Cercidium microphyllum
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Species Name: Cercidium microphyllum
Common Name: Foothill paloverde or Littleleaf paloverde
- Wonderful in a dry landscape. Extremely drought tolerant. Similar to Blue Palo Verde. Needs good drainage. Rare. Profuse bloomer with small amount of water.
- Plant Family: Fabaceae
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height by Width: 30' H x 30' W
- Growth Habit: Open shrub
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Semi-deciduous
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Preference: Well-draining
- Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional
- Cold Hardy to:
- Flower Season: Spring and summer
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Endangered?: List 4 / RED 1-1-1
- Distribution: Limited distribution. Mojave desert. Arizona. Northwest Mexico.
- Natural Habitat: Rocky slopes. Elevation: around 1800'.
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