It is considered native in the Galapagos. It is a hardy species and is valued as an ornamental or shade tree. Its unique shaped leaves, pretty yellow flowers, shrubby weeping like habit, drought tolerance, and ability to grow in a wide range of soils makes it an appealing tree to grow. : This species has spread throughout the world as an ornamental tree and has since escaped from cultivation in areas where it is planted. Parkinsonia is fast growing, drought tolerant, and able to grow in different soil types. In Australia, Parkinsonia can form dense thorny impenetrable thickets along water courses and drainages