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This perennial, deciduous tree grows to 20 by 25 feet. It is leafless for most of the year, but has blue-green wood and produces attractive yellow blooms in early spring. It is drought tolerant, growing in full sun and dry soil. This tree attracts pollinators as well as birds that feed off its seeds.
May Attract
Blue Palo-Verde is thought to attract these families of birds
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Native plants help support our birds throughout the year.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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