Desert Museum Palo Verde

Cercidium Hybrid

This gorgeous, thornless hybrid makes a fine, upright shade tree. Large yellow blossoms give a dazzling display of color in the spring, lasting longer than any other in the species. May re-bloom in summer if given supplemental water. After the foliage falls, the trunk and stems remain green, providing year-round interest. Produces very few seedpods.

Light Needs: Full sun.

Watering Needs: Once established, needs only occasional watering.

Average Landscape Size: Fast grower to 25 ft. tall and wide.

Key Features: Drought Tolerant.

Blooms: Blooms in spring.