Retama
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407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
+12148140932
Also known as Retama, Paloverde, Mexican Paloverde, Jerusalem Thorn, Horsebean, Lluvia De Oro.
The Paloverde is a spiny shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet, although it typically grows to about half that. Its long, graceful branches are adorned with delicate leaves and lovely sprays of yellow flowers. Each flower features five cheerful yellow petals, measuring between 1/3 to 2/3 inches long, and are almost identical, with one special petal that has a sweet honey gland at its base, staying on the stalk longer than the rest. During the warm months, especially after rain, you can find a stunning display of blossoms on the Paloverde. The seedpods are usually around 3 to 5 inches long, narrow, and gently constrict between the seeds. The leaf structure is quite unique—each leaf stem produces two nearly parallel stalks, each 15-18 inches long, with 10-25 pairs of leaflets. It's quite natural for the leaflets to drop off during the summer, as the stems continue to function as leaves.
This delightful, fast-growing tree is native to central Texas, stretching down to northern South America and westward to Arizona. It sports unusual green bark and enjoys a long blooming season. Besides its beauty, the Paloverde is drought- and heat-resistant, along with being tolerant of saline conditions. While it thrives best in areas that aren’t too wet or too dry, it can become quite enthusiastic in moist environments. If it doesn’t receive enough moisture, it might lose all its leaves, but don’t worry—this doesn’t detract from its charm. During drought conditions, the chlorophyll production shifts to the trunk and branches, making them even more vibrant green. Interestingly, the name "Jerusalem Thorn" doesn’t refer to the Middle Eastern city; it actually comes from the Spanish and Portuguese word "girasol," meaning "turning toward the sun." This lovely tree truly loves basking in full sunlight.
Height: 15-20'
Spread: 20’-25'
Bloom: April-August
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low to Medium
Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Texas
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
