Common Name: Jerusalem-Thorn (Retama) Latin Name: Parkinsonia aculeata Tree Size: Small Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Rapid Water Needs: Dry Tolerances: Salty soil or sea-spray, drought, poorly drained sites, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, showy or fragrant flower, attractive seeds or fruit Features: Drooping panicles of yellow flowers through the summer; green twigs and branches. Comments: Provides sparse shade, but well-suited to hot, dry locations. Problems: Twigs bear sharp spines. Firewise: Yes

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