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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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