Palo Blanco

Mariosousa willardiana

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Light
Water
Low water once established; water deeply and allow soil to dry between irrigations. Provide occasional supplemental summer water in Phoenix and more regular irrigation during establishment.
Toxicity
Description
Graceful Sonoran Desert tree with peeling white bark, slender branches, and delicate, airy foliage; also known as Mariosousa willardiana.
Bloom Time
Deciduous / Evergreen
Growth Rate
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Not established — verify
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun; tolerates light shade but develops best form with ample sunlight.

Water: Low water once established; water deeply and allow soil to dry between irrigations. Provide occasional supplemental summer water in Phoenix and more regular irrigation during establishment.

Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil; tolerates alkaline soil. Avoid persistently wet or poorly drained sites.

Mature size: 15–25 feet tall and 10–15 feet wide.

Bloom: Primarily spring, sometimes extending into early summer.

Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-evergreen; may shed foliage during drought or cold weather.

Growth rate: Moderate; faster with appropriate supplemental irrigation.