Description
Parkinsonia aculeata tree
Evergreen spiny tree
Leguminoideae family
Caesalpinioideae subfamily
Used as windbreaks
Smooth green trunk
Yellow flowers tinged with red
Native to Panama and North America
Height up to 10 meters
Uses and Benefits
Prevents soil erosion
Tolerates soil salinity
Drought and heat resistant
Wood used for firewood and charcoal
Leaves are excellent livestock feed
Used as farm hedges
Growth and lifespan
Short-lived tree up to 30 years
Care
Requires minimal care
Water once a day
Fertilize twice a year
Pruning possible to shape tree
Propagation
By seeds high germination rate
Scarify seeds without damaging embryo
By stem cuttings in spring
