Palo Verde
Parkinsonia floridaBest: February, March
Arizona's state tree with green bark and yellow spring blooms. Trim after flowering for best results.
Quick Tips:
- Remove crossing branches
- Maintain natural vase shape
- Clean cuts prevent disease
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Arizona Tree Guide
Learn about the trees that thrive in our desert climate and when to care for them.
Arizona's state tree with green bark and yellow spring blooms. Trim after flowering for best results.
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Hardy desert tree with feathery foliage. Requires careful pruning to maintain structure.
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Popular throughout Arizona. Trim dead fronds before monsoon season to prevent storm damage.
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Oranges, lemons, and grapefruit thrive in Arizona. Light pruning encourages fruit production.
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Mediterranean classic adapted to Arizona. Proper pruning controls pollen and improves shape.
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Fast-growing shade tree. Winter pruning when dormant prevents sap bleeding and stress.
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Never prune when temps exceed 100°F. Heat stress can damage trees.
Deep watering helps trees recover from pruning stress.
Never remove more than 25% of a tree's canopy in one session.
Create defensible space before summer. Remove dead wood and debris.
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