Parkinsonia aculeata
JERUSALEM THORN
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
10m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Origins: USA, Mexico

Other Botanical Names: Cercidium aculeatum

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Parkinsonia aculeata
JERUSALEM THORN
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
10m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow & orange

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Bark & Stems: spines


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits dry style & mediterranean designs

Uses: street tree, barrier

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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