36" Cercidium hybrid 'Desert Museum' - Palo Verde

Desert Museum Palo Verde
Botanical Name: Cercidium hybrid 'Desert Museum' (also commonly listed as Parkinsonia × 'Desert Museum')

A tough, drought-tolerant deciduous tree with an airy, vase-shaped growth habit. Profuse clusters of large yellow flowers bloom in spring and often continue sporadically through summer. Leaflets are small, oval, and green to chartreuse. The trunk and branches are bright green, adding year-round color and interest. Thornless and cleaner than other Palo Verde varieties, producing significantly fewer seed pods. Prefers well-drained soil and thrives in hot, dry climates.

USDA Zone: 6–9
Sunset Zones: 8–14, 18–20

Mature Size:
• Height: 20–25 ft.
• Width: 20–25 ft.

Light Needs: Full Sun

Water Needs: Low to Moderate

Key Features:
• Spectacular yellow spring blooms
• Bright green trunk and branches
• Thornless variety
• Drought tolerant once established
• Fast-growing shade tree
• Excellent for desert and Mediterranean landscapes
• Low litter compared to other Palo Verde species

Ideal Uses:
Accent tree, specimen planting, xeriscape gardens, desert landscapes, and low-water residential or commercial project