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: The name Palo Verde is Spanish for "green stick," referring to its smooth, deep green bark that remains attractive year-round and even performs photosynthesis when the tree is dormant.

: It is a rapid grower, often putting on 2 to 3 feet of height per year in its early stages, quickly reaching a mature size of 20–30 feet tall and wide. Buying and Planting Tips palo verde desert museum buy

Unlike its parent species, this naturally occurring hybrid—discovered at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum —is specifically bred for the home gardener. : The name Palo Verde is Spanish for