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Parkinsonia microphylla (Multi) - Yellow Palo Verde

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Parkinsonia microphylla (Multi) is an impressive desert jewel known as the Yellow Palo Verde. Rising to towering heights of up to 30 feet, this native Green Stick of Southwestern U. S. and Mexico creates a majestic presence in any landscape. With its delicate, lace-like branches graced by tiny, light-green leaves, this tree is a remarkable sight to behold, especially when it explodes into a vibrant bloom of bright yellow flowers every spring and early summer. Its multi-trunk structure, embellished with a unique, corky-green bark, not only adds an interesting architectural twist to your outdoor space, but also gives the tree its distinctive 'Palo Verde' moniker. Remarkably low-maintenance, this perennial tree is unphased by droughts, flourishing in the full sun and needs minimal water to thrive. Besides its aesthetic allure, it plays a vital role in the ecosystem, offering essential sustenance to desert wildlife with its seed-filled pods. Amplify your desert landscaping with the Yellow Palo Verde, a tree that is as resilient as it is beautiful, as practical as it is picturesque. This isn't just a tree, but a testament to the wonders of desert life.

  • Size: Up to 30 feet tall
  • Flowers: Bright yellow
  • Foliage: Delicate, tiny, light green leaves
  • Water usage: Low (Drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Attracts Wildlife: Provides sustenance for desert wildlife
  • Architectural Interest: Interesting, multi-trunk structure with green bark
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