Common Name: Jerusalem Thorn or Mexican Palo Verde
Botanical Name: Parkinsonia aculeata 
Common Descriptions: 
Deciduous
Drought Tolerant
Edible Seeds, Seed Pods, Flowers
Erosion Controlling 
Flowering 
Frost Tolerant (15°F/-9°C)
Invasive, Over-Watering can Cause Tree to Tip Over due to Non-Supportive Taproot
Shrub
Tree
Average Width Growth: 20 Feet - 25 Feet
Average Height Growth: 20 Feet - 25 Feet
Plant Spacing: 6 Feet - 8 Feet
Root System: Vertical, Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 10 Years - 12 Years
Hardy Zones: 8A - 11B
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Late Spring - Early Summer
Fertilizing Seasons: Late Winter - Early Spring
Applicable Fertilizer: All Purpose 4-4-4 or Rose & Flower 4-6-2
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Nombre Común: Espino de Jerusalén o Palo Verde Mexicano
Nombre Botánico: Parkinsonia aculeata