Trees
Palo Brea
Parkinsonia praecox
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Distinctive sculptural form with lime-green bark. Previously classified as Cercidium praecox.
The Basics
Type: TreesSun: Full SunHardiness: 25°FWater: Very LowNative To: Baja California and Sonora, Mexico into South AmericaGrowth
Growth Rate: FastMature Height: 25'Mature Width: 30'Mature Form: UmbrellalikeFoliage
Semi-evergreenColor: Blue-greenTexture: MediumWildlife
Bees Birds Other wildlifeFlowers
Flower Color: YellowSeason: SpringComments
Litter: SeasonalThorns: SmallIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F1568396522285e2.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert