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Jerusalem-Thorn (Perkingsonia aculeata) - Recommended With Reservations

Jerusalem-Thorn tree

Florida Native:

No    

Special interest:

Showy yellow flowers, spring/summer

Growth Rate:

Rapid

Height at Maturity:

15'-20' 

Width at Maturity:

20'

Grow Space:

Small, under OHU

Soil Requirements:

Any, well-drained

Cold Hardiness:

Hardy 

Evergreen/Deciduous:

Evergreen 

Salt Tolerance:

High 

Drought Tolerance:

High 

Comments:

Though short-lived, this small tree is drought, salt and overhead utility tolerant. Average performance in humid climates, but performance can be improved by planting on well-drained soils. Weeping habit and thorns preclude use as a street or sidewalk tree.  

Uses:

Specimen, buffer

Maintenance:

$$$

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