Desert Museum Palo Verde
Cercidium x 'Desert Museum'
Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Botanical Pronunciation | ser-SID-ee-um |
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Lore | Native to the Sonoran Desert, the palo verde tree is Arizona's official state tree. Two species share this title: blue palo verde (Parkinsonia Florida) and foothill palo verde (P. microphylla). |
Average Size at Maturity | Fast grower to 25 ft. tall and wide. |
Bloom Time | Spring |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Foliage Color | Green |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Landscape Use | Firescaping/Firewise, Specimen, Accent |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
Special Feature | North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
Water Needs | Low |
Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Requires well-drained soil. Water regularly and deeply during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Drought tolerant when established. Prune for shape and structure after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-9

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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