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Palo verde tree
Parkinsonia florida
In the United States:
Native
· also called blue palo verde, palo verde, sonoran palo verde, blue paloverde
Honeybees heavily forage on palo verde for both nectar and pollen during its spring bloom, contributing to a significant honey flow in desert regions. Peak bloom occurs in April to June, providing early-season resources when other flowers are scarce. The tree's profuse yellow flowers attract swarms of bees but require full sun and well-drained soil to thrive without irrigation in arid landscapes.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | March–May |
| Hardiness zones | 8-11 |
| Duration | ~2 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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