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BOT_GENUS LIKE "%mesquite%" OR
BOT_SPECIES LIKE "%mesquite%" OR
BOT_ADDS LIKE "%mesquite%" OR
CHANGENM LIKE "%mesquite%" OR
SYN_ADDS LIKE "%mesquite%" OR
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Common Name: Chilean Mesquite
Botanical Name: Prosopis species
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| Mature Size: |
30' h x 30' w |
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Flower Color: | Yellow-green |
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| Sun: |
full or reflected sun |
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Flower Season: | spring |
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| Water: |
very low |
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Foliage Color: |
dark green |
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| Growth Rate: |
fast |
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Foliage Texture: |
fine |
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| Form: |
wide crown |
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Evergreen? |
semievergreen |
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| Hardiness: |
11-20° F |
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Litter: |
seasonal |
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| Allergenic: |
no |
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Thorns: |
variable |
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Other Features: Limit water to control rapid growth and windstorm uprooting.
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| May be sold as P. chilensis, P. alba, or P. hybrid.
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| Native to: horticultural selection
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| Look for thornless selections.
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Common Name: Texas Honey Mesquite
Botanical Name: Prosopis glandulosa v. glandulosa
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| Mature Size: |
30' h x 30' w |
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Flower Color: | Pale yellow |
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| Sun: |
full or reflected sun |
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Flower Season: | spring |
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| Water: |
very low |
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Foliage Color: |
bright green |
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| Growth Rate: |
fast |
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Foliage Texture: |
fine |
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| Form: |
wide crown |
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Evergreen? |
deciduous |
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| Hardiness: |
<0° F |
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Litter: |
seasonal |
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| Allergenic: |
no |
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Thorns: |
large |
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Other Features: Graceful character. Thornless selections are available.
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| Native to: Mexico, Texas
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| P. glandulosa v. torreyana is the Western Honey Mesquite.
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Common Name: Velvet Mesquite
Botanical Name: Prosopis velutina
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| Mature Size: |
25' h x 25' w |
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Flower Color: | Pale yellow |
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| Sun: |
full or reflected sun |
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Flower Season: | spring |
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| Water: |
very low |
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Foliage Color: |
gray-green |
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| Growth Rate: |
moderate-fast |
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Foliage Texture: |
fine |
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| Form: |
wide crown |
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Evergreen? |
deciduous |
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| Hardiness: |
<0° F |
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Litter: |
seasonal |
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| Allergenic: |
no |
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Thorns: |
medium |
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Other Features: Excellent wildlife plant.
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| May be sold as P. juliflora.
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| Native to: Chihuahuan Desert, Sonoran Desert
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| Also try P. pubescens.
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