Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Green

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Invasive, Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

The Mexican Palo Verde has prickly stems. This tree is very fast growing with sparse foliage and very long narrow leaves. Yellow flowers with orange red throats bloom sporadically. It is very messy, thorny, weedy and short-lived. In spite of its disadvantages, it is strongly drought tolerant but will lose its leaves during dry or cold periods. It can withstand saline conditions. It is beautiful in form being light /airy looking, with green bark. It may be invasive in some areas.

Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halfway with native soil and water. 5. Finish back filling hole, build basin and water.