Parkinsonia floridum

Sunset

Zones 8-14, 18-20

Full

Moderate, Minimal

Blue Palo Verde

Deciduous, Trees

Native to the deserts of Southern California, Arizona, and Baja California. In gardens, it grows fast to 35 ft. tall and 30 ft. wide. Bluish green leaves and branches. Bright pure yellow flowers in 2–4 1/2-in. clusters appear in spring.

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