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    Parkinsonia microphylla

    Also Known As

    • Cercidiopsis microphylla
    • Cercidium microphyllum
    • Foothill Palo Verde
    • Little Leaf Palo Verde

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 10'-40'
    • W: 12'-30'

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

    Parkinsonia microphylla plant details

    Parkinsonia microphylla is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring, summer and winter yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Parkinsonia microphylla

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 FT - 30 FT - wide, 10 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring, summer and winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Parkinsonia microphylla

    USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Parkinsonia microphylla plant

    How to Grow Parkinsonia microphylla

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    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
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    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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