Help Identifying this Evergreen tree?

starsy · 3rd January 2010, 04:09 PM

The tree is in southern California and, at this point, about 7 feet tall. What kind of tree is this? It has thorns and leaves that are like pine needles. How big would it get? It is right by our driveway and we are thinking of moving it somewhere else. Thank you for your help!

Jeffrey Lovstrom · 4th January 2010, 11:04 PM

That is a Palo Verde. Also called Jerusalem thorn. It has been said that the crown of thorns on Jesus at the crucifixtion was Pal Verde.
Jeff

Garry Brockley · 5th January 2010, 02:01 AM

I second that one Parkinsonia aculeata they are a problem in alot of places in aus

starsy · 5th January 2010, 04:23 AM

Thank you! How come they such a problem in aus?

3rd January 2010, 04:09 PM	#1
starsy Sappling Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 7	Help Identifying this Evergreen tree? The tree is in southern California and, at this point, about 7 feet tall. What kind of tree is this? It has thorns and leaves that are like pine needles. How big would it get? It is right by our driveway and we are thinking of moving it somewhere else. Thank you for your help! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Jeff Darby; 3rd January 2010 at 08:18 PM. Reason: resize pictures

4th January 2010, 11:04 PM	#2
Jeffrey Lovstrom Mature tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 292	Re: Help Identifying this Evergreen tree? That is a Palo Verde. Also called Jerusalem thorn. It has been said that the crown of thorns on Jesus at the crucifixtion was Pal Verde. Jeff

5th January 2010, 02:01 AM	#3
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: Help Identifying this Evergreen tree? I second that one Parkinsonia aculeata they are a problem in alot of places in aus __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

5th January 2010, 04:23 AM	#4
starsy Sappling Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 7	Re: Help Identifying this Evergreen tree? Thank you! How come they such a problem in aus?

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