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California Native Plant

Cercidium microphyllum

Foothills & Little Leaf Palo Verde

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

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:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.