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Caesalpinia platyloba

Palo Colorado

Plant photo of: Caesalpinia platyloba
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This is a small, thornless tree that can grow up to 25' x 15'. LEaves are dull green and elliptical. All new leaves and stems are covered with hairs. This is an open, generally multi-trunk tree that produces clusters of yellow flowers in the spring. This tree needs to be carefully located, since its frost tolerance isminimal. Tolerates full sun. Native from Chihuahua and Sonora south into Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Shade Tree, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.