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Cercidium floridum (Standard) - Blue Palo Verde

Market price from $94.99 to $144.99

Cercidium floridum (Standard) is more commonly known as the Blue Palo Verde, a vibrant vision of desert beauty. This moderately sized tree grows at a swift pace, flaunting a mesmerizing blue-green bark unique to its kind. Its foliage consists of lush, feathery leaves that mirror the magnificent hues of its smooth trunk. A showcase in resilience, the Blue Palo Verde boasts of an impressive drought-tolerance, with its low water usage making it an excellent choice for ecologically responsible landscapes. Reveling under the full glory of the sun, this tree is a true embodiment of the sun-kissed beauty of the Southwest. The highlight of this grand spectacle, however, is its burst of brilliant yellow flowers every spring. These show-stopping blooms not only add a bold splash of color to your landscape but also act as a rich nectar source for local pollinators. With its unique photosynthetic bark and spectacular aesthetic appeal, the Blue Palo Verde is all set to be the resilient centerpiece or the cool shade spot in your landscape design.

  • Size: Moderate size, fast-growing
  • Flowers: Vibrant yellow
  • Foliage: Feathery, blue-green leaves
  • Water usage: Low (drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Unique Bark: Smooth, blue-green bark that performs photosynthesis
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