Description

General aspect and origins - Parkinsonia aculeata, also known as Jerusalem thorn, is a decidious tree that is native to tropical America. This tree can be large and pendulous, and can be about 25 ft (8 m) high.
Leaves - The Jerusalem thorn has decidious to semi-decidious bipinnate leaves, that can be up to 9 in (22.5 cm) long.
Flowers - This tree bears loose and pendulous clusters of small yellow flowers with orange patches at their basis.
Fruits - Fruits are pods, which can be up to 4 in (10 cm) long.

Culture

The Jerusalem thorn is fairly frost-hardy, and will withstand short frosts down to about 18°F (-7.5°C)
Soil - The Jerusalem thorn can grow in a large range of soils. It is very drought-hardy, and can grow in dry areas.

Propagation

This tree can be propagated by cuttings or seeds.