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Prosopis glandulosa

Also Known As

  • Honey Mesquite

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-30'
  • W: 20'-40'

planting zones

  • 6b-10b

Prosopis glandulosa plant details

Prosopis glandulosa is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Prosopis glandulosa

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Prosopis glandulosa

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and wind
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With its bright-green feathery leaves and weeping outline, this tough native forms a picturesque tree and was the salvation, along with grass and water, of many early-day settlers and travelers; it's tenaciously thicket-forming. S/M-D

Gardening facts about Prosopis glandulosa plant

How to Grow Prosopis glandulosa

  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • wind tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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