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Palo verde tree
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Palo verde tree

Parkinsonia florida

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.

Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
BloomApril–June
USDA zones8-11
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeSouthwestern United States
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