Part One, Cercidium or Palo Verde Trees

Cercidium...The Palo Verde Trees
Growing outside the walls in our desert garden are three different types of Palo Verde trees. Why "outside the walls ", one may ask. The reply...because these trees, though gorgeous, are thorn laden and shed heaps of leaves, flowers and litter. In other words, they are what I would call "messy". I certainly would make sure they were NEVER planted near a swimming pool! However, their structure, trunk color, attention grabbing floral display, shade producing quality and low water requirements make them welcome in any desert garden. Birds absolutely love these trees and, that fact alone, makes them important for any native garden. Alas, though, they all require maintenance.