Botanical name | Parkinsonia aculeata |
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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. |
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Flowers | This tree carries masses of golden-yellow flowers that appear after rain. |
Common name(s) | Jerusalem thorn |
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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.
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This tree carries masses of golden-yellow flowers that appear after rain.