
Palo Blanco
Mariosousa willardiana
These trees have striking white peeling bark and are a nice accent tree to landscapes. Note: previously classified as Acacia willardiana.
THE BASICS
Type: Tree
Sun: Full/reflected sun
Hardiness: 25°F
Water: Very Low
Native to: Southern Sonoran Desert
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Slow-moderate
Mature Height: 20 feet
Mature Width: 10 feet
Mature Form: Upright, airy
FOLIAGE
Semievergreen
Color: Medium green
Texture: Fine
WILDLIFE
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Cream spikes
Season: spring
COMMENTS
Litter: Moderate
Thorns: None
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
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Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Dave Seibert, Dave Seibert, Dave Seibert, Carol Ward, Carol Ward