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Parkinsonia texana var. macra
Parkinsonia texana (A. Gray) S. Watson var. macra (I.M. Johnst.) Isely
Texas Paloverde, Border Paloverde
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Cercidium macrum
USDA Symbol: PATEM
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Tree
Flower: Flowers 1 inch long
Size Class: 6-12 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Caliche type
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsBibliography
Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. WasowskiBibref 297 - Trees of Central Texas (1984) Vines, Robert A.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Parkinsonia texana var. macra in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Parkinsonia texana var. macra in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Parkinsonia texana var. macra
Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-04-23Research By: TWC Staff