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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Synonym: –

Botanical Pronunciation: par-kin-SO-nee-uh ah-kew-lee-AY-tuh

Parkinsonia aculeata requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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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	6 m * 4 m
Categories	Trees
Flowers	This tree carries masses of golden-yellow flowers that appear after rain.
Common name(s)	Jerusalem thorn
Origin	Tropical america
Uses in landscape design	This tree is excellent for very dry regions.
Drought tolerance	High
Soil conditions	Alkaline

This tree carries masses of golden-yellow flowers that appear after rain.

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Parkinsonia aculeata (Jerusalem thorn)