Parkinsonia florida
Palo Verde
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Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida) - Description
Parkinsonia florida, the Blue Palo Verde (syn. Cercidium floridum), is a species of palo verde native to the Sonoran Deserts in the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. Its name means "green pole or stick" in Spanish, referring to the green trunk and branches, that perform photosynthesis.
Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida) - Blooming
Blooms in the spring for an extended period of time, and then intermittently throughout the year. Followed by sometimes woody pea-like pods.
Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida) - Growth
Growth is rapid at first but eventually slows. Grows best in full sun with low humidity. Works well as a hedge or in a shrub border. Tree species are nice specimen plants.
Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring.
Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida) - Pest
Spider mites. Parkinsonia is also prone to galls, dieback, leaf spots, and mushroom root rot.
Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida) - Interesting facts
Parkinsonia is endemic to the dry regions, such as savannas and scrublands, of Africa, Central America, and Southern North America. The common name "Palo Verde" comes from its green bark, which is able to photosynthesize. Palo Verde is Spanish for "green stick".
Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida) - Soil and irrigation
Does best with rich, well-draining soils.
