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(Cercidium praecox)

(Parkinsonia praecox)

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Description

The Sonoran Palo Brea is a small, fast growing, deciduous shade tree that has low hanging, spiny branches and blooms clusters of yellow flowers in the spring. It grows from 20 to 40 ft. tall.  Do not over irrigate.

Plant Information

Plant Type

Small Tree

Origin

Baja California, Sonoran Desert

Size (H x W)

25' x 25'

Sun

Full Shade

Water

Low

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring