Parkinsonia praecox (Palo Brea) - Image 6

Botanical names: Parkinsonia praecox, Cercidium praecox

Common name: Palo Brea

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowers
Parkinsonia praecox (Palo Brea) tree with small yellow flowers on smooth light green bark branch
Parkinsonia praecox (Palo Brea) tree trunk with slender branches holding numerous yellow flowers


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