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    • Photo of Parkinsonia florida form by Stan Shebs

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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

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    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

    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

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    Parkinsonia aculeata

    aka Mexican Palo Verde

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Parkinsonia aculeata form by The Ruth Bancroft Garden
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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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    Cercidium 'Desert Museum'

    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
    Photo of Cercidium 'Desert Museum' flower, foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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