Natural History

Names and Taxonomy

Common Names Palo Verde, Blue Palo Verde Synonyms Parkinsonia-florida Family Pea (Fabaceae)

Habit and Size

Type Tree
Habit Tree
Shape Mushroom
Size Up to 30 feet (910 cm)
Stem Smooth and Green

Leaves

Color Greenn
Shape Lanceolate
Venation Bipinnate
Edge Smooth/Entire
Arrangement Alternate
Surface Smooth

Flowers and Fruit

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

Habitat and Growing Conditions

Water Use Medium
Light Requirement Sun
Soil Moisture Dry
Soil Description Well Drained
Elevation 5-11 thousand feet

Current and Native Distribution

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

More Photographs

Palos Verde (Parkinsonia florida)

Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve

Palos Verde (Parkinsonia florida)

Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve

Palos Verde (Parkinsonia florida)

Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve