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Parkinsonia florida (Cercidium floridum)

Blue Palo Verde

The state tree of Arizona, Blue Palo Verdes should be a mandatory planting in any valley yard. Bright silvery teal colored branches give way to bright yellow flowers. The tree itself has a fairly intricate and twisted branch structure giving them a unique silhouette when compared to other desert shade trees.

  • Yellow flowers in the spring
  • Good for nesting habitat for birds
  • State tree of Arizona
  • Height: 30 ft
  • Spread: 30 ft
  • Category: Trees
  • Color: Yellow