Palo Brea
Parkinsonia praecox
Palo brea features a distinctive sculptural form and lime-green bark. Note: previously classified as Cercidium praecox.
THE BASICS
Type: Tree
Sun: Full sun
Hardiness: 25°F
Water: Very Low
Native to: Mexico into South America
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 25 feet
Mature Width: 25 feet
Mature Form: Umbrellalike
FOLIAGE
Semievergreen
Color: Blue-green
Texture: Medium
WILDLIFE
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Bright yellow
Season: spring
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: Small
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Spring Color
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Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert