Botanical Name
Parkinsonia aculeata
Plant Type
Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs
Native To
Native to Texas (not part of Edwards Plateau or Blackland Prairie)
Plant Height Min
12ft
Plant Height Max
20ft
Plant Spread Min
12ft
Plant Spread Max
20ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Seasonal Interest From
Spring
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Plant Color
Yellow
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Water Needs
Very Low
Green trunk and branches; seeds out; root suckers; thorns; fast-growing; short-lived; prune to shape or raise canopy if needed