Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Upland soils
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Emetic, Headache, Laxative, Stomach pain, Sunburn, Wounds
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PARKINSONIA 'Desert Museum'
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Desert Museum Palo Verde, Palo Verde
Sourwood
In Hindi
Palo Verde
Sourwood
In German
Palo Verde
Sourwood
In French
Palo Verde
Sourwood
In Spanish
Palo Verde
Sourwood
In Greek
Palo verde
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Palo Verde
Sourwood
In Polish
Palo Verde
Sourwood
In Latin
Palo Viride
Sourwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Parkinsonia
Oxydendrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Palo Verde and Sourwood
Wondering what are the properties of Palo Verde and Sourwood? We provide you with everything About Palo Verde and Sourwood. Palo Verde has thorns and Sourwood doesn't have thorns. Also Palo Verde does not have fragrant flowers. Palo Verde has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sourwood has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Palo Verde and Sourwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Palo Verde and Sourwood
Season and care of Palo Verde and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Verde and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Verde season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Palo Verde is Loam, Sand and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Palo Verde is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Palo Verde and Sourwood Physical Information
Palo Verde and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Verde height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Verde and Sourwood are as follows:
Palo Verde flower color: Yellow
Palo Verde leaf color: Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Palo Verde and Sourwood
Care of Palo Verde and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Verde pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sourwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Palo Verde needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.