Cercidium microphyllum
Foothills & Little Leaf Palo Verde
Description
This is a smaller shade tree that reaches heights and widths of 10'-20'. The tree is very drought-tolerant, although supplemental watering during the dry season will speed up growth rate. Trees are leafless for most of the year, except following rains.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
Green
Fruit Color
Yellow
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Shade Tree, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.