida plant
How to Grow Parkinsonia florida
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Parkinsonia for your garden
aka Mexican Palo Verde
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 15'-30'
Width: 15'-30'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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
aka Cercidium x 'Desert Museum', Parkinsonia x 'Desert Museum', Desert Museum Hybrid Paloverde
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 25'
Width: 35'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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