Names and Taxonomy
Common Names Palo Verde, Blue Palo Verde Synonyms Parkinsonia-florida Family Pea (Fabaceae)
Common Names Palo Verde, Blue Palo Verde Synonyms Parkinsonia-florida Family Pea (Fabaceae)
Type Tree
Habit Tree
Shape Mushroom
Size Up to 30 feet (910 cm)
Stem Smooth and Green
Color Greenn
Shape Lanceolate
Venation Bipinnate Edge Smooth/Entire
Arrangement Alternate
Surface Smooth
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Head Size 1-2" (2.5 to 5 cm) long
Number of Petals 5
Bloom May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Fruit Achene
Water Use Medium
Light Requirement Sun
Soil Moisture Dry
Soil Description Well Drained
Elevation 5-11 thousand feet
Distribution AZ, CA, NV, UT
Native AZ, UT
Growing Zones 3-8
Habitat Type Riparian
moist canyons, along streamsides, or moist meadows in pinyon-juniper, mountain brush, ponderosa pine, and spruce-fir communities