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California Native Plant

Cercidium 'Desert Museum'

Desert Museum Palo Verde

Plant photo of: Cercidium 'Desert Museum'
Information by: The Plant Nerd Inc.        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This desert tree has an upright habit and can reach 30' high and wide. It can grow moderately fast with irrigation, however, it can be considered drought tolerant. Trees bloom profusely in spring with clusters of golden-yellow blossoms.

Maintenance Tips

Cercidium 'Desert Museum' is a hybrid of the naturally occurring Palo Verde tree. This tree is typically multi-trunked so it takes on the form of a large shrub, growing up to 25' tall and wide. If the tree is located where it can reach its full size at maturity, it will only require minimal pruning to maintain a beautiful natural shape. Using the thinning method is the best way to prune away cross branches and allow sunlight into the tree canopy. This tree is susceptible to a fungus called Powdery Mildew, which is more prevalent in coastal areas or during periods of humidity. This fungus rarely kills the tree, but it can be unsightly and affect the tree's ability to photosynthesize. Treating the tree with a topical or systemic fungicide can be very helpful in treating the disease.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

Green

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Leaf Season

Deciduous

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Background, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Street Tree, With Rocks

Special Uses

Shade Tree, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.