| Botanical name | Parkinsonia aculeata |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | This tree carries masses of golden-yellow flowers that appear after rain. |
| Common name(s) | Jerusalem thorn |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | This tree is excellent for very dry regions. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Soil conditions | Alkaline |
Parkinsonia aculeata (Jerusalem thorn)
- Botanical name: Parkinsonia aculeata
- Common name(s): Jerusalem thorn
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
Unusual, drought-hardy tree with a drooping habit. Masses of golden-yellow flowers appear after rain. Tolerates alkaline soils; needs minimum attention once established. Excellent for very dry regions.
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Botanical Pronunciation: par-kin-SO-nee-uh ah-kew-lee-AY-tuh
Parkinsonia aculeata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This tree carries masses of golden-yellow flowers that appear after rain. 
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